Yanira Villaman
New Rochelle
Summary
Passionate professional/advocate motivated to positively impact individuals with knowledgeable and caring legal support. Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve desired outcomes, adaptable to evolving needs. Never shies away from assignments and always goes beyond requirements to make lasting difference. Offers excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities. Reliable and results-driven with focus on delivering impactful solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Communications Advocate
Jeff Anderson & Associates
04.2021 - Current
- Providing support to paralegals, client communications manager, and attorneys
- Effectively communicating with survivors of sexual abuse
- Performing relevant research for active cases and summarizing findings
- Maintaining detailed notes of communication with clients
- Preparing initial drafts of memorandums and other legal documents, including but not limited to discovery
- Drafting correspondence and legal paperwork
- Collaborating with a team of 6+ attorneys, providing valuable support during depositions
Bilingual Human Trafficking Victim Advocate & Domestic Violence Counselor
Hope’s Door
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with Human Trafficking Task Force of Westchester and Northern Westchester Police Department Chief to identify, assess, and assist victims of human trafficking
- Provided comprehensive and trauma informed services to survivors, including counseling, support groups, case management, safety planning, and danger assessment with the goal of empowering survivors
- Implemented a thorough assessment with clients and providing referrals
- Assisted survivors by providing support and navigation through the process of the court systems
- Advocated with various systems including, courts, social services, educational services, among others
- Submitted timely and accurate quantitative and qualitative reports and evaluations
- Conducted and attended community events to support organizational goals
- Prepared and executed presentations to educate and inform the community
Risk Reduction Coordinator
Hope’s Door
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked closely with Westchester Police Department’s, White plains District Attorney’s Office, Department of Probation, and PACE Women Justice Center in identifying, assessing, and assisting Victims of domestic violence who are at a higher risk for homicide
- Constructed the program to become Westchester County wide
- Build relationships and facilitate enhanced case coordination among partners
- Maximized safety for high-risk victims through skillful and comprehensive safety planning and coordination
- Offered trauma-informed services and support to survivors
- Provided information and referrals to community resources
- Provided on-call crisis response
- Collected, maintained, and reported all pertinent data and outcomes to community partners and funding sources
- Accompanied clients to court appearances to provide support
Sales Associate
Honda of New Rochelle
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Responsible for highlighting features of vehicles, gathering information, inspecting automobiles, comparing and contrasting competitive models and demonstrating vehicle's' functions
- Achieved 2017 Gold membership for the Honda Council of Sales Leadership: averaging 25 cars a month
- Build rapport by understanding needs, interests, and requirements of buyers
- Developed and maintained relationships with new as well as existing customers
- Negotiated price, completed sales or purchase contracts, explained provisions and financing, and delivered automobiles
- Provided excellent customer service and follow-up to generate a high number of referrals and repeat business
- Achieved monthly goals set by management, consistently held position as one of the top-ranked salespersons each month
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Pace University
Pleasantville, NYSkills
- Bilingual communication (Spanish)
- Case management
- Proficient in MS office
- Client communication
- Case preparation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Active listening
- Document preparation
- Crisis support
- Calendar management
- Case summaries
Timeline
Client Communications Advocate
Jeff Anderson & Associates
04.2021 - Current
Risk Reduction Coordinator
Hope’s Door
05.2019 - 04.2021
Bilingual Human Trafficking Victim Advocate & Domestic Violence Counselor
Hope’s Door
09.2018 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Honda of New Rochelle
03.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Pace University
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