Kevin Badu

**-** ** *** *** ** E, Corona, Queens, NY. 11368 347-***-**** acrccl@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Grand Rapids, MI

Juris Doctor, J.D. (Doctor of Law) January 2012 January 2015

Deans List for outstanding academic performance Spring and Summer 2014

Certificate of Merit Recipient (Highest Grade in Class) : Employment Law Spring 2014

Elective Courses: Litigation (Trial Skills: A and Pretrial Skills: A-), Employment Law: A, Family Law: A-,

Immigration Law: B, Business Planning: B, and Alternative Dispute Resolution: B-

Activities:

First Year Mock Trial Competition Quarter Finalist: Acted as defense attorney and prosecutor 2012

Moot Court Competition: Served as a bailiff 2012

ABA Student Division Member: September 2012 December 2014

University of Ghana, Legon

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Geography and Resource Development August 2000 May 2004

President: KOSS Alumni Association, Legon Branch 2003 2004

Deputy Coordinator: African Inspiration Club International 2003 2004

Member : University of Ghana Disaster Management Club 2003 2004

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Rodenhouse Kuipers, P.C., Grand Rapids, MI

Legal Extern September December 2014

Researched and wrote memoranda on parenting time objection, court-ordered restitution objection, withdrawal of guilty

plea, recovery of attorney fees for property damage and employee unpaid overtime law suits, competency of a child to

testify at trial, recovery of damages for unpaid overtime hours, criminal sentencing, landlord duty to repair leased

property, collection of judgments, durable power of attorneys right to revocation, federal forfeiture proceedings, venue

and joinder of claims at federal court, denial of employees disability benefit under the American with Disability Act,

felon in possession of firearm and felony firearm, felony controlled substance, unlawful cancellation of insured's

insurance policy, student on student sexual harassment, and how malice is proven in arson cases. Drafted complaints

for a collective action law suit, breach of contract, and divorce law suits. Drafted motions and assisted attorneys with

interview and counseling, court hearings and jury trials.

Volunteer

Community Legal Services of West Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI January April 2014

Assisted supervising attorney in interviewing and counseling clients. Drafted legal documents including divorce

judgments, retainer agreements, clients acceptance and referral letters.

Justice For Our Neighbors, Grand Rapids, MI January 2014

Completed I-485 Green Card application forms for refugees for adjustment of immigration status.

Mel Trotter Pro Bono Clinic, Grand Rapids, MI July 2013

Assisted pro bono attorneys in interviewing and counseling clients on bankruptcy, divorce, social security, contracts, real

property, and employment discharge cases.

Non-Profit Incorporation Pro Bono Clinic, Grand Rapids, MI June 2013

Assisted supervising attorney and drafted articles of incorporation, bylaws, and completed relevant application forms for a

Pro Bono client to set up a non-profit organization.

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Kevin Badu

98-38 57 Ave Apt 12 E, Corona, Queens, NY. 11368 347-***-**** acrccl@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Priceline Inc., Grand Rapids, MI

Customer Care Executive April 2012 July 2013

Made over 60 client contacts per day. Managed relationships with clients and provided them with superior service.

Resolved clients complaints and helped them resolve business problems. Negotiated policies and contracts with clients as

needed.

Convergys Corporations, Wichita, KS

Manager September 2008 January 2012

Managed twenty-five (25) customer service associates in a service center. Managed, retained, and developed employees

during a busy ramp season. Initiated incentive packages that drove performance at a higher level. Coached and gave

constructive feedback; verbal and written, to the employees each week and with a strong team, met and exceeded all

company and client project goals. Dealt with and resolved all employees issues related to schedules, payroll, and

behavior. Communicated effectively with employees and kept them informed on events, activities, performance, and

company and client products and policies. Awards and recognitions: Manager of the Month January and June 2011. The

Best Motivator Year 2011

Mao Ming University, Guangdong, China

College Teacher August 2005 August 2007

Taught college students Business English and American Literature. Guided students in their research projects. Assessed

students performances and coached them on regular basis. Mentored, identified, and resolved performance or attendance

issues. Wrote and delivered performance appraisals monthly.

RETAIL & RENTTO-OWN EXPERIENCE

Sales, Customer Service & Account Manager

Worked part-time as a Sales and Customer Service Associate at Wal Mart (Wichita, KS, 2008-2010), Dillons, a division

of Kroger Company (Wichita, KS, 2008), Kmart (Byron Center, MI, 2012) and Home Depot (Kentwood, MI, 2014-

2015). Gained skills in customer service, sales and cash management. Worked full-time as an Account and Credit

Manager at Rent-A-Center Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI, March July 2015)

SKILLS

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Westlaw and Lexis, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF creation.

Language Skills:

English, Chinese and Ashanti

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