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Tampa, Florida, United States

Managed a Felony case load between 200-300 cases. Handled cases ranging from batteries, domestic violence, DUIs, and assorted drug charges. Managed a caseload of approximately 1,300 cases as the lead traffic prosecutor for South Pinellas County, Florida. Conducted numerous suppression and evidentiary hearings. In court daily communicating with defense counsel and the judge. Draft motions, and interoffice memos weekly, and conducted 14 jury trials, and one non-jury trial. Negotiated with defense counsel concerning plea agreements.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Managed cases in the Misdemeanor Traffic Division and assist with supporting assignments for the Felony Gun Unit. Led deferred prosecutions hearings, arraignment proceedings, argued during suppression hearings, and assisted with trials for defendants driving under the influence and driving with suspended licenses.

Miami, Florida, United States

Produced recommendations and reports for the Counterintelligence Branch within the F.B.I. to USCIS regarding individuals attempting to infiltrate the United States. Used a variety of databases in the Counterintelligence Branch to verify and monitor individuals operating in the United States, leading to seizures of materials supporting pending investigations. Helped create a private sector database to monitor company contacts for the Miami Division. Created in-depth profiles on key individuals for the Healthcare Fraud Unit to assist special agents in preparing interview strategies before interviews were conducted. Participated in post blast training with the Evidence Response Team, tactical scenarios with S.W.A.T., and interacted with twenty federal agencies at FIU.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Researched issues on driver license suspensions and assaults on police officers. Drafted related bench memoranda and presented recommendations to a three-judge panel. Reviewed seven motions for post-conviction relief and prepared proposed orders granting or denying relief. Observed various courtroom proceedings including uniform motion calendar, evidentiary hearings, summary judgment hearings, trials, and various criminal proceedings. Toured criminal justice facilities including the Palm Beach County Crime Lab, the Medical Examiner’s Office, jails, and participated in a ride along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife.

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

Organized the placement of seventy-six lifeguards on the beach and distributed their equipment each day. Managed the Junior Lifeguard Program by teaching twenty local teenagers two times per week about beach safety, personal fitness, and basic first aid. Led physical training exercises for lifeguards three times per week and created the daily and monthly schedules

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, Fall 2016; ILSP Student Ambassador, Fall 2017; Legal Writing Teaching.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: UF Club Swimming and Rowing, Theta Chi Fraternity