L. Renee Sardo
**** */* **** ******** Ave., El Segundo, Ca. 90245
**********@*****.*** ●Tel 310-***-****
Professional Experience
Freelance Event Travel Manager –Los Angeles, CA 2012 - Present
For the last 4 years I have been focusing on freelancing for a wide selection of local Incoming Ground Operators including DCI, 360, The Event Team, Allied PRA, Best Chauffeured, Urbanride and Bixel. The roles have been varied including transportation management, airport representation, advancing events, set up, strike, liaison for client or entertainment, catering, staff and other vendors onsite. I’ve also supported numerous sightseeing and activity programs. I’ve done a lot of hospitality and registration throughout the key locations in Southern California and in particular Los Angeles and Orange County.
Stickee Friends, LLC – Los Angeles, CA 2011-2015
Creator and Managing member
Created children's toy line. Patented and manufactured for distribution in the U.S. Worked with a graphic/web designer to create the characters and wrote all content for the website. Researched and complied with all Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines and state tax requirements. Oversaw all aspects of running the business including trade shows, sales, marketing and social media outreach.
Cheeky Chops, Inc. –Los Angeles, CA -2002 - 2012
Senior Administration Officer
Scheduling, client liaison, book keeping, payroll, event coordinator, drafting contracts and translations.
Norman Kreiger - Los Angeles, CA -1998 –2001
Assistant to President
Reviewed contracts, responsible for credit analysis, event and seminar planning, calendar and travel scheduling. My role as their main in-house event planner included complete management of the event from brief development to venue selection. I also sourced and managed all aspects of the event from menus, printing, florals, hotel rooms, entertainment and vendor contract negotiation and operation.
SOLE’ CONSTRUCTION - Westland, MI -1997
Attorney (In House)
Reviewed and drafted contracts. Advised regarding legal matters associated with the running of the business.
ORBIT COMMUNICATIONS - Rome, Italy-1994-1997
Programming Coordinator
Negotiated and reviewed contracts for program acquisition, wrote synopses and articles for the "Orbit Guide"
Voice - over artist for promos, commercials and programming.
BAILEY & ROSSI - Bloomfield Hills, MI -1991–1994
Associate Attorney
Engaged primarily in insurance defense cases including asbestos litigation, contract law, premises liability, negligence, personal injury, employment discrimination and lemon law. Responsible for arguing motions, mediations, depositions and writing briefs as well as preparing cases for trial.
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - Detroit, MI -1990-1991
Judicial Attorney / Law Clerk
Conducted research, reviewed motions, wrote memoranda & opinions under direction of a Circuit Court Judge.
FORD OF EUROPE - Essex, England -1989
Office of General Counsel Internship
Internship included, but was not limited to analysis and writing of memoranda regarding EU Treaty, attended semi-annual conference for Ford attorneys in Bonn, Germany.
EDUCATION
University of Detroit School of Law - Detroit, MI - May 1990
J.D.
Regents College (through University of Detroit)
International Law Studies
Curriculum included:
International Commercial Arbitration International Business Transactions
Public International Maritime Law International Finance & Banking
Marygrove College - Detroit, MI - May 1987
BA Business Administration
Majors: Business Administration with a concentration in Management and English Literature
Activities: Dean's List, senior year; Marygrove Business Association
Employed in two positions concurrent with full time academic schedule
Language Studies:
Fluent in Italian Reading, Writing, Grammar
Computer:
Working knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office including Excel, word and Powerpoint.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
USA and Italian Citizenship, Fluent in both English and Italian
Membership: State Bar of Michigan; State Bar of Illinois; Federal Bar Association; Foreign Lawyers Association.