Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   April 2015 - Present
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc.   September 2014 - April 2015
University of Delaware  September 2011 - May 2012

Skills
SQL, Java, jQuery, Linux, MySQL, UML, Requirements Analysis, Eclipse, Hibernate, Software Development, JSP, JavaScript, Java Enterprise Edition, Unix, CSS, Tableau, Data Analysis

Education
Temple University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Information Technology, 3.77

Shandong University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Software Engineering, 3.5

Experience
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   August 2014 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   April 2012 - July 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2009 - March 2012
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP   June 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Immigration Law, H-1B, Immigration Issues, L-1, Citizenship, Employment-based..., International Law, Labor Certification, O-1, Immigration Policy, E-2, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Employment Law, Mediation, Visas, Naturalization, Project Planning, Diversity & Inclusion, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2010 — 2014
JD, Law

Kennesaw State University   2006 — 2007
M.S., Conflict Management

University of Notre Dame   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science and Peace Studies

Experience
Connor, Fletcher & Hedenkamp LLP   April 2013 - Present
Santa Monica Baykeeper  September 2012 - November 2012
Center for Resource Solutions  May 2011 - August 2011
Center for Biological Diversity  January 2011 - April 2011
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe  May 2010 - August 2010
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2006 - June 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude, 3.839

Santa Clara University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2014 - Present
FosterQuan, LLP  July 2012 - June 2014
UNHCR  July 2011 - August 2011
Jesuit Refugee Service  July 2011 - August 2011
ACLU of Texas  August 2009 - August 2010
Scientific Evidence, Inc.   January 2005 - July 2010
Jessica Farrar, Texas State Representative, District 148   August 2007 - December 2007
Southeast Texas Food Bank   February 1997 - July 1998

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Naturalization, Citizenship, Government, Employment-based..., H-1B, L-1, Immigration Issues, Administrative Law, Visas, Adjustment Of Status, Public Policy

Education
South Texas College of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Houston   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science, Minor in Art History

Experience
Freelance Designer / Self Employed  June 2013 - Present
General Assembly  February 2014 - May 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   November 2011 - May 2013
Freelance Management Consultant  January 2010 - October 2011
WorldOne  February 2008 - November 2009
Goldman Sachs  October 2006 - January 2008
House of Commons  June 2006 - October 2006
Electric Word plc   February 2003 - April 2006
NHS  August 2002 - February 2003

Skills
People Skills, Interviews, Recruiting, Contextual Inquiry, Stakeholder Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, Wireframes, Rapid Prototyping, Axure, OmniGraffle, Invision, PeopleSoft, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Analysis, Presentation Development, Change Management, Diversity Training, Human Resources, User Experience, Employee Training, Global Mobility, Legal Assistance, HTML, CSS, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Training, User Experience Design, User Research, Sourcing

Education
General Assembly
Immersive User Experience Design, UX Design

King's College London   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, HR Management & Organizational Analysis

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Economics

Experience
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   March 2015 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   October 2006 - February 2013
Workman Nydegger  November 2004 - August 2005
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   May 2000 - May 2004

Skills
Immigration Law - H-1B,..., Process Improvement, Legal Research, Project Management, Legal Writing, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Team Leadership, Multi Tasking, Immigration Law, Paralegals, Trademarks, L-1, Adjustment Of Status, H-1B

Education
Murray State University
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   January 2015 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   July 2013 - January 2015
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   July 2011 - July 2013
TCP  September 2010 - February 2011
Trinity College  March 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative..., Legal Assistance, Immigration Law, Employment Law, Outlook, International Law, Office Management, Legal Advice, Visas, Office Administration, Lotus Notes, Research, Document Drafting, Microsoft Office, Editing, Publishing, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Text Editing, Teaching English as a..., Editorial Calendars, Immigration Issues

Education
Santa Fe University of Art and Design   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, English and Creative Writing, Cum Laude

Santa Fe University of Art and Design   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English

Experience
Heath & Yuen, PC   May 2015 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2015 - April 2015
Ogletree Deakins  December 2014 - December 2014
Research Specialists Inc. Insurance Inspections   August 2013 - November 2013
Mellen Law Firm   October 2012 - December 2012
Advanced Software Talent  April 2012 - October 2012
Home  August 2011 - November 2011
Berry Appleman & Leiden  July 2007 - April 2010
2004Customer ServiceHOLLYWOOD VIDEO   June 2004 - August 2004
Daly City - Colma Chamber of Commerce   May 2000 - May 2004

Skills
MS Office Suite, Windows 7, Mac OS X, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Outlook, Management, Litigation, Legal Writing, OS X, Microsoft Word, Immigration Law, Access, Customer Service, Strategy, Research, Quality Assurance, System Administration, Contract Negotiation, Market Research

Education
Hult International Business School   2010 — 2011
Masters, Business Administration

San Francisco Law School   2006 — 2010
Juris Doctor

University of California, Berkeley   2004 — 2006
B.A, 2006 Political Science; an emphasis in Political Theory and Public Law

Skyline College   2002 — 2004
AA, Liberal Arts

Experience
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   September 2013 - Present
Infosys  May 2013 - September 2013
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2011 - April 2013
Chavez & Valko LLP   March 2008 - August 2011
Richmond Title Services LP   May 2007 - September 2007
Rogers, Townsend & Thomas PC   April 2006 - November 2006
AP Middle School   2001 - 2001

