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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Prepared retainer agreements, demand letters, complaints and answers to complaints, motions and briefs in support, discovery requests and responses, witness and exhibit lists, subpoenas, and FOIA requests
• Conducted legal research on various topics in order to prepare research memorandums for shareholders or to include up-to-date research in motions and briefs
• Performed initial case analysis including advising shareholders which claims to bring
• Maintained regular communication with clients via phone and in-person meetings to explain the legal process, answerquestions, and obtain additional information as needed
• Participated in a mediation; participated in various client intake interviews
• Performed document analysis on discovery documents and prepared summary charts

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

• Conduct initial client interviews; prepare retainer agreement
• Co-chaired a trial, including all pre-trial preparations (compiling exhibits, client communications, conducting deposition, etc.)
• Wrote and filed complaints, appearances, discovery requests/responses, etc. and submitted in compliance with different filing requirements
• Conducted legal research on various topics and drafted motions according to that research
• Assisted with preparation for and went on the record for various hearings

Southfield, Michigan, United States

• Assist with discovery by obtaining medical records and bills for all clients from various doctors offices, hospitals, etc.
• Complete PIP tallies and compile all records and exhibits for attorneys to use during case evaluation
• Write and file initial disclosures, witness lists and responses to interrogatories
• Maintain regular communication with clients via phone and in-person meetings in order to explain the legal process, answer questions, and gain additional documentation from them

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Appeared on the record for various examination hearings
• Communicated with Spanish-speaking witnesses via phone and email; translated between Spanish and English during attorney/witness meetings.
• Wrote various motions
• Wrote a sentencing memorandum with recommendations consistent with Michigan Sentencing Guidelines
• Researched various legal topics and presented oral research reports to supervisor
• Reviewed evidence and provided oral reports to supervisor regarding the contents of the evidence

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Represented misdemeanor defendants on the record 3 days per week in 36th District Court for arraignment, pretrial, showcause, and sentencing hearings
• Read case files and met with clients to explain the charges, discuss their rights, and explain court processes
• Read MCL statutes to determine the elements of each charge and whether they were met
• Conducted research and submitted reports regarding possible defense strategies and the constitutionality of statutes

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Appeared on the record for various examination hearings
• Communicated with Spanish-speaking witnesses via phone and email; translated between Spanish and English during attorney/witness meetings.
• Wrote various motions including the following: motion to exclude evidence; motion to consolidate cases; motion to change venue; response to a defendant’s motion to dismiss; and response to a defendant’s motion.
• Wrote a sentencing memorandum with recommendations consistent with Michigan Sentencing Guidelines
• Researched various legal topics and presented oral research reports to supervisor
• Reviewed evidence and provided oral reports to supervisor regarding the contents of the evidence. Evidence included interrogation videos, police body camera footage, recorded inmate jail calls, photos, etc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Answer high call volumes to ensure security officer presence on sites
• Resolve employee issues, schedule employees for shifts, provide information about the company to potential clients, assist employees with issues on site, etc.
• Answer Silent Observer phone calls for police departments; take anonymous tips, ask tipsters questions, and send information to police or contact dispatch for immediate assistance
• Monitor security cameras and alarm systems; contact police immediately if criminal activity is observed
• Complete payroll every week for 2,500+ employees

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Received the DK Security Outstanding Performer Award
• Assisted with legal compliance by managing employee medical information during COVID-19 and conducting a yearly payroll audit for 2,500+ employees
• Created and implemented a new scheduling method to increase efficiency, trained management on new method
• Communicated with 300+ event security officers to fill open shifts for events
• Conducted site checks during events, resolved employee issues, and informed management of any unresolved issues
• Communicated with upper management regarding event security updates

East Lansing, Michigan

• Organized, managed, and conducted New Employee Orientation Tours
• Conducted background certification checks and driver’s license checks for compliance
• Facilitation of onboarding program through tracking onboarding checklists and ensuring timely completion, data analysis, and resolving supervisor and administrator concerns
• Use of Access and Excel to track employee training completion analytics for the design of future trainings
• Employee grievance documentation and research of laws to validate employer’s arbitration case; coordination of employer/union grievance step meetings
• Managed sexual harassment and discrimination reporting processes

• Organized the attendance of various Fortune 500 companies to give HR presentations
• Student outreach and recruitment efforts to increase meeting and event attendance and participation
• Updated and managed social media accounts semi-weekly (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Weebly website)
• Attended bi-weekly executive board meetings and led bi-weekly meetings for 50+ general members
• Planned, advertised and organized social events to ensure successful outcomes
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, work collaboratively with other executive board members and professionally create connections and relationships with our association members and other HR professionals

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Organized a local visit of the Guatemalan Embassy, including conducting phone conferences with officials, community members, communicated the event to locals, ensured all complied before their visit
• Spearheaded the implementation of a checklist and organization system for a preschool program’s enrollment to ensure all paperwork and documentation complied with legal standards
• Translated written documents from Spanish to English and vice versa; as well as verbal translations in-person and over the phone translations order to assist client

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• File scanning and digital organization
• Other administrative tasks

Juris Doctor, 2L

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management, Senior

Activities and Societies: Human Resource Association, Director of Public Outreach

Education record

Minor, Spanish, Senior