Zoe Hewlett
Wylie,TX
Summary
Performance-oriented professional looking to build a successful career that is able to coincide with a growth-oriented lifestyle. Willing to adapt to a fast-paced environment in order to further my development and use my past experiences as proof of my ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and still remain flexible.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
Richardson, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Worked on employment-based immigration cases for H-1B, H-1B (Cap), and I-140s, including an EB-2 NIW-based I-140 pilot program that was developed in order to overcome the loss of the team's PERM-based program. Having also worked as temporary help with Adjustment of Status (AOS) cases and touched base on F-1, L-1B, and TN knowledge through company-provided training.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Assisted as temporary help on other teams within the company, adapting to alternating work methods, as well as to alternative client policies.
- Participated in continuous training and conducted necessary research to help expand legal education in a continuously evolving field.
- Lead legal consultations with clients through meetings, and acted as the main point of contact in numerous cases via emails and calls.
- Collected and reviewed clients' provided supporting documents, conducted research on patents, citations, published papers, and media based on clients' work/projects in order to assemble reference letters and employer support letters for EB-2 NIW I-140 cases.
- Participated in cleanup projects that helped ensure a well-maintained and successful work environment.
- Acted as tester and reviewer for update in B.A.L’s computer program (Cobalt system)
- Acted as tester for use of A.I program in drafting reference letter in NIW pilot program
- Participated in semi-annual volunteer work as part of team-building practice that benefited a healthy work community while simultaneously helping the local community.
Immigration Legal Assistant
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
Richardson, TX
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Provide legal support to clients and companies, as well as expand knowledge on immigration laws and processes.
- Participated in continuous training and conducted necessary research to help expand legal education in a continuously evolving field.
- Aided in conducting legal consultations under the supervision of an attorney via scheduled meetings, emails, and calls.
- Maintained records, files, and sensitive documents in order to keep an accurate database of information that was used to maintain clients' statuses, projects, and ensure a well-maintained and successful work environment.
- Worked with third-party vendors to provide translated documents, education evaluations, and expert opinion letters to clients.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Compiled supporting documentation for immigration cases including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and financial records.
Administrative Assistant
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
Richardson, TX
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including filing cases, sending follow-up emails to obtain documents for record keeping, initiating tracking cases, maintaining general records, and handling the case close-out process for cases with successful resolutions.
- Helped train and transition new hires into their roles as admins.
- Answered questions from clients regarding products and services offered by the company, redirecting to legal team or appropriate alternative when necessary
- Took on special projects in order to assist with furthering knowledge related to the field
- Handled and maintained confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Event Promoter
Riottribe Events
, TX
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Promoted and worked for event company in the DFW/Houston area
- Represented the company online, as well as in person.
- Built and developed strong relationships within the industry.
- Engaged with individuals to deliver details and promote awareness for and events.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase event attendance.
Plant Nursery Worker
Sunshine's Miniature Bonsai's
Dallas, TX
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided customer service and support for a fast, quality experience.
- Handled multiple phone transactions at once for our over-the-phone-based service.
- Learned a variety of new skills within limited time frame.
- Provided advice to customers regarding care and instructions for plants.
- Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences.
- Inspected plants regularly to ensure quality standards were met.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Handprints Academy
Wylie, TX
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Taught and cared for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years old.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and age-appropriate activities.
- Upheld communications with parents, utilizing innovative methods, despite the social and environmental situations exhibited during Covid-19.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Upheld continuously changing state accreditation standards.
- Participated in trainings outside normal working hours to elevate knowledge within the field
Co-Teacher
Primrose Private Daycare
Wylie, TX
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught and cared for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years old.
- Use daily activities to help guide children and lead their development.
- Worked in online data systems such as Tadpoles and Kinderlime.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create a positive and healthy learning environment for students.
Education
High School -
Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City, AL05-2018
Skills
- Adaptable to Unfamiliar Computer Systems
- Administrative and Legal Support
- Case Management
- Conflict Management
- Data Input
- Exceptional Writer
- Legal Document Preparation
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems
Experience with:
- Nuance
- Kofax
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Google Drive
- Excel
- Powerpoint
References
- Jacob Pettibon, Legal Trainer, (972) 533-4646
- Eva Brackeen, Paralegal at Saenz Rodriguez & Associates, (972) 672-7802
- Tresa Katticaren, Staff Attorney, (856) 536-4776
- Gina Nichols, Handprints Academy General Manager, (214) 244-3605
- Kali Volikov, Riottribe Promotion Manager, hewlett.krahn@gmail.com
- Deepak Madhov, Owner of Wylie Primrose Daycare, (469) 318-2335 or (972) 955-9135
Timeline
Paralegal
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
02.2024 - Current
Immigration Legal Assistant
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
10.2022 - 02.2024
Administrative Assistant
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
12.2021 - 10.2022
Plant Nursery Worker
Sunshine's Miniature Bonsai's
04.2021 - 06.2021
Event Promoter
Riottribe Events
09.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Toddler Teacher
Handprints Academy
09.2020 - 01.2021
Co-Teacher
Primrose Private Daycare
07.2019 - 08.2020
High School -
Benjamin Russell High School
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