Mental Health Assistant

Amanda K. West ~ *** S Via Avante Ct. Arroyo Grande, Ca 93420

**********@**********.*** ~ 805-***-****

EDUCATION

Vermont Law School, Masters of Art, Restorative Justice May 2021 California State University, Sacramento, Bachelor of Art, Political Science 2018

- National Pan-Hellenic Council, President; Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity International, Co-President; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Vice President

- Veteran Affairs Dependent Scholarship Recipient, 2014-2018; Black Hornets Excellence Award, 2017; Dean’s List, Fall 2016

EXPERIENCE

Law Clerk

State of California District Attorneys’s Office San Luis Obispo, CA

- Conducted research and assisted in drafting and editing legal briefs and memoranda for senior level attorneys.

- Garnered insight into effective trial advocacy through trial document preparation and courtroom observation.

Student Representative

Barbri Bar Review South Royalton, VT Aug. 2018-Dec 2020 South Royalton, VT

- Presently serve as a student liaison to answer and direct queries related to state Bar review tools and other resources.

Nanny

Stevenson Household Sacramento, CA Aug. 2015-June 2018Spencer Household Oakland, CA Aug. 2015-Dec. 2019

- Provided responsible and engaging daily care for children, ages 7-13. Sales Associate

Round Table Pizza, California State University Sacramento, CA Aug. 2017-Dec. 2017Rue 21 Pismo Beach Sacramento, CA June 2015-Sept. 2016

- Responsibilities included cashiering, stocking merchandise, opening and closing operations, and maintaining strong customer relations. Student Assistant for 2016 Elections Division

Secretary of State, CA Sacramento, CA Sept. 2016-Nov. 2016

- Served as a resource for voter queries and distributed voter registration cards to individuals in each of California’s 58 counties.

LEADERSHIP

National Black Law Student Association, National Mock Trial Specialist (2019-2020)

- Coordinated registration and outreach for National Mock Trial Competitions, liaising with regional directors and teams.

Vermont Law School Black Law Student Association, Event Coordinator (2019)

- Organized Black History Month events for students, staff and faculty, culminating in a celebration dinner to honor individuals exemplifying community leadership. Student Bar Association, 1L Senator (2018-2019)

- Represented the 1L class of Vermont Law School as an active voting member in the Student Bar Association and on the committee for Student Activities and Mental Health. National Pan-Hellenic Council, President (2017-2018)

- Organized and facilitated full council meetings and inter-organizational leadership meetings, created agendas, liaised with on-campus Greek life advisor. Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity International, Secretary, Co-President (2017-2018)

- Scheduled and planned organizational meetings, coordinated with guest speakers, organized community service projects.

- Maintained and distributed up-to-date information on events and board meeting minutes.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Vice President, Parliamentarian, Financial Recorder, Secretary (2016-2018)

- Scheduled and planned organizational meetings and public events. Assisted in outreach and, recruitment, and new membership efforts; Versed in Roberts Rule of Order; Handled budgetary concerns and funding applications to regional chapters and the university. RECENT COMMUNITY SERVICE (Hours include planning and participating) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk Planning Volunteer (10 hrs); Breast Cancer Walk Volunteer (5 hrs); St. Jude’s Walk Volunteer (3 hrs), Alzheimer's Walk Volunteer (3 hrs), Loaves and Fishes Homeless Shelter (7 hrs); Volunteer Fall Festival at Mariemont Elementary School (3 hrs); Campus clean up-California (4 hrs).

TRAVEL

34 states: My top favorites include California, Texas, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Hawaii. Three countries: Ghana, Mexico and China.

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