- Vice President & General Counsel (2020-Present)- Corporate Counsel (2019-2020) Spearheaded efforts to significantly reduce the company’s risk profile, developing a robust, standardized framework of policies, procedures, and protections. Built Legal from the ground up, creating the means to prevent/minimize risk exposure and ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity across the enterprise. Decreased legal spend by $1.4M over two years. Direct all aspects of corporate legal matters, including assisting in M&A, business formation and structuring, government bids, insurance claims, bonds, contract disputes, collections, and litigation management, controlling a $2M+ budget. Collaborate with senior staff across all functions to ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory compliance. Extend focus beyond the baseline introduction of rules/guidelines to emphasize the provision of support that enabled the businesses to function more effectively. ➨Championed a “one company” initiative effort to consolidate all businesses under a single corporate umbrella and operate as a unified organization adhering to identical policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards regardless of location.➨Strategically researched and analyzed each business to understand operations, challenges, and opportunities and recommend process improvements that assisted business leaders in achieving objectives.➨Created the company’s first formal policies and procedures, NCAs/NDAs, RFPs, and agreements for employment, purchasing, and commercial leases.➨Drafted uniform contract language and centralized the commercial contract process. Lobbied successfully for implementation of a contract lifecycle management system; currently leading the training effort.➨Transformed the prevailing enterprise mindset to one that values Legal’s role in establishing a formal corporate governance structure and creating necessary protections to safeguard the company and its diverse businesses.

- Page Law, PA – Attorney/Owner (2015-2019)- Butcher & Associates, PL – Attorney (2013-2015)- Absolute Law, PA – Law Clerk (2012)- Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity – Investigator/Legal Intern (2011-2012) Took on roles of increasing responsibility and developed a solid foundation of legal expertise spanning corporate law, business law, family law, foreclosure defense, civil litigation, employment/human resources, real estate, and other areas in legal entities across Florida’s Gulf Coast. Contributed to client consultations, legal research and analysis, and case management conferences as well as mediations, settlement negotiations, and court preparation. Prepared pleadings, motions, and discovery; deposed witnesses and litigated cases in local, state, and federal court environments. ➨Led investigations into employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims; drafted employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and separation agreements; and monitored federal/state compliance.➨Argued contract disputes, breach of contract claims, and business/partnership disputes; facilitated real estate sales and transfers; resolved easement issues; and coordinated landlord/tenant matters, including eviction and ejectment.

Served as a key leader in planning, building, developing, and sustaining 12 companies, from real estate development and marina operations to offshore powerboat racing and repair/sale of power components for boats. Delivered valued expertise and vision to build an international company into a multimillion-dollar concern providing mechanical contracting for the construction of Embassies and Consulates for the US Department of State. ➨Worked with colleagues to define the overarching business models, go-to-market strategies, and short- and long-term growth plans, as well as the operating infrastructures, governance frameworks, and staffing initiatives.➨Spearheaded contract/sales negotiations, real estate acquisitions, and business integrations; oversaw bidding, subcontracting, permitting, purchasing, and back-office operations; and researched/resolved liability concerns.➨Directed diverse construction projects and ensured that buildouts adhered to specifications; established standards for quality, aesthetic appeal, and space allocation.

Opened and operated this professional photography studio from the ground up after self-teaching the dynamics and art of photography. Grew client base through referrals and network. Created a business/operating plan, designed marketing materials, executed a constructive sales approach, and ensured high levels of product quality and customer service. ➨Skillfully photographed multiple high-profile offshore powerboat racing circuit events, including the Offshore Super Series (US, Canada, Puerto Rico) and H20 Full Throttle magazine (New Zealand).➨Earned accolades for artistic skills and business acumen after the company was featured in a Poker Runs America “Women in Power” article, speaking about women’s roles in the business of offshore powerboat racing.➨Photos were published in numerous national and international magazines, newspapers, websites, and marketing materials.

Developed system-wide Patient Clinical Care standards for Dietitians that included individual campus specialties, including Neonatal, CABG, Trauma, Oncology, and Rehabilitation services. ➨Collaborated with members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team via care conferences designed to proactively monitor and improve overall patient care outcomes.➨Utilized a multi-disciplinary approach to design and implement guidelines in addition to creating a Nutrition Support Team (TPN, PEG, PEJ, NGT) tasked with addressing nutritional and pharmacological concerns. Additional career experience includes tenure as a Chief Clinical Dietitian for Columbia HCA Healthcare 1997-1999.