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San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Advised and assisted the management of a commercial bakery with business planning and growth strategies, business structure & choice of entity, as well as provided ongoing, day-to-day operational and legal compliance support.Achieved a 13% growth in sales (YTD) by launching a comprehensive sales strategy, updating the existing CRM system, and rebranding of the bakery’s logo, website as well as promotional and packaging materials. Introduced new products and services including online sales of party supplies, do-it-yourself cookie decoration kits, and rentals of inflatable slides & bounce houses. Overhauled the company's social media ad campaigns across multiple platforms like Yelp, FB, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google. Tailored the ad campaigns to appeal to a broader yet more targeted audience in SF/Bay Area fintech sector and more generally to corporate clientele. Examined search engine data and web design trends that boosted SEO performance and increased bakery’s organic website traffic from 19% to 28% (YTD). Drafted and submitted business proposals offering branded products for company events and as corporate gifting options establishing business relationships with companies like Alaska Airlines, Salesforce, Levi's, Gap Inc, and Meta.

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Drafted and submitted conditional use permit application, with the City of Santa Rosa, to operate a retail cannabis dispensary (during a competitive review process, the application received the highest score among 25+ applicants and was approved shortly thereafter by the City's planning commission). Administered dispensary's buildout project - valued at around $1.75M - over the span of 11 months. Supervised construction activities, by making daily site visits, to ensure that individual projects were being completed on time, within budget and were building code & OSHA compliant as well as inspection ready. Oversaw day-to-day operations of a newly launched cannabis dispensary in Santa Rosa including hiring and training 5 dispensary employees (2 budtenders, 2 security guards, and an assistant manager). Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks for the dispensary staff as well as conducted employee performance reviews every 11 weeks to identify deficiencies and recommend improvement strategies. Drafted and maintained financial statements such as cash flow, P&L, and balance sheets and processed bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees as well as 1099 contractors.Assisted the Inventory Manager by intaking new inventory, crosschecking UIDs and METRC for accuracy and regulatory compliance. Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with protocols for managing daily store operations and ensuring compliance with CA Department of Cannabis Control rules and regulations.Oversaw the collection and remittance of sales and excise taxes by preparing and filing quarterly and end of the year sales tax returns with CDTFA and Santa Rosa tax authorities. Set up the dispensary's POS stations and configured the sales tax structure to properly calculate and compound state and local sales and excise taxes. Utilized various tax planning strategies to optimize the dispensary's Federal Income taxes and reduce tax liability.

San Francisco Bay Area

Provided state and local tax consulting, compliance, and controversy services related to income, franchise, gross receipts, and sales & use taxes. Reviewed and analyzed multi-state tax filings for individual and business clients and assisted multi-state companies stay compliant with and navigate the complex web of states’ nexus and apportionment rules and regulations. Prepared income and sales tax nexus studies, with tax exposure quantifications, to determine the proper taxing jurisdictions for companies ranging from large publicly traded multi-state corporations to start-up firms in SF/Bay Area FinTech sector.Negotiated with state and local taxing agencies on behalf of clients and across multiple jurisdictions to resolve pending audits and minimize penalties and accrued interest through voluntary disclosure and amnesty agreements.Worked with tax authorities to identify, negotiate, and claim tax credits and incentives available to a variety of companies in different industries. Some of the credits included State of Georgia Film Tax Credit for (post)production companies and California Competes Tax Credit for companies that meet certain hiring & investment milestones.Provided ongoing compliance by preparing and filing quarterly and end of the year sales & use tax returns with appropriate state taxing authorities. Assisted clients in obtaining refunds of overpaid sales & use taxes by performing a review of their capital assets and supply purchases to identify missed refunds.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked as a member of the state & local tax team. Assisted senior associates and managers in the provision of tax planning and compliance services. Performed legal research on federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. Drafted various client deliverables such as legal memeranda, nexus studies, and voluntary disclosure agreements.

San Francisco Bay Area

Assisted IRS attorneys with drafting an array of court filings for ongoing litigation, including pleadings, settlement agreements, subpoena packages, and motions to dismiss, and other legal documents in connection with trials and hearings. Performed tax research and wrote memoranda on topics such as gift and inheritance tax, basis shifting transactions, constructive dividends, and civil fraud penalties.Reviewed and assessed large volumes of documents including corporate and partnership tax returns, financial records, and appraisal reports to determine relevance and importance to the issues in pending cases. Helped with the development of a complex case involving an alleged bargain sale transaction by reviewing valuation reports, document exchanges, and researching the admissibility of expert witness testimony.

