Leslie Perez

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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.