Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Timeline
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Kristina Barahona

Maspeth

Summary

Resourceful, energetic, and quick-thinking student at Fordham University with office and legal internship experience. Skilled in working independently and collaboratively. Eager to build on legal and administrative skills in a professional setting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Intern

Carlinsky Dunn & Pasquariello, BK
Brooklyn
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Researched laws, precedents, and cases to assist with legal strategies.
  • Attended court hearings and client meetings for case observation.
  • Supported documentation during contract signings.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and professionalism.

Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual
New York
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided client support and managed legal documentation.
  • Supported attorney with research and case preparation.
  • Observed legal proceedings and contract signings.
  • Created and managed contacts using CRM system.
  • Scanned and uploaded client records.
  • Trained new team members on CRM software.

Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual, NY
New York
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided client support and managed legal documentation.
  • Supported attorney with research and case preparation.
  • Observed legal proceedings and contract signings.
  • Created and managed contacts using CRM system.
  • Scanned and uploaded client records.
  • Trained new team members on CRM software

Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual
New York
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Analyzed client files and updated CRM database.
  • Collaborated in a team to retrace and verify client data.
  • Onboarded and trained new staff on CRM tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05-2025

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Typing speed: 74 WPM
  • Technical & Legal Writing
  • Legal Administrative Support
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Clerical & Office Administration
  • Social Media Knowledge - Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube
  • Strong Interpersonal & Writing Skills
  • Phone Handling & Client Communication
  • Multitasking & Prioritization
  • Research & Paperwork Drafting
  • Attention to Detail

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

  • American Constitution
  • Civil Rights & Liberties
  • Introduction to Politics
  • International Politics
  • Racial & Ethnic Politics
  • Urban Politics
  • Youth in Politics

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Tutored middle school students in Math & Reading
  • Collaborated with peer tutors for effective instruction
  • Tracked student progress and graded assignments

Timeline

Law Intern

Carlinsky Dunn & Pasquariello, BK
05.2024 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual
05.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022

Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law

Fordham University