Michael N. Astani
**** ****** **., *** ********* CA, 94110
*******@*****.****.***
Objective A legal assistant position to explore interests of
advocacy and the law
Education University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara,
CA. June 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English (GPA 3.36)
Emphasis in Architecture and Environment
Skills Summary Organized, effective problem solver and goal oriented
Prioritize and manage heavy work flow without direct
supervision.
"Can do" attitude; work very cooperatively with legal
and non-legal staff.
Excellent working relationship with attorneys.
Additional skills include customer service, general
office support.
Relevant Experience Chair - Judicial Council Sept 07 -
Jun 09
University of California Santa Barbara
Help students address their unheard issues to the
university
Facilitate and encourage students to bring up their
concerns in a professional and open forum
Intern - Bartch and Webb Legal Services May 07 -
Aug07
Manhattan Beach, CA
Help in research in variety of topics on various cases
Review and revise legal documents
Sort and organize portfolios and document
Delivering and receiving court documents
Other Experiences Associated Student Bicycle Club Sept 07 -
Jun 10
University of California Santa Barbara
Assisted in the management of a student
ran bicycle shop
Provided assistance in the maintenance and
repair of bicycles
Organized and maintained inventory
Programmer - KCSB Oct 07 - Jun
09
University of California Santa Barbara
F.C.C. certified radio programmer
Wrote and hosted radio program on local
art and culture
Lead fundraising initiatives in support of
the non-profit station
Awards and Honors
Departmental Honors Program (08-10)
Honors
Distinction in the Major (Art History)
Best Thesis Award
One year of research on the pre- Columbian
influences and sources in the architecture of
Frank Lloyd Wright with a completion of written
thesis
References
Eric L. Webb
Bartsch & Webb Legal Services
317 Rosecrans Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Volker M. Welter Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of History of Art and Architecture
University Of California Santa Barbara