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Resume

Abieyuwa (Abie) Ikhinmwin
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3103 Matador
Austin, Texas 78741
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Objective: To utilize my excellent interpersonal, communication, research, and organizational skills as well as my experience in the legal, finance, and customer service fields.

Education:
University of Texas at San Antonio (May 2015)
Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Legal Issues and Adjudications (Pre-Law)
Minor in Sociology

Austin Community College (December 2019)
Advanced Paralegal Certificate

Experience:

Sole Proprietor, Wag, Austin, TX October 2017- Present (current position)

Full service animal care including doggy day care, walks, boarding, grooming, training, and specialized nutrition

Paralegal III, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Austin, TX February 2015- October 2018

Conducting follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law
Preparing legal documents; Notarize legal documents
Conducting eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone
Providing basic information and referrals to applicants, including those ineligible for services;
Interviewing clients and witnesses;
Attending and participating in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations;
Preparing legal educational materials
Maintaining accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements
Preparing administrative reports

Court Clerk Assistant, City of Austin, Austin, TX March 2015- December 2015

Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types.
Updates case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others.
Applies payments as appropriate, balances cash drawers, and prepares deposits of considerable amounts of money daily. Reviews financial information and applications to negotiate with customers to set-up payment plans to include weekly monitoring.
Coordinates with prosecutors and police officers their availability to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets.
Prepares official court documents to prepare for court cases. Prepares cases for transfer to other courts as appropriate. Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues. Researches names, addresses and telephone numbers of defendants using various databases to facilitate contact and case compliance.
Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity (including maintaining order).
Generates complaints (official charging instruments), prepares summons and subpoenas, and prepare paperwork such as defendants histories for use at appearance docket.
Monitors cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest.
Compiles data/information, tracks and monitors for performance measures and/or reports;
Investigates and recommends resolution of procedural and operational problems.

Grocery Team Member, Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX November 2014- October 2016

Give every customer immediate and undivided attention.
Surprise and delight the customers with consistent, delicious food.
Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date products.
Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
Stock and clean grocery shelves, bulk bins, frozen and dairy case.
Keep Grocery department clean, sweep floors and maintain sweep logs.
Assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.
Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices.
Operate and sanitize all Grocery equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Substitute Teacher, Barshop Jewish Community Center, San Antonio, TX August 2013- October 2014

Teaching children of various ages in our nationally accredited early childhood education program

Youth Program Assistant, Foundation Communities, Austin, TX January 2013- August 2013
Provide direct support to Learning Center Coordinator to help develop and implement after-school and summer program curriculum which includes organizing and/or facilitating activities in the program
Lead out daily activities for grade level group including homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading and enrichment
Engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs
Establish and maintain on-going communication with Learning Center Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate youth driven programming
Provide a fun and safe environment for youth during program hours

Server, The Olive Garden, San Antonio, TX October 2011- January 2012
Being attentive and caring, treating guests like family
Dealing with a multitude of guests, offering a genuine Italian dining experience
Working as a team to ensure sales are high
Exceeding expectations by paying attention to detail

Intern, Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, San Antonio, TX April 2011- December 2011
Assisting with all administrative duties
Researching legal issues
Working on a team to complete various tasks for trial

Legal Assistant, Law Office of Patricia Wueste, San Antonio, TX January 2011- April 2011
Overseeing the discovery process with clients
Researching any pertinent law or case law for our cases
Preparing legal documents
Organizing termination and adoption client files
Mailing, faxing, and all other office duties

Caregiver/Receptionist, The Wagmore Pet Resort, San Antonio, TX October 2010- January 2011
Taking care of dogs and cats
checking in clients
giving tours of the facility


Health Registrar, Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX April 2009- September 2010
Initiating the medical record, both written and electronic
Obtaining thorough and accurate information in a timely and efficient manner
Financial counseling with patients as well as processing insurance coverage
Filing all patient consent forms and various hospital forms

Receptionist, Keller Williams Heritage, San Antonio, TX March 2009- October 2009
Handling incoming calls
Distributing mail and faxes
Forefront for company
Overseeing conference rooms

Customer Experience Representative, Lehman Brothers, Florham Park, NJ June 2008- August 2008.
Sold student loan products to individuals and reseller groups using consultative selling techniques.
Identified prospective customers, implementing sales strategies and counseled current loan carriers.
Participated in various incentive programs designed to support achievement of production goals.
Met goals for volume of quality new business written within company guidelines.


Skills / Interests:

· Proficient in E-filing, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Clio, CTS, SPSS, Pro Doc, QuickBooks, Timeslips, and all Microsoft products including, but not limited to Adobe ,Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word Perfect.
· Strong interpersonal, technical, technological, organizational, and communication skills
· Innovative, critical thinker, quick learner, and well-rounded

Personal and Work References:

Krystina Vergara, Accountant, Every Village
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Wayne Steidley, Software Engineer, Lifetime
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Genevieve Lopez, Director, University of Texas at San Antonio
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