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Bradenton, Florida

Institute For The Advancement Of Legal Communication

Assist in the development of innovative and effective methods for teaching legal communication theory, skills, and professional values to students. Conduct literature reviews for workshop curriculum and discussion. Facilitate student understanding of interview techniques through recorded role play. Supervisor: Dr. Kirsten Davis

Veterans Law Institute

Complete original research, utilizing primary and secondary legal materials, analyzing and communicating the results to faculty. Review and contribute to writing of academic publications and policy reports. Effectively manage time to assist with multiple tasks. Currently working on designing and drafting a student workbook to be used in tandem with the forthcoming casebook on legal principles in the area of Veterans Benefits. Supervisor: Stacey-Rae Simcox, Esq.

Work with Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox, Esq. to develop new and appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet the learning objectives of Trusts and Estate Planning. Maintain flexible schedule for student meetings to provide effective timely feedback to students, building their confidence and supporting their learning.

Gulfport, Fl

Conducted thorough intake interviews; managed time during representation of 4-5 caseloads; responded to client concerns in a timely manner; accurately analyzed medical and legal issues and clearly conveyed those findings both orally and in writing on behalf of the client; and maintained open and consistent communication with the client to update on their claim status as well as explain the method to ensure the client is educated and confident in the process.

Stetson College Of Law Veterans Advocacy Clinic, Gulfport, Florida

Completed over 300 pro-bono hours during service term. Conducted effective interviews with clients; Analyzed complex medical and legal issues- strategically planning the next course of action; educate the veteran clients on their claims in order to allow the individual to fully participate in their legal representation; organized and managed complex client files; drafted legal briefs; advocated on behalf of my client before a Veterans Law Judge during a Board of Veterans Appeals hearing; and ensured constant communication with the supervising attorney.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Assisted in the Housing and Foreclosure department with client interviews to determine needs and the scope of the client's case; researched novel legal issues related to property records and building codes; analyzed Florida Statute; wrote interrogatories; drafted initial claims and responses for clients; and coordinated with additional agencies to ensure clients were advised of proper procedural dates related to their foreclosure.

Sarasota, Florida Area

Violations CoordinatorDecember 2013-2014Selected to design, develop, and implement a new code compliance program and monitor its implementation. Compliance program constantly evolves in response to the changing needs of the client and local municipal ordinances. Advocates on behalf of the client to comply with state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new ordinances; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising client on needed actions.Communicates between the local field crews, overseeing municipalities, and client to ensure all concerns are addressed to mitigate financial damages to the client. Assists management with additional responsibilities as needed to include preservation completion, submitting bid requests to HUD through both Yardi/P260 and HERMIT, and assisting with training of new employees. Property Preservation Team LeadFebruary 2012 - December 2013Selected to assist with the transition of a new department by spearheading team development through focused training. Motivated teammates to consistently exceed personal goals as well as team goals by use of constant encouragement, building on strengths, and assessing weaknesses. Partnered with clients to ensure that needs are being met and changes implemented properly. This included documenting and analyzing various case issues, including legal documents, to accurately evaluate plans for resolution. Authored and documented training manuals and Standard Operating Procedure forms which continue to be utilized with new team members. Reviewed and critiqued resumes of applicants and participated in paired interviews of potential employees.Invoicing CoordinatorJune 2011 - February 2012Managed invoice resolution process between client and field crew, educating & enhancing future processes for payments.Reviewed invoices, for compliance with company and client requests, ensuring all requirements are met prior to forwarding to Accounting for payment.

Bradenton, Florida

Research involved studying and understanding trial ambiguity and the role of pre-trial publicity on jurors. Duties included video editing, creating test measures, running participant sessions, analysis of collected data, and supervision of other research assistants.Presentations related to research-Ruva , C.L., Worley, J. C., & Nieliwocki, M. Pretrial publicity affects emotion, trial evidence interpretation, decisions, and victim credibility. Symposium paper presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Orlando, FL (August 2012). (Refereed)Ruva, C.L., Mayes, J. L., Dickman, M. C., & Worley, J. C. Exposure to both positive and negative PTP can reduce or eliminate PTP bias and source memory errors. Symposium paper presented at the American Psychology & Law Society Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico (March 2012). (Refereed)Worley, J.C. The Importance of Trial Ambiguity: Understanding the Influence of Pretrial Publicity on Jurors’ Decisions and Emotions. Poster presenter at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of South Florida (April 2011).Worley, J.C. The Importance of Trial Ambiguity: Understanding the Influence of Pretrial Publicity on Jurors’ Decisions and Emotions. Presenter at the Human Factors and Applied Psychology Student Conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (March 2011).

Headed and organized all functions of the company – Enforced strong leadership skills to ensure effective utilization of available resources and grow company brand.Coordinated various components of photo event including creation and editing of digital images for final sales product including items for publication.

Facilitated positive client experience while processing deposits, withdrawals, and purchase of financial services products in accordance with clients’ request. Analyzed client accounts and identified opportunities to cross-sell bank products to benefit each client’s goals. Exceeded quarterly sales goals by the third week of the quarter.Performed regular data entry for client services as well as detailed recording and managing of the Automated Teller Machine.

Florida

Operated computerized systems for all printing work including custom orders and enlargements.Ensured all opening and closing procedures were performed in the proper manner, weekly inventory was accurate, and special orders were processed in a timely manner with expedited notice to the clients.Oversaw client relations at the sales counter and provided outstanding customer service by assisting clients with questions related to film processing and proper photo techniques.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta- Law Fraternity International, PT 1L Class Representative | Calvin Kuenzel Student Bar.

Bachelor Of The Arts, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude 3.8 Gpa

Activities and Societies: President for Psychology Club, President for Circle K International, Treasurer for Psi Chi, Senator for Student.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts, Summa Cum Laude- 3.95 Gpa

Activities and Societies: President of Phi Theta Kappa, Chief Justice in Student Government, board member for Student Activity Budget.