Payton Bumgardner
Marion,IA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Case Manager
Iowa Legal Aid
Cedar Rapids, IA
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
Coralville, IA
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
Cedar Rapids, IA
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
Iowa City, IA
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, IA05-2023
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