Allen Mata

Experience

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  County of San Mateo

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Published Collaborative Poetry Author & Film Contributor

  - Collaborated in an eco-poem about environmental activism called “BREATHE” along with other San Mateo County youth poets and help from the National Youth Poet Laureate, Alexandra Huynh - Poetry writing emphasizes a universal theme of environmental accountability in order to reach possible sustainability for communities - Poem featured in an environmental docu-film about climate change in Daly City and actions taking place to raise awareness to the issue

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  Philippine Consulate San Francisco

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

  Documentary Collaborator & Interviewee

  "TAYO: Filipino Americans of San Mateo County” - A Mini-Doc by SF Philippine Consulate General; Bay Area, CA- Featured in a mini-documentary with the San Francisco Philippine Consulate General where Filipino identity in the Bay Area was emphasized- Honored for service to the community and school through the Asian American Alliance and Social Justice Coalition- Used Filipino American background in order to establish an impactful plea to solve the common issue of cultural bigotry and ignorance Show less

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  Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  - Worked exclusively with the Family Law Department for records-keeping and document analysis - Acted as a correspondent to attorneys by communicating with various clients and opposing parties- Utilized Microsoft Excel to draft spreadsheets regarding client estate notation and itemization- Performed and acted as a file clerk given the increased demand for quality and efficient e-filing of legal documents - Assisted Attorneys, Paralegals, File Clerks, and HR in a Family/Estate Law Firm specializing in LGBTQ+ service- Took part in various clerical and administrative tasks such as crafting estate planning portfolios, setting up meetings and conferences, organizing work product, shipping and mailing, and other miscellaneous needs found in a law office - Conducted legal document and file management through the Records Department; scanning various forms and items in order to smoothen the law firm's transition to digital record-keeping

  • Summer 2023 Administrative Assistant

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  • Winter Legal and Administrative Intern

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Summer Legal Intern/Apprentice

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
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  International Relations Council of Berkeley

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Marketing Committee and Design Associate

  - Managed and produced digital flyers and publications in order to consolidate interest on the organization’s International Relations projects and education among the UC Berkeley student population- Utilized Canva and social media applications to broadcast the organization’s student-based podcast “The GlobeBears”

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  Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  Legal Events and Planning (LEaP) Intern

  - Overseeing and implementing LEaP’s advocacy in educating the fraternity’s members of pre-law opportunities through setting up legal panels, academic immersion, and networking events with Berkeley’s extensive legal and alumni contacts- In charge of coordinating and contacting Berkeley Law School professors in order to arrange law class sit-ins for fellow Phi Alpha Delta undergraduate members- Lead outreach services to local legal professionals and academic professors for PAD career development projects Show less

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  Pilipinx Academic Student Services (PASS)

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Community and Alumni Relations Intern

  - Assisted in the program planning of PASS’ first Transfer Connections Program by outreaching to transfer alumni via LinkedIn and email, resulting in 7 secured industry panelists and assisted in program execution by co-facilitating the program's networking workshop and speaker panel.- Initiated an informative data collection method for the Filipino alumni database which retrieves current occupation and area of study, ultimately streamlining alumni outreach processes for community members- Consulted Pilpinx American Alliance’s Pil Career Center in laying the infrastructure for a career-oriented resource for the community, specifically towards their marketing, student outreach and resource compilation efforts- Piloted UC Berkeley's first Pilipinx Mentorship Organizing Committee, connecting Filipino alumni with current Berkeley undergraduates depending on skill, career path, and postgraduate goal Show less

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  EthiCAL Apparel

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Social Good Associate

  - Managed the Donation Partnership Team, responsible for maintaining communication with one nonprofit organization each semester, to which we donate 60% of our Apparel company's proceeds- Collaborated and established educational and volunteer opportunities for both EthiCAL members and the broader UC Berkeley community- Organized a four-hour long on-site visit in April, where EthiCAL members visited the our donation partner, the UCSF Affiliated Bambino Thrift Store - Hosted a one-hour event open to the public to showcase the organization and share its mission and initiatives of the EthiCAL brand and its semesterly goals. Spring '24's goal was Trash to Treasure, emphasizing sustainability in our daily lives- Developing creative strategies to promote the the Trash to Treasure mission and support Bambino's work through platforms such as Instagram Show less

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  Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP

  Jun 2024 - now

  Litigation Assistant