Jacqueline Blancas
**** * **** ** *******, AZ ***06
602-***-**** ~ **********@*****.***
SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Retail Management AS400
Complaint Handling and Resolution Sales and Margin Improvement Fingerprint Card
Customer Service Enhancement Order Fulfillment CPR/First Aid Certified
Front Desk Reception Inventory
Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point Windows
Front Desk Supervision 10 Key
01/2012 Present
Everest College: Paralegal ABA Approved Program
08/2004 01/2006
Arizona State University: Bachelor of Arts Justice Studies courses
08/2001 05/2004
Wilson Charter High School: High School Diploma
CERTIFICATES EARNED
04/18/13 05/16/13
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Overview of Immigration Law and Skills
04/23/2013 04/24/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. On site Training, Dallas, TX
Introduction to Immigration law practice: A course for new practitioners.
04/19/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Fundamentals of U.S Immigration Law
04/16/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Volunteers Helping Immigrants Become U.S Citizens
03/18/2013 04/15/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Good Moral Character in Naturalization Cases
02/05/2013 03/19/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Introduction to Family Based Immigration
02/07/2013 02/28/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Ethical Issues in Immigration Law Practice
01/08/2013 02/05/2013
Catholic Immigration Network, Inc. E learning Course, Phoenix, AZ
Overview of Citizenship: Acquisition, Derivation and Naturalization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/2013 03/2014
Staples
Supervisor, Woodland, CA
• Effectively coordinated & managed all store operational activities including but not limited to: payroll, time keeping, scheduling,
coin orders, book keeping, canvasing, safety committee and loss prevention.
• Managed a crew of 22 associates who down stock merchandise, arranged displays for the current seasonal set, making sure the
store is “ready to sell” and perfectly focused in customer service.
• Supervised, recruited, trained, developed, coached and communicated with all associates and managers.
• Provided a positive image and serving as a role model for others, administered yearly performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Maintained store presentation by following merchandise flow, responded to and resolved customer requests and concerns.
• Sold products and services which provide the total solution for customers.
• Managed: Linguistics, Setting Promo Runs, Wing Panels, etc.
• Drove profitable sales through Business Machines department improvement.
• Performed basic technical system diagnostics and upgrades on customer equipment.
10/2012 10/2013
Chicanos Por La Causa
DACA Specialist/Immigration Counselor, Phoenix, AZ
• Conducting intake, interview and assess client needs for appropriate services.
• Responsible for providing Immigration counseling, information and referrals services. Therefore, having and keeping updated of
community, community events and social service agencies is essential.
• Communicating effectively in Spanish and English based on our clients’ needs and ensure that the need of every individual case is
met.
• Duties: Providing Immigration counseling for visas and citizenship applications. Assist clients in the procurement of all
documentation necessary for Immigration procedures. Including but not limited to; AR 11, G 325, G 325A, I 90, N 400, I
912, I 130, I 821D, I 765, I 765WK,
• Translating of foreign documents
• Providing information and referral services on non Immigration matters.
• Generalizing end of the Month office reports; Petty Cash, Daily Deposits, Expense Report, and Immigration Activity Log
• Maintain client files organized and follow office procedures on client files.
• Attend conferences, seminars or training related to Immigration laws. Maintain and update Immigration knowledge through
required reading and case discussion with Immigration Counselors.
• Perform other related duties as required.
09/2010 – 10/2012
Anasazi Project Consultants
Personal Assistant, Phoenix, AZ
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, and book hotel rooms as needed, etc.
• Making copies and duplicate presentation folders. Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, UPS, etc.
• Operate telephone, receive, screen and route calls as appropriate; take messages and distribute to Mr. Márquez
• Monitor usage of office supplies and order as needed. Maintain appearance of office area.
• Other duties as assigned.
06/2005 09/2010
Staples
Assistant Manager, Phoenix, AZ.
• Effectively coordinated & managed all store operational activities including but not limited to: payroll, time keeping, scheduling,
coin orders, book keeping, canvasing, safety committee and loss prevention.
• Managed a crew of 22 associates who down stock merchandise, arranged displays for the current seasonal set, making sure the
store is “ready to sell” and perfectly focused in customer service.
• Supervised, recruited, trained, developed, coached and communicated with all associates and managers.
• Provided a positive image and serving as a role model for others, administered yearly performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Accountable for balancing the days total sales on the Final Closing Report.
• Maintained store presentation by following merchandise flow, responded to and resolved customer requests and concerns.
• Sold products and services which provide the total solution for customers.
• Managed: Linguistics, Setting Promo Runs, Wing Panels, etc.
• Drove profitable sales through Business Machines department improvement.
• Performed basic technical system diagnostics and upgrades on customer equipment.
• Determined and demonstrated understanding of customer needs.
• Sold products and services which provided the total solution for customer office needs.
ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Everest College: Currently the Vice President for our ECP/AACHE Multicultural Latino Club
Wilson Charter High School: Treasurer of Hispanic Women’s Club PALMHH
Chicanos Por La Causa: Currently volunteering as needed in different events since 2010.
Puerto Peñasco, New Mexico: Worked at an orphanage and did intakes for medical clinic with poor and ill children.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters: Was a Big Sister for 4 years.
REFERENCES
Jorge A Márquez, Staples, General Manager 602-***-****
Patricia Ruelas Guillen, Everest College/AACHE, Professor/ AACHE President 602-***-****
Maria Dominguez, Chicanos Por La Causa, Social Services and Support Specialist 602-***-****