Work:
Polaris Project NGO Sep 2012 to 2000
Development Fellow
US Dept. of Justice Criminal Division Jul 2012 to 2000
Paralegal Specialist
Global Law Brigades (NGO) 2008 to 2000
Founding President & Executive Board Officer
Georgetown Law, Prisoner Advocacy Clinic - Washington, DC Sep 2010 to Nov 2010
Criminal Investigator Intern
Public Defender Service of District of Columbia - Washington, DC Dec 2009 to Feb 2010
Criminal Investigator Intern
Education:
University of California - Irvine, CA 2005 to 2010
Double Major in Criminology Law & Society, and Psychology Social Behavior in Pre-law
Skills:
SKILLS &PROFICIENCIES Extensive knowledge of federal government processes and agencies, laws, databases utilized for legal/investigative use, court procedures, defense theories, government regulations, federal entities and their functions, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills whilst building rapport with clients from all types of cultures and backgrounds Familiar with crime investigation strategies, human rights regulations and proficient with techniques to identify investigative strategies to aid in case development with long-term qualities in defense theory analysis, leadership skills, and developing theoretical and applied analytical perspectives on legal/ethical and social issues to assist in case development Skilled in executing non-profit related activities, organizing and planning events for fundraising, overseeing groups of people whilst provisioning projects for aid internationally, seeking donations and promoting awareness for a cause, handling donations and accounts, ensuring long term sustainability at mission sites for prolonged efficacy Excellent reading and writing skills, knowledge of office administrative procedures policies and programs, strong ability to communicate effectively in writing, knowledge of office automation software application, communication and interpersonal skills whilst building rapport with clients from all types of cultures and backgrounds Consistently detail oriented with incredible work ethic, able to take on multiple tasks, polite, dependable, punctual, extremely organized, enthusiastic, calm under pressure, passionate about civil rights, sense of humor, and provides quality assurance and upholds professional interaction with all clients, associates, and fellow employees Primary language: English Fluent in: Mandarin with both reading and writing skills, and some Spanish Computer Based Skills: Pacer, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Justis, Accurint, Courtview, Microsoft Office Word/Powerpoint, Excel, Quicken, C++ programming, Java, MS DOS, 60 wpm