John (Jack) Paras Resume
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John (Jack) Paras Resume

John (Jack) J. Paras
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts, Commonwealth Honors College Program, Amherst, MA. Expected May 2021
• Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Economics and Political Science
• Dean’s List, 3.74 GPA
• Relevant courses include Introductory Statistics, Calculus I and II, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Money in Banking, Game Theory, Health Economics, Comparative Politics, World Politics, Political Theory, American Political Thought, and Constitutional Law

WORK EXPERIENCE
Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Framingham MA, Intern May 2020-August 2020
• Conducted research projects for staff at Framingham District Court and greater MDAO system
• Assisted prosecutorial staff in the procurement of relevant documents, including police reports, criminal records, and harassment prevention orders
• Attended variety of legal trainings and seminars, including instruction on legal writing, motions, and systematic racism
• Conducted data entry and administrative tasks, including the creation of a directory of all defense attorneys involved with the MDAO system through Microsoft Excel

Franklin County Court Service Center, Greenfield, MA, Administrative Intern December 2018- March 2019
• Provided administrative and clerical services at Court Service Center
• Assisted and directed litigants to licensed attorneys
• Conducted research and drafted legal documents
• Conducted data entry, including the recording and filing of all clients entering the center

South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA, Patient Transport and Dispatch June 2019-Febuary 2021
• Provided clinical services including transport, admission, and discharge
• Worked in a variety of unique and often critical settings
• Provided assistance to all levels of hospital staff

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, Amherst MA
• Served as Big Brother and mentor in the “Kids to Campus Program”
• Provided individualized guidance, support, and advice

Theta Chi Fraternity Philanthropy Chair, Theta Chapter, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Led the highest fundraising team on UMass campus, raising over $18,000 for Baystate Children’s Hospital Network through FTK organization
• Organized a Spring Benefit Concert raising approximately $5,000 for Baystate Children’s Hospital
• Coordinated social media marketing campaigns for events

SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power-point
• Enjoys golf, reading, film, hiking, physical fitness, debate, politics, and mindfulness practice