Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Languages
Timeline
Server

Sara Lainez

Richmond,VA

Summary

I am a very outgoing and friendly person. I love learning and helping others when necessary which is important when working with a team or for an organization/company. I have a well rounded background that branches out into a variety of fields. My background allows me to work well with people of all backgrounds and help make others feel comfortable and welcome in the workplace. Thankfully I have had many opportunities to work as an educator, a translator, a server, a legal worker and more which have allowed me to strengthen and expand my skillset that can be applied to various professions. Not only have I been successful in the work field but also academically; upheld by my GPA, transcript, membership in multiple honors societies and my inclusion in the dean's list for more than three semesters.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The Catering Outfit
Charlottesville, United States
11.2014 - Current
  • Being a server and team leader, skills I've been able to establish and improve involve communication, leadership, team-building, team-working, organization, working well under pressure and in a time frame, problem solving skills, bilingualism and, alongside many more, being a quick learner.
  • Work at events serving anywhere from 20-300 people

Co-Teacher

Sacred Heart Center
Richmond, VA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity of being a co-teacher at the SHC where I was able to teach English to Spanish-speaking adult learners. I planned lessons, created homework as well as different learning methods to accommodate students and helped students with questions and concerns related to the curriculum.
  • As an educator, I was able to practice and strengthen communication, bilingual skills and gain educational skills.
  • Worked in a classroom with about 15 students.

Outreach Worker

Central Virginia Legal Aid Soc
Charlottesville, United States
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk H2A workers.
  • Planned outreach events for H2A workers to provide necessities and spread awareness of their rights as legal seasonal workers.
  • Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to provide funding and COVID vaccines for H2A workers.
  • Made large donations to H2A workers for COVID protection such as masks, hand sanitizers and information on where to receive the COVID vaccine and who to contact for non-COVID related legal aid.
  • Translated and interpreted for H2A workers (Spanish-English).

Voluntary Worker

OAR
Richmond, VA
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
  • Supported OAR department by completing tasks such as organizing clothes, helping those reentering build resumes and apply to jobs, providing necessities for those reentering society and more.
  • Social working skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2023

Baccalaureate Certificate - Spanish-English Translation & Interpretation

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2023

No Degree - General Education

Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • Organization
  • Bilingual (Span/Engl and learning ASL)
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Background in translation and interpretation, political science and criminal justice
  • Team leader/team work
  • Fast learner
  • Working well under pressure
  • Strong writing skills
  • Strong communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary

Timeline

Co-Teacher

Sacred Heart Center
02.2022 - 05.2022

Outreach Worker

Central Virginia Legal Aid Soc
06.2021 - 08.2021

Voluntary Worker

OAR
02.2020 - 04.2020

Server

The Catering Outfit
11.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Virginia Commonwealth University

Baccalaureate Certificate - Spanish-English Translation & Interpretation

Virginia Commonwealth University

No Degree - General Education

Piedmont Virginia Community College
Sara Lainez