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Brown & Winters is an environmental and environmental insurance law firm representing public entities, including ports, cities, counties, and school districts throughout California. The firm’s attorneys pioneered many of the solutions for the public entities in the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites under the oversight of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).Brown & Winters is a recognized leader in Brownfields Redevelopment and the recipient of several awards for its contribution to the revitalization of blighted communities. It also participated in and contributed to drafting related environmental legislation. The firm provides grants and speakers to high school environmental clubs in San Diego. California youths are at the forefront in addressing new environmental cutting-edge issues. We believe that an investment in our youth’s understanding of environmental sustainability is our investment in the future.

ReWorld is an innovative SaaS web application that assists companies in taking sustainable action while minimizing operational costs and maximizing related profits. ReWorld’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) platform is a smart virtual sustainability manager. It offers an AI based sustainability strategy creator and also saves time by offering relevant local green suppliers.Responsibilities: * Collect market data and trends. * Ensure business strategies are properly executed. * Maintain and track proposal statuses, outcomes, and related client/prospect data.* Conduct research on clients, prospects, industries, conferences, and membership organizations. * Summarize findings into clear, presentable formats.* Prepare pitches and proposals for prospective and existing clients with guidance from the CEO.

Represented low-income taxpayers who had disputes with the Franchise Tax Board in matters of state tax appeals. Completed and settled seven cases.

• Researched, wrote, and revised memoranda on debt and tax analysis and submitted legal arguments regarding California residents’ non-compliance with the 540 Tax Form. • Wrote an analysis of 11-factor debt-equity addressing whether the acquisition of a company through preferred shares of the subsidiary should be respected as debt belonging to the purchasing corporation.• Assisted in settlement negotiations and attended court hearings.

Responsibilities:Ensure legality and enforcement of company policies (NDA contracts to Terms of Service and Severance agreements)Analyzed and edited Mutual and Employee NDA contract with attorneyAssisted in benchmarking and salary analysis for employees and new hires Converted Payroll Action Forms, New Hire Paperwork, Mutual and Employee NDA contracts to electronic online files (ensuring that all file conversions met state and federal legal requirements)Created training document for all of Human Resources in both CA and NC facilitiesMaintain high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and informationImplemented progression pay changes and edited employee reviews ensuring documents were completed in a timely manner.Perform a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports.Respond to reference checks and verification of employment statusAssist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and proceduresDelivered administrative support to HR Director and Corporate Recruiter as well as the Director of OperationsCoordinated facility events Assisted with Human Resources functions during on-boarding and termination process (recruitment, training, and hiring)Assisted staffing agencies with employee on-boarding

Printful is an on demand drop shipping and fulfillment company. Since 2014 the company has sold over 4 million products and expanded its facility locations from Los Angeles, California, to Charlotte, North Carolina and recently opened a facility in Riga Lativa. With over 300 employees, Printful continues to grow as a company. Printful provides entrepreneurial minded customers the ability to create graphic designs on products and sell them on their ecommerce platform.Responsibilites:Create monthly Newsletters and company Product Updates.In charge of coordinating and scheduling customer meetings.Work closely with HR and Project Specialist to coordinate and plan company eventsInterview prospective employees' referencesAssist customer service department by handling customer inquiries regarding ecommerce integration, Application Programming Interface, Push and Mockup generators as well as shipping, returns, and refunds. Assist HR with creating and filing workers compensation paperwork.Organized and filed paperwork, packages, and mail.

I interacted with patrons and visitors, providing them with customer service. I answered questions and successfully resolved issues that would arise. I ensured facility was clean and machines were in order.

Mapped out ocean floors to understand human impact on coral reefs and predation levels throughout the island of Palmyra. Gained experience at an environmental research lab.