Summary
Recent J.D. graduate, July **** Florida Bar pending, seeking entry-
level/post-graduate associate position. Excellent in research, writing and
drafting memoranda. Detail oriented skill base with a top quality work
product. Competitive team member highly motivated to succeed by
contributing, influencing and litigating. Self-directed. Responsible.
Committed.
Relevant Experience
Dean, Ringers Morgan & Lawton, P.A.
05/2008 - 08/2008
Summer Associate
. Researched complex legal issues and produced legal memoranda.
. Drafted discovery documents, motions, affidavits, and deposition
indexes.
. Attended trials, mediations, and depositions
Office of the Judge of Compensation Claims
09/2008 - 12/2008
Judicial Clerk
. Assisted judges by researching legal issues, writing legal memoranda,
reviewing cases and drafting orders for workers' compensation cases.
. Actively observed numerous workers compensation hearings and
proceedings.
College of Law Legal Aid Clinic
01/2010 - 05/2010
Guardian Ad Litem
. Guardian Ad Litem for children in dependency and delinquency in Orange
County.
. Represented children's best interests by appearing before judges and
the magistrate in court hearings, staffing hearings and other
adjudicative proceedings.
. Advocated for children by drafting and filing appropriate motions and
memoranda.
State Attorneys Office of the 9th Judicial Circuit
08/2004 - 12/2004
Victim's Advocate Intern
. Interviewed and counseled victims to establish critical evidence for
the State
. Supported and guided domestic violence victims through the judicial
process
. Assisted State Attorneys and paralegals with domestic violence cases
. Researched and filed cases to determine category of importance
Education
Florida A & M University College of Law
Graduation May 2010
. Juris Doctorate
University of Central Florida
Graduation December 2004
. Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Pre-Law School Experience
Healthcare Support Staffing, Inc.
03/2006-08/2007
Healthcare Recruiter
. Recruited and staffed healthcare professionals for hospitals, doctor's
offices, pharmacies and insurance companies throughout Central Florida
to work in clinical and non-clinical positions.
. Conducted telephonic screening and face-to-face interviews to meet the
requirements of clients
Esquire Marketing Concepts, Inc. 06/2005-
03/2006
Account Manager
. Sales team leader, duties included: conducting interviews with
prospects for employment, hiring, managing, training and developing
employees to take on a leadership role.
. Responsible for customer retention as well as for the acquisition of
new Bellsouth business customers, Business-to-Business Sales saw 40-50
businesses a day
. Customized territory system; delegated and constructed territories
throughout Central Florida
. Awarded Leader of the Year in 2005 for top sales and leadership
qualities
UCF Athletics Association Inc.
11/2002-03/2004
Men's Basketball Head Team Manager
. Assisted coaches and aided players during the facilitation of games
and practices
. Responsible for acquiring NCAA game statistics, organization's
equipment and staff's well being
. Assigned and insured completion of tasks upon staff and other managers
. Accountable for players, per diem, equipment, and hotel arrangements
for road trips
Activities
Lake Highland Preparatory School
08/2009 - Present
. Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
UCF College of Political Campaigning
01/2004 - 12/2004
. Participated in various campaigning events and activities for political
candidates
. Helped to endorse and promote several campaigns statewide
Student Associate of International Association of Law Administrator
01/2004 - 12/2004
. Studied and supported the role of governmental regulatory agencies online
. Ensured an honest, safe and informed marketplace
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
08/2003 - 12/2004
. Intramural Sports Committee Member,
. Inter-fraternal Relations Committee Member,
. Recruitment Committee Member