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 Advised clients in business organization, real estate, guardianship, and estate matters.  Interpreted and applied law from judicial, legislative, and administrative sources in compliance with NJ court procedures  Conducted legal research, performed legal analysis and reasoning engaging in legal problem-solving and wrote memos.  Applied written and oral communication skills in legal contexts.  Worked with others in legal contexts, including interviewing clients, counseling clients, serving on attorney teams, and persuading judicial and other decision-makers.

Newark, Nj

 Created user-friendly systems through Google suite products for improved organization, use of technology and social media.  Fostered, developed and maintained relationships with college counselors employed by 30+ affiliate boarding schools, community stakeholders, and 60+ colleges and universities.  Managed data collection pertinent to student applications and finances.  Advised and supported approximately sixty high school students throughout their college application process annually.  Oversaw the College Scholars program which was comprised of ninety college students and provided academic advising and professional development.  Created, managed, and facilitated events including 3-day college tours, financial aid presentations and wellness seminars.  Identified emerging trends to report to the Board of Trustees. Developed programs responsive to the needs of diverse communities during COVID, civil unrest and everyday challenges through a mental health and equity lens

Newark, New Jersey, United States

 Serviced low-income individuals in landlord-tenant proceedings demonstrating proficiency explaining complicated concepts or legal concepts Conducted client interviews and noted material information and relevant statutes and caselaw that would assist the case.  Conducted legal research on topics including but not limited to illegal entry and hotel accommodations during tenant displacement.  Drafted legal correspondence including memoranda, written legal summations and closing letters.  Assisted clients with completing court forms as needed.

Richmond, Virginia

 Managed administrative duties related to recruitment, reviewing applications, and yield events.  Spearheaded community-based initiatives with restorative justice centered sustainable frameworks while supporting the admission’s team larger objectives Supervised interns, Multicultural Recruitment working group, and administrative staff.  Fostered and maintained strong relationships with communities through partnerships with more than thirty local, county, state, and national partners and recruitment territory of Maryland and Northern NJ.  Represented the University at public forums and community events internationally  Designed and implemented communication flow to engage perspective students and university partners, producing deliverables such as invitations, newsletters, and other external deliverables.  Managed travel calendar, project area calendar, and budget of more than $75,000.

Newark, Nj

 Demonstrated strong project and program management skills overseeing caseload of fifteen students while concurrently serving as office manager with responsibilities that included budgeting and finance, procurement of supplies, maintenance of office and individual senior counselor calendars, communication with students, parents, and universities.  Planned and facilitated events including daily visits with college admission representatives, college tour, college fair, career day and SAT testing.  Taught College Seminar; a class designed to empower students with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the college application process.  Created and disseminated visible deliverables such as the school profile and alumni digest.

Newark, Nj

Managed general email inbox for Office of College Access and Success, collaborated with third-party travel agent to coordinate travel for college counselors, processed accounts receivables, outgoing payments to scholars and reimbursements to counselors, managed office calendar including the scheduling of 60+ visits by college partners, on-campus office and school-wide events, and off-campus events. Collected student, parent, college and programming data and managed respective databases. Acted as "face" of office "blocking and tackling" for senior staff as required.

Performed clerical duties such as answering incoming calls, preparing documents as requested, managing stock of required items; received guests upon arrival; assisted senior members of office staff in execution of duties often providing coverage in their absence; disseminated info to community stakeholders as required; managed upkeep of visible common spaces

University Of Richmond

A Belltower Buyer is on the front line buying bookswherever it is convenient for our customers.During an approximately two week period, Buyers: Generate marketing buzz in their territory Travel to our customers and purchase their used textbooks Pay cash for books and physically take possession of them Transport books to drop zone given by Campus Captain

Passport Cafe

Worked in a number of eating establishments on campus and held two positions of employment at the same time making time management a necessary skill. Working at Passport Cafe required servicing customers at the register, assistance with food production and serving, stock and inventory, as well as maintenance.

Newark, Nj

Established a welcoming atmosphere for dental patients and families by cultivating relationships through interpersonal communication, performed clerical duties that required strong organizational skills and autonomy.

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