ALICIA L. MAZZI, ESQ.
**** * ***** ** *********, OH 441**-***-*** 4058
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Strategic analysis and systemWork Experiences
management Independent Contract Attorney Cleveland, OH February 2006-
Management of internationally present
Attorney- Organize and analyze voluminous documentation, analyze new cases,
diverse staff research topics and draft opinion pieces, interview clients, and organize discovery.
Design and promoted staff In the non-profit sector, specifically with Cleveland Reads, developed marketing
and communications pieces, organized the major event fundraiser for the
development programs
organization, cultivated new donors, cultivated relationships with political leaders
Design and implemented and drafted policy recommendations.
training programs
PASCO Hudson, OH August 2007-
Event Planning for monthly November 2009
and yearly activities Manager, HR- Create a positive multi-cultural work environment, coordinate all
hiring efforts, develop and maintain policies and procedures, exceed goals for
Ability to respond to
employee hiring and retention, train new employees, develop and implement
situations quickly orientation programs, develop and market professional development programs,
Maintain relationships with organize all corporate events, manage all benefits and 401(k) enrollment, handle
all unemployment and Worker’s Compensation claims, research legislation
outside organizations and affecting business, follow trademarks and other various legal matters. Received
vendors maximum bonus each year.
Work with all levels of
La Gazzetta Italiana Hudson, OH February
employees from exempt 2006-August 2007
through executive Account Representative- Obtain new advertisers for the Youngstown/Akron area
through research and marketing with various Italian American and Italian Cultural
entities, develop and write stories, develop new business, act as a representative
for the paper at Youngstown and Akron functions.
Hermann, Cahn, and Schneider Cleveland, OH October 2002-
January 06
Attorney- Attend hearing, pre-trials, work with clients, draft discovery requests and
answers, prepare briefs, pleadings, letters to clients, conduct research, negotiate
settlements, depose witnesses, and prepare cases for trial in the areas of
insurance defense, premises liability, collections, and employment law
Non Profit Work and Boards
Annual Toy Drive December 2005- present
Created a toy drive rotating between a grade school with students living in
extreme poverty, solicit toys, money, and other donations to provide the toys,
books, outer ware and extra money for the schools at Christmas each year.
Catholic Education Endowment Trust December 2008-
present
Discuss financial holding in the Diocese for distribution as scholarships or financial
aid for children attending Catholic Schools based on need. Chair of the
membership committee, ensuring diversity on the Board.
References Church Council 2005-present
Jack Landskroner partner Promote the Church and its activities. Volunteer Coordination for the annual
festival, creating a new centralized system for the volunteers at the four day
Landskroner Grieco
event. Social Outreach Committee Co-Chair, working to develop a relationship
Madden with those outside of the Church community. Chairman of the strategic planning
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Assc. Board Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation 2003-2009
Scott Keller VP Operations Public Relations and Ticket Sales Chair Crooked Halo (2004). Increased personal
PASCO, Inc contact
with potential media persons and was a top five ticket seller for the
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Executive Committee, Crooked Halo Event Chair (2005). Successfully changed
Melanie Shakarian Director the venue,
music, and excitement level for the event, increased donations by 10%,
of Development increased number
Legal Aid Society of sponsors, increased the media attendance at the event by 50%.
Structural Formation subcommittee chair (2005). Recommended the changes to
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structure to the Bishop and the Diocese for approval, successfully
organized meetings to
strategize the necessary changes.
Executive Committee, Secretary/Treasurer (2006). Successfully increased
membership by
25% through hosting recruitment events, set up a system to track
membership
requirements, and encouraged enthusiasm for the Board and retain
membership for the
following year.
Host committee Chair Crooked Halo (2006). Responsibilities include promoting
the event,
working with the news media, and marketing the event to other young
professionals.
Executive Committee, Chairperson of the Board (2007). Responsibilities
include,
coordinating efforts of all branches of the Board, liaison with the CDCF,
plan all leadership
activities. Increased membership by 10%.
Chair Emeritus, Co-Chair Crooked Halo, Membership Chair (2008). Responsibilities
include
revamping the Crooked Halo to fit a new focus of bring in a larger amount
of young adults
as well as reduce staff time associated with the event. Membership
responsibilities include
bringing in new members and retaining current membership. .
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Rehabilitation Center 2005
Heart Throb Ball- Raffle Committee. Contact area businesses to solicit raffle prizes
for the silent auction, organize raffle items into packages, help with distribution
and set up.
Professional Activities and Award
●Top 25 under 35 Movers and Shakers ● Ohio State Bar Association
●Justinian Forum ●NOIA-resources committee
●Cleveland Counsel of World Affairs, ●IACF, ●CLE+ YP ad hoc marketing
committee.
Education
Case Western Reserve School of Law JD 2002 Cleveland, OH
Certificate of International Law
Cox International Law Center Award for Outstanding Service
Bologna Faculty of Jurisprudence Summer 2000 Bologna,
Italy
John Carroll University BA 1999 Cleveland, OH
Washington Semester Fall 1997 Washington, DC