Michelle A. Smith

P.O. Box ******

Gainesville, Florida 32614

352-***-****

abostc@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Juris Doctorate-2001; University of Florida; Levin College of Law

Master's in Exercise and Sport Sciences -1998; University of Florida;College of Health and Human Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology-1995; University of Florida; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Professional Career - Legal

The Law Office of Michelle A. Smith - 2003-present

Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Dependency - Parent's defense, Probate, Small Estate Planning

Guardian ad Litem Program - 2007-2011

Supervising Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit - 2009-2011; Senior Program Attorney - 2007-2011

Law Office of Gloria W. Fletcher, Associate Attorney - February 2006 - July 2006

Criminal Defense

Office of the State Attorney, 8th Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney - 2002-2003

Criminal Prosecution-Juvenile and Misdemeanor

Office of the Public Defender, 8th Judicial Circuit, Certified Legal Intern - 2001-2002

Criminal Defense - Misdemeanor

Professional Career - Exercise Science / Fitness/Wellness

Lifestyle Strategist - 2011

Owner/Founder of Balanced Life Wellness Consulting

Personal Trainer/ Fitness and Wellness Consultant - 1999-current

Independent

Master Level Personal Trainer 2006-2009

Alter Ego Fitness, Gainesville, Florida

Master Level Personal Trainer - 2003-2004

Gainesville Health and Fitness Center

Spin/Cycle Instructor - 1998-present

Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Gainesville, Florida; Orion Fitness, Gainesville, Florida

Director of Exercise Science - 1997-1998

Orion Fitness, Gainesville, Florida

Advanced Level Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor - 1996-1998

University of Florida Student Recreation and Fitness Centers

Presentations/Workshops/Trainings

"Balancing the Scales: Strategies for Healthy Practices" - 2011-present

Stress Management and Lifestyle Assessment workshop for Lawyers, Judges, Legal Support Staff

"Balancing the Scales: The Power of Positive Thought Selection" - 2011

Florida Public Defenders Association Annual Statewide Training

"Making the Most of Your Time" - Time Management Training -2010-2011

Guardian ad Litem Program; In-house training for staff and management to identify challenges to managing time, re-prioritization, and workable time management system to reduce stress, improve morale and work productivity.

"Stay in Your Lane/Learn to Merge"- Role Identification Training - 2009-2011

Guardian ad Litem Program; In-house training for staff and management on identifying interplay and dynamics of the Attorney-Staff-Volunteer relationship.

"The Basics" and "Back to the Basics" - Legal Training for Volunteers - 2007-2011

Guardian ad Litem Program; Ongoing training for lay volunteers on the legal issues in Dependency Law, education on the role of the lawyer, volunteer and staff person.

Adolescent Fitness Education and Training - 2010

Alachua County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force - Presentation and workout for P.K. Younge Middle School students addressing the importance of proper nutrition and exercise, starting at an early age.

"Outdoor Challenge" - Personal training - 2004-present

Goal specific, small group, outdoor fitness training addressing challenges to goals, personal motivating factors, education on exercise form, technique and nutrition, accountability sessions, regular re-assessments, plans for continued success.

Organizations / Affiliations

Florida Bar Association

Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee Chair (2009-2011), Attorney Member (2006-2009) Florida Bar Association, 8th Judicial Circuit

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - 8th Judicial Circuit

Josiah T. Walls Bar Association, 8th Judicial Circuit

National Strength and Conditioning Association

Alachua County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force

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