Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I am a UNCG alumni currently employed as a Bilingual Legal Assistant and Spanish Translator at a law firm in Greensboro, NC. I have a dual degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies, and a minor in Communication Studies. I love traveling, and I was lucky enough to be able to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Madrid, Spain during my college career. I am also a ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and I love working out, staying healthy, and helping others do the same. Ever since my very first Communication Studies course I have been fascinated with human communication and learning about why people "are the way they are", and I would like to get a Masters degree in Counseling. I have been told that I possess an ability to understand the unique situations and problems people are going through, provide them with advice, encouragement, or information to help them improve or change their situation, as well as ways to understand how they got there to begin with. In my free time I assist my boyfriend (who owns his own dealership and service shop)with his company's HR needs by writing and posting job opening descriptions, fielding applicants, and utilizing social networks to connect, network and exchange referrals with other industry professionals.

Work History

• Law Firm
• Bilingual Legal Assistant and Translator
• June 2011 to Present

• Spanish translating/interpreting, managing & performing office tasks, streamlining communication and office procedures, following up with clients & maintaining excellent client-attorney relationships, implementing team-work strategies with coworkers to provide our clients with the best service for their employment, workers comp, and/or immigration cases.

• Local Entertainment Venue
• Bartender
• September 2010 to Present

• Utilizing and expanding on skills and knowledge of customer service, problem solving, team work, organization, and working in a high-paced environment.

• AmeriCorps
• Part-Time Volunteer/Member
• April 2010 to December 2010

• Advocated for elderly immigrants/new immigrants living in Greensboro, NC; developed Latina Women's meet-up groups promoting mental & physical health awareness & cultivation of a sense of community among the woman who may otherwise feel alienated in Greensboro.

• Self-Employed
• Social Media Specialist & Workshop Developer
• November 2009 to December 2010

• Developed & presented small-group workshops about the benefits of Social Networking and Facebook for small business owners; researched in depth the value of social networking for small businesses (marketing, reputation, recruiting, etc); presented using prepared PowerPoint, provided step-by-step hands on instruction, & supplied take-home informational packets I wrote & produced myself for all workshop attendees.

• Fitchburg State Recreation Center
• Lifeguard and Weight Room Supervisor
• May 2009 to Febuary 2010

• CPR and First Aid certified; performed lifeguard and weight room supervisor basic duties, such as customer supervision, upkeep, customer service; attended monthly in-service meetings; acquired skills in team leadership, communication, organization, & ability to take on high levels of responsibility.

• The Gap
• Sales Associate
• November 2008 to August 2009

• Worked as Sales Associate during school breaks, specialized in customer service, positive brand representations, and team work.

• UNC Greensboro
• Facility Assistant, Weight Room Supervisor & Lifeguard
• January 2007 to May 2009

• Provided excellent customer service & practiced positive communication; maintained CPR and First Aid certification; performed lifeguard, weight-room supervisor, & facility assistant duties; attended monthly in-service meetings; learned & exhibited team leadership skills, organization, & ability to take on high levels of responsibility.

• Orchard Hills Athletic Club
• Lifeguard & Swim Teacher
• November 2005 to July 2008

• In charge of general lifeguard duties including providing excellent customer service, promoting team work, and maintaining a professional atmosphere while under strenuous conditions; provided water safety & swim lessons to children between the ages of 3-8.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• International & Global Studies, Latin America and Caribbean, Spanish, Communication Studies
• 2006 - 2011

• Graduated Cum Laude with dual BA
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