Assistant Social

Deniesha Guadeloupe

EDUCATION

John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY May 2020

•Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Specialization: Inequality & Social Justice) Minor: Law, Certificate in Dispute Resolution

•GPA 3.92/4.0 Dean’s List 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019

WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Legal Aid Society, Investigator Intern New York, NY Fall 2019

•Located witnesses & conducted interviews: obtained written statements & audio recorded adversarial witnesses

•Canvassed for video surveillance footage

•Performed criminal background checks

•Reviewed crime scenes: prepared maps and diagrams, took photos

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, Mediation Intern New York, NY Summer 2019

•Assisted constituents reach solutions to their problems with businesses

•Entered complaints and all inquiries with consumers and businesses in Alba computer system

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Research Assistant New York, NY Spring 2019

•Assisted the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration and Professor Browne-Marshall on her book She Took Justice detailing the effects of racial inequities and gender toward African American women over the last 400 years.

•Research required investigating both web and print sources at various institutions. Editing various chapters in the book.

National Organization for Women-NYC, Development/Fundraising Intern New York, NY Fall 2018

•Maintained a helpline service by listening to women with situations such as divorce or domestic violence and provided referrals to legal and support services around New York City

•Drafted personal nomination letters to high profile prospects for their annual Women in Power & Influence Awards

•Researched information on 2019 prospective honorees, including contact information, philanthropic history, and current news

•Researched potential foundation and individual support, and updated profiles in the donor database

•Attended citywide demonstrations, rallies and other events with fellow interns and staff

CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College & MH Mediate, Research Assistant New York, NY Summer 2018

•Assisted Professor Maria Volpe, CUNY Dispute Resolution and MH Mediate in researching organizations for a grant funded program that creates access to conflict resolution resources for families dealing with mental illness.

NYC Department of Probation, Human Resources Intern New York, NY Fall 2017-Summer 2018

•Organized and filed records

•Assisted in data entry and clerical duties

•Oversaw onboarding of interns and volunteers

•Assisted in campus recruiting events

•Screened resumes and conducted phone interviews

•Collaborated with hiring managers to determine staffing needs

•Created spreadsheets and visual presentations regarding access to Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, social security benefits.

•Helped to coordinate wellness events

Gracie Mansion Conservancy, Intern New York, NY Summer 2017

•Researched donor prospects

•Created donor profiles

•Converted old donor profiles electronically

•Drafted grant proposal

Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP, Intern New York, NY Fall 2015

•Performed administrative and clerical duties including redaction

•Observed court cases defended by the law firm at New York County Courthouse and Brooklyn Supreme Court

•Assisted attorneys in comparing documents and records to ensure accuracy

Councilman Jumaane Williams Office, Intern New York, NY Fall 2015

•Assisted constituents with solutions to various problems

•Performed administrative and clerical duties

•Attended social events

•Helped to coordinate community events and outreach

HONORS & AWARDS

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA International Sociology Honor Society

PHI ETA SIGMA National Freshman Honor Society

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

John Jay Law Society Sept. 2016–

John Jay Student African Students Association Sept. 2016–

Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Sept. 2016–

•Lector: Proclaims the biblical text with clarity, conviction, dignity and understanding

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Microsoft Office, Public Speaking.

Interests: live music, documentaries, social justice

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