LaToya M. Burwell
***** *. **********, ******* ****, IL 60827
**********@*****.***
Objective:
Employment with a progressive agency to utilize knowledge and skills
acquired in the Criminal Justice field.
Education:
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice, GPA 3.7 (August 2010)
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Graduated with Honors (May 2008)
Recent Experience:
Intern, Markham Juvenile Public Defender's Office, Markham IL (May 2010 -
Current)
. Locating and interviewing clients pretrial
. Assisting with case development by conducting case file searches and
reviewing before trial
. Assisting attorneys in and out of the courtroom by photocopying and
organizing paperwork to place in case files
. Serving legal documents to clients and their custodians
. Opportunity to observe courtroom proceedings
Server Carols Event Staffing, Chicago IL (May 2008 - October 2009)
. Provided food service in fine dining atmosphere
. Assisted with food preparation
. Ensured pleasant dining experience while providing optimum customer
service
. Set up equipment for events
. Assisted in the layout and planning for events
. Accounted for inventory at the end of a event
Server, City Colleges/Parrot Cage Restaurant, Chicago IL (March 2007 -
January 2008)
. Aided in designing plans for guest services and organized catering
events
. Provided alcohol service for events
. Assisted with kitchen staff with food preparation
. Trained of new associates in policies and procedures for alcoholic
beverages, set-up of events, food preparation and customer service
Skills and Accomplishments:
. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
. Served as Polling Place Administrator in November 2009 and February 2010
elections