Sharon (Shari) Valle

Sharon (Shari) Valle

Sandwich Maker

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  • About me

    Paralegal

  • Education

    • University of California, Santa Cruz

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Legal Studies, Latin America & Latinx Studies GPA: 3.92

      Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude

    • University of California, Santa Cruz

      2021 - 2021
      Silicon Valley Extension- CLS by Barbri Paralegal Certificate
  • Experience

    • Subway

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2018
      Sandwich Maker

      Work on a team to assist guests. Tasks included offering personable greeting, taking orders, and maintaining a clean space.

    • H&M

      Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
      Retail Sales Associate

      • Offering each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support boosting store sales and customer satisfaction.• Assisted in cash registers, managed facial transactions, and balanced drawers.

    • University of California, Santa Cruz

      Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

      • Developed and organized hiring and training manuals, structures, and processes• Interviewed, hired, trained 6 administrative receptionist who support marginalized students • Provided counseling and support to 6 administrative receptionist • Provided my team support in managing difficult student cases and other difficulties• Partaking in Student Staff Training Committee and the Fun Committee, both of which planned events for EOP student and professional staff. • Maintain confidentiality when handling private information of students, staff, financial records Show less • Work with first generation students, and a diverse student body from various socio-economic backgrounds• Provide administrative support to a staff of 13 individuals in an office• Perform clerical tasks including keyboarding, data entry, scanning, filing, copying, faxing and operating standard office equipment• Respond to emails as soon as possible• Strong computer skills and familiarity with adaptive technology and word software• Ability to exercise good judgment and great problem solving skills when working without supervision• Strong professional correspondence and writing skills• Work on multiple projects at a time with set deadlines• Communicate and follow up with others to find solutions• Facilitate team meetings • Use Asana to execute tasks and projects• Engage in conversations with team members via Slack• Organize virtual video meetings via Zoom• Create presentation and posters on Canva, a graphic design platform• Knowledgeable on EOP and UCSC resources/services• Familiar with Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Slug Success• Responsible for greeting and welcoming visitors with great customer service and direct them to the appropriate resources• Administer incoming phone calls, take messages and redirect calls appropriately• Schedule numerous different EOP Academic Advising appointments• Manage time efficiently to complete projects and work quickly• Help coordinate and facilitate EOP events, workshops, and other activities as needed while maintaining excellent interpersonal and communication skills Show less

      • Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) Student Affairs Apprentice

        Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) Administrative Receptionist

        Sept 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

      Oct 2021 - now
      Paralegal

      • Screen, complete intake, and interview low-income clients arriving at a Domestic Violence Clinic• Prepare and draft legal documents including DVROs, EAROs, Dissolutions, Paternity, Custody & Support, and U-Visa applications under attorney supervision.• Organize client documents, notes, referrals, and cases. Conduct research on a case by case basis• Provide administrative support and work effectively with 5 staff and senior attorneys in family and immigration law

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Paralegal (CP)

      CLS by BARBRI
      Dec 2021
    • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

      University of California, Santa Cruz
      Sept 2020
    • CANRA Training for Mandated Reporters

      University of California, Santa Cruz
      Sept 2020
    • Ethical Values and Conduct Certification

      University of California, Santa Cruz
      Sept 2020
    • UC Cyber Security Awareness Fundamentals

      University of California, Santa Cruz
      Sept 2020
    • Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

      University of California, Santa Cruz
      Sept 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Highest Honors in both Majors - Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Dean's Honor UCSC Dec 2020 Received the dean's honor award for getting a 4.0 during my Fall Quarter 2020.
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Annual Ernst & Young Scholarship Recipient Ernst & Young Sep 2020
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Dean's Honor - Jun 2020 Received the dean's honor award for getting a 4.0 during my Spring Quarter 2020.
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Dean's Honor - Mar 2020 Received the dean's honor award for getting a 4.0 during my Winter Quarter 2020.
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Dean's Honor - Dec 2019 Received the dean's honor award for getting a 4.0 during my Fall Quarter 2019.
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      LAUSD Alumni Scholarship Recipient LAUSD Sep 2019
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Dean's Honor - Mar 2019 Received the dean's honor award for getting a 4.0 during my Winter Quarter 2019.
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Panda Cares UNCF Scholarship The Panda Cares UNCF Scholars Program Feb 2019 I have been the recipient of this scholarship all three years of my college career.
    • Awarded to Sharon (Shari) Valle
      Dean's Honors - Dec 2018 Received the dean's honor award for getting a 4.0 during my Fall Quarter 2018.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Collegiate and Mentor

      Issued by EY College for Mentoring Access and Persistance on Apr 2018
      EY College for Mentoring Access and PersistanceAssociated with Sharon (Shari) Valle
    • Volunteer

      Issued by WE ARE LIGHT on Sept 2018
      WE ARE LIGHTAssociated with Sharon (Shari) Valle
    • Intern

      Issued by Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos Inc on Jan 2020
      Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos IncAssociated with Sharon (Shari) Valle
    • Mentor & Tutor

      Issued by A World Fit For Kids! on Aug 2016
      A World Fit For Kids!Associated with Sharon (Shari) Valle