Shawn A. Devries, J.D., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, FL, US

Jacksonville

• Litigation and Transactional practice in the areas of Real Estate, Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Foreclosure Defense, Civil, & Family Law
• Managed upwards of 7 Attorney and staff at two locations
• Developed company policy and position on all legal issues, which includes H.R.
• Identified the root-cause of issues and provided alternatives while identifying and presenting risk factors
• Proven problem solving and conflict resolution skills, including successful track record of resolving conflicts filed through courts and alternative dispute resolution
• Presented and summarized cases to Judges

Jacksonville, FL

• Assisted Attorney's during clinics focusing on dissolution of marriage, Paternity, and Timesharing Modifications.
• Coordinated legal documents for litigant review.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Coordinated and executed client intake interviews
• Conducted legal research
• Drafted petitions, memorandums, motions, and addendums
• Attended foreclosure, small claims, and bankruptcy workshops
• Observed trials

Orlando, Florida

• Employed an efficient, high energy and professional approach to restaurant operations in order to balance service with costs to ensure profitability.
• Designed and created an impact restaurant training plan for all front of house restaurant staff.
• Oversaw the direct operations of a full-service restaurant, coffee shop, and bistro grill.
• Initiated an Employee Empowerment program allowing Employees to control and be accountable for Patrons Experience.
• Recruited and hired excellent restaurant staff based on aptitude and attitude, resulting in an extremely low turnover rate.
• Ensured excellent patron experiences by providing superior service and quality food.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Designed and created highly effective presentation's used during special events
• Assisted with planning and organization of large membership events and lunchins
• Collaborated with events coordinators and sponsors to ensure efficient market branding

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

• Contributed to assisting thousands of guests per day in a location with a Guest satisfaction rating of 90%.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills on a daily basis.
• Managed multiple tasks and worked well under pressure

Syracuse, New York Area

• Developed and implemented plan to launch Hotel Bar and Bistro.
• Responsibilities included planning, budgeting, and purchasing all opening inventory
• Hired opening staff and utilized the skills and qualities of our staff to provide exceptional guest relations services.
• Provided detailed instruction and training to employees in customer service and proper room management.
• Performed and analyzed hotels daily financial transaction audits.

Juris Doctor, Law

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Hospitality Administration/Management, Cum Laude

Associate Of Science (As), Hospitality Administration/Management