Skills
Employment-based..., Labor Certification, Adjustment Of Status, Naturalization, Document Review, Legal Documents, Immigration Issues, Paralegals, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, H-1B, Visas, Legal Issues, L-1, Citizenship, Consular Processing

Education
Midlands Technical College   2004 — 2006
Associate's Degree, Paralegal

Krivoy Rog State Pedagogical University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   May 2011 - February 2013
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP  November 2001 - May 2011
Flehr Hohbach Test Albritton & Herbert LLP   September 2000 - October 2001
Landels Ripley & Diamond LLP  October 1997 - August 2000
Abar Staffing Services (a subsidiary of Personnel Group of America, Inc   January 1992 - October 1997
Music Center, Inc   January 1981 - January 1991
United Vintners (a division of Heublein, Inc   January 1977 - January 1982

Skills
Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Payroll, Excel, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Mergers, Management, Managerial Finance, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Change Management, Negotiation, Strategy, Analysis, Training, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Process Improvement, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Invoicing, Corporate Law, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Business Process..., Financial Services, Marketing, Business Analysis, Policy, Performance Management, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Licensing, Cash Management, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, System Administration, Strategic Financial..., Project Management, Insurance, Due Diligence, Accounts Receivable, Nonprofits, Litigation Support

Education
San Francisco State University
BS, Double Major - Finance and Accounting

Northwestern University

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   September 2014 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 2013 - September 2014
ELS Educational Services, Inc  July 2012 - August 2013
ELS Language Centers  August 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Pronunciation, International Education, Research, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Visas, International Admissions, Social Media, SEVIS, PeopleSoft, Admissions Counseling, Student Affairs, PowerPoint, Phonology, Speech, English, Accent Modification, ESL, Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Teaching English as a..., Microsoft Word, Facebook, F-1 Visa Regulation, Intercultural..., Training, Data Analysis, Employment-based..., Global Immigration, H-1B, L-1, Permanent Residency

Education
Northwestern University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech/Language Pathology

Loyola University of Chicago   2007 — 2008

Hawaii Pacific University   2006 — 2007

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2014 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   April 2011 - December 2014
Michael G. Bailey, Attorney at Law   August 2010 - August 2011
Attorney Catholic Social Services Immigration and Legal Services   November 2010 - April 2011
Jackson County Public Defender  January 2010 - May 2010
SIU School of Law, Professor Cindy Buys   August 2008 - May 2010
United States Attorney's Office  May 2008 - August 2008
Melroy B. Hutnick, Attorney at Law   February 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Naturalization, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, H-1B, L-1, Employment-based..., Labor Certification, Fantasy Football, Street Teams, Shepherding, Basketry, International Law

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

Illinois State University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2013 - Present
Ursus Holdings, LLC  February 2013 - June 2013
Beasley, Hightower & Hartmann PC   October 2010 - February 2013

Skills
Civil Litigation, Employment-based..., Title Clearing, Immigration Law, Global Immigration, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, LexisNexis, Trials, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   2002 — 2007

Brownwood High School   1999 — 2002
General Diploma

Experience
RingCentral  February 2015 - Present
RingCentral  April 2014 - February 2015
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2013 - November 2013
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2012 - February 2013
Washington Mutual  2008 - 2009
Washington Mutual  2007 - 2008
Balloon Stop   2002 - 2007

Skills
Banking, Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Accounting, Sales, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Administration, Outlook, Recruiting, Research

Education
San Francisco State University   2009 — 2011
Psychology

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2014 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   September 2011 - February 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   March 2011 - September 2011
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2010 - March 2011
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   January 2007 - September 2009
Make A Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas  2006 - 2006

Skills
Immigration Law, Visas, Expatriate Management, Legal Advice, Immigration Issues, Global Mobility, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Legal Research

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2007 — 2008
M.Sc., Gender, Development and Globalization

The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2006
B.S., Communication Studies

Experience
Medical Clinic  May 2015 - Present
Hilton Headquarters   August 2014 - Present
RP  September 2012 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   September 2012 - January 2013
AccentCare Home Health- Corporate   July 2011 - September 2012
Signature Flight Support  November 2009 - July 2011
White House and Black Market   January 2008 - November 2009
Self-employed  May 2000 - August 2007

Skills
Outlook, Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Process Scheduler, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Training, CRM, Payroll, Interviews, Event Management, Office Management, New Hire Orientations, Call Centers, Leadership, PeopleSoft, Team Building, Program Management, Account Management, Talent Acquisition, Accounts Payable, PowerPoint, College Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Cold Calling, Event Planning, Temporary Placement, Concur, VSP, AETNA, CARCO, E-Verify, Problem solving, Visa Base, Hiring

Education
Richland Community College   2007 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Communications/Travel/Hospitality/Meeting Management/Expositions, 4.0

University of Olomouc / Czech Republic   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Communications/Interpreting/Tourism, 4.0

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   May 2014 - Present
Augsburg College  September 2011 - April 2014
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  August 2010 - September 2011
Prime Canada Consulting   June 2007 - January 2010
Reed Huayin International Exhibitions   December 2005 - August 2006
Shangahi Forum - Fudan University Bejing Forum - Peking University   March 2004 - August 2005
Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies   February 2003 - March 2004
Sejong Institute   September 2002 - January 2003
APEC - Investment Experts Group   July 2001 - August 2002

