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Boise, Idaho, United States

Help clients with tax, business, and estate planning legal needs. Assist in the management, marketing and administration of the firm. Manage attorneys and staff of the firm.

Boise, Idaho, United States

Designed and taught Business Communication 201 and Managerial Communication (MBA 512).

Boise, Idaho Area

Assisted students of Academic Skills Lab II improve their technical knowledge of legal writingProvided students feedback on their writing assignmentsAssisted with facilitating in-class group activities

Boise, Idaho Area

Composed several internal memos to assist attorneys with researching legal issuesComposed a Commission Decision sent to a taxpayer regarding their appeal of a Notice of DeficiencyComposed a legal memo and argued on behalf of the Tax Commission before the Board of Tax Appeals.

Boise, Idaho Area

Designed and taught Business Communication 201

Boise, Idaho Area

Managed staff, projects, programs, marketing communication, and budgets for the department and sub-units.Introduced and implemented new project and program management techniques and technology to the organization.Analyzed risks and costs of various business decisions and made improvements.Organized resources for maximum efficiency.Acted as primary logistical coordinator for all faculty development programming and resources.Strategized and improved the quality and efficiency of programs and initiatives.Managed communication channels such as social media, eNewsletters, website, and more.

Boise, Idaho Area

Designed and taught eight open enrollment sections of UF 100, History and Future of Higher Education and The Human Situation, securing far above department average scores from student evaluations.Designed and taught one Living Learning Cohort, (UF 100) History and Future of Higher Education.Demonstrated proficiency in team-based learning, hybrid course design, guided inquiry learning, Camtasia, Blackboard, Google Apps, MS Office Products, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, and more.Managed and supported 63 completed student projects to date.

Boise, Idaho Area

Managed the Community Work-Study Program staff, marketing communication, and budget. Recruited, oriented, and trained thirteen new staff members.Enhanced budget management techniques using Excel, monthly reports, and statistical tools and models.Ensured federal policy compliance via precise interpretation of complex guidelines.Managed and oversaw the archiving of sensitive organizational documents and data. Implemented and cultivated three special projects: new budget system (including communication workflows), professional development tracks for staff, and the new program evaluation processes.

Boise, Idaho Area

Assisted in the production of campus and external video projects. Such projects included: campus sport events, external charity events (e.g. Camp Rainbow Gold). Wrote and produced the employee safety training video for Powerbar. Wrote, produced, and directed several shows for the university channel, including: "The Local Show" (a local news version of "The Daily Show"), and "I Know Americans!" (a game show).

Acted as liaison between student, faculty, and community organizations for the Service-Learning Program. Managed delegated projects regarding: website content, stakeholder communication workflows, and events.This position required a proficiency in project management, event planning, marketing, graphic design, website development, and stakeholder coordination.

Boise, Idaho Area

Enhance training and development services with evidence-based instructional practices. Increase assessment and data driven practices to guide trainings offered or changes to trainings. Increase awareness around backwards design practices for creating and enhancing training sessions.

Boise, Idaho Area

Built and implemented the foundational tools The Arc uses today to find, develop, and manage new business-to-business relationships.Managed the business-to-business partnership outreach and development. Created significant growth in enterprise revenues, job opportunities, and income sources for the company and participants.Ensured all business operations enervate positive cash flow on an annual basis. This position required advanced proficiency in managing stakeholders, projects, and marketing communication. It required the willingness and ability to cold-call potential partners and clients in order to identify symbiotically beneficial relationship opportunities.

Boise, Idaho Area

Wrote scripts for morning show anchors (executive producers)Assisted Director in managing staff during show preparation and during the show. Managed team-based collaboration of editing support staff to deliver quality evening news casts. This position required proficiency in nonlinear and linear video editing processes and dynamic, stress-free project management soft skills. Additional Responsibilities Included: Archiving newscast footage and packagesRecording, editing, and adding after effects to promotionsTraining and developing support staff via a goal-oriented focusStaff screening and selection.

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting & Taxation

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Spotlighted/featured by the Dean, inducted into, with a lifetime membership, Beta Gamma Sigma, worked.

English, Writing Emphasis & Communication, English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: President of the English Majors' Association, Intern for the Melville Edition, and Production Assistant.