Alexa González Arochi
**** ***** *** * ******* WA, 98103 ● 520-***-****
**********@*****.*** ● www.linkedin.com/in/alexagarochi/ EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ‘17, San Francisco, CA B.A Triple Major: Politics, International Studies and Latin American Studies, Magna Cum Laude
● Environment and Development track
● Dean’s List from 2013 - 2017
SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING, S pring 2015 B uenos Aires, Argentina Human Rights and Social Movements Study Abroad Program EXPERIENCE
Legal Assistant: (Seattle, Washinton)
Global Justice Law Group PLLC F ebruary 2018-August 2018
● Provide support for attorneys by performing legal research, typing up drafts of documents, and preparing Freedom of Information Requests
● Translate English-Spanish legal consultations with potential new clients and attorneys, translates meetings, phone calls, and declarations with clients
● Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into case management software; confirming case status with attorney
● Help develop cases and keep clients informed of case status by maintaining contact with people involved in the case;
● Enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence; Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Development Associate: (San Francisco, California) February 2017-February 2018 Mujeres Unidas y Activas
● Earned a promotion from temporary operations coordinator to development associate in August 2017
● Planned and coordinated fundraising events and maintained donor databases. Helped MUA raise over $12,000 since May of 2017; Researched funding sources, established contact and built rapport with donors
● Coordinated grant writing efforts resulting in a $20,000 grant from the SF Arts Commision to fund dance and movement therapy for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
● Wrote newsletters, social media posts, and other communication materials
● Ensured accurate recording and updating of information in donor database
● Supported the Development Director with maintaining and fulfilling day-to-day operational activities such as scheduling, ordering supplies, filing, and assisting with timesheets and payroll
● Recruited, interviewed, and trained volunteers to ensure operational success within each department
● Planned and scheduled cross-departmental appointments with a consultant to teach staff how to better use Salesforce Advocate for Community Engagement: (San Francisco, California) A ugust 2016-May 2017 Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and Common Good
● Worked with Viviendas Leon to organize students’ service learning commitment
● Learned about international development, and trained in facilitation skills and issues of social justice
● Planned and facilitated service-learning projects and orientations, and developed reflections to foster a deeper connection between the students’ service experience and the needs of the community Privett Global Scholar at CIOEC Cochabamba: (Cochabamba, Bolivia) M ay 2016-August 2016 Foundation for Sustainable Development
● Maintained a good understanding of CIOEC Cochabamba and its mission to improve the self-driven economic development of women through agriculture
● Created a marketing campaign to increase awareness about ecological agricultural production, economia solidaria
(solidarity-based economy), and food security
● Created a brochure that highlights the organization's foundational values and personalizes food consumption to disrupt consumer ́s alienation from their food sources
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
● Spanish and English Fluency
● Extensive experience working with diverse cultures and underserved and underrepresented communities; D emonstrated cultural competency
● Proficient in Social Media Strategy (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
● Advanced in PowerPoint / Microsoft Office / Microsoft Word / Microsoft Excel