DAVID J. MOTTER
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking sales or marketing position where I can utilize my unique and effective skill set as a former practicing attorney to positively impact company profitability. EXPERIENCE
Katie’s Restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana 2015 – Present Assistant Manager
Assist owners in hiring, training and supervising kitchen and service staff. Collaborate with owners and general manager to implement corporate business strategies and menu concepts. Successfully meet customer needs to maximum satisfaction. Capella & Motter, Metairie, Louisiana 2003 – 2014
Owner/Partner
Effectively represented clients in both criminal and civil litigation to achieve desired results. Utilized excellent communication and time-management skills to efficiently manage staff and meet client needs. Successfully created large client base though satisfied client referrals. Excellent ability to anticipate client needs. Capella Law Firm, Metairie, Louisiana 1992 – 2003
Associate
Effectively represented clients in the areas of insurance defense, commercial litigation and personal injury. Successfully brought in clients through inter-personal communication skills.
Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, Gretna, LA 1992 - 1997 Assistant District Attorney
Mastered persuasive, oral communication skills at trial effectively obtaining numerous felony and misdemeanor convictions and arguing before the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Louisiana Supreme Court and Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. U. S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA 1991 - 1992 Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge Robert Shemwell
Mastered written communication skills drafting judicial opinions, orders and memoranda for judge.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Juris Doctor, May 1991
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics, May 1988