Neena Fink

Experience

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  Committee for Public Counsel Services

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Legal Intern

  •Interviewed and collected information and evidence from clients, witnesses, and victims. •Researched statutes and current case law to provide attorneys with information for trial and memorandums. •Wrote and analyzed legal memorandums for upcoming criminal cases.•Executed fact-finding research, investigations, and interviews for pending criminal cases.

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  Physicians for Human Rights

  Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

  Legal Intern

  •Researched the benefit of forensic health exams for legal service providers to immigration detention centers. •Reviewed and edited citations and human rights reports. •Wrote, compiled, and analyzed legal memorandums for upcoming forensic exam training and press releases.

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  Clubhouse Family Legal Support Project-Mental Health Advocates

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Legal Intern

  •Conducted new client admission and followed up with legal advisement.•Facilitated mediation and negotiation for parenting and visitation plans.•Researched, analyzed, and wrote legal referrals..

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  Committee for Public Counsel Services

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Legal Intern

  •Advocated for indigent clients in arraignment hearings, bail appeals, and probation surrender hearings. •Interviewed and prepared clients and witnesses for trial. •Researched and compiled current case law and statutes for written memorandums and legal arguments. •Wrote and prepared motions in limine and trial motions for pre-trial hearings and trials.

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  Committee for Public Counsel Services

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  CHOICE Project Coordinator

  •Conducted interviews of clients and witnesses in preparation for pre-trial hearings and trial for the program, CHOICE, targeting youthful offenders aged 17-25 for alternatives to incarceration. •Wrote and prepared motions in limine, trial motions and trial memorandums. •Researched current case law and statutes for legal arguments and memorandums.

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  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Athletics Academic Advisor - Postgraduate Intern

  •Academic coordinator to the men's and women's tennis and track and field teams at the University of Texas at San Antonio. •Tracked academic achievement for all members of the men’s and women’s tennis and track and field teams. •Ensured fulfillment of progress toward degree requirements of the 40/60/80 percentage milestones by the fifth, seventh, and ninth semesters, ultimately progressing toward timely completion of degree and graduation. •Advised student-athletes on registration for courses to meet degree and NCAA requirements for eligibility. Instructed student-athletes on study skills, time management, exam preparation, and sport/life/school/work balance. Show less

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  Southern New Hampshire University

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2021

  • Supervised four professional coaching staff, encouraging professional growth and building on personal strengths, August 2020 - November 2021• Educated first-year and transfer students about course options, graduation requirements, and careers• Challenged and supported students in taking ownership of their personal, academic, and career decisions• Fostered an inclusive environment for students to honestly discuss their struggles and hopes• Provided appropriate academic support and accountability via regular student meetings and check-ins• Built partnerships for students with counseling services, community engagement offerings, peer mentoring, tutoring, student clubs and organizations, disability services, and residential life• Outreached to first-generation, commuter, and international students, as well as student-athletes and students with learning challenges, to empower their academic and career successNACADA Global Community of Academic Advising Responsibilities:New Hampshire State Liaison (July 2019 – December 2021)Emerging Leader Advisory Board (November 2019 – December 2021) Show less Committee Responsibilities:Veterans Affairs Committee (February 2018 - December 2018)Service Learning Advisory Board (September 2017 - May 2018)Athletic Scholarship Appeals Committee (January 2017 - May 2018)Athletic Eligibility Committee (September 2016 - May 2018)School of Education Curriculum Committee (September 2016 - May 2017)Student Organization Responsibilities:Signature Leadership Advisor (October 2015 - May 2018)Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Advisor (September 2015 - May 2016)Peer Advising Leader (PAL) Coordinator (September 2016 - May 2019)Advising Team Responsibilities:Advising Ambassador Student Employee (10) Supervisor (August 2019 - May 2020)Advising Student Intern Supervisor (August 2019 - May 2020)Advising Graduate Student Supervisor (March 2018 - March 2019)NACADA Global Community of Academic Advising Responsibilities:Emerging Leader Program (March 2018- October 2020) Show less • Educated first-year and new transfer students in Education programs to interpret their degree evaluation, consider course options, review requirements for graduation, and choose a career path• Advised students on class schedules, term registrations, add/drop, withdrawals, and program modifications (e.g., adding minors or another major)• Challenged students to own their personal, academic, and professional decisions• Developed team, leadership, and mentorship skills in student leaders as a Peer Advising Leader (PAL) Program Coordinator • Provided appropriate academic support and accountability via regular student meetings and check-ins• Built partnerships for students with counseling services, community engagement offerings, peer mentoring, tutoring, student clubs and organizations, career services, student involvement, community engagement, academic affairs, disability services, and residential life• Fostered an inclusive environment for students to honestly discuss their struggles and hopes• Intentional outreach for first-generation students, commuter students, international students, student-athletes, and students with learning challenges to best advise and encourage their academic success• Encouraged service-learning opportunities, career networking, and character-building opportunities through alumni panel events and speaker series• Managed a cohort of School of Education mentors to connect with and support first-year students• Adjunct Instructor to SNHU-101: Thinking and Being (Fall 2016), SNHU-101: Transition to College (Fall 2016), and SNHU-202: Transition to College (Spring 2017) courses for first-year and new transfer students• Alternative Break Chaperone to a group of 14 college students who taught English in the public school system through Outreach 360, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, January 7 – 14, 2017 Show less • Academic Advisor to approximately 170 first year students at Southern New Hampshire University.• Educated first year students on how to interpret their degree program evaluation so as to consider course options and review requirements for graduation. • Challenged students to take ownership of their personal, academic, and career goals. Advise students on class schedules, term registrations, add/drop, withdrawals, and program modifications (adding minors, another major, etc.). • Monitored academic progress of students and outreach to students who are struggling academically. • Provided appropriate academic support and accountability via regular student meetings.• Built partnerships for students to counseling services, community engagement offerings, peer mentoring, tutoring, student clubs and organizations, disability services and residential life. • Fostered an inclusive environment for students to honestly discuss their struggles and hopes. • Empowered students to become self-directed learners and to proactively engage in decision-making. Intentional outreach for first generation students, commuter students, international students, student-athletes, and students with learning challenges to best advise and encourage their academic success, overall health, and well-being. • Encouraged service learning opportunities, career networking, and character building opportunities for all first year students. • Student Leadership Advisor to Year 1 and Year 2 Signature Program Leadership students. • Support academic and lifelong success for students accepted in the Signature Leadership program via one-on-one mentorship, speaker series, and networking opportunities. Show less

  • Assistant Director, Campus Academic Advising

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Senior Academic Advisor, School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Academic Advisor II, School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Academic Advisor I, School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics

    Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Academic Advisor I, School of Arts, Sciences, and Education

    May 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Academic Advisor I, New Students

    Aug 2015 - May 2016
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  Bentley University

  Dec 2021 - May 2022

  Senior Assistant Director, Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Center at Bentley University

  • Coach undergraduate Management and Computer Information Systems majors to understand their purpose and to attain internships and full-time employment• Administer non-profit internships, including the James G Maguire and Pulsifer Non-Profit Internship programs• Support students in taking ownership of their career and life decisions• Foster an inclusive environment for students to honestly discuss their struggles and hopes• Partner with students in storytelling and to curate authentically, self-author, and share their stories and strengths interpersonally, visually, verbally, and through written resumes, social media profiles, and cover letters• Manage career exploration and preparation programming and events for Management and Computer Information Systems majors Show less