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Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Ma

Remote

Drafted and researched non-profit compliance statement related to tax exemption status for the association on its website.Drafted questions for the upcoming policy debate by analyzing background research on Montgomery County, Maryland candidates for the 2022 State's Attorney election for candidates’ viewpoints on the justice system and cannabis industry.Analyzed and researched nation-wide cannabis regulatory agencies and corresponding regulations on social equity provisions, programs, and positions in support for an upcoming legislative bill.Assessed U.S. state cannabis workforce development legislative policies and initiatives and drafted one-sheets reflecting findings for purposes of mass distribution. Analyzed and drafted findings on H.R. 5977, the Republican-sponsored cannabis bill for the purposes of drafting a policy statement of the organization to legislators.Drafted letters to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission regarding various issues of concern, such as requesting membership to the Commission's diversity workgroup, document requests and alerting Commission regarding concerns with its departments.Revitalized board development through creation of financial controls, committee structures, and training materials in consultation and collaboration with board members.Spearheaded 2022 Maryland Charitable Commission Grant, which included analyzing corporate governance documents for compliance, drafting statements regarding the organization’s background and mission, and creating the organizational operating budget.Researched and proposed current hot topics in the cannabis industry for the 2022 Cannabis Policy Summit. Evaluated and created a list of potential grants for fundraising purposes.Identified cannabis industry licensees for target fundraising and partnerships and presented to supervisor.

Transcribed videos and provide high-quality captions for viewers

Boston, Ma

Docketed Foreign Nationals’ visa paperwork and uploaded primary documents to expedite visa process.Developed and implemented training materials for paralegals to improve efficiency.

Boston, Ma

(3 month contract)Assisted in the preparation and filing of Green Card, CAP, H1-B AMD & EOS, L1-B, TN, and other visa applications by revising and finalizing a variety of different cases for final approval.Expedited the preparation process of cases by filing key paperwork such as Client Intakes and other documents.Expertly used Tracker to update client information, submit doc vaults, and questionnaires to aid in visa applications.Aided team with a variety of key tasks during cap season to ensure efficiency and success for April filing deadline.

Johnston, Rhode Island

Analyzed SEO of companies and conducted company assessmentsDeveloped industry analysis reports for market researchAided in lead generation and sales enablement for company growth Assisted in marketing endeavorsAssisted in creating RFP's for new business developmentAssisted in creating social posts using mediums such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Created workflows to aid in product renewal(Paid Internship)

University Of Rhode Island

Assisted in creating and implementing cultural interaction activities that allowed students to become better enriched in other cultures.Fostered cross-cultural interactions between students.Assisted on statistical projects to help further the development of the Office of International Education.• Created new international relationships that added to my personal development. (Internship)

Provided translations in person and by phone Responsible for entering time cards and sending invoicesDistributed weekly checksAdministered communication between clients and workers

Managed YouTube and social media pages and communicated with clients on artists' progressDistributed information about releases to writers/editorsAided in nominating people for the Grammys and used public relation programs such as HootSuite

Customer service in person and by phoneAdministered translations for customersResponsible for cash managementConceptualized displays for store

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Ranking: 4th; Honors: Cum Laude Honors: Dean’s List 2018-2022, Business Law Concentration, Peer Mentor 2019-2022, Sandra Day O’Connor.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor Of Science, International Business And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Musicians Guild, International AmbassadorHighly ambitious student who graduated in year 4 of a 5 year program.

International Business/Music, (Semester Abroad)

Classes Taken (All classes taught in native language and passed): Negotiation Strategies Globalization: Cultural Focus Global Marketing.