Jessie Rong - Resume
Jessie Rong
------------ | ------------ | 178 Bleecker St, Apt 4, New York, NY 10012
EDUCATION
New York University, College of Arts and Sciences New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Minor in Business Studies, Minor in Chinese GPA: 3.795 Dec. 2019
Awards/Honors: Presidential Honors Scholar, 2018 Winning Team of LawGame
Organizations: Ascend, Global Leadership Organization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mazars USA LLP, Tax Paralegal New York, NY • Mar. 2018 - Dec. 2018
• Coordinate with Partners and Tax Managers to prepare correspondence for the acceptance of new clients
• Prepare submissions to taxing authorities and proofread protests from Tax Practice Leaders in close detail
• Collaborate with and provide administrative support for a Tax Controversy team of three attorneys
• Maintain a calendar of response deadlines, enhance data organization systems, and assemble tax returns
Recovery of Judgment, Administrative/Legal Assistant New York, NY • Feb. - Aug. 2017
• Managed several client cases at once, learning to prioritize tasks and practicing effective time and project management
• Used advanced researching skills and reports from Equifax to investigate the locations of debtors’ assets
• Coordinated with and prepared legal documents for law enforcement officers and financial institutions to seize assets
• Interfaced with clients by answering phones, greeting office visits, and sending monthly case update emails
• Drafted and served information subpoenas, restraints, executions, and subpoenas duces tecum
• Performed administrative duties such as managing and faxing office files and scheduling appointments
Shearman & Sterling LLP, Legal Intern Atherton, CA • Jun. 2015
• Researched emerging Yieldco companies to deepen the lawyer’s knowledge for future deals
• Accompanied lawyer on multiple conference calls with other Partners regarding the formation of new companies
• Learned how to most effectively communicate in a legal environment through a two-day communications training workshop for lawyers
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ascend NYU, Vice President New York, NY • Oct. 2017 - Present
• Advise Executive Board members about event planning, professional outreach, administrative logistics, and marketing
• Lead weekly Director and Executive Board meetings, practicing effective meeting and project management skills
• Act as the liaison between NYU and Ascend NYU, overseeing all regulations and ensuring club adherence to deadlines
• Maintain relationships with club advisor, budget office, Student Activities Board, NYU, and Ascend NY Metro
• Coordinated a full-day, flagship annual business conference with 3 simultaneous panels that attracted over 150 attendees
Global Leadership Organization, Counselor-in-Training, NYC Chapter Co-Founder New York, NY • Oct. 2017 - Present
• Collaborate with the event planning committee to plan two-day immersive conferences centered around a leadership curriculum that tackles people management, project management, meeting management, and public speaking
• Practice and develop own leadership and teaching skills through monthly counselor-in-training summits and by assisting counselors in teaching the curriculum at the conferences to small groups of 10-15 members
• Create and execute vision for new NYC chapter as Director of Professional Development
• Coordinate with other members of the founding board to organize events, curate speakers, and recruit new members
The Journal of Politics and International Affairs, Print Editor, Staff Writer New York, NY • Sept. 2017 - Present
• Solicit theses for consideration and vet works for originality, clarity, relevance, and academic rigor
• Edit articles ranging from five to thirty pages for spelling, grammar, clarity, precision, and style
• Assemble the Journal on Adobe InDesign, paying attention to formatting, cover design, and printing
• Write, revise, and publish own opinion pieces and research articles on the JPIA Digital section of the website
NYU’s Undergraduate Law Review, Staff Editor New York, NY • Feb. 2017 - Aug. 2018
• Edit articles for content, argumentation, readability, writing style, and citations
• Collaborate with writers weekly to workshop drafts and provide guidance on topics
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin) Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Simplicity, Adobe InDesign
Interests: Golf, Hip Hop Dance, Lifting, Social Impact
Jessie Rong
------------ | ------------ | 178 Bleecker St, Apt 4, New York, NY 10012
EDUCATION
New York University, College of Arts and Sciences New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Minor in Business Studies, Minor in Chinese GPA: 3.795 Dec. 2019
Awards/Honors: Presidential Honors Scholar, 2018 Winning Team of LawGame
Organizations: Ascend, Global Leadership Organization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mazars USA LLP, Tax Paralegal New York, NY • Mar. 2018 - Dec. 2018
• Coordinate with Partners and Tax Managers to prepare correspondence for the acceptance of new clients
• Prepare submissions to taxing authorities and proofread protests from Tax Practice Leaders in close detail
• Collaborate with and provide administrative support for a Tax Controversy team of three attorneys
• Maintain a calendar of response deadlines, enhance data organization systems, and assemble tax returns
Recovery of Judgment, Administrative/Legal Assistant New York, NY • Feb. - Aug. 2017
• Managed several client cases at once, learning to prioritize tasks and practicing effective time and project management
• Used advanced researching skills and reports from Equifax to investigate the locations of debtors’ assets
• Coordinated with and prepared legal documents for law enforcement officers and financial institutions to seize assets
• Interfaced with clients by answering phones, greeting office visits, and sending monthly case update emails
• Drafted and served information subpoenas, restraints, executions, and subpoenas duces tecum
• Performed administrative duties such as managing and faxing office files and scheduling appointments
Shearman & Sterling LLP, Legal Intern Atherton, CA • Jun. 2015
• Researched emerging Yieldco companies to deepen the lawyer’s knowledge for future deals
• Accompanied lawyer on multiple conference calls with other Partners regarding the formation of new companies
• Learned how to most effectively communicate in a legal environment through a two-day communications training workshop for lawyers
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ascend NYU, Vice President New York, NY • Oct. 2017 - Present
• Advise Executive Board members about event planning, professional outreach, administrative logistics, and marketing
• Lead weekly Director and Executive Board meetings, practicing effective meeting and project management skills
• Act as the liaison between NYU and Ascend NYU, overseeing all regulations and ensuring club adherence to deadlines
• Maintain relationships with club advisor, budget office, Student Activities Board, NYU, and Ascend NY Metro
• Coordinated a full-day, flagship annual business conference with 3 simultaneous panels that attracted over 150 attendees
Global Leadership Organization, Counselor-in-Training, NYC Chapter Co-Founder New York, NY • Oct. 2017 - Present
• Collaborate with the event planning committee to plan two-day immersive conferences centered around a leadership curriculum that tackles people management, project management, meeting management, and public speaking
• Practice and develop own leadership and teaching skills through monthly counselor-in-training summits and by assisting counselors in teaching the curriculum at the conferences to small groups of 10-15 members
• Create and execute vision for new NYC chapter as Director of Professional Development
• Coordinate with other members of the founding board to organize events, curate speakers, and recruit new members
The Journal of Politics and International Affairs, Print Editor, Staff Writer New York, NY • Sept. 2017 - Present
• Solicit theses for consideration and vet works for originality, clarity, relevance, and academic rigor
• Edit articles ranging from five to thirty pages for spelling, grammar, clarity, precision, and style
• Assemble the Journal on Adobe InDesign, paying attention to formatting, cover design, and printing
• Write, revise, and publish own opinion pieces and research articles on the JPIA Digital section of the website
NYU’s Undergraduate Law Review, Staff Editor New York, NY • Feb. 2017 - Aug. 2018
• Edit articles for content, argumentation, readability, writing style, and citations
• Collaborate with writers weekly to workshop drafts and provide guidance on topics
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin) Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Simplicity, Adobe InDesign
Interests: Golf, Hip Hop Dance, Lifting, Social Impact