Gloria Gloria

Experience

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  University Ministry at Our Lady of the Lake University

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2010

  Peer Minister

  *Managed the reception desk by answering incoming calls and directing them to the proper extension, emailing and faxing as needed, answering visitors' inquiries about services, directing visitors to their destinations, sorting and handing out mail, setting appointments, and keeping records*Communicated with students and cooperated with the staff of concerned departments to find the best direction for students’ spiritual well-being and education*Organized student events including retreats promoting students’ spiritual well-being and education *Assisted students in planning their future careers based on their aptitudes and interests*Advised students on possible choices for classes Show less

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  Center for Legal & Social Justice at St. Mary’s University School of Law

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Legal Intern

  *Assisted student attorneys from the Immigration Clinic with initial client interviews and interpreted for Spanish-speaking clients*Researched and analyzed possible forms of relief*Gathered necessary supporting documentation to demonstrate eligibility for benefit sought*Located and summarized applicable statutory, regulatory, and case law*Prepared appropriate forms regarding client matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services *Drafted and translated correspondence to clients, student attorneys, and courts Show less

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  Political Science Department at Our Lady of the Lake University

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Student Research Assistant

  *Assisted a Political Science professor in conducting research for a statistical analysis concerning the voting trends of Guadalupe County

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  Fuerza Unida

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Summer Youth Program Coordinator

  *Empowered youth to join the struggle for social, political, economic, and environmental justice by assisting them in developing leadership skills in community organizing and development*Offered workshops for youth that addressed health and nutrition, violence prevention, and teen pregnancy prevention*Organized monthly meetings for members facilitated by our partners including other non-profit organizations, businesses, lawyers, and government officials *Offered members a variety of workshops, training classes, and presentations focusing on issues affecting the community such as health, domestic violence, city public services, and immigration*Collected and distributed food to community members who needed it once or twice a month Show less

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  Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Legal Intern

  *Assisted attorney in representing people with workers’ compensation and personal injury claims*Screened clients over telephone, participated in initial interview, and obtained claim information and medical authorization from clients*Interpreted for Spanish-speaking clients at interviews and mediations and translated legal documents such as retainer and settlement agreements *Determined claim status and assisted in filing claims*Drafted interrogatories and requests for production of documents; Prepared responses to interrogatories and met with claimants to review their responses Show less

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  Charlotte School of Law Immigration Clinic

  May 2013 - now

  Student Attorney

  *Represent individuals in immigration proceedings before the Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement*Represent abused, neglected, and abandoned immigrant children and people who are fleeing persecution in their homelands and seeking asylum in the U.S., in danger of being deported because of criminal convictions, or who have been the victims of domestic violence or other crimes *Perform all aspects of case preparation including client interviews, fact development, writing motions and legal briefs, and court appearances *Submit written reports reflecting the progress made on client cases from the previous week, projected progress for the following week, and the hours spent on the different aspects of client cases *Attend weekly meetings with supervising attorney and case rounds with other student attorneys *Serve the immigrant community in conjunction with local legal services organizations, such as Council for Children’s Rights and Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, that also provide service to non-citizens Show less

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  Men's Homeless Shelter of Charlotte

  Sept 2013 - now

  Housing and Employment Resource Center Volunteer

  *Assist the homeless by showing them how to use the computers at the center, create email accounts, create resumes and cover letters, apply for government assistance programs and public benefits, and most importantly, find affordable housing and descent employment.*Submit client updates/reports to the shelter’s executive director informing him of the work I have done, explaining who I have worked with, what my objectives are, and whether I have accomplished those objectives*Provide the executive director with a SWOT analysis of the shelter, which discusses the strengths, and weaknesses of the organization, my suggestions for improvement, and potential obstacles to overcome, as this information may be useful for the operation of the organization and its continued success Show less