Education

Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida August 2015 -- Present

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Summer 2007 -- Summer 2012

Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology

Academic Honors and Scholarships

First Generation College Student

Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholarship

President’s Honor Roll

Research Experience

Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida January 2011 - July 2011

Volunteered as a Research Assistant for the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida which consists of communication coding and data analysis titled Systems for Understanding and Measuring Macro cognition in Teams (SUMMIT).

Teaching Assistant for Psychology Department at the University of Central Florida

Served as a teaching assistant for two semesters in the department of psychology at UCF. Granted opportunity to assist Dr. Daniel McConnell in his class: History and Systems of Psychology, during the fall semester of 2010. Additionally, assisted Dr. Janan Smither for her class: Psychology of Aging, during the summer semester of 2011.

Language Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish; both written and verbal.

Community Service and Extra-Curricular Activities

Immigration Law Society Barry University School of Law August 2017 – Present

Hispanic American Law Student Association Barry University School of Law August 2016 – Present

Barry National Association of Counsel for Barry University School of Law August 2017 - Present

Children

Environmental Law Society Barry University School of Law August 2017 – Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Barry University School of Law August 2015 – Present

Young Lawyer Section – Law School Barry University School of Law August 2017 – Present

Mentoring Program

Immigration Clinic - Translator Barry University School of Law March 2016 - April 2016

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Member University of Central Florida 2011- August 2012

Psychological Society University of Central Florida 2009 - 2011

Psychology Research Assistant University of Central Florida January 2011 – July 2011

Psychology Teaching Assistant University of Central Florida August 2010 – December 2010

Relevant Professional Experience

Certified Legal Intern / Student Representative Orlando, FL

Barry University School of Law, Immigration Clinic January 2018 – Present

Admitted into the Immigration Clinical Program in which I worked under the direction and FL Bar license of attorney Katherine Aschenbrenner-Rodriguez

Attended Immigration Court to observe court proceedings, particularly Master Calendar Hearings and Removal proceedings

Worked directly with clients throughout the semester in assisting with their immigration cases, which included:

oClient in-person interviews;

oTelephonic conferences;

oDrafting of Memorandums to Ms. Aschenbrenner-Rodriguez

oDrafting of Table of Contents for file

oDrafting of Index for file

oDrafting a legal brief in support of client’s applications for both USCIS and Immigration Court

oPromptly responding to clients calls – including weekends

oEfficiently managing CLIO – the law firm’s filing and case management system

oDrafting affidavits in both English and Spanish

oConducting legal research in support of client’s case

Post-closer Orlando, FL

Keating & Schlitt, P.A. August 2012 – August 2015

Working directly with David Weekley Homes, LLC (builder) and various Lenders to assure a smooth and easy transaction closing for all clients

Working directly and assisting designated Closer on each closing transaction to assure all post-closing loans and documents were properly handled such as:

o Organizing, scanning and converting client’s file into an electronic file for full permissions

oOrganizing lender’s closing documents and shipping closing package back within a 24 hour deadline

Reviewing all executed mortgages and notes to assure proper execution

Sending original documents to the corresponding county’s recording office

oWarranty Deed

oMortgages

oPower of Attorney

Communicating directly with buyers to answer any questions or concerns regarding their home closing

Disbursing files and sending out payment to corresponding third parties as required by the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, including:

oHome Owner’s Association Fees

oProperty Taxes

oHome Owner’s Insurance

Confirming dates and times with realtors regarding upcoming closings; provide them with their commission check(s) in a timely manner (usually at the closing table)

Experience working with real estate software program – Closer’s Choice

Intern/ Receptionist Orlando, FL

Pitts Law Group May 2006 - December 2008

Translating for established and potential clients in the office

Maintaining client’s files updated by filing all incoming documents

Answering phones and taking messages

Experience working with Prevail, a legal software program

Assisted paralegal when necessary in making phone calls to clients about Social Security form

Office tasks such as faxing, printing, copying, mailing, etc.

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