Miyah Chavez
Ohio State University
Columbus,OH
3
years of professional experience
Open to developing analytical and investigative skills in a forensic environment, looking to transition into a new field. Skilled in data entry, evidence handling, and ensuring accuracy in identification processes. Ready to contribute to a different industry with a strong foundation in meticulous work and problem-solving abilities.
Work History
Intern
3 Months- Authored formal legal memorandums and case summaries targeting high-stakes legal issues to brief senior attorneys.
- Directed legal and statutory research across complex federal precedents, delivering actionable qualitative data that shaped defense frameworks.
- Audited confidential case tracking systems , uncovering critical record inconsistencies to ensure absolute compliance with statutory standards.
Volunteer
2 Months- Assisted facility staff with inmate program support, maintaining orderly workflow and clear communication.
- Supported rehabilitative activities by preparing materials and organizing participant sessions.
- Facilitated inmate engagement through structured assistance with educational and counseling programs.
Legal Assistant
8 Months- Digitized and archived confidential legal files using high-speed document scanning equipment to maximize office efficiency.
- Ensured strict quality control through meticulous review, verifying accuracy and correcting errors across sensitive client records.
- Maintained organized electronic filing databases to facilitate seamless, secure retrieval and reference of estate planning documents.
University Conduct Board Member
11 Months- Adjudicate formal hearings regarding alleged policy violations, objectively evaluating evidence, testimony, and complex documentation to determine fair outcomes.
- Collaborate with board members to synthesize case data, navigate university regulations, and reach consensus on balanced decisions.
- Demonstrate strict ethical judgment and absolute discretion when analyzing highly sensitive student records and case histories.
Office Assistant
3 Years 1 Month- Managed front-office reception operations , greeting high-volume visitors, identifying specific needs, and routing guests to appropriate staff.
- Fielded and triaged professional telecommunications , efficiently routing complex inquiries across university departments.
- Executed precise data entry workflows across secure internal databases, optimizing information accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Criminology Candidate
- Honors/Awards: Recipient of the Career Accelerator Browning Public Policy Fund
- Relevant Coursework: Intro to Law and Society, Criminology, Intro Sociological Theory, Social Inequality
Skills
File management
File organization
Document management
Administrative support
Administrative assistance
LEADERSHIP
- VP of Events, Mexican Student Association | OSU Coordinate large scale event logistics, manage organizational budgets, and drive cultural campus programming.
- Engagement Officer, Buckeyes First (First-Generation Student Organization) | OSU Lead community outreach initiatives, facilitate peer mentorship, and manage member communications.
- Social Media Director (Former Marketing Director), Scarlette Magazine | OSU Author public facing content, manage digital engagement strategies, and direct creative brand campaigns.
Timeline
Volunteer
Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Legal Assistant
Philipps and Graham Law Firm
02.2026 - 10.2026Read More
University Conduct Board Member
The Ohio State University
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Intern
Federal Public Defenders Office of Northern Ohio
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Office Assistant
Ohio State University
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice And Criminology Candidate
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