I became the first student representative of LexBlog after pitching the idea to the company. As a community leader, I shared the benefits of blogging with law students.

ATJ Tech Fellows spend their summer working on innovative programs and initiatives aimed to improve civil justice systems. Fellows gain practical experience on the varied use of technology in delivering legal services and other translational legal skills.

Created survey response form used to collect data for Professor Dan Linna's Legal Services Innovation Index and the Law School Innovation Index.

• Oversaw, managed, and enforced the county false alarm ordinance. Provided the same services under contract to two other jurisdictions.• Became a subject matter expert of the custom alarm tracking and billing software CryWolf® and used it to make the unit as efficient as possible. Shared techniques via a personal blog to assist other units across the country.• Trained and supervised unit staff to ensure smooth daily operation of the unit. • Reviewed appeals and made recommendations to the appeal board.• Maintained accurate financial records of collected fees and deposits.• Developed creative refinements to the alarm reduction program to enhance services and aid in alarm reduction.• Provided courteous customer service and promoted alarm management skills in the community.• Coordinated all aspects of the custom software used to implement the program including the development, design, programming, testing, documenting, modifying, enhancing, and maintenance.• Developed and delivered oral and written presentations to the public, County Board of Supervisors, and industry organizations.• Promoted false alarm reduction within the alarm industry.• Personal achievements:o Tested a program that saved $1.30 per piece of certified mail and helped implement it countywide.o Achieved the designation of Certified Alarm Manager within six months of being hired and have maintained that certification annually.o Convinced management of the value and taught a segment on false alarms during each session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. o Persuaded station commanders to include a presentation on false alarms by attending community meetings and providing statistics for their service area. o Implemented roll call training and developed a recognition program for deputies who provided consistently good notes on alarm calls.

• In addition to assigned duties, organized the Operations division storage room, cabinets, and Report Writing Room and assisted various departments (Records, Crime Prevention, Operations) with special projects.• Performed necessary maintenance of AlcoSensors and Tasers and created worksheets to track the calibration and accuracy check information for each unit.• Created a Microsoft Access database to track equipment used in Patrol Operations.• Utilized the department PW Blue Calls for Service (CFS) database to assist Watch Commanders in gathering information. In one case, identified 25 additional calls that had not been previously noted and created a spreadsheet to organize the data. When presented with the information, the County Attorney pursued charges in the case. • Assisted Patrol Sergeants in creating training presentations. • Created an employee reference manual.• Completed more than 25 self-paced courses through PWC University to become more proficient with applications such as Power Point, Access, and Excel. • Assisted the Records Division by purging several years of criminal case records and assumed the responsibility of compiling and dispersing DMV records.• Maintained security and operation of the armory and issued weapons and tools. Assisted the station officer with monthly inventories and ensured that all supplies were available daily. • Maintained NCIC/VCIN level B certification to run criminal history checks, obtain DMV transcripts, and search for active warrants.• Trained to use the Livescan fingerprint imaging system.• Purged and organized the Western District Station’s No Trespass files. After discovering discrepancies with the data entry procedure, coordinated with the Communications, Warrants, and Patrol divisions to develop a procedure to be implemented countywide. Became proficient in Altaris to enter data.