Audreina J. Blanding, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of Maryland

Judicial intern for the Supreme Court of Maryland

Tasked with teaching a supplemental legal course once a week to Professor Wehle's Civil Procedure II students. Taught over 100 1L students, helping to break down concepts and enhance their understanding of the complexities of the course.

Responsible for teaching introductory legal writing skills to a section of 1Ls.

Served as the 2022-23 Linda Kennedy Fellow for HPRP. The organization is devoted to challenging the systems that lead to housing insecurity in Maryland through education, policy, legislation, community engagement, and advocacy. I am working with the Economic Justice division, largely focusing on policy and legislative advocacy.

J.D. Candidate at The University of Baltimore School of Law

Greater New York City Area

As Operations Manager, I actively oversee and enforce policies, procedures and systems. I look for any gaps/areas of improvement to ensure the building is safe yet enjoyable for students.• Analyze systems and policies and create solutions and/or offer feedback to any problems identified in order to increase efficiency, productivity and safety• Decreased spending deficit by 86% in 1 year by finding cheaper alternatives that were still up to par• Set up meetings for Senior Leadership and coordinate schedules to accommodate all parties• Onboard and train newly hired Operations team members before they are placed at a location• Liaison between organization and all Third-Party vendors; work closely with company partners (i.e. Deputy Director of Facilities, NY State Department of Education etc.) to ensure school compliance• Handle sensitive student documentation; review medical and legal documentation in order to assess validity and file documents appropriately• Help to manage local budget and create monthly spend reports; process reimbursement requests as well as complete credit card reconciliation each month• Train local staff on company’s aesthetics and systematic fundamentals (i.e. building regulations, emergency preparedness, facilities management, ordering guidelines etc.)• Plan and execute local events, trips and team bonding outings • Cultivate relationships with staff and families in order to create an optimal school community; draft official communication on behalf of organization

New York, New York

• Conduct analysis of systems and policies and create solutions and/or offer feedback to any problems or gaps identified in order to increase efficiency, productivity and safety for scholars• Improved operational health as reflected in the score of 100% received on both the Quality of Excellent Operations Audit and the Systems Check Audit • Decreased spending deficit by 86% in 1 year by finding cheaper alternatives that were still up to par• Onboard and train newly hired Operations team members before they are placed at a location• Act as primary line of contact between organization and all Third-Party vendors; Work closely with company partners (i.e. Deputy Director of Facilities, NY State Department of Education etc.) to ensure school compliance• Plan and execute local events, trips and team bonding outings • Cultivate relationships with staff and families in order to create an optimal school community

Chapel Hill, Nc

• Led a team of 22 associates in developing customer service skills and product knowledge which resulted in an 18% increase in average retail check• Ensured all standards and procedures were being upheld which resulted in a 98% EcoSure score: the highest in the district• Generated a 77% reduction in turnover rate by creating new policies that fostered a hospitable work environment• Awarded “Best Customer Service” and “Best Place to Work” on UNC’s campus• Analyzed day-to-day operations data to identify operational issues and to assess overall store health• Conducted root-cause analyses to understand operational weaknesses and offered new policy suggestions if needed • Responsible for the training process for the newest partners; offered constructive feedback for seasoned workers• Compiled biweekly inventory report• Managed weekly bulk ordering of all store products

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Leveraged digital marketing to expand reach into 4 different states and increased following from 490 to over 2500• Improved in-house communications by introducing tools such as SMS software and Zoom video conferencing• Re-branded and re-launched all existing departments to ensure they would be as effective as possible• Produced promotional campaigns, flyers, taglines, USPs etc.• Updated organization’s social media accounts daily with announcements/ upcoming events/inspirational messages• Branded the Apostle’s personal initiative: JLS Ministries

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Worked to mold and shape the youth within the greater Durham community• Created events/programs that fostered literacy, character formation and community engagement through outreach • Handled logistics: created budget and corresponding fundraising tactics, secured event speakers, reserved event locations etc. • Events include: Monthly youth nights, Saturday “Youth Connection” development workshops, Annual Youth Conference Weekend etc.• Reconstructed and rebranded entire department; planned and executed an official launch event• Managed all departmental social media/digital marketing plans/initiatives • Created quarterly growth projections and tracked actual vs projected• Introduced new projects, fundraising techniques and communications plans

