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Angel Fire, New Mexico, United States

Pursued an entrepreneurial venture trading equity futures and related derivatives, applying fundamental security analysis, macroeconomic data, and mosaic theory to generate positive returns on a personal portfolio. Acquired valuable expertise on the capital markets, trend analytics, and business operations. Currently seeking a return to the challenge of practicing law.

Excelled in a leadership position as chief counsel for a privately held ski and golf resort with $35M in annual revenue. As an executive committee member, responsible for strategic planning and business execution. Ensured the company’s compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as supervising the Security, Risk Management, and Corporate Administration departments. • Advised against the planned attachment of a $40M recreation center to a condo/hotel development, which would have caused Mountain Village, CO and its owner’s association significant and lasting financial hardship. • Delivered $1.3M in additional value by recognizing a fundamental under-valuation of a company asset, advising ownership and securing more favorable terms during a real estate negotiation.• Initiated assessment of the company's lagging safety record, identified gaps in corporate policy and targeted key workplace issues, saving the company $600K in workers' compensation expense.

Thrived as the junior in-house counsel for a publicly traded ski resort valued at over $1.4B with revenues in excess of $900M. Assumed increased levels of responsibility to oversee and manage the legal affairs of multiple departments, including sales & marketing, operations, and information technology. • Executed the largest expansion of the company's strategic alliances and corporate partnerships, garnering $8M in incremental revenue.• Established the company’s consumer trademark licensing program that added $500K in gross annual revenue. Defined the legal requirements and trained personnel charged with leading the initiative.

Vail, Co

Organized and ran Vail Mountain’s recreational racing programs, and supervised its charitable, group, and corporate special events. Provided operational guidance to host the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships, the 2001 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships, and the annual International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup. Managed 10 direct reports and 75 total employees.

J.D., Intellectual Property

B.A., Political Science