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TRISTAN GARCIA

Aztec,NM

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Developed strong research, organizational, and communication skills in legal environment. Skilled in reviewing/managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and communication with others. Seeking to transition into a new field where I can be challenged and these abilities can contribute to a new learning experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Briones Law Firm, P.A.
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or drafting letters to clients/other attorneys.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases including trust, corporate and probate law
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

New Mexico Geological Society
09.2022 - 09.2023


  • Attended 2022 Annual Fall Field Conference - 4 day hiking trip accompanied with licensed and aspiring Geologists around New Mexico with a guide book revealing detailed road logs and peer reviewed papers to research and learn about the Socorro, New Mexico area and its geology.


Internship Student

C2C REU Program University of Arizona
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Work with personally assigned mentor to create a project involving working with volcanic rocks and laboratory-magma to investigate explosive volcanic eruptions.
  • Work with peers in field and lab to widen knowledge and experience in working in different settings.
  • Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to showcase learning experiences throughout the 8 week internship.

Shift Manager

Five Guys
01.2023 - 06.2023


  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Managing and leading shifts ensuring everything runs smoothly/everyone is working together
  • Making truck orders ensuring enough paper/prep is ordered to last until next truck order
  • Handling money, including daily deposits, money orders, and managing crew members registers ensuring money is being properly handled during shifts
  • Doing daily, weekly and monthly inventory counts to ensure products are being used/discarded properly


Shift Leader

Five Guys
11.2021 - 01.2023

Crew Member

Five Guys
02.2021 - 11.2021

Education

Associate of Science - Geology

San Juan College
Farmington, New Mexico
07-2024

Skills

    Time Management

  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to schedule and plan around meetings or deadlines
  • Efficient use of time and resources
  • Communication Skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Use of emails and phone communications
  • Computer Skills

  • File organization
  • Writing and editing
  • Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Briones Law Firm, P.A.
08.2023 - Current

Internship Student

C2C REU Program University of Arizona
06.2023 - 08.2023

Shift Manager

Five Guys
01.2023 - 06.2023

New Mexico Geological Society
09.2022 - 09.2023

Shift Leader

Five Guys
11.2021 - 01.2023

Crew Member

Five Guys
02.2021 - 11.2021

Associate of Science - Geology

San Juan College
TRISTAN GARCIA