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Led a team of 4 in officially launching and branding the company’s internship program, complete with naming ideas, logos, color palettes, messaging and a promotional plan • Created SOW (Scope of Work) as well as a detailed a calendar for deliverables’ deadlines; managed and tracked progress of marketing materials • Managed/updated external websites for clients such as the Northeastern University Alumni Association• Created, managed and published daily social media content for clients such as Bill George • Specialized in “discovery phase” research: conducting extensive competitor/market research analyses to compile useful information for future strategizing and to ensure legal compliance• Updated/organized company’s massive Google drive database with new marketing materials at the start of every week• Performed Quality Assurance audits/content reviews to assure that deliverables were up to agency standards• Developed strong skills for Google products (i.e. Google Analytics, Google Sheets/Slides/Forms) and other tools such as Talkwalker, Wordpress etc.

Chapel Hill, Nc

• Developed monthly budget reports; planned and executed events all year including biannual concerts and tours • Managed and maintained the organizations funds and assets, created fundraising ideas, and processed checks/check requests • Authored contracts for musicians and other seasonal employees • Assisted the overseeing officials in resolving a financial scandal and reconciling ledgers; helped with policy revision to avoid future issues • Out of its 45 years of existence, from April 2015 - May 2016, the organization acquired the most money in grants and donations it had ever gained in 1 singular year

Chapel Hill

• Independently managed a marketing team of 15; conducted biweekly meetings to check-in, track metrics and strategize • Developed publicity strategy that increased membership from 20 to 85 and increased concert audience turnouts by over 100%; consistently had to book larger venues • Worked with other departments to create cohesive and attainable plans• Responsible for managing all social media sites, creating all flyers and rebranding the organization; reviewed and approved all digital content prior to publication

Chapel Hill, Nc

• Provided administrative support for the executive board• Reserved rooms needed for practices/meetings• Utilized Google Calendar to set meeting appointments/locationsO Used Google forms (and other polling technologies) in order to decide a date that accommodated the majority of necessary attendees• Assisted in planning travel arrangements to singing engagements for the 80+ choir members every weekend• Responsible for creating, pricing, negotiating and ordering the group’s annual t-shirt• Arranged and communicated with alumni who desired to make a guest appearance

Columbus County, North Carolina

• Executed strategic marketing plan that increased awareness of the program in rural North Carolina and earned a spot in the Bryan Social Innovation Fellowship • Managed/reviewed all digital media content of the program, including a website and several social media pages • Built and monitored the organization’s budget and created progressive plans that ensured financial security • Cultivated critical relationships that led to a 30% decrease in operational costs in year 1

Chapel Hill, Nc

• Engaged with the marketing director to brainstorm and create innovative/quality content marketing materials• Conducted research for reviews, customer comments, and other relevant marketing information; performed other office tasks as assigned• Recreated realtors’ print/online advertisements and business cards • Digitized over 10 years worth of files, making them easily accessible by all agents and senior level personnel • Created in-house appreciation and recognition events such as Agent Appreciation Week • Developed a theme for the Chapel Hill office for the annual competition; awarded 1st place amongst 11 offices

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Managed campaign for community governor: set a record of most votes per candidate in obtaining 741 of 900 votes against 5 opponents • Implemented a strategic marketing plan that fostered a 40% increase in participation from community members • Managed all digital media of the Community Government, including the community’s website and social media accounts • Drafted official remarks/communications (emails/newsletters) on behalf of executive board

• Ready to assist customers to any extent necessary in order to make them feel comfortable and to make a sale• Working with a team to meet daily quotas of around $100,000• Advising customers on products• Resolving high-tension situations• Processing returns and exchanges• Building customer loyalty• Preparing merchandise for sale• Assisting in the display of merchandise• Preparing orders for delivery• Receiving payments• Telephoning customers for tracking and follow-up• Attracting new customers• Being ready to handle any task or problem that may arise • Above all, providing the absolute best customer service possible; greeting customers with a warm smile and being friendly and helpful to all

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: • Inducted into the Heuisler Honor Society having graduated within the top 10% of the Class of 2023 • Inducted.

International Comparative Law

Studied abroad during the Winter break. Classes included International Sales Law and International Comparative Legislative Studies.

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Economics, Alumna

Activities and Societies: The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi), The UNC Gospel Choir, Carolina Women.