Leslie Perez

Leslie Perez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Office Administrator – Family Owned Used Care Dealership - Travieso Auto Sales

  • Education

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      2021 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Criminal Justice and Corrections
    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      2021 - 2024
      Master of Social Work - MSW Social Work
    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Spanish, Sociology, Psychology
  • Experience

    • Nebraska Appleseed

      May 2017 - Aug 2018
      Intern

      Provided support to immigrant families and children by getting them access to lawyers, connections on how to find missing families, and provided information about their rights as immigrants. Created projects such as Voting registration, DACA podcast, presentations Traveled to different parts of Nebraska to present on Getting to know your rights which is about how Immigrants are protected.

    • UNL- Bureau of Sociological Research

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Telephone Interview Data/Data Entry

      Conducted surveys with families that were a part of Foster Care, who used Substance Abuse and counseling and worked on data entry

    • Educational Talent Search/ TRIO

      Aug 2019 - Nov 2022
      Student Staff

      Coached middle & high school students by delivering workshops, facilitating campus visits, and providing one-on-one mentoring to encourage future planning. Maintained student information by doing activity/senior sheets, filing, and using a data set to keep track of every student.

    • New Student and Family Program

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
      Campus Visit Coordinator

      Hosting group visitsAssisting at large scale recruitment events (e.g Be a Mav day, Admitted Student Day, etc.)Provide detailed information about campus services and resources

    • Immigrant Legal Center

      Aug 2022 - May 2023
      Social Work Intern

      Conducting quick, enhanced and formal referralsConducting Social Work Comprehensive AssessmentConducting Risk Screening or Risk AssessmentsCreating Safety PlansCreating individual service plansCreating after care plans

    • Travieso Auto Sales

      Sept 2022 - now
      Office Administrator – Auto Sales

      • Process customer payments and maintain accurate sales records• Create and manage Google Sheets to track vehicle purchases and sales, including pricing, seller/buyerdetails, and transaction dates• Maintain and update inventory lists, ensuring all vehicle information is current and organized• Handle administrative tasks including file organization, documentation, and general customer support• Assist in vehicle acquisition by tracking costs and coordinating with sellers

    • Sarpy County Public Defender

      Aug 2023 - Apr 2024
      Social Work Intern

      Gathering and reviewing recordsConducting interviews with clients and families to elicit social and family historyKeeping current on community resources and updating resource guidesServing as a collaborative member of the defense team, providing support and education to attorneys regarding mental health, substance use, and social welfare issuesMaintaining and compiling dataAssisting the LICSW with mitigation reports and alternative sentencing plans

    • UNO Student Government

      Sept 2023 - May 2024
      Graduate Assistant-Student Government-Student Agencies

      Play a vital role in supporting the student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion initiatives within the university’s Student Government. This role involves assisting in the coordination of programming and awareness efforts, attending key meetings, providing direct support to programming groups, and contributing to the development and execution of training materials.

    • Community Alliance

      Jun 2024 - Sept 2024
      Community Support Specialist

      • Provide direct support to individuals facing mental illness and substance use challenges.• Assess mental health, co-occurring disorders, and functional strengths and needs.• Implement effective behavior management strategies.• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care delivery.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SMART Goals for Providers

      Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center
      Sept 2022
    • Motivational Interviewing for Provider

      Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center
      Nov 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leslie Perez
      Hispanic Academic Challengers of Excellence Award - May 2017
    • Awarded to Leslie Perez
      Susan Thompson Scholarship The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Apr 2017
    • Awarded to Leslie Perez
      NEBRASKA Achievement Recognition Award UNL Nov 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Member

      Issued by Donation Drive for O’Neill: on Aug 2018
      Donation Drive for O’Neill:Associated with Leslie Perez
    • Student Helper

      Issued by Voter Registration on Sept 2018
      Voter RegistrationAssociated with Leslie Perez