Collaborate with multiple biotechnology attorneys on their U.S. patent dockets. Steward clients’ patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s complex prosecution process, following a detailed firm procedure. Proactively communicate with clients, practitioners, and other staff to meet upcoming (and often competing) deadlines. Lead procedures for a biotechnology client. Manage meeting agendas, minutes, and project tracking for two internal firm committees.

Prepare patent paperwork and application filings, following detailed firm procedure. Draft correspondence and reminders to clients. Track incoming mail and docket items. Balance multiple competing long- and short-term priorities daily. Coordinate meeting minutes, agendas, and materials for two firm committees.

Prepare legal documents for filing with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Collaborate with teammates to meet deadlines and manage large, complex data entry projects.

Assisted the Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands with her re-election campaign fundraising efforts. Researched donor information, assisted during call time, and drafted follow-up emails.

One of three planning staff at Skagit County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization / Regional Transportation Planning Organization. • Applied Planning Processes: Reviewed many state and regional planning documents. Interpreted language and addressed questions from staff and the public. Followed timelines and project delivery schedules. • Facilitated Committees: Prepared meeting agendas, minutes, and documents for committees. composed of government, non-profit, tribal, private, and public stakeholders. Orchestrated the activities of the Non-Motorized Advisory Committee. • Conducted Outreach: Coordinated the creation of Human Services Transportation Plan committee. Bolstered funding for regional bike map by reaching out to new businesses and following up with donors. • Presented Data: Quantified population and housing trends for the first annual growth monitoring report. Mapped safety data to identify areas of concern for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. • Solved Problems: Restored multiple years of planning data by teaching myself Microsoft Access at no cost to the organization.

Full-time summer intern for regional transportation planning firm. Drafted meeting minutes, maintained organization's website, and helped develop first annual Growth Monitoring Report for Skagit County. Quickly learned new information. Professionally interacted with elected officials, the public, and staff from local, regional, state, federal, and tribal jurisdictions.

Summer intern for Washington State’s public-sector economists. Collected federal and state level data to update annual statewide Economic Climate Study. Drafted reports daily about recently released federal economic data. Gained experience with working in a professional office setting and effectively managing projects with staggered deadlines.

Assisted customers by answering questions, bagging groceries, cleaning restrooms, and providing facility maintenance.

Monitored public dog waste and collection activity at multiple City of Bellingham parks. Publicized “We Scoop” campaign by reaching out to community organizations, veterinary offices, and pet stores for donations and support. Educated pet owners about how responsible pet waste practices improve local water quality.