ABIGAIL ABBOTT

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(555-***-**** abo91g@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas School of Law

Candidate for Juris Doctor: May 2013, Minneapolis, Minnesota August 2010 - Present

Rank 9 of 167, GPA 3.76/4.0, Dean s List, Presidential Scholar

Recipient of Dean s Awards in Legal Writing and Foundations of Justice

Associate Editor: University of St. Thomas Law Journal

Health Law Society; Pro Se Divorce Clinic Volunteer

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Arts: International Relations / Chinese, South Bend, Indiana August 1996 - May 2000

Notre Dame Honors Program, Dean s List, Academic Athletic Honors

Area Studies Certificate, Senior Honors Thesis: Propaganda in the Chinese Media

Created and taught a class in Guangzhou, China at Guandong University of Business Studies

Varsity swimmer and winner of Notre Dame Monogram; Navy ROTC 1996-1998

EXPERIENCE

University of St. Thomas School of Law

Research Assistant to Professor Gregory Sisk, Minneapolis, Minnesota June 2011 - Present

Researched case law on federal obstruction of justice for a law journal article

Currently researching and drafting supplement to: Litigation With The Federal Government

6th Judicial District

Summer Clerk for Judges Shaun Floerke and Eric Hylden, Duluth, Minnesota June - August 2011

Briefed judges on legal issues and relevant law before hearings

Researched legal questions and wrote memoranda following hearings

Wrote judicial orders and supporting memoranda upon the judges decisions

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Surgical Account Manager, Denver, Colorado February 2008 - June 2010

Managed LASIK surgical accounts and laser installations in an eight state territory

Responsible for procedure sales, technical assistance during surgeries, and practice development

Ranked second in sales in the US division for 2009 and ranked third for 2008

Awarded a National Field Service Award for 2008 and 2009

District Manager, Los Angeles, California January - November 2006

Managed team of eight representatives selling to over 1,100 ophthalmologists

Led the team with the highest market share in the country

Developed and presented training classes for new sales representatives

Medical Sales Representative, Ann Arbor, Michigan February 2003 - December 2005

Sold three ophthalmic pharmaceuticals used to treat glaucoma, infection, and allergies

Won President s Club in 2004, Balanced Performance in 2003, and named District Sales Trainer

Gained the highest national market share for Travatan in 2004 and held for remainder of tenure

Highlighted as a role-model: Day in the Life Video at 2005 National Sales Meeting

General Mills, Inc.

Business Management Associate, Ann Arbor, Michigan July 2000 - February 2003

Co-managed the 7.8 million dollar Farmer Jack/Kohl s account with 146 stores

Managed the Great North account in Alpena, Michigan with 400 small grocery stores

Volunteered as a mentor in the General Mills Mentorship Program

INTERESTS Travel, alpine skiing, running, yoga, modern art, and architecture

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