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Nina M. Harkins

650-***-**** • San Mateo, CA ****3 • ****.*******@***.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/nina-harkins13

Recent College Graduate with Experience in Government Agencies

Government Services Office Admin Student

Reliable, energetic, and resourceful professional with a variety of professional experience with an emphasis on legal research and working with government agencies to ensure the proper protocol is followed with legal, confidential, and sensitive information. Ability to work in a fast pace environment that requires careful and thoughtful work. Eager to further a career in a legal environment while obtaining a Paralegal Certification in to be completed in May 2021.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Artichoke Joe’s Casino - San Bruno, CA February 2019 - July 2020

Office Admin

Responsible for executing daily office duties and maintaining records in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

•Conduct legal research on regarding record compliance for business records.

•Provide and update record log of documents stored on and off location.

•Purging of records in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

•Order office supplies.

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office - Redwood City, CA December 2019 - February 2020

Property Officer I

Handled physical and digital evidence in compliance with regulations to maintain the integrity of evidence for court or other legal proceedings; furthermore, handled data entry of evidence.

•Received physical and digital evidence and input information into computer systems to easily locate said items.

•Worked effectively many outside agencies such as District Attorneys, Courts, Defense Attorneys, The Department of Justice, Firearms Dealers, and other agencies through phone calls, emails, and in-person appointments.

•Coordinate with co-workers, supervisors, and other personnel on release/disclosure of evidence and legal information to appropriate parties.

•Properly handled confidential and sensitive legal and protected information.

•Ensured the chain of custody of evidence was upheld.

•Entered Data into multiple systems.

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory - San Mateo, CA June 2016 - August 2016

Intern

Developed skills to collaborate with team members on private, legal, and confidential information to ensure integrity of evidence in the lab’s possession was properly handled and stored.

•Ensured the proper handling of evidence.

•Rearranged evidence storerooms to reflect new changes to government’s policies and regulations.

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation - San Mateo, CA May 2012 - December 2014

Recreation Specialist I&II

Used strong communication skills to create engaging activities for children with coworkers to ensure the safety of children in the programs.

•Created and led activities for children.

•Supervised children on field trips, off-site activities, classroom activities, and Parks and Recreation sponsored events.

•Assisted in ordering supplies, food, and other necessary items.

•Greeted and welcomed children and parents with a friendly and positive attitude.

•Operated the Front Desk answering phone calls, distributing schedules, proofreading announcements, and answering general questions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice - California State University East Bay, Hayward CA - May 2020

Associates Degree - Administration of Justice - College of San Mateo, San Mateo CA - May 2018

Paralegal Certification - Skyline College Online, San Bruno CA - August 2020 - May 2021 (In Progress)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

•Mastery of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

•Comfortable working in both Microsoft Windows 10 and Mac OS X.

•Capability of typing over 60 WPM.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on team-building and customer relations.

•Outstanding organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

•Familiarity with governments, court, and legal programs. (RIMS, Evidence.com, Odyssey)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

San Mateo County Coroner’s Office

June 2016 - August 2016

•Volunteer assisting in all aspects of Coroner’s daily duties.

•Wrote parallel reports, assisted in medical procedures, and took pictures for cases.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Dean’s List - California State University, East Bay

December 2018 and December 2019

•Completed 12 or more letter-graded units during the semester with GPA above 3.9.

Honor’s List - California State University, East Bay

May 2019 and August 2019

•Completed 12 or more letter-graded units during the seamster with a GPA above 3.6.

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