L. Renee Sardo

**** */* **** ******** Ave., El Segundo, Ca. 90245

acwuuy@r.postjobfree.com ●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.

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