Lidia Eyob
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Analytical professional with attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
Public Safety Benefit's Office (PSOB)
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
- Provide support to the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program (PSOB).
- Work with applicants/claimants and their families of fallen Public Safety Officers to ensure that claims are filed properly to expedite approval.
- Prioritized applications, conducted investigations and prepared reports.
- Drafted correspondence to applicants & agencies regarding case status.
- Advised clients on procedural requirements associated with their particular case.
- Organized records of evidence or other materials necessary for legal review.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents.
- Responded to applicant calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Entered data into and managed the 9/11 VCF Master List database and Excel spreadsheets.
Paralegal
Drug Enforcement Administration, Dea
Washington, DC
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Assisted with reviewing all incoming FOIA requests and input specific information from those requests into the client’s FOIAXpress system.
- Prepared FOIA referral/consultation letters to other Government agencies as well as process FOIA referral/consultation letters received from other Government agencies.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Noted and corrected case file deficiencies (e.g. missing documents, inconsistent material, leads not investigated) before sending the case on to the concerned trial attorney.
Document Management Analyst II
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Washington, DC
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Responsible for organizing, filing, and preserving important company documents
- Manages monthly and weekly status reports
- Responsible for proofreading outgoing response letters generated
- Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Serves as a subject matter expert which involves the use of the electronic documents management system for controlled correspondence
- Provides overall correspondence system training for new users
Digital Analyst
International Center for Nonviolent Conflict
Washington, DC
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted with the redesign of the ICNC website
- Assisted on data streamlining and digital organization of ICNC’s translations library, and contact database migration/management
- Compiled list of English-language and translated resources on civil resistant to be posted on the redesigned website
- Drafted weekly reports highlighting progress
- Developed, documented and revised system design procedures and quality standards.
- Identified and resolved website glitches, server problems and incorrect formatting.
- Monitored social media for trending news, ideas and feedback.
Sub-Saharan Africa Program Officer
Partners For Democratic Change
Washington, DC
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Supported implementation of current African projects and assisted in securing new ones
- Researched new funding opportunities
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Assisted with proposal efforts and with day to day implementation of programs
- Ensured that travel documentation were processed and ready for team management to travel to their field sites.
Administrative Intern
Habitat for Humanity
Charlottesville, VA
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported fundraising, marketing, community partnership and development efforts
- Facilitated events to raise awareness of the objective of the organization
- Edited videos of accepted applicants and organized the database
- Assisted with renovations of homes alongside the accepted applicants.
- Responded to inquiries via email, telephone and social media platforms.
- Maintained appointment and event calendars for executives and department heads.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs
University of Virginia
08.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VA07.2012
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria, VA06.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Database Searching
- Strong Research Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Good Work Ethic
- Multitasking and Organization
Languages
Tigrinya
English
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
Public Safety Benefit's Office (PSOB)
07.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Drug Enforcement Administration, Dea
03.2021 - 05.2023
Document Management Analyst II
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
12.2017 - 03.2021
Digital Analyst
International Center for Nonviolent Conflict
11.2015 - 10.2017
Sub-Saharan Africa Program Officer
Partners For Democratic Change
10.2014 - 10.2015
Administrative Intern
Habitat for Humanity
09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs
University of Virginia
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams High School
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