Lynden Caravantes
Lincoln
Summary
Targeted Criminology & Criminal Justice graduate with hands-on experience conducting Institutional Disciplinary Committee hearings at CCC-L. Skilled in documentation, policy interpretation, and evidence review. Highly reliable, with demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information, draft procedural reports, and maintain compliance standards. Prepared to support attorneys and legal staff with case management, research, discovery, client communication, and daily office operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Community Correctional Center - Lincoln
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Analyzed evidence and collaborated with committee members to verify facts for formal findings.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist staff.
- Drafted official procedural reports confirming adherence to due process and institutional compliance standards during disciplinary hearings.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations for UDC, IDC, and ICC.
- Conducted statutory research on community corrections and reentry standards to advise on procedural improvement recommendations.
- Observed and documented parole hearings
- Gained operational understanding of case management systems and legal file procedures relevant to community corrections and parole eligibility.
- Developed positive relationships with CCC-L staff and Inmate population.
Sales Associate
AAA Ultimate Pawn
05.2023 - Current
- Professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared customer-company contracts for loan and buy transactions
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Store keyholder/shift-lead
- Managed firearm transactions and ATF/FFL firearm paperwork
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE08-2025
Skills
- Legal Research (Statutes, Case Law, Policy)
- Evidence Evaluation
- Report Drafting & Filing
- Confidential records handling
- Policy Interpretation & Application
- Excellent communication skills
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management & Organization
- Software: Microsoft Word, Excel (basic analysis), Outlook, Google Workspace, Case management software (familiar with correctional case systems)
Accomplishments
- Awarded and maintained the competitive Buffett Scholarship for four consecutive years
- Received Academic Achievement Award for strong GPA and consistent academic performance.
- Selected for and completed the college possible program, focusing on academic planning, goal-setting, and professional development.
- Completed a 5-month internship with the Institutional Disciplinary Committee at CCC-L,
supporting hearings, documentation, and evidence review. - Supported 20+ IDC hearings
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Intern
Community Correctional Center - Lincoln
01.2025 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
AAA Ultimate Pawn
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska, Lincoln