Rockman Bentumo
Research Assistant - University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55416
ac72gh@r.postjobfree.com
Willing to relocate to: Atlanta, GA - Lawrenceville, GA - Marietta, GA Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Volunteer
James H. Binger Center for New Americans
September 2017 to Present
Immigration Intake Training), In September 25,2017 I worked with them at St. James city by interviewing the DOPA, DACA and asylum seekers.
Customer Service Representative Bilingual( French-English) Bankers Financial Corporation - Eden Prairie, MN
June 2018 to August 2018
Talk with customers, agents and clients by phone and/or web to answer insurance related questions regarding the customer’s account. Follow-up will be needed to ensure accuracy of information, timely response and outstanding customer issues. These calls will be both in an inbound and outbound fashion.
Assist customers with problem resolution to ensure all insurance requirements are met and verifies and enters correct information into the computer using company guidelines Process policies and related document to ensure accurate and efficient flow through the appropriate processing system
Provide assistance to other departments when workload dictates Consistently achieve departmental standards of productivity and accuracy Maintain the security and confidentiality of the facility, computer system, programs, customer and client information
Complete additional duties as assigned
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
May 2018 to August 2018
I Served as research assistant for Professor Paul Vaaler (University of Minnesota law schoolSummer 2018). I provided research, draft memos, reviews as requested by the Professor Paulon the project titled Rating agencies to incorporate Human Rights score into credit ratings forborrowers ( countries, state and government).
As Research assistants I worked closely with faculty as defined by the professor Vaaler. I alsoconducted legal research on the project .
Legal Intern
EEOC FEDERAL - Minneapolis, MN
March 2018 to May 2018
During the 2018 Spring semester, I was supervised by my faculty chair Prof. Befort (University of Minnesota law school) on an Independent Field Placement with the regional office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In that placement, I assist the legal staff in the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws through client interviews, fact investigation, legal research, and document drafting.My work was reviewed and discussed on several matters and my law school professor and EEOC Senior attorney believe that I have approached my work with considerable skill and diligence. Legal Intern on Immigration and Human Rights
The Advocates for Human Rights - Minneapolis, MN
February 2018 to May 2018
LLM Representative
University of Minnesota
2017 to 2018
law school
Volunteer with the Advocates for Human Rights
President, Youth Parliament of Kinshasa,
Attorney
Puna Law Office - Kinshasa, CD
August 2009 to October 2011
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Business, Immigration Law(Pro Bono) and Human Rights Law Responsibilities: Assisted individuals and corporations resolve legal disputes; conduct research; draft legal documents, argue client's cases before the courts, and negotiate settlements. My legal practice focused on issues that affect businesses such as contract, employment, insurance, real estate, transaction; and human rights issues for youth, women, unemployed and low income clients. Attorney
Yoko Law Office - Kinshasa, CD
September 2007 to August 2009
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Business and Human Rights Law Responsibilities: Same as above. Rockman
Data Entry Operator II
J. Transportation LLC - Kinshasa, CD
June 2005 to August 2007
Data entry is all about speed, accuracy, and attention to detail. A data entry clerk enters information into computer databases for effective record keeping. Daily responsibilities include: Organizing files and collecting data to be entered into the computer. Analyzing the data for errors.
Reporting problems with the data.
Accurately entering information into various computer programs. Keeping sensitive customer or company information confidential. Customer Service Representative( French)
FERBO - Kinshasa
June 2002 to 2004
Talk with customers, agents and clients by phone and/or web to answer insurance related questions regarding the customer’s account. Follow-up will be needed to ensure accuracy of information, timely response and outstanding customer issues. These calls will be both in an inbound and outbound fashion.
Assist customers with problem resolution to ensure all insurance requirements are met and verifies and enters correct information into the computer using company guidelines Process policies and related document to ensure accurate and efficient flow through the appropriate processing system
Provide assistance to other departments when workload dictates Consistently achieve departmental standards of productivity and accuracy Maintain the security and confidentiality of the facility, computer system, programs, customer and client information
Complete additional duties as assigned
Intern
Ferbo LLC - Kinshasa, CD
June 1999 to 2000
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Responsibilities: Assisted the Manager in the legal and administrative issues.
Education
Master's in labor, employment and immigration law
University of Minnesota Law School - Minneapolis, MN August 2017 to May 2018
Human Rights
University of Minnesota Human Rights Center - Minneapolis, MN August 2013
Bachelor in Public Law
University of Kinshasa - Kinshasa, CD
May 2005
Diploma in Literacy
Lumumba Institute - Kinshasa, CD
September 1997
Skills
EXCEL, WORD, French, Customer Service, Bilingual, Imigration, Labor and Employment law, Research Assistant, Legal Intern
Certifications/Licenses
Driver's License
Additional Information
SKILLS:
Capacity of adaptation; Word, Excel, Internet; Fluent in French and Congolese, English; Learning Spanish. Good critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems. Ability to work well with people.