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Upstate New York

Utica, New York, United States

Utica, New York Area

Manage multiple volunteer-led community events to increase awareness and revenue for American Cancer Society programs and services. *Created Burgers & Brews at Saranac fundraiser that features local restaurants, showcases local & regional musical talent, and partners with family-owned brewery to bring the community together to fight cancer.*Manage Real Men Wear Pink campaign, bringing community leaders together to raise funds for breast cancer research, programs and services. *Develop & manage DetermiNation Endurance Series events, helping participates "make their miles more meaningful," and providing a unique training and team experience.

Utica, New York Area

*Manage community-based events, including Relay For Life*Create & develop new events to generate additional revenue*Engage, recruit, train, and manage relationships with community volunteers to ensure successful event execution*Engage the community to drive increased event participation; including event committee, teams, team members, sponsors, survivor/caregiver engagement, and youth engagement.

Roswell, Ga

• Created & developed successful Family Law Practice specializing in divorce, child custody, and adoption proceedings. • Manage cases involving civil litigation and criminal matters. • Experience in both litigation and collaborative case resolution.• Created & manage content for firm web site & Facebook page.

Columbia, Sc

• Drafted legislation for South Carolina Senate; • Researched constituent concerns pertaining to real property, zoning, and election laws; • Worked with staff attorneys on judicial merit selection.

Atlanta, Ga

• Managed and implemented policies for award-winning company-wide alternative transportation program. • Served as Company Representative on City of Atlanta transportation development boards, including The Clean Air Campaign & Central Atlanta Progress. • Developed, marketed, and managed company-wide environmental programs and events including “Earth Week” and “Ride Your Bike To Work Day.” • Managed and marketed peer-to-peer employee recognition program. • Planned and coordinated annual “Turner Volunteer Day” with over 1200 employee participants and 30 city-wide partners. • Major contributor for web site content and design for two internal web sites. • Managed multiple budgets totaling over $800,000.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, Pro Bono Board, Vice President of the Sports & Entertainment Law.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: Student Member of Public Relations Society of America