Umberto Galileo Polanco Ortiz
Fontana,CA
Summary
I just graduated from Uc Berkeley with a double major in Political Science and Legal Studies, right after graduation I was at the Supreme Court of Guatemala, where I leveraged my Spanish fluency and exceptional multitasking abilities to streamline court processes. My excellent communication skills and attention to detail ensured accurate recordkeeping and compliance, contributing to a more effective hearing. I am Currently taking a Gap year to prepare my law school application and gain work experience specifically in a court room setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Judicial Assistant
The Supreme Court of Guatemala
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Enhanced judicial efficiency by managing daily court calendars and scheduling hearings.
- Ensured timely communication with attorneys, litigants, and witnesses for smooth courtroom proceedings.
- Supported the judge during trials, ensuring proper documentation of evidence, testimony, and exhibits for accurate recordkeeping.
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Factory Worker
True Religion
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, promoting a positive work environment.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing assembly line processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded raw materials from trucks, ensuring timely delivery for production needs.
- Documented daily production data accurately, allowing for better tracking and analysis of operational performance metrics.
- Consistently met or exceeded personal productivity goals set forth by management, driving overall team success.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available for uninterrupted production runs.
Drywall Laborer
Worked With My Uncle
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated versatility on job sites by assisting with tasks outside of drywall installation, such as framing or insulation work, when required.
- Maintained open lines of communication between team members and supervisors for seamless coordination throughout each phase of the drywall installation process.
- Mitigated potential issues with thorough inspection of framing prior to drywall installation, identifying any necessary corrections or adjustments.
- Decreased callbacks for repairs by meticulously checking finished walls for imperfections and addressing any issues before final approval from supervisors or clients.
- Ensured proper installation by adhering to building codes and industry standards for drywall construction techniques.
- Reduced material waste by carefully planning cuts and utilizing scrap pieces for smaller sections of the project.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work that led to repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
- Enhanced job site safety by maintaining clean and organized work areas and properly disposing of debris.
Sales Associate
Gap Outlet
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2024
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Note-taking Techniques
- Memory retention
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Records Management
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
Certification
California Seal of Biliteracy, State and District Seal (2020)
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Court Judicial Assistant
The Supreme Court of Guatemala
05.2024 - 07.2024
Factory Worker
True Religion
09.2020 - 02.2021
Drywall Laborer
Worked With My Uncle
06.2020 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Gap Outlet
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
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