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Maria Fernanda Sperry

Maria Fernanda Sperry

Key Biscayne,FL

Summary

Political Science and Mass Communications student on a pre-law track with experience in research, writing, and project coordination. Skilled in analytical thinking, document preparation, and clear written and verbal communication in fast-paced professional environments. Experienced working with diverse teams, organizing case-related materials, and managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail and confidentiality. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, with a strong interest in using communication and critical thinking to support legal and advocacy work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Gainesville Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Volunteer

Gainesville, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated and contributed to different activities to raise monetary aid to the Child Advocacy Center as part of my sorority philanthropy.
  • Given the responsibility to run my own crowd change website page which raised thirty dollars

Contributed to box donations of hygienic items.

  • Coached and oversaw events in which paid to participate with all proceeds going to the organization.

Gainesville Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Volunteer

Gainesville, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated and contributed to different activities to raise monetary aid to the Child Advocacy Center as part of my sorority philanthropy.
  • Given the responsibility to run my own crowd change website page which raised thirty dollars

Contributed to box donations of hygienic items.

  • Coached and oversaw events in which paid to participate with all proceeds going to the organization.

Etsy Digital Art Seller

01.2023 - Current

Part-time

  • Create and sell original digital artwork and custom designs.
  • Develop visual concepts and designs for a digital media business.
  • Utilize industry-standard software to create high-quality artwork.

Social Media Manager and Full-Time Pet Sitter

Pet Sitters of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
09.2025 - 12.2026

Full Time

  • Develop and implement social media strategies to increase audience engagement.
  • Create and edit engaging content for social media platforms to enhance business awareness.
  • Provide specialized care for pets with disabilities, including administering medication and supporting individualized routines, demonstrating strong responsibility and attention to detail.
  • Assist clients living in senior and memory-care communities by helping care for their pets, ensuring consistent support for owners unable to manage daily pet needs.
  • Managed content calendars across multiple platforms, ensuring timely and relevant posts.

Girl Scout Cookie Drop Volunteer

Gainesville, FL
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with the loading, unloading, and distribution of Girl Scout cookie boxes to troop leaders as they drove through.
  • Our responsibilities included making sure we had the correct count of boxes for each flavour as well as getting signatures from the troop leaders and loading the boxes into their vehicles for seven consecutive hours.

Law Intern

Piquet Law Firm
Miami, FL
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Full Time
  • Managed complex immigration cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely submissions.
  • Developed strategies for clients to obtain non-immigrant visas or green cards through family relationships, employment, investment, or other categories.
  • Drafted legal documents and correspondence under attorney supervision.
  • Other responsibilities included: filing research for clients' cases and proofreading their business plans before sending them to immigration officials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Major&Mass Communications Minor

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FL
12-2026

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida, FL
05-2024

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Time management & deadline tracking
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva / Adobe, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Social media & digital communications
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Media law knowledge
  • Data entry and record keeping
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership qualities

LANGUAGE

Portuguese (Native)
English (Native)
Spanish (Fluent)
French (Intermediate)
Italian (Conversational)

Timeline

Social Media Manager and Full-Time Pet Sitter

Pet Sitters of Gainesville
09.2025 - 12.2026

Girl Scout Cookie Drop Volunteer

02.2025 - 02.2025

Gainesville Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Volunteer

09.2024 - Current

Gainesville Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Volunteer

09.2024 - Current

Law Intern

Piquet Law Firm
06.2024 - 07.2024

Etsy Digital Art Seller

01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Major&Mass Communications Minor

University of Florida

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Santa Fe College
Maria Fernanda Sperry