Skills
International Education, Nonprofits, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Intercultural..., Higher Education, International Relations, Teaching, Event Planning, Editing, Marketing, Proofreading, H-1B, L-1, Employment-based..., Event Management, Client Liaison, Treasurers, Chinese culture, Korean, Recruitment, International..., Student Recruiting, U.S. Immigration, Canada immigration, Prezi, Webinar Development, International Marketing, Teaching English as a..., Budgets, Social Media Marketing

Education
Peking University
CIEE Exchange Semester, Chinese Language

Seoul National University
M.A., International Relations

University of Toronto
B.A., East Asian Studies / Political Science

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2015 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2014 - Present
Bloomingdale's  April 2014 - July 2014
Mint Physician Staffing  September 2013 - March 2014
One World Projects, Inc.   January 2013 - August 2013
Bellus Academy  February 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Public Speaking, CRM, Retail, Hospitality, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media, Leadership, Online Marketing, Time Management, I-9 Compliance, Data Manipulation

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2008 — 2013
International Business, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

ESC: Toulouse Business School   2012 — 2012
Spring 2012 Exchange Program, Management et Organisation; Management, Conflit, et Négociation

Castro Valley High School

Experience
Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale   June 2013 - Present
SFSU Extension   June 2011 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2012 - June 2013
International Institute of the Bay Area  October 2011 - February 2012
SF Bay Guardian   September 2010 - August 2011
Academy of Art University  November 2009 - September 2010
Intrax International Institute  March 2006 - May 2009
Intrax Cultural Exchange  May 2005 - March 2006
Polarica, Inc   July 2004 - May 2005
United States  July 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Spanish, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, English, Customer Service, Advertising, Outlook, Word, Event Planning, Writing, Teaching, Research, Excel, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Management, PowerPoint, Administration, Editing, Customer Relations, Access, Nonprofits, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Immigration Law, Training, Leadership, Visas, Adjustment Of Status, Naturalization, Microsoft Word, Cultural Awareness

Education
San Francisco State University
BA, International Relations

San Francisco State University
Paralegal Studies; Immigration and International Law

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Universite Stendhal

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2012 - Present
Baker & McKenzie LLP  October 2008 - November 2011
Countrywide  2007 - 2008
David Griffin   1994 - 2008
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   2004 - 2007
EDS  2001 - 2004

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Visas, Legal Advice, H-1B

Education
Texas A&M University School of Law   1999 — 2003
JD, Law

Midwestern State University   1986 — 1989
1989, Mass Communications

Duncan ville High School

Experience
George Washington's Mount Vernon  July 2015 - Present
George Washington's Mount Vernon  March 2014 - July 2015
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2014 - September 2014
United Parcel Service  October 2013 - December 2013
Gettysburg College  September 2008 - May 2012
Fox Chase Cancer Center  June 2007 - August 2010

Skills
Data Entry, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Access, Social Media, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Event Planning

Education
Gettysburg College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, History and Political Science, 3.50/4.0

James Cook University   2010 — 2010

Holy Ghost Preparatory School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2014 - Present
Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program   2012 - 2012
ARE Enterprises   2009 - 2010
Tarleton State University, English Department   2008 - 2008

Education
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate

Tarleton State University   2005 — 2009
B.A. English, minor Spanish

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2015 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2013 - February 2015
TheMIGroup  January 2013 - June 2013
TheMIGroup  October 2011 - December 2012
Going There - Global Destination Services  September 2009 - June 2011
Independent Consultant  September 2008 - September 2009
The Institute for Professional Practice, Inc.   September 2007 - June 2008
University of New Haven  September 2006 - June 2007
Trans-Lux Corporation  March 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Training, Microsoft Office

Education
University of New Haven   2006 — 2007
Master's, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Madonna University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor's, Psychology -Business Concentration

Warsaw School of Social Psychology   2001 — 2003
Social Psychology of Computing and Communication

Experience
Swift Energy Company  March 2015 - Present
Fugro (USA), Inc   January 2015 - March 2015
Adair & Myers, PLLC   May 2014 - January 2015
fetch. (a talent concept)   November 2013 - May 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   September 2013 - November 2013
Frontera Resources Corporation  August 1998 - June 2013
Frontera Resources Corporation  August 1998 - June 2013
Frontera Resources Corporation  August 1998 - September 2001
Schlanger, Mills, Mayer & Grossberg, LLP   1996 - 1998

Skills
Gas, Oil/Gas, Energy, Petroleum, Offshore Drilling, Drilling, Project Management, Onshore, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Fundraising, Natural Gas, Administrative..., Corporate Governance, Human Resources, Upstream, Office Management, Policy, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Leadership, Management, Training, Time Management, Public Relations, Joint Ventures, Contract Management, Interviews, Risk Assessment, Oilfield, Energy Industry, Contract Negotiation, Hiring, Pipelines, System Administration, Outlook, Geology, Supervisory Skills, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Executive Management, Operations Management, Oil & Gas Industry, Completion, Procurement, Engineering, Sourcing, Screening Resumes, Leases, Analysis

Education
Southwestern University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Cum Laude

