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Bridgewater, Nj, Us

• Manage the administration oversight of DocketMaker including its development, marketing and operations.• Developed a software system to manage law offices' client data management, client contact solutions, client file management, billing, scheduling, document execution, and more.• Programmed the software package, created the design and functionality (UI/UX), and hosted delivery of the DocketMaker SaaS application; managed server functionality and operations.

• Developed a software system to improve efficiency of voter contact through multiple channels including email, SMS, MMS, and telephone calls; VoterMaker software also organizes and manages the literature drop routes for volunteers to distribute campaign literature and phone bank calling for more efficient and convenient use by volunteers.• Programmed the software package, created the design and functionality (UI/UX), and hosted delivery of the VoterMaker SaaS application; managed server functionality and operations.• Communicated with various political campaign to demo the software, assisted with VoterMaker functionality and uses, and provided advice on voter outreach, marketing methods, and branding strategy.

Somerville, New Jersey, Us

• Provided visionary leadership, innovated social ecommerce, invented a new way of gifting, and created a conglomerate platform.• Innovative thought leader created numerous new methods of user experience interactions, led software engineers in trouble shooting sessions, and an out-of-the-box thinker enhancing, improving and innovating customer experiences.• Recruited and hired the leadership team, software developers, and business development team.• Oversees, creates and determines the strategic direction of the company, and leads the long-range planning and operations of the company.• Provides cross-functional management and directs the CFO, CAO, CTO and other senior staff.• Lead technology development of the software development, and worked closely with senior software engineers in: Development strategies, programming objectives, operations and hardware implementation, troubleshooting functional challenges, and provided directional guidance.• Oversaw design team to create a visual design for the website and mobile apps, a functional workflow, and establishing a brand for the company.• Established a business sales team to outreach and create business relationships to bring retailers to the Giftapart platform.• Created a marketing and branding plan for the company, and created marketing messages and campaigns to outreach and grow the user base.• Communicated with investors and served a Chairman of the Board, effectively leading the company from concept to a viable product, and then to launch and growth.• Outreached and nourished relationships with other business leaders in the retail space to build strong business partnerships.• Participated in various professional conferences showcasing the company's innovations and features, interviewed by media, and oversees company's public and corporate communications.• Managed copyright and patent protection of intellectual property, filed for copyrights, and handled communications with patent attorney.

• Appointed to Council in January, 2012, by Township Council after screening before the Bridgewater Republican Municipal Committee. Sworn in by Freeholder Patrick Scaglione.• Successfully beat the Democrat adversary in November 2012 during the general election. With 9,930 votes (55% of total votes), received the second highest votes of any council election. Sworn in by Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ D7).• Re-elected in November 2013 in a landslide election by receiving 61% of the general vote. Sworn in by State Senator Michael J. Doherty (R-23).• 2012 liaison on the Planning Board, Somerset County Community Development Consortium, Green Brook Flood Control Commission, and Raritan and Millstone Flood Commission.• 2013 liaison on the Budget/Finance Committee, Creative Arts Committee, Green Brook Flood Control Commission, Emergency Services, Somerset County Community Development Consortium, Raritan and Millstone Flood Commission, and Bridgewater/Somerset County Library Committee.• 2014 liaison on the Budget/Finance Committee, Creative Arts Committee, Bridgewater Commons Mall, and Green Brook Flood Control Commission.• Instrumental in managing and controlling the Township’s near $40-million annual operating budget.• Elected in November 2012, and re-elected in November 2013, 2017 and 2021.• Sparked a movement to protect Bridgewater's Quality of Life by starting the "Preserve Bridgewater" group to raise awareness of the overdevelopment project "Center of Excellence."• As a regular liaison to the Budget/Finance Committee led a conservative fiscal policy that resulted in Bridgewater achieving the lowest tax rate in Somerset County.

