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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

• Argued a mock motion for summary judgment in front of a Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board Judge• Developed strategy to pursue client goal of preserving portions of a national forest• Researched cases, legislation, and regulation pertaining to U.S. Forest Service wilderness designations • Analyzed critically my own performance and the performance of my clinical peers in consultation with supervising attorney

Butler, Pa, Us

• Assisted in contract review for deals with major cable programmers• Ensured corporate compliance with state laws pertaining to data privacy and licensing• Reviewed property title documents for potential conflicts with development proposals• Researched and drafted memoranda on pending and concluded litigation of interest to the organization’s various business entities• Updated company database concerning employment law in all 50 states

Plymouth, Pennsylvania, Us

• Researched Pennsylvania state Medicaid laws and regulations• Interpreted and applied laws and regulations to case decisions • Reviewed evidentiary exhibits, including affidavits, sworn testimony, and medical documentation• Composed written draft recommendations on the disposition of appeals

• Analyzed voluntary and court ordered commercial mediation practices, including promotion, implementation, and results, in China, Italy, Austria, Brazil, Albania, Serbia, Switzerland, and Australia• Reviewed draft legislation on mediation and arbitration prior to parliamentary consideration• Proposed best practices for encouraging businesses within Kosovo to adopt mediation as a first-resort dispute resolution mechanism, focusing on ways government, courts, and non-state actors can impact participation• Proposed adjustments to the Kosovo Arbitration Law to align it more closely with progressive international practices

• Responsible for all facets of new student admission for educational consulting and placement services company for middle, high school, and college age students. Established and implemented department operational policies, achieving 40% growth in enrollment over 2.5 years• Managed and sourced clients both domestically and internationally, with special focus on the markets of China and Vietnam, while developing cultural competency initiatives• Collaborated with company legal counsel to prepare and update company contracts and agreements, including the Enrollment Contract, Agency Agreement, Partner School Contract, Power of Attorney, Medical Proxy, Image Release Form, and others• Advised families and partners on individual students’ educational options• Delivered in person presentations in China to partner agencies and potential new clients• Led the development of a custom online platform for the admissions department, implemented new tracking systems for improved data collection and analysis, and supported corporate marketing• Conducted initial applicant screening interviews, developed training protocols, and wrote the department manual

Worked as a private writing and history tutor for multiple international students.

My primary responsibility was working with schools to find placement for international students and building relationships with new schools to contract with them. This would involve cold-calling schools for information, using my contacts within the industry to network, and searching through a variety of databases. I also created and edited all the companies promotional materials and presentations, and began the process of re-organizing the company website to better market to potential clients. Several times a year I traveled around the country presenting my company and our services to school personnel in an effort to grow the companies clientele. I was also responsible for writing all the contracts the company signs with a variety of parties. A few months after starting, I was also given two other major responsibilities. The first was becoming a student advisor, which involved working with international students to assess their academic progress and give advice in areas they are struggling. I also became the companies software’s project manager in charge of the development and implementation of new software systems.

Fort Washington, Pa, Us

Responsibilities included: maintaining existing supplier accounts and contracting new supplier accounts in North and South America, negotiating with suppliers to procure the lowest possible rates, direct marketing through multiple mediums, data entry, production of marketing materials, and market/competitor analysis.

Newark, De, Us

Worked as a Supervisor in the Intramural Department. Lead and organized teams of 6-14 referees on a nightly basis. Helped hire new referees and evaluate the performances of current referees. Maintained an organized, effective, and safe playing experience and environment for everyone participating in Intramural sports.

Newark, De, Us

Served as an Intern Archivist for historical documents. Responsibilities included analyzing documents and entering information into databases.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), International & Comparative Law; Energy & Environmental Law

European Economic And Commercial Law

Bachelor'S Degree, History / Philosophy

High School