Overview
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Education
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Leslie Membreno

Montebello

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Associate

Immigrant Defenders Law Center
04.2024 - Current


  • Coordinate and support ImmDef's Spanish Language for Lawyers Project by scheduling classes, managing materials, and liaising with Spanish instructors.
  • Provide Spanish/English interpretation in person, via phone, and virtually for legal professionals and clients in various settings, including court hearings and interviews.
  • Maintain records and track expenses, attendance, and billing for language services while supporting all interpreter service requests.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including preparing newsletters, managing clerical work such as Excel spreadsheets and forms, and providing data entry support for capacity-building initiatives.

Front Desk Associate

Bowlero Corp
03.2022 - Current
  • Welcomed and assisted customers in a fast-paced entertainment venue, providing excellent customer service.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, resolved complaints, and provided detailed information about services.
  • Handled sales transactions and upselling products, contributing to the location's revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak business hours and large events.

Political Canvasser

State Assembly John Harabedian
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Increased voter engagement by effectively communicating campaign messages doortodoor.
  • Maintained accurate records of interactions with potential voters, providing valuable feedback to the campaign team for strategic adjustments.
  • Worked closely with campaign manager to refine talking points based on evolving political landscape and constituents'' concerns.
  • Identified key issues important to voters through comprehensive survey administration.

Receptionist

Law Office of Mitchell Shen
09.2023 - 12.2023

• Managed a high volume of calls and emails, ensuring effective communication between clients and legal staff.

• Provided administrative support by organizing legal documents, making copies, and filing confidential materials.

• Scheduled meetings and coordinated client consultations, ensuring all appointments were handled professionally and efficiently.

• Assisted attorneys by translating legal documents and interpreting client communications in both English and Spanish.

Political Canvasser/ Event Planner

Montebello City Council
06.2018 - 11.2018

• Engaged with community members to promote local political candidates, raising awareness about key political issues.


• Developed and implemented outreach strategies, resulting in increased voter turnout during campaign seasons.


• Coordinated fundraising events that gathered local support and exceeded financial targets for the campaign.


• Worked closely with campaign staff to educate residents on policies and initiatives, influencing undecided voters.

Non-Profit and Legal Intern

Veterans Legal Institute
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Performed data entry on client information, ensuring records were accurate and up-to-date.
  • Assisted attorneys with organizing case files, maintaining sensitive client information, and preparing reports.
  • Handled client communications via email, keeping them informed about case progress and legal requirements.
  • Managed and updated social media accounts to raise awareness of veterans' legal rights and services offered.

Youth Commissioner

City of Montebello
01.2019 - 11.2020

• Advised city council on matters affecting local youth, ensuring their voices were represented in government decisions.

• Organized youth-focused events, including educational programs, workshops, and community service activities.

• Played a critical role in developing policies that improved the quality of life for young residents in the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminology Law, and Society -

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2022

Associate in Arts in Political Science -

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2020

Associate in Arts in Administration of Justice -

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2020

Associate in Arts in Social And Behavioral Sciences -

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Computer proficiency
  • Customer service
  • Data entry

  • Research
  • Event organization
  • Note taking

Timeline

Program Associate

Immigrant Defenders Law Center
04.2024 - Current

Political Canvasser

State Assembly John Harabedian
01.2024 - 03.2024

Receptionist

Law Office of Mitchell Shen
09.2023 - 12.2023

Front Desk Associate

Bowlero Corp
03.2022 - Current

Non-Profit and Legal Intern

Veterans Legal Institute
03.2022 - 06.2022

Youth Commissioner

City of Montebello
01.2019 - 11.2020

Political Canvasser/ Event Planner

Montebello City Council
06.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelor's degree in Criminology Law, and Society -

University of California-Irvine

Associate in Arts in Political Science -

East Los Angeles College

Associate in Arts in Administration of Justice -

East Los Angeles College

Associate in Arts in Social And Behavioral Sciences -

East Los Angeles College
Leslie Membreno