Rice Consolidated H.S.
High School Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   January 2013 - Present
Golden Gate University School of Law  August 2012 - May 2015
The Women's Employment Rights Clinic (WERC) of Golden Gate University School of Law   August 2013 - December 2013
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2010 - August 2012
Kerosky Purves & Bogue  July 2009 - December 2010
MDM Industrial Group   July 2002 - June 2005
FORE Systems. Inc   May 1997 - June 2002

Skills
Immigration Law, Adjustment Of Status, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Labor Certification, Immigration Issues, Russian, Translation, Visas, H-1B, E-2, Consular Processing, Courts, J-1, Political Asylum, VAWA, Naturalization, O-1, Civil Litigation, E-1, L-1A, Depositions, Pleadings, Negotiation, Employment Law, Legal Issues

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

San Francisco State University   2009 — 2010
AA, Paralegal

State University of Management, Moscow   1999 — 2000
AA, Marketing

Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1992 — 1998
Master's degree, History

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   November 2013 - Present
Ohio House of Representatives  June 2013 - August 2013
Politics and Government Department, Ohio Wesleyan University   January 2013 - May 2013
Ohio Wesleyan University  August 2012 - May 2013
Ohio Wesleyan University  August 2009 - May 2013
AGE Platform Europe   May 2012 - July 2012
Religion Department, Ohio Wesleyan University   January 2012 - May 2012
Ohio Wesleyan University  March 2012 - March 2012
City of Dublin, Ohio USA  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Grants, Public Policy, Editing, Community Outreach, SPSS, Research

Education
Ohio Wesleyan University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies / Politics and Government

Vesalius College - Brussels, Belgium   2012 — 2012

Experience
Texas Litigation Services   March 2015 - July 2015
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2014 - October 2014
Bickel & Brewer  March 2014 - June 2014
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration  April 2010 - May 2011
The United States Army - 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team - Rakkasans   September 2004 - January 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Litigation Support, Document Drafting, Legal Documents, Pleadings, Research, Outlook, Filing, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Editing, Calendaring, LexisNexis, Courts

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Geography

Navarro College   2013 — 2013
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

San Jacinto College   2011 — 2012
Texas Real Estate Salesperson License, Real Estate

Experience
Tesla Motors  July 2014 - Present
Immigration Law Group LLP  April 2013 - July 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2012 - April 2013
Gorilla Circuits  November 2011 - June 2012
Gorilla Circuits  January 2011 - November 2011
Innovative Pathways Inc.  May 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Administrative Work, Legal Research, PowerPoint, Peachtree, JTS, Immigration Law, H-1B, Employment-based..., Labor Certification, L-1, TN-1, Legal Writing, Outlook, Immigration Issues, Document Drafting, Legal Documents, Document Review, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Case Managment, Paralegals, Document Preparation, Legal Assistance, Visas, Legal Research Skills, Trials, Case Management

Education
Merritt College   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

San Jose State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

James Logan High School   1999 — 2002
High School Diploma

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2015 - Present
Pavilion Neurology Medical Group   January 2007 - Present
Ray Bourhis Associates   August 2014 - May 2015
San Francisco Public Defender's Office  May 2011 - May 2014
Lewis and Clark Legal Clinic  September 2010 - December 2010
Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic  June 2010 - July 2010
San Francisco Public Defender  September 2002 - September 2004

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Motions, Hearings, motion practice, Trials, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Lexis, Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Lexus Nexus, Depositions, Personal Injury..., Long-Term Disability, Administrative..., Legal Assistants, Federal Courts, Research, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Courts, Mediation

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law

San Francisco State University   2000 — 2006
B.A., Criminal Justice, Cum Laude

Experience
SolarCity  June 2015 - Present
SolarCity  March 2015 - June 2015
Vionic Group  March 2014 - February 2015
Coding Dojo  October 2013 - December 2013
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   April 2013 - October 2013
University of Oxford  October 2010 - June 2012

Skills
CSS, jQuery, Politics, HTML, MySQL, International Relations, PHP, Stata, Wireframes, AJAX, CodeIgniter, Python, Django, JavaScript, APIs

Education
University of Oxford   2010 — 2012
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Politics, Distinction for Masters Thesis on Kenyan Politics

University of Pennsylvania   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2007 — 2007

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   2013 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Time Management, Attention to details, Accurate work product, Customer Service, Reliability, Teamwork, Legal Writing, Organizational Skills

Education
San Francisco State University
Paralegal Studies (ABA-Approved) Academic Credit Certificate, High Honors

San Francisco State University
Bachelor's Degree, French, Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Block & Leviton LLP   June 2015 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2015 - June 2015
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach  November 2014 - March 2015
Lawless & Lawless   October 2014 - February 2015
Law Offices of Hoa T. Cooc   February 2014 - February 2015
San Francisco Public Defender's Office  August 2013 - December 2013
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach  June 2013 - August 2013
Women's Employment Rights Clinic  January 2013 - April 2013
Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education   December 2012 - February 2013
San Francisco Superior Court  August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Negotiation, Leadership, Networking, Employment Law, Community Outreach, Trials, Courts, Motions, Litigation, Legal Issues, Immigration Law, Teaching, Public Interest, Advocate Development, Dispute Resolution, Landlord Tenant Disputes, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Organizational..., Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Calendaring, Mentoring, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Research, Compassion, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Wine Tasting, Foodie, Team Building, Team Leadership, Education Law, Social Justice, Antitrust Law, Securities Litigation, Public Education

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2009 — 2014
J.D.

