Overview
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Payton Bumgardner

Marion,IA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal/Case Manager

Iowa Legal Aid
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked under the Community Schools Project, assisting families in the Cedar Rapids School District
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.

Server

Reunion Brewery
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Performed general cleaning and organizing duties during slack time and at end of shift.

AmeriCorps Project Member

Iowa Legal Aid
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Worked under the Race Equity Project, assisting with Collateral Consequences work.
  • Assisted in planning, coordinating, and hosting Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinics across the state of Iowa.
  • Completed intakes, screening, and scheduling for a high volume of clients.
  • Analyzed clients' criminal records and court debt and drafting advice on expungement and court debt management.
  • Drafted, filed, and mailed motions, retainers, and letters for Collateral Consequences clients.

Server

Hudson's Southside Tap
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2023

Timeline

Paralegal/Case Manager

Iowa Legal Aid
08.2024 - Current

AmeriCorps Project Member

Iowa Legal Aid
09.2023 - 08.2024

Server

Reunion Brewery
08.2022 - 08.2024

Server

Hudson's Southside Tap
12.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Iowa
Payton Bumgardner