Melissa Ramirez
Manager, Gwinnett Young Professionals at Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Nancy R. Mansfield
Melissa sets the bar for excellence in the Women Lead class. She engages in the signature experiences and empowers her peers to aspire to leadership positions.
Nancy R. Mansfield
Melissa sets the bar for excellence in the Women Lead class. She engages in the signature experiences and empowers her peers to aspire to leadership positions.
Nancy R. Mansfield
Melissa sets the bar for excellence in the Women Lead class. She engages in the signature experiences and empowers her peers to aspire to leadership positions.
Nancy R. Mansfield
Melissa sets the bar for excellence in the Women Lead class. She engages in the signature experiences and empowers her peers to aspire to leadership positions.
Experience
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Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Gwinnett Young Professionals
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Corners Outreach
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
• Develop Workforce Academy program to provide support services to candidates employed by internal staffing agency• Create employment mentorship program, curriculum, and volunteer pipeline• Recruit candidates for positions across various industries through internal staffing agency• Create awareness of organization and programs through school districts, community organizations and partner businesses• Build partnerships with community organizations to enhance, expand and execute programs• Assist in the creation and development of staffing agency, internal tracking and organization, and process development
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Associate Program Director
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Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
• Create and execute programming which supports and advances the organization’s mission of “100% High School Graduation” under theguidance of Program Directors• Build positive relationships with program families, students, community, teachers and team to gain insight and implement strategicprogramming in support of the organization’s mission• Arrange events and workshops to educate and empower program’s parents and adults• Analyze and address progress, set-backs, and overall performance of students and parents within program through tracked data• Manage daily operations that support and implement program objectives to ensure smooth and proper functioning of current programs• Oversee and advise program participants in various tasks• Assist as a direct line of contact with school, parents, and teachers• Support Workforce Development Director in program creation along with partner and candidate recruitment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Billing Specialist
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2021
• Accurately and efficiently prepare bills, accruals, and budgets for Immigration Billing Attorneys and clients• Review and process high volume of bills using Aderant software• Research and answer accounting and billing questions for clients, attorneys, vendors and paralegals• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required• Undertake special projects and ad hoc reports for attorneys
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Immigration Paralegal
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
• Prepared family and business immigration filings, primarily H-1B, PERM, I-485, L-1A, and L-1B applications to file with U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services and the U.S. Department of Labor• Managed and organized immigration files for assigned clients, ensuring all relevant information is included in firm databases to effectivelyprovide reports upon client request based on case type, visa expiration dates, and other related matters• Communicated with client business partners to streamline immigration processes for their employees, as well as with foreign nationals toprovide processing information and updates on their respective cases, ensuring excellent customer service
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Potra Law Firm
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Nov 2017
• Assist in immigration matters, specifically in Cancellation of Removal processes through filings of EOIR-42B, I-765, G-325, AR-11, Motions to Change Venue, and submissions of evidence to Immigration Court. • Gained familiarity with legal terminology in English and Spanish through verbal and written translations. • Interact frequently with clients to ensure clarity of procedures and applications, making legal matters understandable to those being directly affected by such. • Assist in immigration matters, specifically in Cancellation of Removal processes through filings of EOIR-42B, I-765, G-325, AR-11, Motions to Change Venue, and submissions of evidence to Immigration Court. • Gained familiarity with legal terminology in English and Spanish through verbal and written translations. • Interact frequently with clients to ensure clarity of procedures and applications, making legal matters understandable to those being directly affected by such.
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Latin American Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
• Acquired knowledge about the Affordable Care Act and oriented clients throughout the application process for health insurance under the direction of the Family Services Department. • Led after school class for 7th grade students with a curriculum focused on leadership, academic enrichment and higher education under direction of the Youth Department. • Assisted in administrative duties such as event planning, fundraising, revising documents, and volunteer coordination. • Acquired knowledge about the Affordable Care Act and oriented clients throughout the application process for health insurance under the direction of the Family Services Department. • Led after school class for 7th grade students with a curriculum focused on leadership, academic enrichment and higher education under direction of the Youth Department. • Assisted in administrative duties such as event planning, fundraising, revising documents, and volunteer coordination.
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High Museum of Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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College Family Tour Guide
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
•Deliver artistic and historical information on exhibit and guide guests around museum to provide optimum experience. •Bilingual tours upon request allowed guides to act on the spot and modify based on need in efforts to engage with audiences of diverse backgrounds, ages, and interest. •Deliver artistic and historical information on exhibit and guide guests around museum to provide optimum experience. •Bilingual tours upon request allowed guides to act on the spot and modify based on need in efforts to engage with audiences of diverse backgrounds, ages, and interest.
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Education
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Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (International Affairs), Sociology -
EM Strasbourg Business School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (International Affairs) -
Sciences Po Strasbourg
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (International Affairs)