Karina A. Ruelas
Salinas,CA
Summary
Legal professional with significant experience in streamlined office operations, client communication, document preparation, and scheduling management. Skilled in drafting legal documents, maintaining organized case files, and supporting attorneys through effective communication and collaboration. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to meet changing needs through proven ability to multitask and collaborate effectively across diverse roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling/Legal Clerk
Wintersteen|Casarez Law Corp
11.2021 - Current
- Managed a high volume of legal appointments daily, while closely following legal procedures and minimizing scheduling conflicts and maximizing productivity.
- Maximized office efficiency through proficient use of Microsoft Office, MerusCase, and Adobe
- Adhered to productive legal document filing system, reducing retrieval time for attorneys and paralegals and maintaining an up-to-date database of client information.
- Drafted and proofread legal documents, contributing to high-quality work product and timely submissions.
- High level of correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and medical professionals to schedule appointments.
Barista
Starbucks
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Proven ability to multitask and provide friendly customer service during periods of high volume
- Collaborated with a variety of employees each shift to strategize and exceed company performance metrics and leveraged customer feedback and sales data to create new and innovative drink offering
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
Manager
Bevmo
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Oversaw team members while defining clear targets and objectives while being a main point of contact for questions
- Ensured self expertise in specific department while executing safety procedures such as cash handling and store security precautions
- Applied problem solving skills to resolve any customer or team member inquiries and concerns
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Political Consultant Assistant
PFW Consulting
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized successful outreach efforts, such as public appearances, interviews, and media output, to raise client profiles and ultimately driving higher turnout in support of clients.
- Surpassed client expectations by collaborating with team to reach target campaign goals while and meet strict deadlines
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks such as receiving incoming communications and data entry organization.
- Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2024
Associate's Degree - Criminal justice, Political Science
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Merus Case Management
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Detail-oriented
- Time & Organization Management
- File Organization
- Scheduling/Planning
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
05.2022 - 06.2024
Scheduling/Legal Clerk
Wintersteen|Casarez Law Corp
11.2021 - Current
Manager
Bevmo
01.2021 - 07.2021
Political Consultant Assistant
PFW Consulting
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
California State University- Sacramento
Associate's Degree - Criminal justice, Political Science
Monterey Peninsula College
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