Investigating a variety of EEO claims, employee misconduct, and external relationship matters; screen new cases, research and apply company policies, and develop investigation plans; investigate and obtain a variety of records, video surveillance, and digital information; prioritize investigations based upon nature of allegations; conduct impartial interviews of claimants, witnesses, and respondents; engage and collaborate with subject matter experts as needed on cases; coordinate with legal on escalated matters, including litigation; frequently update case status managed in elaborate case management database; draft investigation summaries, findings of fact, analysis summaries; maintain close communication with managers, leads, and co-investigators.

Coached co-ed crew of dragon boat paddlers with the common cause of breast cancer awareness; taught paddling technique and teamwork to adults and at-risk teens; provided fitness and wellness tips; coordinated fundraising, media, and recreational events; drafted press releases and organizational announcements; drafted strategic weekly practice plans; attended coaches meetings; and managed logistics and team coordination of away competitions.

Managed practice in litigation and investigation, estate planning, employment matters, EEO claims, and administrative appeals ; oversaw the integration of resources to ensure efficiency; set and met annual strategic revenue goals; recruited, interviewed, and hired new staff; directed training and development of staff; managed caseload focused on business, probate, personal injury, and criminal litigation; and taught law courses for the National Business Institute.

Managed the prosecution of three thousand felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile criminal cases; oversaw the intake and screening of new cases; arraigned thousands of defendants and set their conditions of release; managed law enforcement efforts on special investigations; scrutinized officer search warrant applications and affidavits; coordinated with state and federal law enforcement agencies on investigations; collaborate with private businesses and community organizations in follow-up investigations; negotiated plea agreements on felony and misdemeanor charges; and prosecuted twenty-five jury trials, voir dire to verdict.

Appointed by Governor Jim Douglas to the Vermont Commission on National and Community Service; volunteered to manage the AmeriCorps grantmaking process; screened and ranked grant applications; interviewed grantee applicants; completed compliance site visits to grantee programs; served as keynote speaker on national and community service; cultivated in-kind donations from private businesses to engage AmeriCorps members in service learning project benefitting cancer patients; participated in days of service with AmeriCorps members; and collaborated with other Commissioners on grantee compliance issues.

Managed cases in contracts litigation, personal injury, collections, and property; ensured client compliance with federal, state, and local laws; drafted plaintiff complaints, motions, interrogatories, judgments, orders, and demand letters; drafted and served subpoenas; and analyzed subpoenas served on clients; drafted confidentiality agreements, contracts, bylaws, and conflicts opinions.

Managed team of Associate Planners in the development of community planning documents for city and county governments throughout Northern California; advised city and county governments on the development of land use policies; edited Environmental Impact Studies, Municipal Reviews, and General Plans; drafted compliance memos on the California Environmental Quality Act; developed community outreach strategic plans; facilitated community input forums on proposed changes to land use policies; and managed project budgets.

Appointed by Governor of California to manage the newly enacted Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning grant; oversaw the entire grantmaking process; conducted statewide outreach; built collaborations with the United Farm Workers union, the California Department of Education, the Cesar Chavez Foundation, local school districts, universities and nonprofits statewide; prepared legislative updates; drafted statewide media master plans; represented the Governor of California at community events statewide; created engaging Power Point Presentations; completed compliance investigations; administered program budget; oversaw staff and grant managers; and wrote request for proposal, including statewide policies, procedures, and application process.

Managed diverse crews of young adults in the completion of public resource conservation projects; supervised CCC crews in emergencies, including forest fires, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters; collaborated with federal, state, and local emergency relief agencies during declared emergencies; provided job training, counseling, and life skills guidance to teams of young adults; directed special summer youth program for at-risk teens; supervised two seasons of the Backcountry Trails project; managed camp facilities and maintenance; investigated and enforced disciplinary policies; coordinated recreational activities; recruited and supervised staff; served one season with the California Department of Forestry helicopter fire-fighting project; and participated in international youth exchange with Great Britain.

Elected to four-year term as a City Council Member on the Morro Bay City Council; served as Mayor Pro Tem; managed public meetings; screened and appointed department heads and advisory board members; initiated innovative economic development policies; managed staff and volunteers tasked with community visioning project and mission statement update; reviewed ordinances, resolutions, lease agreements, citizen appeals, and litigation materials; investigated and mediated community conflict; initiated economic development projects and policy; negotiated settlement of numerous community disputes; and appointed to resolve major voting dispute under a joint powers agreement.