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Yahya Sherry Kamara

Hutto,USA

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in legal and technology-related roles. Proficient in legal research, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Partnership agreement contracts

Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated and Drafted Contracts: Developed and formalized independent partnership agreements, ensuring clear terms and mutual understanding between parties
  • Legal Compliance: Ensured all partnership contracts adhered to relevant legal standards and regulations, mitigating risks and safeguarding organizational interests
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitored partner performance against contract terms and deliverables, implementing corrective actions as needed to ensure compliance and effectiveness
  • Risk Assessment: Identified potential risks within partnership agreements and developed strategies to mitigate them, enhancing overall contract stability

Legal counsel

Vaco at Google
Austin, TX
12.2019 - 06.2023
  • Handling confidential internal intelligence related to Google products, maintaining a high level of discretion and professionalism
  • Led the management and resolution of numerous intellectual property cases as the primary point of contact, collaborating closely with colleagues and fellow paralegals to proactively identify and mitigate potential litigation threats, fostering a culture of risk prevention within the team exemplifying my capacity to handle high caseloads and provide adept support to clients
  • Oversaw valuable client accounts, ensuring their legal needs were met and their interests protected
  • Demonstrated versatility in a dynamic environment by effectively managing multiple products within the Google ecosystem, showcasing adaptability, efficient multitasking skills, and overseeing intellectual property matters pertaining to backend applications like Marlo and Google Play Store to ensure compliance and safeguard valuable intellectual assets
  • Progressed to a team lead position, where I successfully oversaw a team of 10 professionals, orchestrating their efforts to prevent litigation threats, optimize key performance metrics, and ensure client satisfaction

Intern

Benouis Law Firm
Austin, TX
05.2016 - 03.2019
  • Selected as the sole intern at Benouis Law Firm, gaining valuable experience by shadowing attorneys and judges in the Travis County district
  • Attended court hearings at Williamson County and Travis County District Courts, observing the legal process and courtroom procedures
  • Assisted with basic trial preparation, honing skills in attorney/client communication and professionalism

Intern

Westin
Austin, TX
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Prepared financial reports to ensure optimization
  • Processed payments and assisted with payroll management
  • Provided support to the accounting division in managing substantial event related deposits at the hotel
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing the requirements of diverse clientele
  • Promoted to a leadership role, training new employees on front desk tasks

Basketball instructor

Pflugerville for kids
Pflugerville, TX
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Served as a dedicated basketball instructor for underprivileged children, fostering their passion for the sport and promoting physical fitness
  • Designed and implemented age-appropriate basketball training sessions, focusing on fundamental skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship
  • Mentored and motivated children, instilling discipline, self-confidence, and a positive mindset both on and off the court
  • Coordinated and supervised community outreach events, leveraging basketball as a tool for social development and empowerment among underprivileged youth

Medical intern

Seton Dell's Children's hospital
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: Completed an enriching internship at a renowned pediatric hospital, gaining valuable exposure to various aspects of pediatric healthcare
  • Established and coordinated a shadowing program in collaboration with a pediatric gastroenterologist
  • Observed and learned medical procedures, including administering medications, conducting patient assessments, and assisting in minor medical interventions
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to legal and ethical standards
  • Completed an enriching internship at a renowned pediatric hospital, gaining valuable exposure to various aspects of pediatric healthcare

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University

Pre Law -

Austin Community College

Skills

  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • Google Play Store
  • Marlo
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Project planning
  • Data management
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Certification

  • Google compliance
  • Google Trust and Safety
  • Google SSL
  • ATL Project management course

Leadership Experience

  • Coach, Extemporaneous Speaking & Debate at APA, 08/2015, 05/2017, Coached and honed-in on speaking skills for over 35 students., Advised on various extemporaneous speech tactics., Mentored the 35 students on benefits of communication skills, academics, and developing strong work ethic.
  • President, MYNA (Muslim Youth across North America), 01/2016, 05/2017, Developed practical skills in project management and community empowerment., Networked with project managers and community leaders in Austin., Identified, proposed, and worked on solutions to address current challenges facing Austin Muslim community., Raised $55,000 in capital for domestic and international humanitarian aid., Volunteered in onsite house construction projects in underserved areas of Austin.
  • Cofounder, Veteran and Homeless Active Food Drive, 06/2020, Present, Organized and executed a successful homeless food drive initiative., Coordinated logistics and managed volunteers for the food drive event., Developed and implemented effective strategies to collect and distribute donations.

Languages

English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Timni
Professional

Timeline

Independent Partnership agreement contracts

01.2024 - Current

Legal counsel

Vaco at Google
12.2019 - 06.2023

Intern

Westin
09.2017 - 05.2018

Intern

Benouis Law Firm
05.2016 - 03.2019

Basketball instructor

Pflugerville for kids
05.2015 - 09.2016

Medical intern

Seton Dell's Children's hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University

Pre Law -

Austin Community College

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