Zaina Cureton
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Zaina Cureton

Zaina Cureton
Orange, NJ, 07050 | ------------ | ------------

OBJECTIVE
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To work as a legal intern preferably within the Tri-state Area and provide legal support by conducting research, organizing and filing cases, and presenting evidence.

EDUCATION
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Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science May 2020

Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Beta

Institut d'etudes Politiques de Paris/MICEFA Abroad Paris, France
Concentration in Immigration Policy Analysis Sep. – Dec. 2019

EXPERIENCE
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Insurance Administrative Assistant | PFS Auto Insurance, East Orange, NJ Nov. 2018 – Mar. 2020
Dedicated experience in serving as a liaison for agency personnel, clients, and insurance companies to maintain efficient business operations

* Managed phone, email, and fax correspondences
* Assisted with claims
* Tailored policies to clients’ coverage needs and financial status
* Processed payments and maintained records on data entry servers
* Spearheaded training for new employees


Art Gallery Assistant | Lore Degenstein Gallery, Selinsgrove, PA
Nov. 2016 – May 2018
* Supported event coordination by meeting catering, space, and audio-visual needs
* Executed installation of exhibitions
* Managed social media marketing with the goal of event promotion
* Handled incoming artwork and packaged outgoing pieces for safe transport
* Conducted informational gallery tours


Membership Development Coordinator | Black Student Union, Susquehanna University Oct. 2016 - May 2018
* Collaborated with exec. board to generate creative and on-going discourse surrounding current social,
political and racial themes in higher education and beyond
* Headed BSU recruitment campaigns and recommended adjustments to increase membership
* Prepared reports on membership diversification and retention
* Lifted member morale for participation in BSU events, meetings, elections, and fundraisers


SKILLS
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Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
Languages: Fluent in Arabic, Limited working French