****A BAYWOOD DRIVE, SPARKS, NEVADA *****
PHONE: 623-***-**** ( E-MAIL: abi4n9@r.postjobfree.com
PEGGY J. LARSEN
EDUCATION
University of North Dakota Juris Doctor with Distinction, May 2010
GPA: 3.12/4.00
School of Law
Grand Forks, ND
Minot State University Bachelor of Science Degree, Criminal Justice with a
minor in Psychology GPA: 3.09/4.00
Minot, ND December 2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
Washoe County D.A.'s Office May 2010 - Present
District
Attorney's Office
Reno, NV Law Clerk
. Conduct research, interpret regulations, federal
laws, statutes, case law and policies
. Assist misdemeanor team with misdemeanor court
cases
. Research data from the computer, reviewing and
extracting information from technical materials,
including reports, procedural guides and
correspondence
. Initiate complex research topics and projects for
Assistant District Attorney
Best Law Firm May 2009 - August 2009
Family Law Firm
Scottsdale, AZ Law Clerk
. Prepare and review draft pleadings,
correspondence, legal memoranda, opinions,
briefs, exhibits for trial and hearings and other
legal documents.
. Collect, record, organize, and analyze data
relative to research of legal issues
. Research, review and verify points of law cited
by attorneys in legal documents
. Assist legal team by performing assigned
technical tasks under immediate supervision of
attorneys and other legal staff
Kahala Corp. June 2008 - August 2008
Corporate Business Law
Scottsdale, AZ Law Clerk
. Research, review and interpret corporate
contracts, state and federal laws, regulations
and case law
. Assist in-house counsel with commercial contract
review
. Assist in-house counsel with corporate compliance
issues
. Assist in-house counsel with general corporate
law matters
Kahala Corp. November 2007 - June 2009
Operations Department Scottsdale, AZ Operational Excellence Manager
. Monitor the QSCE (Quality Service Cleanliness
Experience) corporate compliance program for Cold
Stone Creamery Inc.
. Oversee the QSCE corporate compliance
documentation process and electronic database for
Cold Stone Creamery Inc.
. Manage the out of compliance process for Cold
Stone Creamery Inc.
. Develop and manage the customer service
department for the franchise concept, Samurai
Sam's Teriyaki Grill
Kahala Corp. October 2006 - November 2007
Franchise Development Department
Scottsdale, AZ Franchise Development Manager - Cold Stone Creamery Inc.
. Review, interpret and disclose the Uniform
Franchise Offering Circular to potential and
existing franchisees
. Manage, track and document franchise awards,
transfers, terminations and renewals
. Act as principal liaison and create a support
team for franchisees
. Perform due diligence on potential franchisees,
recruiting and screening process
October 2005 - September 2006
Operations Department
Operational Excellence Consultant - Cold Stone Creamery Inc.
. Conduct quarterly visits to approximately 200
Cold Stone Creamery locations
. Provide franchisees with operational feedback and
best practice methods
. Train franchise community on changing operating
systems, best practices, new product lines and
programs
. Report weekly market trends to corporate
headquarters
September 2004 - September 2005
Operations Department
Customer Service Liaison - Cold Stone Creamery Inc.
. Develop and maintain the customer service
department and training program for Cold Stone
Creamery Inc.
. Serve as direct liaison from Cold Stone Creamery
Inc. to the vendor of the customer relations call
center
. Analyze customer data and communicate trends to
executive team, area developers and franchise
community
. Provide direct verbal and written communication
to customers
Boy Scouts of America April 2003 - August 2004
Non-Profit Organization
Minot, ND District Executive
. Program director and activities coordinator for
district events
. Inspire, recruit, manage and train 150 volunteers
. Prepare and conduct meetings, presentations and
speeches for service clubs, local businesses and
community organizations
. Submit newsletters, reports and articles for
publication in council newspaper
U.S. Senator Kent Conrad August 2001 - December 2001
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. Intern
. Track legislation and research legislative issues
. Attend various committee hearings
. Arrange and provide educational tours of the
United States Capitol Building
. Manage incoming and outgoing constituent
correspondence
N.D. Army National Guard January 1995 - January 2001
Camp Grafton - Battalion Headquarters
Devils Lake, ND Administrative Personnel Specialist (75B) and Clerk Typist
(71L)
. Set-up and maintained battalion logs, rosters,
status boards and graphs
. Create military and nonmilitary correspondence in
draft and final copy
. Prepare and monitor requests for identification
cards and tags, military personnel data and
information management, personnel security
clearances, training and reassignment, military
pay, transition processing, legal, training
solider support files and unit administration
. Apply knowledge of provisions and limitations of
Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts
REFERENCES, WRITING SAMPLES AND TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST