Ernesto F. Valencia(602) 487-7171 valenciaaz@msn.com_____________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE

To begin a new career where I am able to be part of a team that makes meaningful contributions to society, be it through the auspices of Law (i.e. paralegal), Educatation (i.e. academic instruction), Human Services (i.e. child welfare and advocacy) or in any other areas where my skills, education, and experience can be used an asset to contribute to the success of the organization that hires me.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

CELLIS Construction, Phoenix, AZ October 2013 – present Foreman for residential remodeling

Phoenix Dream Center, Phoenix, AZ August 2014 – January 2015 Researcher / Volunteer (Internship)

Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ August 2013 – January 2014 Research Assistant

Law Office of Leonard Sominsky P.C., Phoenix, AZ May 2012 - October 2012 Paralegal

Everest College, Phoenix, AZ May 2010 - May 2011 Student Financial Planner

Law Office of Leonard Sominsky P.C., Phoenix, AZ May 2009 – August 2009 Paralegal (Internship)

Casa Del Encanto, Scottsdale, AZ June 2007 – June 2009 Site Foreman, for custom remodeling

EDUCATION

Arizona State University - Phoenix, AZ August 2013 – May 2015 Master of Arts Degree in Social Justice and Human Rights

o Justice Studies ○ Academic Research and Writing

Arizona State University - Phoenix, AZ January 2011 – December 2012 Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Pre-Professional Studies (Pre-Law) Certificate of Philosophy, Rhetoric, and Literature

Everest College Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ August 2008 – May 2010 Associates of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)

o Magna Cum Laude (3.65 GPA) ○ Legal Research and Writing

ITT Technical Institute, Phoenix, AZ 1986 – 1988 Associates of Applied Science Degree in Drafting/Computer Aided Design

o Architecture ○ Electro/Mechanical ○ Printed Circuit Board Design