Ongoing internship - Worked during winter break, and will return Summer 2025
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Drafted documents relating to ongoing medical malpractice, car wreck, and wrongful injury cases
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Legal Assistant
Ridgway & Ridgway LLP
07.2023 - 08.2024
Assisted attorneys with preparation of cases by summarizing depositions and other documents
Drafted legal documents and correspondence for review by attorneys
Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and other legal professionals
Responsible for filing documents in Hart County Courthouse, as well as banking and billing for the firm
Managed thousands of case documents while following written procedures regarding client-attorney privilege and general discrepancies
Childcare Provider
Hartwell First Methodist Church
01.2024 - 06.2024
Provide free childcare on Sunday afternoons for families in the Church and community
Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
Nutrition Assistant
Hart County Board of Education
10.2022 - 08.2023
Assisted with the preparation and delivery of meals for students in a K12 school setting as well as to underprivileged homes during the summer feeding program
Followed established procedures and guidelines for preparing and serving food
Oversaw sanitation and temperature checks during serving periods
Provided a safe and friendly environment by encouraging children to try new things and fuel their bodies with healthy options
I began working elsewhere in August 2023, but have maintained my status as a substitute nutrition assistant and fill in from time to time when needed.
Magistrate Intern
Hart County Magistrate Court
07.2023 - 08.2023
Assisted magistrate with legal research, document drafting, and filing
Observed magistrate in court hearings and assisted with court administration
Communicated with the public regarding hundreds of ongoing cases and files
Collaborated with court personnel and attorneys to resolve legal issues
Volunteer Employee
Tri-County Sporting Goods
09.2021 - 08.2022
Volunteer weekly with local family-owned business to help manage finances and storefront
Helped recruit and screen potential new employees/investors
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
Hartwell, GA
05.2024
Dual Enrollment
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
Former High School
The Barnes Academy
Hartwell
Accomplishments
Dean's Female Leadership Award - The Barnes Academy - First-ever recipient. Awarded to a female student who shows promising leadership skills and a leader personality type
Most Likely to Help/Teach Others STEAM, Hart County High School, Back to Back Recipient, 10th Grade (May 2022) and 11th Grade (May 2023)
Woodmen of the World American History Award, 05/01/20, Woodmen of the World, Received at age 12 for outstanding achievement in American History at the High School level
QuestBridge College Prep Scholar 2023, QuestBridge, Selected out of 15,000+ applicants
Questbridge National College Match Scholarship Recipient 2023, Selected out of 25,000+ applicants as one of 52 matches to Davidson College.
Criminal Justice Apprentice, Hart County High School, First-ever Criminal Justice Pathway Apprentice, Status is achieved by completing 3+ courses in the criminal justice program while maintaining a job or internship in the field through the work-based learning program
Outstanding Achievement, The Barnes Academy and Hart County High School, Received outstanding achievement awards for highest GPA in 20+ courses throughout high school
Technology Student Association State Finalist - Board Game Design, 03/01/23, GATSA, Top 10 Finalist for Board Game Design
Community Involvement
Strength to Stand Missions, Attend and advise students on various mission trips and conferences throughout the year through community service and evangelistic activities
Crossroads Baptist Church, Founder and leader of youth band, Organize and manage weekly worship sessions and practices for 100+ students, Offer free music lessons to middle and high school musicians weekly, Oversee and plan monthly events and fundraisers for the church. Middle school discipleship group leader.
Hart County High School INTERACT Club, Community Service Club Member, Attend monthly meetings, Volunteer monthly with various other organizations to provide help and support to locals in need
Hart County Food Bank and Hart County High School Anchor/Key Club, Volunteered with local food banks through The Barnes Academy and HCHS Anchor/Key Club monthly since 6th grade, Manage nutrition stocks, communicate with other volunteers and direct pickup line
Camp Sardis 2021, 05/01/21, 06/01/21, Sardis Baptist Church, Volunteered as a counselor for Camp Sardis 2021, Mentored and oversaw a group of 12 elementary girls
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Fields of Faith at Hart County Middle School, Chosen as worship leader two years in a row for the 2022 and 2023 FCA Fields of Faith - a Christian event to encourage expression of religion within athletic teams and among the community