Postbar/entry level attorney, mechanical engineer, financial analyst

DAMIAN DENNIS

**** ******* ****** – San Diego, CA 92107

760-***-**** – ********@***.****.***

PROFESSIONAL

Awaiting Results of the July 2012 California Bar Exam.

EDUCATION

California Western School of Law, San Diego, California

Juris Doctor expected, April 2012

Distinguished Advocate Award.

3rd Place in Appellate Advocacy Competition.

Dean’s List – Spring 2011

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2007

Worked on several design teams, handling the technical design, financial breakdown, marketing strategies, and legal concerns with multiple projects.

Senior Thesis: Analysis covering future oil prices, oil consumption, and abilities of hybrid vehicles to alleviate these issues in the U.S. market. Published in 2007 by the University of Virginia. Charlottesville, Virginia.

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, June 2000 to May 2002

Commandant’s List, Dean’s List, and Athletic List.

EXPERIENCE

NuVasive’s Intellectual Property Department, San Diego, California January 2012 – April 2012

Legal Intern

• Completed over 15 Office Action Responses, 3 provisional applications, and worked on two non-provisional applications.

• Responsibilities included researching prior art (past patents) and formulating arguments as to the patentability of given NuVasive products.

San Diego County Primary Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California June 2011- December 2011

Certified Legal Intern

• Motion writing, case briefing, and legal research.

• Handling Preliminary Examinations, negotiating at readiness conferences, and assisting in felony arraignments.

• Aiding in the development of trial strategy and managing of client expectations.

PRA International, Charlottesville, Virginia June 2007- June 2009

Project/Financial Analyst for Pharmaceutical Research Studies

• Financially responsible for multiple pharmaceutical research studies, with budgets totaling over 20 million dollars.

• Generated and reviewed client contracts.

• Provided financial analysis and suggestions for corporate improvement.

• Aiding in the successful turn around of a client relationship on the brink of legal action and potentially saving over $5 million dollars in revenue.

The Melting Pot, Charlottesville, Virginia June 2006 – May 2007

Chili’s, Charlottesville, Virginia January 2005 – Nov. 2005

Server/Bartender

• Prepared food and drinks while providing an enjoyable experience for guests.

Unicorn Cottage, Williamsburg, Virginia June 2002 -August 2003

Project Coordinator

• Created and oversaw field trips and projects for pre-school children. These projects encouraged the development of motor skills, creativity, and the fundamentals of math and reading, while keeping the children’s interest.

U.S. Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colorado June 2000 – May 2002

Cadet Staff Sergeant

• Trained over thirty 4th class cadets in the responsibilities of an officer and ensuring proper development throughout their education.

• Received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

• Received the National Defense Service Medal.

SKILLS

• Proficient with using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Basic understanding of programming in C++ and Java.

• Excellent legal research skills, being proficient in the use of Westlaw and Lexis, as well as traditional methods.

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