University of California, Santa Barbara   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies, 3.57

Grover Cleveland Humanities Magnet High School   2002 — 2006

Experience
Duane Morris LLP  September 2015 - Present
Pearl Law Group  August 2011 - September 2015
Golden Gate University School of Law  August 2009 - May 2011
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2011 - April 2011
Pearl Law Group  May 2010 - December 2010
The Bar Association of San Francisco  January 2010 - June 2010
Bay Area Legal Aid  May 2009 - August 2009
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   March 2007 - January 2009
Jackson & Hertogs  October 2006 - March 2007
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2003 - October 2006

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Naturalization, H-1B, Visas, Westlaw, Immigration Issues, Legal Assistance, Citizenship, Adjustment Of Status, Document Review, Asylum, Legal Issues, Employment-based...

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   2008 — 2011

University of California, Davis
BA, Sociology

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2013 - May 2015
Ginn & Crosby, LLP   November 2012 - June 2013
Yaron & Associates  August 2007 - September 2012
McNamara, Dodge, Ney, Beatty, Slattery & Pfalzer LLP   April 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, English, Customer Service, Windows, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Data Entry, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
San Francisco State Extension   2015 — 2017
Music Recording Industry

Las Positas College   1999 — 2001

Experience
Freelance  March 2012 - Present
LUXe Cultura   2014 - 2015
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   September 2011 - May 2014
HNTB Corporation  August 2009 - September 2011
Advanced Appraisal International, Inc.   2007 - 2009
Refugee Transitions  2008 - 2008
World Passport   2008 - 2008
Wide Angle Youth Media  2006 - 2006

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Editorial, Proofreading, Cultural Awareness, Creative Solutions, Writing, Copy Editing, Conciseness, AP & Chicago styles, Public Speaking, Engineering, Blogging, Strategy Facilitation, Listening Skills, Humor Writing, Concise, Cooking, Content Creation, Business Writing, Business Strategy, Grammar, Innovative Thinking, Out of the Box Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Writing, Stories, Journalism, InDesign, Newsletters, Advertising, Photography, Social Media, Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Press Releases, Storytelling, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Corporate Communications, Sarcasm, Strategic Communications, Thinking Outside The Box

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2011 — 2011
Non-degree program, UC Berkeley Extension Certificate Program in Writing. Ongoing classes starting January 2011.

School of International Training   2007 — 2007
TESOL Certificate

Goucher College   2003 — 2007
B.A., International Relations, Cum Laude

Experience
Wiser (formerly WisePricer)   May 2014 - August 2014
San Francisco Superior Court  August 2013 - November 2013
Venardi Zurada LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
MC Consultants, Inc.   January 2011 - April 2011
ADAMS ESQ   March 2009 - December 2009
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   November 2007 - March 2008
Stanford University  January 2004 - February 2005

Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Legal Research, Depositions, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Courts, Lexis, Trials, Hearings, Legal Issues, Mediation, Immigration Law, Leadership

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   2014 — 2015

Golden Gate University, School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

UC Berkeley   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   November 2011 - Present
Rose Carson Kaplan Choi & White LLP   March 2011 - October 2011
Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group  May 2010 - March 2011
Terra Law LLP  November 2009 - December 2009
Cornerstone Law Group  July 2009 - November 2009
Terra Law LLP  January 2008 - July 2009
Shea & Shea, A Professional Law Corporation   December 2007 - January 2008
U.S. District Court   August 2007 - November 2007
Cataphora  May 2007 - July 2007
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center  August 2006 - December 2006

Skills
San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Jose, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Citizenship, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Immigration Issues, Corporate Law, H-1B, Civil Litigation

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2006 — 2008
J.D., Law

University of California, Los Angeles   2001 — 2003
B.A., cum laude, Political Science

Irvington High School   1995 — 1999

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 2014 - Present
San Francisco Sheriff's Department  January 2014 - May 2014
United States District Court, Northern District of California  June 2013 - August 2013
Sideman & Bancroft LLP  June 2012 - December 2012
United States Congress, Congressman Joe Wilson   May 2011 - July 2011
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)   May 2011 - July 2011
California Youth Connection (CYC)   November 2010 - May 2011
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services  January 2010 - May 2010

Education
San Francisco State University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and Criminal Justice

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2014 - Present
Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP  September 2010 - November 2014
Pederson Immigration Law Group, PC   August 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Immigration Issues, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, H-1B, Naturalization, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Visas, Citizenship, Employment-based...

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

University of Michigan   2000 — 2004
B.A., Economics and Minor in Philosophy

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   January 2014 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   June 2000 - November 2013

Skills
Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, H-1B, Visas, Naturalization, Labor Certification, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, B-1, US Permanent Residence, EB-2, EB-1, Marriage Based Green..., PERM, H-3 Training Visa, E-3 Australia, H-1B1 Singapore and..., Citizenship, International Law, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law

The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice

Experience
ecobeco  March 2014 - Present
C.C. Global   November 2013 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2012 - June 2013
National Wildlife Federation  October 2011 - August 2012
TRAK Services  August 2011 - October 2011
YMCA of Greater Dayton  June 2009 - August 2010
Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People  December 2009 - February 2010
Smithsonian Institution  December 2008 - February 2009
YMCA Camp Kern  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Spanish, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Blogging, Research, SPSS, Nonprofits, Policy, Leadership, Social Media, Program Management, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Editing, Analysis, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking

