Mariana Pizano

6317 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 Mobile: 224.489.9634 mariana.pizano25@gmail.com

ACADEMIC PROFILE
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science Expected in May 2014 Criminal Justice and Criminology and Human Services with a minor in Psychology HONORS AND AWARDS Loyola University Cristo Rey Scholar, Croghan Scholarship Recipient, Loyola University Deans List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Legal Intern Edited and translated presentation regarding Differed Action for Children Arrivals Perform and organize statistical research for future legislation Met with Chicago Public Guardian to begin research about Burgos Decree violations LEGAL AID SOCIETY Legal Intern Draft and file; petitions, agreements, judgments, and orders and send notices of filing Manage attorneys docket and set appointments with clients Meet with clients to prepare disclosure statements , review agreements, and judgments Prepare discovery NAUTA INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Customer Service Representative Developed excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a fast paced office environment Instituted an innovative filing system to maintain files current and organized Provided prompt assistance to clients with auto and home insurance quotes, claims and policies Collaborated with agents to complete extensive business, home, and auto insurance quotes Chicago, IL 2/2014-Present

Chicago, IL 1/2014-Present

Waukegan, IL 6/20088/2013

BENNU LEGAL SERVICES Lake Bluff, IL Legal Intern 6/201110/2012 Coordinated and led informational seminars about available legal services Scheduled appointments for attorneys and conducted client intakes in office and via telephone Administered numerous legal research projects for attorneys and executive director Translated legal documents and attorney-client conversations for visa applications and case matters WALGREENS CORPORATE LEGAL DEPARTMENT Legal Intern Organized case files for 5 attorneys Electronically indexed case documents into database folders to facilitate access Directed and successfully completed closing case projects Partnered with an attorney to complete a product recall research project Deerfield, IL 8/20095/2010

LEADERSHIP ROLES
Alpha Phi Sigma- The National Criminal Justice Honor Society President
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Chicago, IL 2/2013Present

Coordinate meetings and manage membership initiatives along with budget for social justice projects Mentored and planned college preparation activities for high school students in a 3 week enrichment program

SEaL at Loyola University Chicago College Coach Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago Chicago, IL 8/20116/2012
Taught 2 levels of ESL classes to prepare Ethiopian Immigrants to succeed in the workforce

SKILLS
Language: Fluent in Spanish both written and spoken Computer: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Sales Force, Quick Books, Legal Server