KRISTOPHER ALAN RAMSFIELD
WEST FORK, ARKANSAS 72774
TELEPHONE 479-***-****
EMAIL **********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, May 2006, University of Arkansas School of Law,
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts, English, May 1994, University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, Arkansas
PROFESSIONAL LICENCE
Arkansas Law License, October 2006
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Arkansas licensed attorney since 2006
Over three years experience in a general practice law firm
A wide variety of legal experience in many different areas of law
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
A sincere desire to help clients
EXPERIENCE
Attorney, Arkansas Department of Human Services, 1/10 - 4/10
Tried cases to the bench, Researched case law, worked with opposing
counsel, attorneys ad litem, case workers, and judges to fulfill
statutory requirements for child welfare and adult protective
services, prepared witnesses for hearings, prepared exhibits for
hearings, drafted pleadings and orders, and assisted in developing
family case plans while maintaining a case load of over 130 cases.
Attorney, Sexton & Sanders Law Firm, P.A., Fort Smith, Arkansas, 11/06 -
1/10
Interviewed potential clients, drafted wills and trusts, advised
clients on wide range of legal questions, tried cases in both bench
and jury trials, handled cases in contract, domestic relations,
probate, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, landlord tenant
matters, civil defense, and other areas of law, negotiated
settlements, held depositions and pursued other discovery, drafted
letters, compiled settlement demand packages, drafted pleadings,
obtained medical records, obtained and reviewed police reports,
researched case law, filed social security claims and attended social
security hearings, supervised support staff, and performed other tasks
as an independent contractor in a busy general practice law firm.
Law Clerk, Law Office of Jeff Slaton, Springdale, Arkansas, 8/04 - 5/05
Drafted letters, compiled settlement quantum brochures, drafted
pleadings, drafted interrogatories, drafted answers to
interrogatories, obtained medical records, obtained police reports,
researched case law, filed social security claims, performed
secretarial duties, and performed tasks as assigned in a busy law firm
which focused on personal injury and social security cases.
Salesperson, American Restaurant Equipment Company, Fayetteville, Arkansas,
6/02 - 8/03
Assessed customer needs, effectuated sales calls, sold merchandise,
delivered, and installed a variety of restaurant equipment, controlled
inventory, collected payments, and performed all tasks necessary to
effectuate sales of restaurant equipment and supplies..
Salesperson, Rex Television and Stereo, Springdale, Arkansas, 10/01-5/02
Conducted sales of a wide variety of products from electronics to home
appliances, performed customer service, merchandised and displayed
store product, maintained store appearance, controlled inventory, and
exercised loss prevention.
Front of House Manager, Armadillo Grill, Springdale, Arkansas, 6/00 - 9/01
Managed staff of 20 - 30 people, recruited, hired, and trained new
employees, maintained staff morale, controlled inventory, effectuated
and maintained conformity with health department regulations,
accounted for daily receipts, performed risk management, cash
handling, loss prevention, service management, and customer relations,
maintained restaurant appearance, and performed all tasks needed to
ensure the smooth and efficient daily operation of a full service
restaurant.
Manager, Hooters of America, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 9/97 - 4/00
Managed staff of 30 - 50 people, interviewed, hired, and trained new
employees, prepared budgets, profit and loss statements, and profit
and loss reconciliation statements, implemented promotions, controlled
inventory, ensured conformity with health department regulations,
accounted for daily, weekly, and monthly receipts, performed risk
management, cash handling, loss prevention, service management, and
customer relations, maintained interior and exterior restaurant
appearance and cleanliness, and performed all tasks needed to ensure
the smooth, profitable, and efficient operation of a full service
restaurant.
Kitchen Supervisor, Hooters of America, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 7/96 - 9/97
Functioned as a liaison between management and kitchen staff,
interviewed, hired, and trained all kitchen employees, scheduled
employee shifts, maintained and controlled food inventory, ensured
compliance with health department regulations, controlled waste,
designed and assigned tasks and special projects, and exercised team
building to maintain a pleasant working environment and achieve
profitability and a low cost of sales.
Student Clerk Supervisor, University of Arkansas Upward Bound,
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 6/92-5/95
Supervised student clerk staff, assigned and delegated tasks, developed and
maintained student database, maintained hard files, generated program
correspondence, proofread and edited project grant proposals, oversaw daily
operation of a busy, government grant funded, educational program.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Other experience includes work as a cook, office clerk, dormitory
security guard, summer English instructor, and various other temporary
and part time positions.
REFERENCES
Derick Allison
Attorney as Law
Sexton & Sanders Law Firm, P.A.
17 North 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Mindy Wallace
Deputy Public Defender
221 South Main Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Ziad Masri
Attorney at Law
McCutchen & Sexton
1622 North B Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901