Education
Oberlin College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies + Hispanic Studies

The School for Field Studies   2010 — 2010
Environmental Economics

Experience
Agile Premier, LLC   April 2015 - Present
SMB Suite  May 2011 - March 2015
Lincare Holdings, Inc  June 2010 - May 2011
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2006 - February 2010

Skills
Account Management, Sales, CRM, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, Process Improvement, SaaS, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales Process, Negotiation, Management, Direct Sales, Business Development, Project Management, ERP, Social Media Marketing, Cloud Computing, Business Analysis

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   April 2012 - Present
Reyes Bartolomei Browne   July 2009 - September 2011
Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei   December 2006 - June 2009
Menes Law Firm   January 2006 - November 2006
Sheldon & Associates   February 2004 - October 2005
Daniels & Daniels, P   August 2003 - November 2003
GNJ Manufacturing   April 2003 - August 2003
David Iverson, Esq   July 2001 - February 2003

Skills
Civil Litigation, Immigration Law, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Civil, Litigation, Legal Services, Legal Support, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Insurance, Legal Writing, Immigration, Customer Relations, Employment Law, Outlook, Mediation, Word, Public Speaking, Employment Litigation, PowerPoint, Excel, Document Review, Naturalization, Administrative Law, Research, International Law, Hearings, Criminal Defense, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Legal Documents, Immigration Issues, LexisNexis, Appeals, Trials, Management, Legal Issues, Human Resources, Product Liability, Pleadings, Customer Service, Document Drafting

Education
Worldwide ERC   2014 — 2014
Certified Global Mobility Specialist, Global Mobility Specialist

Grand Rapids Community College   1998 — 2000
Certificate, Unix Systems Asdministration

Faculdade Anhanguera de Ciencias Humanas   1993 — 1996
B.S, Business Administration

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   September 1998 - Present

Skills
Immigration Law, Naturalization, Citizenship, H-1B, Visas, Immigration Issues

Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

University of San Francisco   1986 — 1989
BSc., Finance

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 2015 - Present
Object Technology Solutions Inc.,   February 2015 - July 2015
Emerson Process Management  October 2014 - December 2014
Invesco US  May 2014 - August 2014
FuelQuest  June 2012 - March 2014
Baker Hughes  November 2011 - May 2012
Waste Management, Inc.   January 2011 - June 2011
Perficient  August 2010 - January 2011
DynCorp International  March 2010 - May 2010
IDEA  June 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Sourcing, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Placement, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Training, Technical Recruiting, Management, Hiring, SDLC, Project Management, Consulting, Contract Recruitment, Staff Augmentation, College Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Permanent Placement, Staffing Services, Business Development, Job Descriptions, Talent Management, HR Consulting, Strategy, Cold Calling, Networking, Employee Engagement, Taleo, Oil/Gas, Project Coordination, Program Management, Corporate Recruiting, Temporary Staffing, Executive Search, Vendor Management, Workforce Planning, Assessment Center, Strategic Sourcing, Screening Resumes, Information Technology, State Politics, Political Campaigns, Employer Branding, Full-cycle Recruiting, Internships, RPOs, Full-life Cycle...

Education
Texas Southern University   1994 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2013 - November 2013
Hitachi Consulting  June 2001 - May 2013
PageNet  May 1996 - April 2001

Skills
Talent Management, Policy Design, HR Corporate Operations, Immigration Expertise, HR Transformation, Project Management, HR Process Improvement, International HR, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Leadership, HR Policies, Human Resources, Business Process..., Onboarding, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., HR Consulting, Change Management

Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Saltzman & Johnson, Law Corporation   August 2009 - Present
Baker & McKenzie LLP  August 2004 - April 2009
STREET LAW PROGRAM, Boalt School of Law, University of California at Berkeley   January 2004 - May 2004
Baker Law Corporation  November 2000 - August 2001
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 1998 - November 2000
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSIONS, Washington, D.C.   June 1997 - August 1997

Skills
ERISA, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Employee Benefits, Corporate Governance, Affordable Care Act, Employment Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   2002 — 2004
Juris Doctor

Northwestern University School of Law   2001 — 2002

University of California, Berkeley   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   January 2003 - Present

Education
San Francisco State University
BS, Business Administration

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 2012 - Present
FosterQuan, LLP  July 2010 - August 2012
FosterQuan, LLP  December 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Legal Assistance, Research, Spanish, Translation, Form I-9 audit..., Canadian Immigration Law, Immigration Law, Training, Management, Immigration Issues, Appeals, Courts, Grant Writing, Public Policy

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2007
BA, Spanish and Portuguese/Chinese

北京大学   2005 — 2005
Chinese Language

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 2011 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   September 2010 - August 2011
Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP   July 2009 - September 2010
Winstead PC  July 2007 - June 2009
Jenkens & Gilchrist  2006 - 2006
Sage Telecom  April 2002 - August 2004
Logical Information Systems, Inc.   December 1996 - March 2002

Skills
Immigration Law, H-1B, Legal Writing, Legal Research, L-1, Labor Certification, Immigration Issues, Visas, Naturalization, Employment Law, Legal Assistance

Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

The University of Texas at Dallas   2002 — 2004
BA, Law and Business

Experience
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   May 2014 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2013 - February 2014
Dallas District Attorney's Office   August 2013 - November 2013
7th Judicial District Court   January 2013 - April 2013
194th Judicial District Court   May 2012 - August 2012
Therapy 360/Speech Unlimited   February 2009 - August 2012
43rd Judicial District Court   June 2011 - August 2011
Fidelity Investments  June 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Discovery, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Legal Issues, Lexis, Document Review, Hearings, Trials, LexisNexis, Bankruptcy, Research

Education
Oklahoma City University School of Law   2010 — 2013
JD, Law

University of North Texas   2004 — 2007
B.A., English

Experience
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  July 2015 - Present
Fisher & Phillips LLP  April 2015 - July 2015
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   April 2012 - April 2015
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   March 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Immigration Law, Trade Secrets, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, Immigration Issues

Education
Georgia State University   2006 — 2008
BA, History, Political Science, Philosophy

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2015 - Present
Emigra Ogletree Worldwide  June 2012 - February 2015
Emigra Ogletree Worldwide  January 2011 - June 2012
Emigra USA, LLC  January 2011 - June 2012
Emigra USA, LLC  January 2010 - January 2011
Emigra USA LLC  December 2006 - January 2010
Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft, and Normand   August 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Expatriate Management, Employee Relations, Global Mobility, Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Policy, Human Resources, Team Management, Visas, Management, Global Immigration, Performance Management, Legal Assistance

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   April 2012 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   May 2009 - March 2012
One Brick  April 2006 - July 2007
Berry, Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2005 - July 2007
United States Sentencing Commission  June 2005 - September 2005
United States Senate  August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Event Planning, Social Media, Immigration Policy, Immigration Issues, Employment-based..., U.S. Immigration, International Relations, Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Proposal Writing, Research, Politics, Political Science, Political Campaigns, International Law

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2007 — 2008
M.Sc., Global Politics

University of Maryland College Park   2001 — 2005
B.A., Government & Politics

ANC   1998 — 2001
High School Diploma

Experience
venBio Partners, LLC.   June 2012 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   November 2006 - April 2010
Lonestar Education and Research Network   January 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Human Resources, Policy, Legal Writing, Administrative..., Budgets, Administration, Employee Benefits

Education
St. John's College   1988 — 1990
MA, Philosophy

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1981 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

Universidad de Los Andes   1986 — 1987
ISEP - Study Abroad Program

Universidad de Salamanca   1984 — 1985
Study Abroad Program

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   February 2014 - Present
Berry Appleman and Leiden   March 2010 - Present
LECG  April 2008 - March 2010
LECG  October 2001 - April 2008
LECG  September 2000 - October 2001
Navigant Consulting  February 2000 - October 2000
St. Lawrence Cement  June 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Active Directory, Business Analysis, Change Management, Cisco Technologies, Citrix, Cloud Computing, DNS, Data Center, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, IT Management, IT Operations, IT Service Management, IT Strategy, ITIL, Information Technology, Integration, Management, Microsoft Exchange, NetApp, Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Security, Networking, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, SAN, Security, Servers, SharePoint, Software Documentation, System Administration, TCP/IP, VMware, VMware ESX, VMware Infrastructure, VPN, Vendor Management, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Enterprise Network..., Information Security

Education
York University   1994 — 1998
BSc, Computer Science

Ryerson University   1992 — 1994
Electrical Engineering

Experience
UTMB  March 2013 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   August 2011 - March 2013
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   July 2010 - August 2011
Law Office of Harry Gee, Jr. & Associates   October 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Visas, Family Law, Employment Law, Legal Documents, International Law, Appeals, Courts, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Immigration Issues, H-1B

Education
Houston Baptist University - College of Business and Economics   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Marketing

Experience
ACS Group (American CyberSystems)   October 2014 - Present
ACS Group (American CyberSystems)   April 2014 - October 2014
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP  February 2013 - April 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2010 - August 2010
Refugee Family Services  June 2010 - August 2010
United States Citizenship & Immigration Services Office of the Chief Counsel   June 2009 - August 2009
Paul Hastings  August 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, Legal Advice, Public Speaking, Legal Issues

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2009 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Howard University School of Law

The University of Georgia   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & German

Dunwoody High School   1998 — 2001
High school diploma

Experience
Thunderbird School of Global Management  August 2013 - Present
Evanta  2015 - 2015
Evanta  2015 - 2015
Alliant Insurance Services  August 2014 - August 2014
Thunderbird School of Global Management  July 2014 - August 2014
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2011 - June 2013
Al Saifi Urban Garden   January 2011 - April 2011
Go West Tours  December 2008 - December 2010

Skills
French, Management, Immigration Law, Intercultural..., International Relations, International Law, Expatriate Management, Tourism, Visas, Event Management, Political Risk Analysis, Risk Consulting, International..., Immigration Issues, Business Strategy, Translation, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Policy, Global Mobility, Cross-cultural..., Cross-cultural Teams, Marketing Strategy, Financial Analysis, Global Customer Service, Qualitative Analysis

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Global Affairs and Management

Saifi Urban Garden Arabic Language Institute   2011 — 2011
Level 2 Arabic Language Certification, Arabic Language

Grand Valley State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, French and International Relations

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   2015 - Present
McGladrey  February 2014 - April 2014
McGuire Real Estate  October 2013 - January 2014

