Yady Carolina Uribe
New York, NY • (929) 231-3410 • carolina.uribe90@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
Associate in Arts Degree
Major: Modern Languages – Spanish Translation and Interpretation
Expected Date of Graduation: 2024
Santo Tomas University, Bucaramanga Colombia
Law degree ‘JD”, December 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Crime Victim Assistance Program/Senior Case Manager
Safe Horizon 151-20 Jamaica Avenue ,Queen New york. May/Present
- Contact victims by phone or email after a police report is filled
- Conduct client centered safety assessment and risk management planning.
- Work collaboratively with a court partner.
- Provide information and referrals and facilitate linkages for clients for services such as shelter,mental health, public assistance and other entitlements based on assessment and client’s needs.
- Advocate for clients for public entitlements with systems and other agencies, where necessary, such as obtaining orders of protection, help with hospitals/ medical related needs; Office of victims services compensation.
Ilana Vale attorney at law.
- Organized and Archived documents related to different cases. March-May 2023
- Spoke to clients about their cases
- Provided oral and written translation for the attorney.
- Interviews clients
- Write affidavit
Packard Cafe and Grill , New York, NY
Barista January 2018 – March 2022
- Manage and process cash and credit card transactions totaling $1,000 daily
- Memorize all drinks and recipes as well as standard procedures surrounding drinks for better service able to work in fast paced and high stressful environment
Consorcio Juridico Gran Colombia, Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Junior Lawyer January 2015 – June 2015
- Developed legal arguments for court cases
- Organized and archived documents related to different cases
- Spoke to clients about their cases
- Kept track of changes in the legal framework and provided timely updates of the changes
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Labor Court, Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Judicial Assistant January 2014 – December 2014
- Received and screened visitors and telephone calls
- Communicated with lawyers and petitioners to update them about their cases
- Helped one judge during a formal hearing
- Researched laws to see what would be more suitable for each case
- Assisted in resolving court petitions from clients
District Attorney’s Office, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Victim Advocate December 2012 – December2013
- Requested financial compensation hearings for victims
- Notified victims the status of their cases and informed them of their guaranteed rights
- Collaborated with the prosecutor as needed
- Assisted victims including necessary emotional and financial support by referring them to different services
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Portadores the Gracia (Church), Queens, NY
Sunday School Teacher January 2018 – Present
- Support church programs including preparing bible activities and creating lesson plans
- Ensure that a classroom is clean and set-up properly before children arrive
SKILLS
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Fluent in Spanish and basic in Italian
