1. Joy S. Harris
351 West 114 Street Apt 1F
New York, NY 10026
joysabella15@gmail.com
347-264-8162
Objective:
My goal is to obtain an entry-level position as a Paralegal in a law firm that specializes in family law or
organizational law or a position as an administrative assistant within a prestigious non-profit organization
where I will be able to utilize the skills I have acquired while I obtained my degree in Paralegal Studies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
TCI College of Technology
New York, NY
September 2013 to December 2014
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (concentration in Business Administration)
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
September 2004 to June 2007
Skills
Office: Excellent at legal research using legal databases. Excellent at writing law memorandums and
case briefs using IRAC format. Excellent at preparing pleadings, summonses, motions. Excellent at
creating Power Point Presentations. Typing Skills: 40wpm. Microsoft Office skills: Proficient with Word
and Power Point. Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Access, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
Sales: Excellent with using POS systems, opening new accounts, accurately keep account with daily
register transactions and provided superior customer service to clients.
Awards
Dean List Award Fall 2013
April 2014
Received Dean's List Award for achieving a GPA of 3.53 at TCI College of Technology
Graduated Cum Laude with GPA of 3.55
December 2015
Best Orator for Moot Court Presentation
April 2014
Won for best orator at Spring 2014 Moot Court Competition at TCI College of Technology
Best Oral Advocacy Presentation
December 2014

2. Presentations
Law Memorandum: Divine Catering v. State of New Westerberg
April 7, 2014
Received an A
Additional Information
Received A's in the following Paralegal Studies Courses:
Introduction to Law
Legal Research and Writing
Domestic Affairs
Litigation
New York Practice for Paralegals
Work Experience
Brand Ambassador/ Sales Associates
Banana Republic Factory Store
New York, NY
September 2014 to Present
• Engage with customers about Banana Republic Merchandise.
• Engage with customers about the benefits of opening a Banana Republic Credit Card.
•Maintain each section of the store properly by placing merchandise according to its designated zone.
•Maintain the fitting room neat and clean throughout my shift.
Retail Sales Associate
Metro PCS
New York, NY
April 2015 to July 2015
• Open accounts for new customers into Metro PCS without having to do any background checks.
• Make numerous transactions for various customers such as:
•Accept bill payments.
• Upgrade customers plan
• Set-up customer phones that are brand new
• Fix technical issues on phones that are not working properly.
• Educate customers on the importance of having PHP/Insurance on their phones.
• Ability to type 40 WPM while working at Metro PCS.
Team Member
Target
New York, NY
May 2014 to September 2014
•Properly placed merchandise according to its designated section
•Manage the fitting room through properly organizing merchandise by each clothing item.
•Correctly folded clothing neatly and placed foot apparel in boxes according to brand and size.
•Engage with Target customers about particular merchandise they are interested in purchasing.
•Promoted sales items to Target customers at all times.

3. Sellebrity (Part-Time Holliday Seasonal)
Old Navy
New York, NY
November 2013 to January 2014
• Promoted various Old Navy sales to customers.
• Arranged and Organized merchandise on tables and clothing racks.
Adult Literacy Tutor
New York Public Library
New York, NY
May 2013 to August 2013
•Worked with adult students to strengthen their literacy skills.
•Instructed up to 12 students at a time with ages ranging from 28 through 75.
•Encouraged students to read stories aloud and correct any mistakes they made.
•Taught students spelling and grammar by showing them the correct ways to write words and sentences.
•Assigned students homework to practice reading and writing.
Independent Sales Representative
Avon
New York, NY
January 2012 to March 2013
•Introduced new products to customers that included beauty, fragrance, and skin care.
•Sold products to customers directly and through my Avon Inc. eStore.
•Offered customers Avon brochures to bring their attention to sales and new items.
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
Brooklyn, NY
April 2008 to July 2008
•Measured women for correct bra fitting.
•Helped customers with applying make-up properly.
•Promoted Victoria's Secret credit cards to customers.
•Promoted new merchandise to customers.
•Informed customers about upcoming sales such as Semi-Annual occurs twice a year
University Student Senate Office Intern
City University of New York
New York, NY
June 2007 to August 2007
•Sent out emails to USS members and CUNY staff informing them on upcoming events.
•Answered phones as well as took messages.
•Delivered important papers to neighboring CUNY Office of Student Affairs.
•Informed USS Steering Committee members on the day-to-day events that took place inside the office.
•Attended various student leadership conferences such as CUNY Leadership Conferences & Washington
D.C.'s "Si Se Puede"/ "Yes We Can": Support The Dream Act.

4. Student Government Association Senator
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
February 2005 to June 2007
•Member of various SGA committees including Activities and Personnel.
•Voting member of BMCX Auxiliary Corporation Board.
•Distributed literature to students updating them about issues effecting students at BMCC.
Work Study Assistant
City University of New York
New York, NY
May 2003 to July 2003
•Xeroxed copies of paper requested by CUNY faculty and staff.
•Sent out packages to be delivered to CUNY faculty and staff.
•Answered phone calls and took messages.
•Created textbooks for students using binding machine to create textbook to be distributed to students.
References
Available upon request.