Karen Daniela Garcia
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Passionate and dedicated undergraduate student with an academic background in Economics and Sociology, driven by a deep commitment to immigrant rights and advocacy. Knowledgeable in immigration law and policies, with a solid understanding of asylum procedures, family petitions, permanent residence status, work authorizations, and USCIS protocols and regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained a smooth college transition for first-year students by creating safe spaces and inclusive communities
- Counseled residents on career, academic and personal development
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules
- Contributed to Resident Assistant training sessions through various presentations covering first-generation student guilt and mental health importance
- Led five housing curriculum-based social events and presentations for residents
Legal Intern
The Cornejo Law Firm
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted Paralegals and Attorneys with documentation review and drafts
- Performed legal and general immigration research, drafting client declarations and statements
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Provided United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with information about case changes or problems.
Student Assistant
GSU College Of Education And Human Development
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed multitasking abilities as phone calls were answered, copies were made, and schedules were updated for professors daily
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
- Ordered and stocked office supplies to maintain available resources
Western Union Customer Service Assistant
Kroger
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently, including money transfers, bill payments, and currency exchange, following Western Union's protocols and security measures
- Conducted compliance checks to verify customer identification and prevent fraudulent activities, following Western Union's anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) guidelines
- Performed end-of-day cash reconciliation procedures, verifying all transactions and ensuring financial accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology Minor
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2025
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Program Planning
- Budgeting
- Student Leadership
- Crisis Situations
Timeline
Legal Intern
The Cornejo Law Firm
05.2023 - 08.2023
Resident Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2022 - Current
Student Assistant
GSU College Of Education And Human Development
08.2021 - 05.2022
Western Union Customer Service Assistant
Kroger
04.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology Minor
Georgia State University
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