Zirida Alyeah Sankar

267 East 9th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218
718-809-6685
AlyeahSankar@gmail.com

Education
St. John’s University Queens, NY
College of Professional Studies, GPA: 3.04 2006-present
Major: Legal Studies
Minor: Criminal Justice
Admitted with partial scholarship; Studied abroad in Spain, Italy and France (2008)
Honor Society: Omicron Delta Kappa

James Madison High School Brooklyn, NY

Senior Class President 2002-2006

Experience
Law Office of George M. Gilmer Brooklyn, NY
Intern Paralegal Jan. 2010-April 2010
Prepare Memos and Documents, File Documents in Court, Prepare Intake.

Davis Polk & Wardwell New York, NY

Law Firm Receptionist 2007-2008
Accounting, Teleconference, Telephone Operator.

Center for Court Innovations New York, NY

Youth Justice Board Member/Alumni 2005-2006
Presented a school safety publication to members of the Department of Education,
Mayor’s Office, NYC public and private schools, principals, and parents.

Advance University Studies and Skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, QuickBooks,
Reconciling Ledger, Filing, Communications, Debate

Memberships
St. John’s University: Dean’s List 2008-present
St. John’s University: Legal Studies Society 2008-present
St. John’s University: Criminal Justice Society 2008-present
St. John’s University: Guyanese Students Association 2006-present
Community Service Officer 2006-2007
Public Relations Officer 2007-2008
St. John’s University: The Torch Newspaper
Blogger 2008-2009
Global Ambassador 2008-present

Awards
Quality of Life Quarter Finalist
Global Ambassador

Volunteer Services
Catholic Charities: New Orleans, LO (Hurricane Katrina)
Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals
Refugee Resettlement Program

Interests/Personal Details
Backpacked through cities of Western Europe, Traveling, Communications, Writing, Research, Fashion, Legal Studies