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Thalina Niang

Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented fourth-year Sociology major at UCLA with a strong foundation in academic research, administrative coordination, and public speaking. Experienced in managing finances, organizing data, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. Eager to apply analytical and organizational skills in a legal assistant internship to support attorneys and gain exposure to the legal field.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasurer & Signatory

UCLA Salsa Club
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed all financial records, expense tracking, and reimbursements
  • Gained experience in handling confidential documents and writing funding proposals

Social Media Chair

UCLA Club
01.2024 - Current
  • Organized communications, designed outreach plans, and reported analytics
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and multitasking under deadlines

Embedded Academic Tutor

Golden West College
- 01.2023
  • Supported students with complex material in Psychology, Statistics, and English Literature
  • Strengthened skills in reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and documentation
  • Maintained records of student progress and provided written feedback

Sales Associate

Victoria’s Secret
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported high-volume customer service operations while managing product knowledge and inventory
  • Strengthened professionalism, customer conflict resolution, and time management

Research Presenter

National Sociological Conference
- 2023
  • Delivered a professional presentation of original research, showcasing skills in analytical writing, oral advocacy, and data synthesis
  • Answered questions from academics and professionals, requiring clarity, poise, and responsiveness

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
06-2026

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Legal Writing & Research (Introductory): Experience interpreting academic texts and structuring formal arguments
  • Analytical Thinking: Synthesizing data into concise, persuasive summaries
  • Microsoft Excel (Intermediate–Advanced): Certified in formatting, formulas, and report generation
  • Public Speaking & Professional Communication
  • Organizational Skills: Budgeting, scheduling, and document tracking
  • Confidentiality & Discretion: Experience managing club finances and student records

Timeline

Treasurer & Signatory

UCLA Salsa Club
01.2024 - Current

Social Media Chair

UCLA Club
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Victoria’s Secret
01.2022 - 01.2023

Embedded Academic Tutor

Golden West College
- 01.2023

Research Presenter

National Sociological Conference
- 2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Golden West College

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

Golden West College
Thalina Niang