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NIKITA V. MACKEY
Objective
Seeking a tax position in order to apply my leadership and communication expertise in negotiating, law,
counseling, and state policy making.
Relevant Education
The University of Akron Akron, Ohio
Master of Taxation 8/2011
The University of Akron School of Law Akron, Ohio
Juris Doctorate 5/2003
Pfeiffer University Charlotte, North Carolina
Master of Business Administration 5/1999
Licensure
North Carolina State Bar 2003
Relevant Experience
North Carolina House of Representatives Raleigh, North Carolina
State Representative 1/2009 – 1/2011
• Collaborated with state constituents in order to establish reformed taxation rates and policies to balance
the state budget.
• Engaged in discussions with interest groups and constituents regarding policy initiatives to determine
feasibility of state action.
• Provided legal interpretation, analysis, and opinions of state and local laws and regulations and proposed
legislation affecting state taxes.
• Negotiated agreements on enacting pending legislation.
• Authored North Carolina’s “cyber bullying” statute.
Mackey & Associates, PLLC Charlotte, North Carolina
Attorney 8/2003 – 1/2009
• Provided legal interpretation, analysis, counsel and opinions of federal, state and local laws.
• Initiated extensive contact and interaction with opposing counsel in litigation and with counsel and
representatives for state and federal agencies.
• Promoted and ensured close engagement with law departments and business units of companies
involved in matters of mutual interests.
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11142 Hunters Trace, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 *******@*******.*** 980-***-****
NIKITA V. MACKEY
• Selected, engaged, and managed inside and outside counsel in matters before federal and state courts.
• Researched, developed, and implemented legal strategies in various matters.
• Managed a large and diverse client base.
• Developed strategies to meet short term and long term goals and priorities.
Additional Experience
University of Phoenix Charlotte, North Carolina
Adjunct Professor 6/2006 – 1/2011
• Counseled adult/non-traditional students in academic pursuits.
• Interacted with faculty and staff using superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Delivered regular presentations on legal and business topics.
Barber-Scotia College Concord, North
Carolina
Professor 8/2003 – 6/2004
• Counseled adult/non-traditional students in academic pursuits.
• Interacted with traditional and non-traditional students on daily basis.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff using superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Delivered regular presentations on business and criminal justice topics.
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