Customer Service High School

Legal Experience

Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office, Muskegon, Michigan 2014

• Successfully tried over 40 cases from start to finish with a winning record.

• While in law school, described by a visiting judge as as a “polished trial attorney.”

• Negotiated settlements with defense attorneys on a daily basis taking into

consideration office opinions, victim’s wishes, as well as personal judgments

• Interviewed and consulted with potential witnesses and police in preparation

for trial.

• Successfully argued complex and original legal arguments in hundreds of hearings

on behalf of the State of Michigan and victims of crimes.

• Seamlessly made a transition to Juvenile Court to fill a void left by an experienced

attorney.

• Conducted legal research used to frame complex arguments including research

utilized by police in preparation for a hypothetical terrorist attack.

• Synthesized case law and wrote legal briefs tailored to individual judges preferences.

• Analyzed defense briefs for weaknesses and wrote responses advocating for the

position of the People of the State of Michigan.

Tenant Law Project, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2013-

2014

• Evaluated landlord tenant law issues of low income tenants in West Michigan.

• Considered multifaceted legal and practical factors in creating personalized solutions

for clients.

• Advised clients on their rights under the law and helped identify non legal issues.

• Gave clients a step by step plan of action

Pro Bono Bankruptcy, Chase and Bylenga PLLC, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2014

• Interviewed individuals under severe financial distress.

• Walked them through the bankruptcy process.

• Typed and filed bankruptcy petition using Best Case software.

• Attended meetings with Bankruptcy Trustee.

Nonprofit Incorporation Project, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2013

• Interviewed charitable organizations wishing to become tax exempt.

• Drafted client corporate bylaws to accommodate individual needs.

• Drafted customized IRS form 1023 to meet tax exemption requirements.

• Filed articles of Incorporation with state of Michigan.

Mel Trotter and Degage Legal Clinics, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2012-2013

• Served the underprivileged at free local legal clinics.

• Interview clients with a myriad of legal concerns.

• Under the supervision of an attorney planned and advised a course of action.

Other Experience

JZ’s Tent Rental, Monroe, Michigan 2008-

2011

• Founded and Owned rental business renting tents for parties and weddings.

• Conducted Market analysis in order to find a niche under fulfilled at the time.

• Guided company to a 100% increase in revenue three consecutive years.

• Designed a social media strategy for new client acquisition.

• Gained a reputation for unparalleled customer service.

• In charge of hiring, training, and ensuring the success of employees.

• Successfully sold business equipment and good will to help pay for college.

Bedford High School Soccer Coach, Monroe, Michigan 2009 2010

• Head coach for the Junior Varsity team.

• Lead 18 boys to a 34 6 record over two years.

• Assisted as Varsity coach.

• Implemented fitness program utilized throughout the program.

• Made in game strategic formation changes to best combat opponents strengths.

• Responsible for teaching the fundamentals as well as tactical awareness.

• Received multiple coaching offers from this position.

Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Grand Rapids, Michigan

2015

Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude

GPA: 3.52

LSAT: 163

Class Rank: 28/245

• 100% Tuition Honors Scholarship Recipient

• Book Award: Constitutional Law

• Selected as a student representative to accept United Way Volunteer Award given

to school because of dedication to serving the community through Pro Bono work

• Law Journal: Guest Editor

• Finished a traditional three year program in two years

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations

2012

GPA: 3.45

• Winner of Yardsticks Regional Advertising Competition based on ability to

creatively portray product benefit to target audience in print advertising mock up

• Lead and managed a team that created an advertising plan for a tech startup that was

entered in the Google Adwords competition

• Specifically responsible for target market psychographic research and utilizing these

insights to create a SEO strategy

• Created an advertising media plan for a local shoe store utilizing advertising metrics

to ensure optimal impressions among the target market and therefore ROI

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