Jessica Sanders

 

I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment that will provide me with advancement opportunities..

 

Work Experience

 

Evidence Technician

State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety      Hobbs, NM

December 2009-July 2012

 

·Package, store and retrieve evidence

·Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings

·Testify in court and present evidence

·Documenting/Recording Information

·Getting Information

·Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

·Processing Information

·Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

·Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

·Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

·Making Decisions and Solving Problems

·Interacting With Computers

·Analyzing Data or Information

·Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

·Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

·Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

·Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

·Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

·Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

·Handling and Moving Objects

·Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

·Performing General Physical Activities

·Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

·Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

·Training and Teaching Others

·Scheduling Work and Activities

·Performing Administrative Activities

·Thinking Creatively

·Controlling Machines and Processes

·Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

·Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

·Assisting and Caring for Others

·Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

·Developing and Building Teams

·Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

·Monitoring and Controlling Resources

·Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

·Staffing Organizational Units

·Experience with: Biohazard suits, Database software, Desktop computers, Laptop computers, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, National Crime Information Center NCIC database, Safety glasses

 

Paralegal

Fredlund & Bryan      Hobbs, NM

May 2004-December 2009

 

·Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system

·Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits

·Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements

·Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing

·Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case

·Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases

·Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas

·File pleadings with court clerk

·Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents

·Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date

·Interacting With Computers

·Getting Information

·Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

·Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

·Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

·Processing Information

·Documenting/Recording Information

·Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

·Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

·Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

·Analyzing Data or Information

·Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

·Performing Administrative Activities

·Making Decisions and Solving Problems

·Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

·Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

·Scheduling Work and Activities

·Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

·Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

·Thinking Creatively

·Developing Objectives and Strategies

·Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

·Assisting and Caring for Others

·Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

·Training and Teaching Others

·Developing and Building Teams

·Coaching and Developing Others

·Monitoring and Controlling Resources

·Controlling Machines and Processes

·Staffing Organizational Units

·Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

·Experience with: Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software, FindForms, Legal document software, LexisNexis Applied Discovery, LexisNexis CaseMap, LexisNexis CodeMaster, LexisNexis CourtLink Strategic Profiles, LexisNexis File and Serve

 

Bar Waiter/Waitress

Lucy's      Carlsbad, NM

January 1996-May 2004

 

·Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems

·Collect payments from customers

·Write patrons’ food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff

·Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes

·Take orders from patrons for food or beverages

·Check patrons’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages

·Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required

·Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request

·Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining

·Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine

·Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties

·Inform customers of daily specials

·Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware

·Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens

·Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods

·Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning

·Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests

·Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom

·Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers

·Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee

·Escort customers to their tables

·Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers

·Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving

·Describe and recommend wines to customers

·Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions

·Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

·Performing General Physical Activities

·Getting Information

·Selling or Influencing Others

·Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

 

Education

 

Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Chicago State University      Chicago, IL

January 2015-Present

 

Will finish May 2016 with bachelors

 

Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Eastern New Mexico      Portales, NM

May 2010-May 2014

 

Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

New Mexico Junior College      Hobbs, NM

January 2003-August 2008

 

Licenses & Certifications

Notary Public - January 2012

Notary Public From State of New Mexico

 

Honors & Awards

President and Dean's list

4.0 and 3.7 in college