• Oversaw the Township of Bridgewater's $45-Million budget and worked closely with the Administration and Council to prepare, negotiation and adopt the yearly budget.• Managed the budgetary process to achieve a 10-year flat-tax to the residents of Bridgewater, and successfully lowered Bridgewater's municipal tax rate to the lowest in Somerset County.• Worked closely with the CFO of the Township to create a balanced budget within the constraints of the Township's tax revenue and other income sources.• Longest continuous Council appointed member of the Budget-Finance Committee.

• Built a campaign team at inception in late January 2022, established 6 core managerial positions, and recruited many volunteers; trained new members and volunteers; created a leadership and business structure for the campaign; and oversaw day-to-day operations of the campaign.• Created the campaign brand and marketing messaging and campaigns; provided analytics; and developed and planned short- and long-term strategy.• Designed and developed campaign website, created UI/UX, and coded the HTML, JavaScript, and PHP components of the website.• Prepared campaign press releases, speeches for candidate, social media messaging, and other campaign communications and campaign relations functions.• Oversaw campaign fundraising, prepared and assisted with campaign events, and acted as liaison with key donors.• Developed a custom software solution to maximize voter contact efficiency at minimal expense achieving the lowest cost per vote compared to all other candidates (i.e. Tom Kean Jr. spent nearly $50 per vote vs. Peterson at about $7 per vote).

• Managed and operated law businesses, overseeing operations of two law offices in Somerville and Newark.• Handled civil and criminal litigation matters, with an emphasis on business litigation, civil matters, and contract disputes, and handled all facets of the litigation from complaints to jury trials.• Led the civil, commercial and business litigation areas (investigation, pleadings, discovery, motions and trials) represented corporate clients and their legal issues, prepared and negotiated complex contracts & business transactions, handled regulatory compliance issues, M&A, mass torts, products liability, human resource compliance & procedures, and general legal conformity issues.• Appellate Practice: Filed appeals before the Appellate Division and New Jersey State Supreme Court.• Represented clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court in consumer and commercial bankruptcies, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases, including petition preparation, appearances at Meeting of Creditors, Motion practice, Confirmation Hearings, adversary proceedings, and all other issues involving bankruptcies.• Represented individual and business clients in municipal and criminal courts throughout the State of New Jersey in matters involving traffic through homicide matters. Over 97% clients receive no points on their driver’s license. Most quasi-criminal & criminal matters resulted in dismissals. Extensive experience with plea bargaining, motion practice and trials.• Drafted contracts, negotiated agreements, and prepared all types of business and commercial documents.• Corporate start-ups, including preparation and filing formation docs, corporate agreements, counseling, and corporation organization.• Commercial real estate transactions: From negotiation to closing, and litigation.• Represented clients in family and criminal litigation, including divorces, child custody, child support, business criminal defense, individual homicide matters, and more.

Innovating a global social ecommerce marketplace experience with a twist. This company has now been renamed Giftapart Inc..

• Co-hosted a biweekly TV call-in show "Voce e a Lei (The Law & You)". Discussed current, interesting news events potentially impacting the community; answered live callers' questions; and engaged in dialogue focused on legal issues. Aired Tuesday nights at 8:45 PM on SPT TV.• Increased overall viewers of the show by 2.8 times through engaging, entertaining and thoughtful topics and discussions on-air. Prepared show content and worked with the production team to create the show flow.

On the Board of Directors for the credit union, a licensed banking institution. Oversaw the financial affairs of the credit union, and participated in all aspects of policy making and regulations. Was involved in determining and setting interest rates, hiring and firing staff, obtaining and retaining marketing programs, reviewed by-laws, recommended changes to by-laws and drafted amendments, set policy for the credit union, reviewed contracts, negotiated merger, formulated operational budget and was an active participant in all other matters.

Somerville, Nj, Us

Performed investigations of all unattended, violent, suspicious, suicidal, homicidal and infant deaths. Prepared legal reports pertaining to manner and cause of death. Interviewed witnesses, family members, police officers, physicians, and others with information that might assist in determining cause and manner of death.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biochemistry

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