Jennifer Nodal Garcia

• Assist sponsors and case managers with scheduling fingerprint appointments at Safe Release Support sites.
• Help reunite migrant children with their families in the United States, and ensure they are protected, cared for, and have access to the services they need.
• Ensure that children, who have often faced violence and trauma in their home country or on their journey to the United States, are safe.
• Participated in training sessions for the Safe Release Support program, focusing on the latest developments in family law and child protection.
• Experience working on LIRS - Apricot, Biometric Web Application (BWA).

Other assigned tasks:

• Quality Assurance of the Matching Grant Program.
• Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
• Facilitate communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of case management plans to ensure clients' needs were met.

• Experienced in assisting with the completion of immigration forms, including work permits (I-765), permanent residency (I-485), asylum applications (I-589), and citizenship (N-400), I-130 Petition For Alien Relative, I-821, Temporary Protected Status.
• Prepare complete and accurate application packets, including required documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, photos, and translations.
• Manage case files and maintain updated case lists.
• Experience in asylum processes, including preparing cases for immigration court.
• Stay informed about changes in immigration laws and procedures at the Institute Paralegal of America
• Proficient in using USCIS tools and forms, as well as EOIR systems.

• Ceremony Support: Set up ceremony spaces and coordinate with vendors.
• Client Communication: Assist with client inquiries and communications.
• Ceremony Scripting: Help customize wedding scripts to reflect the couple's preferences.

• Selected and edited local news, focusing on community resources.
• Built relationships with leaders to assist families.
• Ensured ethical compliance in journalism.
• Raised awareness of immigrant challenges and resources.
• Engaged with the community to support children's development.

• Used consultative sales to assess customer needs.
• Assisted walk-in customers and responded to inquiries.
• Followed up with clients to address concerns.

• Leadership and Team Management: Providing leadership and direction to the legal advisory department, overseeing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
• Strategic Tax Planning: Advising taxpayers on strategic tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency and minimize exposure to tax risks.
• Tax Compliance: Ensuring taxpayers' compliance with tax laws and regulations by providing guidance on tax reporting requirements, preparing and filing tax returns, and conducting tax audits.
• Dispute Resolution: Representing government in tax audits, appeals, and litigation proceedings before courts and administrative agencies.
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with taxpayers and tax officials understanding their needs, and providing proactive legal advice and solutions.
• Staff Development: Mentoring and coaching team members to enhance their skills and capabilities, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Others:

• Workshops and Seminars in Family Law: Actively participated in university workshops on custody, adoption, and children's rights.
• Attended seminars on family mediation and conflict resolution.
• Collaboration in Trials and Hearings: Provided support in hearings related to the defense of children's rights, assisting with legal preparations and documentation.
• Practicums in Defense of Children's Rights: Collaborated on pro bono projects dedicated to defending children's rights, offering legal advice and representation.
• Volunteered with local organizations promoting the well-being and rights of children in legal situations.
  

• Recommended security improvements and conducted audits.
• Performed risk analyses and safeguarded data access.
• Monitored data usage and addressed security threats.

• Provided technical support via on-site and phone consultations.
• Performed installations, testing, and repairs.
• Identified and resolved system faults to reduce downtime.
• Diagnosed software issues and managed support tickets.
• Maintained computer systems and managed supplier relations.