Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Personal Statement
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Ruth Garcia

Mission,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paralegal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Youth Football

08.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Helped to navigate and facilitate the process of becoming a 501c3 organization.

Volunteer

Emmanuel Adult Daycare
08.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with hands-on activities.
  • Strengthened partnerships between the organization and local businesses to enhance collaboration opportunities.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation in service delivery efforts.
  • Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Provided IT support by setting up and maintaining computers and other necessary technology.

Volunteer

Community Of Mission Tx
05.2019 - Current
  • Promoted environmental awareness with hands-on activities.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Strengthened partnerships between the organization and local businesses to enhance collaboration opportunities.
  • Contributed to strategic planning meetings, providing valuable insights based on firsthand experience with target populations.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation in service delivery efforts.
  • Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization at various community events, building positive relationships with potential supporters.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
  • Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to disabled community.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Industrial High School
Vanderbilt, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Organization
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Relations
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Data Entry
  • Excellent Communication

Affiliations

  • Community Advocate for individuals with disabilities
  • Youth Football Team First Aid responder
  • Ability to affectively communicate with all social backgrounds

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Personal Statement

I have been able to effectively obtain vital knowledge through various platforms and trainings. I have first hand understanding of Family Law and Disability laws as they pertain to the private sector as well as the Public School setting.

Timeline

Volunteer Youth Football

08.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Emmanuel Adult Daycare
08.2020 - Current

Volunteer

Community Of Mission Tx
05.2019 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

Industrial High School
Ruth Garcia