Keri-Anne M. Laing
South Park,PA
Summary
Results-oriented graduate with a bachelor's degree in Political Science, distinguished for achieving impactful outcomes. Conducted groundbreaking research under the guidance of faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, analyzing the nexus between historical and policy-relevant knowledge and its profound influence on contemporary social and policy issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bail Investigator
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive bail investigations and offering well-founded recommendations to the Court, while operating within both the Allegheny County Jail and the Pretrial main office.
- Executing all facets of bail modifications, revocations, supervision, and management of failure-to-appear warrants.
- Proficiently navigating essential computer systems such as CPCMS, MDJS, JNET, ASAP, Pretrial Database, Adult Probation Database, Juvenile Database, and Anytrax to facilitate efficient bail unit operations.
- Maintaining meticulous and current case records within the Pretrial Database, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Interviewing and meticulously verifying pretrial information crucial for bail determinations.
- Effectively communicating complex information to the Court, both in written formats and through articulate oral presentations.
- Providing insightful recommendations during court proceedings, based on thorough data analysis and case evaluation.
- Assuming additional responsibilities, including clerical duties, as necessitated by operational requirements.
Records Specialist
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Registering new files and meticulously tracking their circulation to and from client staff within the Records Management System (RMS) database.
- Skillfully preparing inactive files for offsite storage or digitization, and executing file culling activities upon request.
- Conducting regular inventory checks of files stored at client facilities or offsite storage vendors.
- Assisting clients with retention and file transfer operations, including acquiring relevant files, preparing file indexes, staging for review, and organizing shipments.
- Supporting clients in clean-up endeavors, encompassing triage, categorization, and the appropriate storage or disposition of content.
- Generating reports pertinent to the activities of the Records Department.
- Ensuring precise tracking, monitoring, and recording of all charges, overtime, logs, and entries
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, PA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive research surveys utilizing Qualtrics software, effectively gauging attitudes, and perceptions of contemporary social and policy issues
- Scrutinized and synthesized prior research findings to create an innovative metric scale, bolstering the effectiveness of observational analysis
- Collaborated closely with research team, providing astute critique on research methodologies, and successfully finalizing project objectives.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
RESIDENCE LIFE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, PA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Devised and orchestrated innovative staff development initiatives, fostering advanced skills and exceptional performance
- Mentored and advised first-year students, facilitating their seamless transition, and ensuring remarkable academic progress
- Led conflict resolution hearings, skillfully facilitating constructive resolutions, and promoting personal growth
- Crafted captivating visual displays, fostering a sense of community and active engagement
- Delivered an influential presentation on Racial Disparities in American Financial Systems, illuminating its profound implications on the Resident Assistant Role during Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training.
SUMMER INTERN
AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
NEW YORK, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed and actively assisted immigration attorneys, adeptly counseling French-speaking African immigrants
- Conducted remote intake meetings, meticulously gathering vital information to assess and address clients' immigration status
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and meticulously prepared detailed reports to bolster immigration cases handled by the attorneys.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW
PITTSBURGH, PA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Orchestrated administrative functions in law school admissions, ensuring meticulous compilation of acceptance packages and timely delivery of service reports
- Implemented rigorous COVID safety protocols to safeguard the health and well-being of students and faculty during class transitions
- Streamlined the organization and maintenance of student financial files, impeccably managing financial aid documents and correspondence
- Provided indispensable administrative support in the legal clinic office, facilitating seamless operations, and expertly directing students to their designated clinic spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA04-2023
Skills
- CPCMS, MDJS, JNET, ASAP, Pretrial Database, Adult Probation Database, Juvenile Database, and Anytrax
- Legal Research & Analysis
- Administrative Support
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Policy Evaluation
- Information Analysis & Research
- R Studio
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Krio/Pidgin
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Luann Driscoll - Director of Administrative Services, University of Pittsburgh School of Law: 412 624 3585
- Brittany Conner - Resident Director, University of Pittsburgh: 302 893 2213
- Jeff Caesar - Supervisor, Students Demand Action: 703 980 9191
Timeline
Bail Investigator
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
Records Specialist
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
09.2023 - 01.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
01.2023 - 04.2023
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
RESIDENCE LIFE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
08.2022 - 04.2023
SUMMER INTERN
AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
06.2022 - 08.2022
STUDENT ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
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