GELILA AYELE
Lilburn
Summary
Professional legal candidate with solid background in legal research, drafting, and analysis. Known for effective collaboration with teams to achieve results and adapt to changing needs. Strong skills in legal writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving, combined with high standard of integrity and reliability. Ready to contribute to complex legal challenges with focus on impactful outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
John Foy & Associates
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated client assessments to develop tailored case management plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients, attorneys, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions based on evolving needs and circumstances.
- Led team meetings to review case updates and strategize on best practices for client outcomes.
- Advocated for clients' needs by navigating complex legal and healthcare systems effectively.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Advocated for clients in legal settings, ensuring their rights were protected and voices heard.
Full-time Launch Coordinator
Nike
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks and policies.
- Coordinated with stores across the district with details about the upcoming sneaker drops
- Organized and planned our sale strategy on the days a shoe would come out.
- Organized the in store method of "raffling shoes" for our employees
- Keep track of the displays weekly and employ and educated fellow co-workers to establish the task.
Congressional Intern
Georgia Capitol
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed clerical duties through phone answering, mail distribution and database updating.
- Wrote correspondence to constituents.
- Drafted memos and other written documents.
- Performed grant research and assisted with mobile office tours and listening sessions.
- Completed tasks ahead of deadlines and devised new methods that streamlined administrative processes.
- Welcomed guests to legislative office, asking open-ended questions to identify ways to offer help.
- Attended dinners and special events to meet people and develop relationships.
- Raised money for elections with careful planning and execution of fundraisers.
- Reviewed concerns of constituents to determine required governmental action.
- Upheld strong constituent relations with public meetings, community events and robust feedback system through office staff.
- Wrote legislation and amendments, set policies and oversaw budgets.
- Maintained up to date understanding of local, regional, national and international news and developments.
- Built and deepened partnerships with other politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
Legal Assistant Intern
Douglas County Courthouse
Fairburn, GA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Drafted routine letters, legal correspondence, and initial filings on behalf of legal staff
- Coordinated with paralegals and administrative staff to assist attorneys with case matters such as legal research
- Reached out to court officials to check on schedules, filings, and other case-related matters
- Proofread documents to alleviate errors and promote accuracy
- Created legal resources for use and regular reference by internal teams
- Tracked authorizations and correspondence to support legal offices' contracting process
- Learned about misdemeanor law and leveraged growing knowledge to help the legal team with diverse case needs
- Managed logistics for the delivery of documents for court proceedings and meetings
- Gathered information and data for use by attorneys in preparing for cases and hearings
- Organized the supporting materials and prepared exhibits for trial cases
- Arranged meetings, trial dates, and depositions on the firm's master calendar
- Reviewed and evaluated fact-finding and problem-solving methods
- Processed filing of court documents and collated evidence and other legal documents for case files
- Coordinated the timely and accurate filing of court pleadings with the court clerk.
Mentor
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained and monitored academic and behavioral progress of students to identify needs and connect students to resources
- Facilitated culturally-rooted curricula to strengthen cultural and personal resilience
- Empowered first-generation or low-income students to make post-secondary college or vocational education plans
- Monitored and communicated with team to improve academic performance and behavior
- Communicated with school administrators, teachers, and parents or guardians to obtain progress reports and student updates
- Observed, evaluated, and deployed supportive personnel and provided training to improve effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Political Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Law
Georgia State University
Atlanta05-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint)
- Introductory Python
- Fluent in Amharic Introductory Spanish
- Strong Organization Skills Conflict resolution
- Customer service excellence Project management
- Verbal communication Administrative support
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Data and Trend Forecasting
- Problem-Solving
- Case documentation
Languages
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Case Manager
John Foy & Associates
06.2023 - Current
Congressional Intern
Georgia Capitol
01.2022 - 05.2022
Full-time Launch Coordinator
Nike
11.2021 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant Intern
Douglas County Courthouse
12.2020 - 05.2021
Mentor
Georgia State University
12.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Law
Georgia State University
Master of Science - Political Science
Georgia State University
Interests
Volunteering, International Affairs, Climate Change, Public Speaking
Education and Training
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