AstorgaResume
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -Smith College Northampton, MA - May 2019*
? Minor in Government
? GPA: 3.89
? Dean’s List (2015-2016 and 2016-2017)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder - Se Vale Soñar Scholarship January 2018-Present
? Provide necessary tools, laptops and guidance, to help local, underrepresented low-income Latino(a) high school and college students achieve academic and professional success
? Independently organize multiple virtual fundraisers locally and nationally
? Search and interact with potential sponsors and apply for grants to secure funds
? Awarded multiple laptops and recently received a sponsorships
Legal & Teaching Associate - Center for New Americans January 2016-Present
? Utilize prior immigration case knowledge to improve established practices and finish assigned tasks independently
? Support attorneys and staff on immigration cases by filling out visa forms and interacting with clients from all over the world
? Provide translation services for attorneys and staff for Spanish-speaking immigrant clients to keep communication flowing efficiently
Legal intern - NM Law Offices of the Public Defender June 2017-September 2017
? Conducted legal research on public policy issues relevant to indigent defense
? Provided support to 7-10 different attorneys and staff members preparing cases for trials on a weekly basis
? Kept consistent communication with judges, attorneys, police, and clients in the misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile divisions
? Transcribed and provided English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations of interviews and data
Administrative assistant - Law Firm of Christina Rosado May 2012- August 2016
? Maintained filing and database systems for busy immigration law firm
? Kept track of client’s legal contracts and monthly payments
? Planned schedules and booked appointments for Attorney Rosado and the firm’s three paralegals
? Interacted with clients from different backgrounds, gathered necessary documents, and prepared and filed different visa applications on a daily basis
LANGUAGES
? Bilingual speaker- Fluent in English & Spanish
TECHNICAL SKILLS
? Microsoft Office
? Stata
? Outlook
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
? Good speaking and writing skills
? Strong communication and social skills
? Highly motivated and passionate
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -Smith College Northampton, MA - May 2019*
? Minor in Government
? GPA: 3.89
? Dean’s List (2015-2016 and 2016-2017)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder - Se Vale Soñar Scholarship January 2018-Present
? Provide necessary tools, laptops and guidance, to help local, underrepresented low-income Latino(a) high school and college students achieve academic and professional success
? Independently organize multiple virtual fundraisers locally and nationally
? Search and interact with potential sponsors and apply for grants to secure funds
? Awarded multiple laptops and recently received a sponsorships
Legal & Teaching Associate - Center for New Americans January 2016-Present
? Utilize prior immigration case knowledge to improve established practices and finish assigned tasks independently
? Support attorneys and staff on immigration cases by filling out visa forms and interacting with clients from all over the world
? Provide translation services for attorneys and staff for Spanish-speaking immigrant clients to keep communication flowing efficiently
Legal intern - NM Law Offices of the Public Defender June 2017-September 2017
? Conducted legal research on public policy issues relevant to indigent defense
? Provided support to 7-10 different attorneys and staff members preparing cases for trials on a weekly basis
? Kept consistent communication with judges, attorneys, police, and clients in the misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile divisions
? Transcribed and provided English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations of interviews and data
Administrative assistant - Law Firm of Christina Rosado May 2012- August 2016
? Maintained filing and database systems for busy immigration law firm
? Kept track of client’s legal contracts and monthly payments
? Planned schedules and booked appointments for Attorney Rosado and the firm’s three paralegals
? Interacted with clients from different backgrounds, gathered necessary documents, and prepared and filed different visa applications on a daily basis
LANGUAGES
? Bilingual speaker- Fluent in English & Spanish
TECHNICAL SKILLS
? Microsoft Office
? Stata
? Outlook
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
? Good speaking and writing skills
? Strong communication and social skills
? Highly motivated and passionate