Karina Santiago
Salinas,CA
Summary
Offering solid foundation in administrative skills, a keen interest in entertainment legal processes, and ready to further develop in a professional setting. Brings ability to quickly understand legal documentation and manage administrative tasks efficiently. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in Administrative Legal Assistant role within the entertainment industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Legal Assistant
Hudson Martin PC
2026.04 - Current
- Managed case files and documentation, improving organization and retrieval efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling of court dates and client meetings, optimizing attorney calendars.
- Improved office efficiency through the implementation of administrative systems for tracking deadlines, tasks, and priorities.
- Cultivated a professional office environment by managing reception duties, greeting clients, and fielding phone calls.
- Facilitated smooth daily operations by coordinating office schedules, managing supply inventory, and addressing technical issues as needed.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Administrative Assistant
Pureserve Building Services
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to HR and customer service departments.
- Managed time and attendance records, payroll processing, and document filing.
- Ensured smooth office operations by managing supplies and updating inventory.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for management, ensuring optimal time management and resource allocation.
Pre-Law Fellow
Lex Fellowship
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Gained practical legal experience through international law firm visits and case briefings.
- Visited multiple international law firms, gaining exposure to diverse legal practices.
- Briefed real legal cases under mentorship, preparing for law school applications.
- Participated in daily sessions on 1L coursework, enhancing foundational legal knowledge.
Production Trainee
Arizona PBS / PBS NewsHour West
2022.09 - 2024.04
- Coordinated on-set and control room operations for live and recorded broadcasts.
- Collaborated with producers and executives to ensure seamless programming.
- Led facility tours for donors, students, and political figures, representing the organization professionally.
- Assisted in assembling broadcast segments, coordinating with team members for timely delivery.
- Supported pre-production activities by preparing equipment and setting up studio environments.
- Collaborated with production staff to troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts.
- Effectively collaborated with team members across various departments to ensure seamless coordination throughout the production process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Productions
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ2024-12
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop
- Office administration
- Client communication
- Legal document preparation
- Document organization
- Calendar management
- Meeting coordination
- Professional correspondence
- Workflow prioritization
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- File organization
- Writing and editing
- Office management
- Document filing
- Client relations
- Organizational efficiency
- Payroll processing
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Document editing
Accomplishments
- Administrative Support
- Legal Research & Briefing
- Event Coordination & Tours
- Office Management & Organization
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Media Production & Editing
- Increased Instagram audience by 520% through targeted content strategies.
- Collaborated with local influencers to significantly expand brand awareness.
- Led on-set production and coordination for local and national broadcast programs.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Administrative Legal Assistant
Hudson Martin PC
2026.04 - Current
Pre-Law Fellow
Lex Fellowship
2025.06 - 2025.06
Administrative Assistant
Pureserve Building Services
2025.01 - 2026.03
Production Trainee
Arizona PBS / PBS NewsHour West
2022.09 - 2024.04
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Productions
Arizona State University
Additional Information
- Fluent in English and intermediate proficiency in Spanish.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.