Jessica Rivera Maldonado
Independence,MO
Summary
Helpful Human Resources Officer with 6 years of experience. Successful at monitoring and reporting on soldier welfare and detailed logistical planning. Adept at following struct budgets and trained in modern leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Officer
Missouri National Guard
Lexington, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Assisted in workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing needs based on organizational goals and growth projections.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current HR systems; identified areas requiring enhancement or replacement.
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
Paralegal
HERBSTER LAW FIRM
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Used computer databases and legal filings to locate persons and compile information for client files
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, and motions preparation
- Maintained knowledge on client cases by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to attorneys.
Paralegal
Troppito Miller Griffin
Kansas City, MO
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved client payment rates by negotiating settlements and establishing payment plans.
- Streamlined collections processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness in debt recovery.
- Conducted thorough research on debtor assets to determine the best course of action for successful collections.
- Managed a high-volume caseload, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion and optimal results.
- Prepared detailed reports on collection efforts, including status updates and potential obstacles, providing valuable insights for management decisionmaking.
- Worked closely with attorneys to develop comprehensive case strategies that maximized the likelihood of successful collections outcomes.
Paralegal
Willmoth Immigration Law
Kansas City, MO
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries
- Collaborated with outside counsel to interpret and apply technical immigration policies and procedures
- Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration attorneys' services.
Immigration Legal Specialist
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Prepares thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication, and internal needs
- Interprets and relays legal information in clear format for clients
- Develops new initiatives to support delivery of immigration information
- Develops and implements processes to simply work, standardize procedures and help immigration team operate more efficiently.
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICES, VENESSA MAXWELL-LOPEZ
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Prepared and edited thorough and accurate documents for cases, clients communication, and internal needs
- Researched cases and attained affidavits to support supervisors and case needs
- Translated immigration documents to explain relevance to potential residents
- Performed intake and conducted client interviews, providing documents in both English and Spanish.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.2021
Skills
- Translating documents and services with Spanish speaking clients
- Immigration law familiarity
- Web and tech savvy, require little to no training
- Performance Evaluation
- Employee Retention
- Soldier Mentoring
- Document Management
- Records Management
- Records Maintenance
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resource Officer
Missouri National Guard
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Troppito Miller Griffin
12.2022 - 04.2023
Paralegal
Willmoth Immigration Law
03.2022 - 12.2022
Paralegal
HERBSTER LAW FIRM
01.2021 - 09.2023
Immigration Legal Specialist
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
09.2018 - 03.2022
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICES, VENESSA MAXWELL-LOPEZ
07.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Missouri - Kansas City