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VANESSA CHARLES

Webster,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented and advocacy-driven professional with a background in education, compliance, and client-focused documentation. Seeking a legal assistant or paralegal position in a family law setting where strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential. Brings experience navigating sensitive matters, handling detailed records, and supporting resolution-focused work with professionalism and care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocacy Project Lead

01.2025 - Current
  • Investigated wrongful termination involving an Amazon employee
  • Compiled case documentation and coordinated with legal representatives
  • Secured reinstatement and corporate apology through structured reporting and written appeals

Educator & Inclusivity Mentor

Middle School
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and delivered daily lessons across core science curriculum for middle school students, adapting instruction for diverse learning needs
  • Maintained FERPA-compliant student records, including behavior logs, academic progress, and family communications
  • Collaborated with families, administrators, and support teams to address academic and behavioral challenges
  • Guided students in building confidence, community engagement, and leadership through inclusivity mentoring

Lab Manager

Harvard Medical School
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed compliance and documentation for federally funded molecular biology research
  • Coordinated IRB audits, inventory, team schedules, and interdepartmental operations
  • Maintained secure research data systems and internal communications across departments

Co-Founder, Diversity in Biology Club

UMass Dartmouth
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Co-led efforts to increase faculty diversity in STEM departments and spearheaded student-led equity programming across campus

Senator, Pre-Health Student Assembly

UMass Dartmouth
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated student outreach efforts, organized campus-wide wellness forums, and communicated with local health leaders to support pre-health initiatives

Student Council Member

High School
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Communicated student ideas and requests to council officers during meetings.
  • Reported council plans and results to student body.
  • Voted during school and council elections.

Education

B.S. - Biology, Concentration: Molecular Biology, Minor: Biochemistry

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA
05.2022

Skills

  • Legal Research & Documentation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Compliance Oversight
  • Advocacy
  • Excel
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Google Workspace
  • Time Management
  • Report Writing
  • Litigation Support (Familiar)
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Litigation Support (Familiar)
  • Excel
  • Multi-Tasking

Legal Interest Areas

  • Family Law
  • Litigation Support
  • Client Advocacy
  • Civil Procedure

Timeline

Advocacy Project Lead

01.2025 - Current

Educator & Inclusivity Mentor

Middle School
08.2023 - Current

Lab Manager

Harvard Medical School
08.2022 - 08.2023

Co-Founder, Diversity in Biology Club

UMass Dartmouth
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senator, Pre-Health Student Assembly

UMass Dartmouth
01.2019 - 01.2022

Student Council Member

High School
01.2015 - 06.2018

B.S. - Biology, Concentration: Molecular Biology, Minor: Biochemistry

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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