San Francisco Bay Area

Assisted staff attorneys in employment cases before Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Merit Systems Protection Board.Drafted court filings for pending administrative cases including propounding and answering discovery requests, drafting motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and negotiated settlement agreements. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for supervising attorneys on issues of employment discrimination, reasonable accommodation, and employee misconduct. Substantively participated in mediation proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board and assisted with drafting the terms of the settlement agreement.

San Francisco Bay Area

Under judge's direction drafted a legal opinion denying claimant’s compensation and benefits (the holding was affirmed by Benefits Review Board on appeal). Prepared court orders resolving various motions such as motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.Researched and wrote memoranda on legal issues for cases arising under Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extension, the Defense Base Act. Attended trial proceedings, reviewed and analyzed briefs, deposition transcripts, and expert witness testimonies for ongoing litigation.

San Francisco

Assisted the Assessor-Recorder with project planning and program evaluations as well as prepared analyses of legislative and policy documents. Drafted a number of public service announcements about state and local property tax relief programs such as tax exemptions for disabled persons and veterans. Helped with drafting the Assessor-Recorder Office’s Language Access Policy designed to provide equal access to information and services for people with limited English proficiency. Translated various Fact Sheets and Property Tax Forms from English into Russian and Armenian languages.

San Francisco Bay Area

Conducted client intake and initial interviews, provided consultations, and made case referrals in many areas of civil law. Researched and wrote legal memoranda on bankruptcy, consumer protection, creditor and collection law questions.Reviewed and evaluated lease agreements and financial statements for relevance to pending eviction proceedings. Provided tax filing assistance for taxpayers with disabilities and non-English speakers. Advised clients of their legal rights with respect to public benefits programs and landlord/tenant disputes.Successfully advocated on behalf of clients during informal grievance meetings with landlords and property managers avoiding tenant evictions in exchange for participating in money management programs or behavioral stipulation agreements.

646 Gough Street, San Francisco, Ca, 94102

Oversaw day-to-day operational functions for a furniture retailer with 2 store locations (SF & LA) and $3M in annual revenue. Ordered and controlled the flow of inventory to ensure the store's most in-demand items were in stock and available in a timely manner.Handled all POS opening and closing procedures including cash handling, reconciliation, and reporting.Developed a highly productive and sales-driven team of store associates by coaching and providing guidance on effective in-store & online sales techniques and essential customer engagement strategies.Facilitated the efficient staging and presentation of merchandise on the showroom floor by examining each product to ensure correct pricing, proper visibility, and functioning of the product as advertised. Negotiated favorable vendor contracts resulting in an almost 20% reduction in procurement costs. Analyzed sales data and customer trends in order to maximize in-store and online sales while minimizing store operating expenses.Interacted with disgruntled customers to resolve warranty and delivery issues as well as handled customer complaints by finding and providing logical and quick solutions. Prepared daily work schedules for and assigned tasks to 3 store associates. Promoted harmonious yet competitive work environment to boost employee morale, productivity, as well as increase motivation and engagement.

1991 Dennison Street, Oakland, Ca

Supervised day-to-day operations for a logistics company specializing in import and export of vehicles including snowmobiles, ATV's, and motorcycles. Prepared and filed the Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES) for all outbound shipments. Oversaw and directed the work of 5 warehouse employees. Consistently maintained a high level of employee morale and fostered positive work environment through individual guidance, team building exercises, and mentorship.Booked cargo space with ocean carriers and scheduled container pick up and drop offs - to and from the Port of Oakland - with ground transportation providers (trucking companies) and NVOCCs (non-vessel operating common carriers). Supervised warehouse loading/unloading as well as dock scheduling operations by implementing scheduling software and monitoring the flow of ground transportation to eliminate any potential loading dock bottlenecks or slowdowns. Updated the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with protocols for managing daily warehouse operations.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Tax Law/Taxation

Activities and Societies: UC Hasting's Tax Concentration Program; UC Hastings Business Law Journal, 2016 Volunteer in Income Tax Assistance.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science, 3.85

Graduated with Distinction in General Scholarship (cum laude) GPA 3.85

Igetc - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, Political Science And Government, 3.92

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society