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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia

Contractor at The Executive Office of the President - USTR

Arlington, Virginia

Provided document review for discovery – coded documents for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed documents in response to litigation and data breaches. Redacted confidential and non-responsive information.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Answered subpoena requests and conducted investigations on high-risk accounts. Conducted KYC and Negative News searches. Analyzed financial transactions for potential money laundering activity through the use of banking systems, MS Access and Excel. Wrote detailed case summaries to explain risk factors and final dispositions of each customer and/or account. Recommended suspicious activity for SAR reporting and RTCs.

Rockville, Maryland

Participated in contract review for insureds in order to identify risk. Researched safety and liability aspects of technological use within the construction industry in order to develop and deliver live training to design professionals.

Washington, D.C.

Managed and assisted staffers with spading and source collection throughout article publication process. Proofread and edited articles for Bluebooking, grammar, and readability.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Attended training provided by the Internal Revenue Service to obtain a VITA/TCE certification. Assist low-to-middle income taxpayers during the tax filing process, carefully examining and explaining their tax liability and prospective tax credits. Prepared federal and state tax returns using the TaxWise software.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Established and maintained direct relationships and prioritized the needs of multiple clients in order to provide effective representation against the Internal Revenue Service. Researched and applied federal tax law and procedure in order to develop case theory regarding tax liability as well as potential collection alternatives for liability determination. Responded to IRS audits and collection notices. Successfully settled client tax liability through appeals conferences, written advocacy, and negotiations. Assisted clients with the preparation of prior year tax returns.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Evaluated claims risk for educational institutions based upon state legal data, including statutes, regulations, immunities, and other legal characteristics. Aggregated data and conducted legal analysis with compiled data to explain how state specific issues create, increase, or minimize loss within the company.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Helped to research and market events, writing competitions, and more to current law students, alumni, faculty, and staff through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Assisted with special projects throughout the library. While at the circulation desk, assisted patrons with locating materials, checking in and out books and other items, as well as navigating the library and research tools.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted the law clerk in daily operations within the chambers. Conducted legal research relating to current proceedings. Drafted and edited briefs, orders and opinions. Observed courtroom proceedings. Filed and prepared documents needed for court.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conducted research pertaining to Reckless Driving, the Second Amendment, and the marital privilege in trial proceedings. Drafted motions, memoranda, briefs and case summaries. Conducted criminal background investigations and determine validity of citations. Transcribed 911 calls and video from police body worn cameras. Served as second chair for arraignments, status hearings, and probation show causes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched laws and policies relating to law enforcement trainings for canine encounters. Conducted a comparative analysis regarding stand your ground laws and the Castle Doctrine to be used on the organization’s website. Investigated and drafted a memorandum outlining the rules and best practices preliminary hearings in Michigan. Compiled contact information of members of the organization to be used in the online database of prosecutors.

Fairfax County, Va

Determined eligibility of clients for financial, medical and other public assistance programs by conducting in depth interviews and managing a caseload. Ensured timely processing of applications while using time management and organizational skills to meet various deadlines and to promote efficiency. Used various forms of technology to verify and obtain information used to assess the eligibility of clients.

Alexandria, Va

As an Administrative Assistant, I completed short and long-term administrative assignments for various non-profits, associations and organizations in the Northern Virginia - DC Metropolitan area. In order to gain experience for permanent opportunities, I acted as a standby in the office to complete administrative duties as needed.Notable Assignments:American Association of Airport Executives - Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant

Chapel Hill, Nc

Worked at the circulation desk assisting patrons with check outs and finding books throughout the library. Sorted books in the stacks and in the upstairs collections. Shelved books that had been recently checked in. Pulled books from the shelves when they had been requested.

Durham, Nc

Helped to organize the non-profit’s financial books and to hire a CPA in order to complete the yearly 990 form and for continuous financial upkeep. Organized a system to keep the financial books in order. Researched grants and created an excel workbook that included deadlines, names of foundations, contact information and websites for future research. Along with a group of interns, I helped to compile a cost benefit analysis which included the current financial costs and quantified social benefits, as well as recommendations for the future of EDGE.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked directly with staff to conduct policy and coalition research and tracking legislation. Helped staff plan and implement as well as attended congressional, coalition and press events. Performed a range of administration duties, including data entry and making pitch calls to media outlets. Shadowed staff and various clients in meetings, conferences, and other events on Capitol Hill.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Checked classrooms on campus to ensure technology was functioning properly. Relayed any broken technology or equipment to technicians to be repaired. Provided classrooms with supplies such as chalk, batteries, erasers, etc.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Ensured proper servicing of all premium seating areas. Served as a greeter and host at the elevators and stairwell on the premium seating levels and all the entry points in each box and enforced admission procedures while serving as a liaison between ticket holders and all other game-day staff.

Clinton, Nc

Served as a personal assistant to a professional financial advisor. Researched and kept record of trends within the stock market. Answered phone calls, organized the workplace calendar, and set up appointments. Managed the office when the employer was not there.

Juris Doctor, Business And Corporate Law

Activities and Societies: American University Business Law Review (AUBLR); NBLSA (National Black Law Students Association); Phi Alpha.

Bachelor Of Arts, Public Policy; Exercise And Sport Science: Sport Administration

Activities and Societies: Project Uplift Counselor, Pre-Orientation Counselor, UNICEF at Carolina - Secretary, UNC Chapel Hill Office.

High School Diploma