- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in runs, Spartan races, and Crossfit Competitions
- Air Force Marathon Finisher
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as an assistant coach in soccer, track, and basketball
- Kayaking
SARAH BARRERA
Bakersfield
Summary
Detail-oriented Air Force Technical Sergeant seeking to continue to serve in other aspects. Hands-on experience with investigations, managing case loads, and interviewing suspects, witnesses, and victims. Gifted with outstanding observational and communication traits. Capable of using weapons safely and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies as well as victim support agencies. Dedicated team player and expert at managing equipment, programs, and supervising others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ROTC Instructor, Angelo State University
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2023 - Current
- Strengthened relationships between the ROTC program and local community through participation in outreach initiatives and volunteer efforts.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards by maintaining thorough records of cadet performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
Victims Counsel Paralegal
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all client information, protecting their privacy rights throughout the process
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
- Filtered potential clients by determining their need for advocacy
- Supported clients through victim interviews with law enforcement agencies
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Served as a liaison between attorneys and support agencies, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines.
Paralegal
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Coordinated subpoena services and managed/monitored case files
- Prepared motions, discovery, reports, notices and other legal documents associated with litigation process
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information
- Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies and attorneys
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial
- Conducted legal research and used online databases such as WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations
- Provided mentorship to junior paralegals, sharing knowledge on best practices in research techniques and document drafting.
Aircraft Fuels System Journeyman
United States Air Force
04.2012 - 11.2017
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks
- Continually cleaned work areas and equipment
- Oversaw proper packaging of products
- Unloaded incoming inventory and placed products onto shelves
- Used hand tools to mount, install, and secure tools
- Established work priorities to meet contractual obligations for schedule and installations
Education
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD12-2023
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Community Collage of The Air Force
11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Community Collage of The Air Force
10.2017
Skills
- Rapport and relationship building
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Adapting to environment
- Time and workload management
- Team building techniques
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Community outreach
Accomplishments
- An AFWERX leader and trainer in a 180-member team that reviewed 1,576 proposals, resulting in $118 billion dollars in federal funding to small businesses for research in support of Department of the Air Force mission improvements.
- Guarded entry control point and safeguarded Vandenberg AFB's first $115 million dollar satellite launch.
- Completed detailed legal review of 15 cases for division level victims counsel handbook used as a secondary source for victims counsel research.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Certification
Awards
Air Force Commendation Medal - 2024 - For meritorious service at Vandenberg AFB, CA.
Paralegal of the Quarter - 2023 - Vandenberg AFB, CA.
Air Force Commendation Medal - 2021 - For meritorious service at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
Paralegal of the Quarter - 2020 - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
John L. Levitow Award - 2017 - For demonstrating the highest degree of excellence as a leader and a scholar.
Air Force Achievement Medal - 2016 - For meritorious service in South Korea.
Maintainer of the Quarter - 2016 - South Korea.
Air Force Achievement Medal - 2014 - For meritorious service in Aviano Italy.
Maintainer of the Quarter - 2014 - Aviano, Italy.
Distinguished Graduate - 2012 - Technical Training in Aircraft Maintenance.
Interests
Timeline
ROTC Instructor, Angelo State University
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2023 - Current
Victims Counsel Paralegal
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2021 - 07.2023
Paralegal
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 01.2021
Aircraft Fuels System Journeyman
United States Air Force
04.2012 - 11.2017
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Community Collage of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Community Collage of The Air Force
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
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