Samantha Coronado
Bruce C. Bridgman Law Office
Downey,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Bilingual professional with dual B.A. degrees in Criminology, Law & Society, and Social Ecology, complemented by paralegal certification from UC Irvine, offering practical internship experience in high-responsibility legal and corporate environments. Brings additional proven leadership experience in coordinating office logistics, maintaining strict confidentiality in document administration, and contributing to a well-rounded understanding of technical adaptability.
Legal professional ready to contribute effectively in a demanding environment. Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and drafting skills with a focus on achieving optimum results. Reliable team player who adapts seamlessly to changing needs, ensuring collaborative success. Adept at managing multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of precision and professionalism.
Legal professional ready to contribute effectively in a demanding environment. Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and drafting skills with a focus on achieving optimum results. Reliable team player who adapts seamlessly to changing needs, ensuring collaborative success. Adept at managing multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of precision and professionalism.
Work History
Legal Intern
3 Months- Acquired 190 hours of practical legal experience, significantly exceeding the 80-hour requirement for UC’s Criminology, Law, & Society program, demonstrating exceptional dedication and professional drive within a fast-paced legal environment.
- Managed secure physical and electronic records management protocols for confidential case files, maintaining strict compliance with agency protocols, ethical information standards, and client privacy.
- UNPAID
Front Desk and Office Administrator (Secretary)
3 Years 10 Months- Directed daily front office administrative logistics and scheduling software to manage high-volume client bookings and maintain real-time calendar accuracy, showcasing exceptional organizational control and time management.
- Served as the primary liaison for a diverse customer base, greeting guests, handling inbound telephone inquiries, and delivering polished client relations support in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered to cure point of sale transactions and register reconciliation, maintaining precise financial records and ensuring daily monetary accountability.
- Leveraged digital software to create promotional materials while implementing file-keeping practices to maintain a tidy, highly organized workplace.
Retail and Customer Service Specialist
3 Years- Delivered high-touch client consultations to identify customers' needs, utilizing active listening to promote targeted merchandise and manage product arrangements.
- Assumed peer leadership responsibilities by training new personnel on store operations, equipment usage, and maintenance procedures, fostering a supportive and effective team structure.
- Supervised facility operations and inventory quality assurance standards, managing delegated merchandise and ensuring compliance with clean, organized retail practices.
Operations Specialist and Cashier
6 Months- Executed high-volume retail transactions and secure payment processing under fast-paced conditions, demonstrating exceptional numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and rapid data entry skills.
- Enforced strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, managing facility upkeep to maintain an immaculate, legally compliant establishment.
- Supervised supply chain replenishment and inventory optimization, tracking stock levels, restocking high-demand merchandise, and streamlining product accessibility for daily operations.
Virtual Program Design Intern
2 Months- Contributed 396 hours to a high-accountability virtual internship framework, cultivating strong digital project coordination, remote team collaboration, and self-directed time management.
- Co-designed a workplace intelligence framework focused on creating professional development and leadership opportunities for you, enhancing organizational program design methodologies.
- Synthesize participant feedback and co-design ideas to build functional program structures, demonstrating early adaptivity to new digital technologies and collaborative methodologies.
Education
General Educational Development (GED)
- Paralegal Certificate Program
ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate Program
B.A. - Criminology, Law & Society, Social Ecology
- - First-Generation B.A. Criminology, Law & Society
- - First-Generation B.A Social Ecology
Skills
Microsoft Office suite (Word
Excel
PowerPoint)
Canvas
Westlaw
LexisNexis
Logikcull
Digital Graphic Design
Scheduling Software
Advanced user of social media platforms (Facebook
Twitter
Instagram)
Certification
National Honor Society, Dean’s List of Honored Students, Downey High School, Certification of IS-00100 Incident Command System, Certification of IS-00700b National Incident Management System, Certification of IS-00907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do, Certification of IS-00914 Surveillance Awareness, Certification in First Aid, Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Several Dean’s List Honored Societies obtained at the University of California, Irvine
LANGUAGES
Proficient in English
Intermediate in Spanish
Interests
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
I enjoy watching investigative documentaries in my spare time.
Timeline
Legal Intern
Bruce C. Bridgman Law Office
09.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Front Desk and Office Administrator (Secretary)
Kaethe Beauty Salon
01.2019 - 11.2022Read More
Operations Specialist and Cashier
Buddy Express Chicken & Boba
10.2018 - 04.2019Read More
Retail and Customer Service Specialist
Renata’s Fantasy Flowers
02.2018 - 02.2021Read More
Virtual Program Design Intern
Baya Group Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017Read More
University of California, Irvine
B.A. from Criminology, Law & Society, Social Ecology
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UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
from Paralegal Certificate Program
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Downey High School
General Educational Development (GED)
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CORE COMPETENCIES
- Legal Records Governance & Information Custody
- Bilingual Legal Intake, Client Relations
- Litigation Support, Documentation Preparation
- Legal Technology, Office Software Integration
- Multi-Channel Office Operations, Workflow Control
- Collaborative Leadership, Stakeholder Coordination
- Confidential Financial, Transaction Administration
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Downey City Theater, Downey, CA, Customer Service Representative
- Made a Work Experience Program, Downey, CA, Fundraiser
- Make-A-WISH Downey, CA, Fundraiser: $35,000
- Thirst Project, Downey, CA, Fundraiser
- Kiwanis, Downey, CA, Fundraiser / Chairperson
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, Downey, CA, Chairperson / AVID President