Talia Abrams
• 33 N St NE, Washington D.C 20002
• (808) 634-6420
• taliaabrams@gmail.com
EDUCATION
American University school of Public Affairs Expected may 2021 Washington, D.C
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Comparative Politics Specialization
Minors: International Business; Spanish. Certificate: Leadership
Universidad Diego Portales February – June 2020 Santiago, Chile
Study Abroad: Minor, Spanish Language
ISDE Law Business School August – December 2019 Madrid, Spain
Study Abroad: Minors, Spanish Language, International Business
Kauai Community College, Hawaii, August 2014- December 2016Attended classes at local community college during High School
Georgtown University, DC, May – June 2015 Completed 6 credits focusing on Writing and Medicine
HONORS
• Dean’s List 4 Semesters
• “Character, Courage, and Commitment” Award from U.S. Congress.Federal recognition for a state bill I drafted when I was in high school regarding implementation of fruit trees and vegetable plants in public areas for public use. Bill 2177 (Edible Landscaping Bill) was passed in the Hawai’i House or Representatives in 2014.
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
EXPERIENCE
The Potomac Legal Group P.L.L.C March – Present Washington, D.C
Legal Assistant
• Interviewing potential clients and logging background information on prospective cases
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing casework and supporting documents for client cases and attorney intel
• Editing critical documents for clients by redacting, bates labeling and document compilation of case information
• Cost analysis and billing verifications, casework duplication and document filing
UCORP April – July 2020 Santiago, Chile
Education Intern
• UCORP is a global online education corporation working to enable language development
• Created designs for the company to use in marketing videos and content creation
• Edited grant applications and translating marking and promotional videos
• Held weekly English sessions with professors to practice their verbal communication skills
Startup University September – December 2019 Madrid, Spain
Business Intern
• Startup University partnered and headquartered at Google for Startups – works to consult and develop businesses
• Aided businesses in the research and generation of business development for Ozone Drive, Switch, Mini & BMW
• Assisted in the planning of promotional events for Mini, and developing a conference for Startup University
• Created templates for BMW, Switch, and Ozone Drive, designing logos and business cards for Ozone Drive
U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman September – December 2018 Washington, D.C
Congressional Policy Intern
• Attended various briefings and meetings on policy issues and assessing information
• Office administrative work, answering constituent calls, writing memos for legislation, and document delivery
• Researched and developed a brief in the capital regarding race and suicide with the office staff
U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard May – August 2018 Washington, D.C
Congressional Policy Intern
• Wrote amendments on several bills regarding biometric technology, and CJS appropriations on behalf of the office
• Wrote upon request a bill for the office to introduce, took part in passing the Burn Pits Accountability Act
• Office administrative work, answering constituent calls, writing memos for legislation, and document delivery
Carmine’s and Quickstep Catering, Washington D.C — 2017-2019
Server
• Serve between 7-14 tables a shift
• Attend various events around D.C and catered to a wide range of groups
Kalypso Restaurant, Hanalei, Hawaii — September 2016- July 2017
Hostess
• Managed between 3 and 4 sections of a total of 24 tables
• Educated customers about various food options and merchandise
• Handled in-person and over-the-phone to go orders
South Pacific Dinner Theatre, Lihue, Hawaii — September 2005- May 2016
Professional Actress
• Acted as a Nurse in singing and dancing role
• Attended various rehearsals and practices
Kauai Gymnastics Academy, Lihue, Hawaii — August 2012- May 2013
Gymnastics Coach
• Assisted students ages 7-12 with basic Gymnastic training
• Trained students on the balance beam, Floor, and bars
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hawaii Leadership Academy, Oahu — February 2012- present
Volunteer
• Led groups of 10-15 teenagers doing cooperative games, teamwork activities and ropes course events
• Assisted development of excellent study habits, relationship building, improvement of overall life skills
Kaua’i Edible Parks, Hawaii -February 2013- March 2016
Founder
• Wrote and lobbied for bill HB2177 for Edible Landscaping
• created a nonprofit (Kaua’i Edible Parks) and partnered with other organizations to develop a layout of a park
SKILLS
Language: English (Native), Spanish (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Hebrew (Beginner)
Technical: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Lexis, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Pages, Social Media Management, Stata
Athletics: Swimming, Surfing, Free Diving, Gymnastics
Music and Arts : Taiko Drums, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Dance, Painting, Aerial Silks