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Alexia Lima

Toronto,ON

Summary

I am a 2L J.D. candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. I am passionate about litigation and corporate disputes. I maintain a commitment to social justice in law and beyond and ensure that client-centered initiatives are at the forefront of all that I do.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor, Barista

Starbucks Coffee Company
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - Current
  • Fostered genuine relationships with patrons while developing time-management skills and honing de-escalation strategies.
  • Equipped healthy, holistic problem-solving strategies while managing a team and serving customers.
  • Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and customer service.

Assistant Manager

The Patch Vintage
Cambridge, ON
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Combined sales tactics and expertise, with great knowledge of vintage and contemporary clothing trends.
  • Managed daily store functions and wholesale buying schedules, ensuring consistent and timely implementation of merchandising and sales.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

Bra Fit Specialist, Key Holder

Victoria's Secret
Waterloo, ON
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Trained extensively to execute fittings and interact with customers from a kind, inclusive, and gentle approach.
  • Developed relationships with regular customers providing them with personalized service.
  • Trained new employees on company policies related to bra fittings.

Junior Caseworker, Immigration

Community & Legal Aid Services Program
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Exercised a client-focused perspective for legal aid through intake calls and in-person application sessions.
  • Practiced editing and revision in a team environment through the completion of legal documents, including affidavits and refugee applications.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case management strategies and review progress toward established goals.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from research activities.
  • Reviewed existing literature to inform research questions.
  • Assisting with knowledge mobilization initiatives through social media campaign development and written content.
  • Gathered, compiled, and interpreted information from various sources.

Valedictorian Selection Committee

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Facilitated panel interviews with multiple decision-makers present to evaluate candidates' suitability for a role.
  • Vetted and interviewed peers in several virtual and in-person meetings to assist with valedictorian selection.
  • Engaged in ongoing editing, revision, and speaking seminars to help applicants maximize their presentations.

Student Ambassador

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided guidance to newly admitted students on course selection and other matters related to student life.
  • Responded to inquiries from potential applicants and new students via email and telephone regarding campus, coursework and other relevant topics.

Poetry Contributor

Imprint
Waterloo, ON
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Published several award nominated essays and poems at the University of Waterloo's student run newspaper publication
  • Proofread copy to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and organization of material.
  • Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Osgoode Hall Law School
Toronto
04-2026

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and Rhetoric, Gender & Social Justice

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
01.2023

Skills

  • Research
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Correspondence writing

Timeline

Junior Caseworker, Immigration

Community & Legal Aid Services Program
09.2023 - 12.2023

Valedictorian Selection Committee

University of Waterloo
03.2023 - 04.2023

Shift Supervisor, Barista

Starbucks Coffee Company
02.2022 - Current

Student Ambassador

University of Waterloo
01.2022 - 12.2022

Poetry Contributor

Imprint
09.2020 - 12.2022

Assistant Manager

The Patch Vintage
08.2020 - 02.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Waterloo
06.2020 - 01.2021

Bra Fit Specialist, Key Holder

Victoria's Secret
10.2018 - 08.2020

Juris Doctor -

Osgoode Hall Law School

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and Rhetoric, Gender & Social Justice

University of Waterloo
Alexia Lima