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Mandana Balafkan

Goodlettsville,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented and organized, with great communication skills developed through both work and academic experience. I can manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute to team objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern for Judge

Metropolitan General Sessions Court
07.2025 - Current
  • The Judge I interned for was a part of the Mental Health and Veterans program within the court. I was able to see how different cases were handled and all the aspects that went into these individuals rehabilitation.
  • In charge of finding the mental health and veterans program recidivism numbers in the last five years.
  • Observed courtroom proceedings and engaged in post-hearing discussions with the judge to analyze the case, her decision-making, and the judicial process as a whole.
  • Shadowed attorneys and the district attorney to gain insight into their litigation strategy, plea bargains, and courtroom proceedings.
  • Sorted and organized files

Director for Health and Wellness

Student Life and Development
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • As the Director of Health and Wellness, I helped plan events to bring engagement to students with activities that weren't academic-based
  • I helped execute these events, helping set up, tear down, and hand out food. I engaged with students and let them know about the campus and the opportunities/resources available to them
  • I was involved in corresponding with vendors as well as budgeting
  • I contributed to the opening and management of our campus food pantry.
  • Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, I could not continue working there the next year

Barista/Cashier

Brisk Café
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • As a barista, I prepared and served hot and cold beverages, educated the customers on our drinks, and made recommendations based on their preferences.
  • As a cashier, I processed transactions, issued receipts, and assisted customers with any questions or concerns that they had
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace
  • Handled customer complaints professionally
  • contributed to a positive work environment through communication.

Education

Psychological Science

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05-2025

Psychological Science

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
12-2023

Associate in Arts And Sciences, -

Whatcom Community College,
Bellingham, WA
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Heritage Woods Secondary School
Canada
06-2021

Skills

    Resolving issues

    Tech savvy

    Decision-making

    Working under pressure

    Time management

    Leadership

Timeline

Intern for Judge

Metropolitan General Sessions Court
07.2025 - Current

Director for Health and Wellness

Student Life and Development
12.2021 - 06.2022

Barista/Cashier

Brisk Café
11.2019 - 05.2021

Psychological Science

Austin Peay State University

Psychological Science

Belmont University

Associate in Arts And Sciences, -

Whatcom Community College,

High School Diploma -

Heritage Woods Secondary School