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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Palau

Responsibilities:Drafted legislation, committee reports, and correspondence as requested by Delegates • Worked directly with Delegates to develop and refine legislation and policy initiatives • Conducted legal research and produced legal memoranda on issues faced by the House and members • Analyzed and revised proposed legislation for constitutional and legal form • Advised Delegates on legislative procedure and statutory and constitutional law • Met with stakeholders and subject matter… Show more Responsibilities:Drafted legislation, committee reports, and correspondence as requested by Delegates • Worked directly with Delegates to develop and refine legislation and policy initiatives • Conducted legal research and produced legal memoranda on issues faced by the House and members • Analyzed and revised proposed legislation for constitutional and legal form • Advised Delegates on legislative procedure and statutory and constitutional law • Met with stakeholders and subject matter experts concerning pending or proposed legislation.Accomplishments:Played a key role in the House’s legislative and policy response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, including: contributed to the drafting and passage of COVID-19 relief legislation for businesses and residents (CROSS Act); and contributed to the drafting of loan authorizations and other fiscal response measures • Contributed to the amendment of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act • Contributed to national housing legislation responsive to a national housing crisis • Successfully guided and advised on proper procedure for landmark legislation, including: adherence to rules of procedure relating to committee activity and amendment consideration; and constitutional and statutory requirements for loan approval and issuance of sovereign guarantees • Advised on proper constitutional form for the 28th amendment to the Palauan Constitution. Show less

1300 W Washington St, Phoenix, Az 85007

Responsibilities:Tasked with developing comprehensive Commission water policies • Conducted legal and policy research concerning challenged Commission policy currently under review • Managed a team Commission Staff, directing research and drafting activities • Coordinated and ran public workshops involving industry representatives and subject matter experts.Accomplishments:Researched, wrote, and advocated for the consideration and ultimate adoption of three comprehensive water… Show more Responsibilities:Tasked with developing comprehensive Commission water policies • Conducted legal and policy research concerning challenged Commission policy currently under review • Managed a team Commission Staff, directing research and drafting activities • Coordinated and ran public workshops involving industry representatives and subject matter experts.Accomplishments:Researched, wrote, and advocated for the consideration and ultimate adoption of three comprehensive water policies by the Commission. Show less

2201 C St Nw, Washington, Dc 20520

Responsibilities:Briefed senior counsel on pending legislation with Department interests, including legislative history • Attended and prepared summaries on Congressional committee hearings • Conducted legislative and legal research to identify and promote Department interests • Prepared congressional member write-ups and biographies for Department reference.Accomplishments:Contributed to reforming and improving tracking practice and procedures of relevant legislation.

100 N. 15Th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Responsibilities:Reviewed state agency rules for statutory and policy compliance • Coordinated with state agency rule writers to ensure compliance and preparation for public comment • Prepared and presented reports on finding to Council in open and public meetings.Accomplishments:Contributed to the reduction and repeal of agency regulations pursuant to the Council’s mandate.

100 N. 15Th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Worked directly with Executive Director in management of SECC campaign • Handled communications and scheduling with various organizations, both state and private • Developed promotional materials for mass consumption and public use • Assisted in web development and management • Filled various other administrative assistant functions.

Phoenix, Az

Tasked with developing and implementing a state-wide video contest campaign • Assisted a team with various tasks demanding varied skills and proficiencies • Helped begin and guide an ongoing department-wide archiving project • Constructed an outreach program involving school, libraries, and environmental organizations • Helped develop advertising and promotions including movie theatre ads, PSA video • Developed and presented project ideas in cross-organizational forums.

University Of St. Thomas

Worked as part of a student team providing many services • Serviced a diverse customer base, with various backgrounds and needs • Required various customer service skills as well as technical abilities concerning service.

St. Klement, Croatia

Worked as part of a diverse, multi-national team on an ongoing excavation site • Responsibilities included labor in the field as well as cleaning and preparing finds • Problem solving skills concerning work output and logistics were required • Developed proficiency for remaining detail-oriented in large time-spanning projects • Operated with a great degree of responsibility and independence on-site and off • Refined communications skills to relate and coordinate with peoples of various… Show more Worked as part of a diverse, multi-national team on an ongoing excavation site • Responsibilities included labor in the field as well as cleaning and preparing finds • Problem solving skills concerning work output and logistics were required • Developed proficiency for remaining detail-oriented in large time-spanning projects • Operated with a great degree of responsibility and independence on-site and off • Refined communications skills to relate and coordinate with peoples of various backgrounds. Show less

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: • 5th Annual International Humanitarian Law Workshop Participant • Member, International Law Society • Rule.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Student Legacy • Varsity Swim Team • Aquinas Scholars • Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society