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Solo practice focusing on real estate, contract disputes, and title examination.

After obtaining my bar license in 2019, I was hired of counsel for Hampton & Milligan. The major responsibilities included complex mineral title opinion and division order opinions. I also complete various curative measures including quiet title and probate actions.I am currently in a long-lasting litigation involving quiet title of a homestead violation.

I am currently in-house counsel for Wortman Inc and its various affiliated companies. My current responsibilities include surface title examination for Celebtaion Closings, contract negotiation/disputes, various OREC/realtor legal issues, and small claims representation.

I was lucky enough to be one of the original workers at the University of OKlahoma Innovation Hub’s Fabiraction Lab. Through this position, I got to see the fabrication lab evolve into the stunningly successful venture it is now. My responsibilities under this position required me to promote the Innovation Hub through advertising outings, develop unique solutions to unique problems (including storage solutions, safety procedures, & risk management), and to work with the college community by teaching safety procedures for various fabrication equipment. Skills this position promoted:1) Developed my diligence through creating and implementing daily equipment procedures2) Honed my customer service abilities through constant interaction and teaching.3) Promoted a solution-oreintated & creative thinking approach to various unique problems.

I am certified with the Oklahoma Supreme Court Mediation Program for mediating family law and small claim disputes.

I am currently certified to mediate small claims. I have mediated many small claim cases in Cleveland County, Oklahoma with the majority reaching settlement. I am now pursuing my certification for family/divorce cases and will be certified by March/April 2018. Skills that this position improved:1) Promoted my ability to resolve a dispute through the Early Settlment 5-Stage Method.2) Honed my negotation technique through working with two adverse parties to reach a mutually agreeable resolution (Stage 4 & 5). 3) Developed my active listening abilities through the 3 P’s (pause, praise, progress).

My responsibilities under this position includes data gathering and management in reference to Oklahoma Foreclosure cases. Once the data is gathered and organized in a readable format, I then complete an analysis of the case including reading and understanding pooling and servicing agreements for asset-backed trusts, chaining the transfer of title through endorsements, and natural searches based off of the information gathered. Skills this position has reinforced: 1) Detailed orientated when present with mass information.2) Organization through programs such as google sheets, Microsoft excel, and Microsoft word. 3) Remote communication through email, text messaging, and remote video chat programs.

During my Lutheran College Washington Semester, I had the pleasure of working for the Washington D.C. Metropolitian Police Department Internal Affairs Division. Through this position I developed and implemented a filing system for the division, worked with organizing mass amounts of physical documentation (including litigation holds and complaint intake), and effectively worked in a para-military office structure.Skills this position promoted:1) Engaged in effective communication within a para-military, strict supervisor-supervised relationship. 2) Developed my ability to work both independently and with others as I helped create and implement an office filing system.3) Promoted my ability to present/communicate an idea with co-workers and implement said idea. 4) Secured my dedication to confidentiality and discretion.

I held this position for the majority of my undergraduate career. This position required me to quickly develop my phone and office etiquette as well as to learn Org Sync and Datatel (data management software). I was tasked with maintaining attendence at all required Greek Life events as well as maintaining/renting a recreational item inventory for Roanoke College. I also acted as the office manager for the Recreation Chair and Greek Life Chair while at this position. Skills developed through this position:1) Learned and honed office/phone etiquette 2) Maintained and organizaed mass amounts of information in a readily accessible format

This position was one of my first jobs and due to the staffing situtation/turn-over rate, I was unsupervised for the majority of the position. I was tasked with unloading the produce freight, roatating inventory, and stocking produce. I also developed my customer service ability to promote my position and product. Skills I developed through this position:1) Refiend my ability to work effectively individually and without immediate supervision.2) Promoted my customer service skills to promote products and customer relations.

Java Journey was a wonderful experience where I effectively managed and ran a coffee shop. My responsibilities included cleaning and general maintenance, making and service beverages, and developing customer relationships to promote return buisness. Skills promoted through this position:1) Increased my ability to work independently and promoted my ability to task manage.2) Developed my ability to commmunicate and interact with customers to promote the business

This was my first employment and I worked two positions while working for Dollar General. I worked product stocking and then moved on to assisting other Dollar Generals with efficeny, stocking practices, and finally construciton of various Dollar General facilities. My responsibilities while working for Dollar General were as varied as my positions and involved customer service, POGs, general construction, and unloading freight.