Skills
QuickBooks, Bookkeeping, Tax, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Market Research, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Tax Preparation, Auditing, Access, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Spreadsheets

Education
San Francisco State University, College of Business   2009 — 2012

Experience
Ogletree Deakins  June 2015 - Present
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2013 - June 2015
Berry Appleman Leiden LLP   November 2010 - June 2013
FosterQuan, LLP  April 2008 - October 2010
Shell International Petroleum Company  September 1989 - March 1992

Skills
Immigration Law, Expatriate Management, Immigration Issues, H-1B, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Visas, L-1, Human Resources, Naturalization, Legal Assistance, Citizenship, International Law, Labor Certification

Education
Rice University   2008 — 2009
Certificate, Law/ Paralegal

Istanbul Technical University   1985 — 1989
BSc., Engineering

Bornova Anadolu Lisesi, Izmir (HS)   1978 — 1985

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   March 2015 - June 2015
Wipro Technologies  August 2010 - December 2014
U.S. Department of State   January 2005 - June 2010
Fraport AG  April 2000 - October 2004
IBM Central Europe & Russia   September 1994 - February 1996
IBM Vienna Software Development Lab   August 1989 - November 1993
The Write Perspective & The Write People   March 1982 - July 1989
NCR Corporation  April 1978 - November 1981
General Motors  June 1976 - March 1978

Skills
International Law, Business Development, Program Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Global Mobility, Technical Writing, Diplomacy, Leadership Development, Expatriate Management, Visas, Business Process..., Vendor Management, Team Building, Leadership, Management, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Outsourcing, Immigration Law, New Business Development, Training, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Change Management, Performance Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Customer Service, Project Management, Human Resources, Policy, Strategy, Resource Management, Government, Risk Management, Recruiting, Governance, Interviews, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Employment-based..., U.S. Immigration

Education
Wright State University   1976 — 1978
The Computer Science courses at Wright State filled a university parallel option at Sincair College, Business Administration and Management, General

Sinclair Community College   1974 — 1976
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
CHC Helicopter  December 2014 - Present
Centaurus Technology Partners, LLC   July 2010 - August 2014
Reina, Bates & Kowalski Immigration Law Group   July 2009 - February 2010
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2008 - May 2009
Tidwell, Swaim & Associates, P.C.   November 2006 - June 2008
Ramirez & Associates P.C.   May 2004 - November 2006
SOS International, Ltd.   May 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Immigration Law, U.S. Immigration, Paralegals, immigrant Pro, Visa Base, Lexis Nexus, Employment-based..., Human Resources, Employee Relations, Immigration Issues, H-1B, Visas, Legal Assistance, Citizenship, Legal Writing, Lexis, Legal Documents, LexisNexis, Legal Research, Adjustment Of Status, Management, Employment Law, Recruiting, Litigation, L-1, I-9 Compliance

Education
Texas A&M Commerce   2001 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Photography

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   July 2013 - Present
Law Office of Steven L. Walker   January 2011 - July 2013
I Can Too Learning Center  September 2010 - January 2012
O2Micro  October 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Patents, Outlook, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Trademarks, Immigration Law, Patent Prosecution, PACER, Notary Public, Lexis, Litigation Support, Employment-based...

Education
San Francisco State University   2011 — 2012
ABA-Approved Certificate, Paralegal

University of California, Davis   2003 — 2007
B.S., Psychology, Human Development

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2013 - Present
Lincoln Child Center  August 2013 - December 2013
CrowdVoice.org   September 2012 - August 2013
Opening Doors, Inc.   March 2013 - June 2013
National Institution of Social Care & Vocational Training   September 2011 - December 2011

Education
University of California, Davis   2009 — 2011
B.A.

Mission College   2007 — 2009
AA Degree

Santa Clara High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   April 2015 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy   July 1987 - October 2014

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Global Mobility, Legal Research, Expatriate Management, Immigration Issues, International Law, Employment Law, Citizenship, Visas, Global Immigration, Legal Assistance, I-9 Compliance, Legal Compliance, Appeals, Legal Advice, L-1, H-1B, O-1, Naturalization, Labor Certification, Corporate Law, E-2

Education
Georgia State University

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   October 2014 - Present

Skills
L-1, E-3, J-1, PERM, TN, H-1B, NIV, Italian, U.S. Immigration, Microsoft Office, Writing, Event Planning, Spanish, Travel Planning, PowerPoint, Teaching English, Volleyball, Translation, Research, Customer Service, International Relations, Tourism, Organization

Education
Knox College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree

Universitat de Barcelona   2008 — 2009

The Woodlands High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   2011 - Present
Rocky D. Crocker Law Office   May 2009 - October 2011
U.S. Law Professional Corporation   May 2004 - April 2009

Skills
•Immigration Law IDS,..., •QuickBooks, Windows,..., •Typing, Solving Math..., •Language-Fluency...

Education
UTD   2011 — 2013
Undergraduate, Computer Science

Richland Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Science

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   December 2009 - Present
Advantage Enterprises, Inc.   September 2007 - March 2009
Morrison & Foerster LLP  October 2005 - September 2007
Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi   November 1999 - October 2005

Skills
Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Finance, GAAP, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Accruals

Education
San Francisco State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting

Experience
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP   June 2015 - Present
City and County of San Francisco  October 2013 - April 2015
Choose Health San Francisco   May 2014 - November 2014

Education
San Francisco State University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government