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Indianapolis, Indiana Area

(1) Manage all phases of contract execution including solicitations; develop and maintain close written and verbal communication with Commission management and staff regarding contract execution and development. (2) Research legal interpretations, challenges to existing and/or proposed contracts and other issues needing legal opinions as directed by the Attorney General's designee; (3) Manage needs for outside counsel; (4) Manage document retention program; (5) Assist in development and communication of the Contracts and Written Agreements Office’s policies and procedures with ISFC staff and partners; and (6) Support key staff in high volume contracts departments.

- Corporate Governance - Drafted and created compliance policies and procedures.- Contracts - Drafted standard terms & conditions to be used on all Indiana State Fair contracts; drafted contract templates, drafted contracts for the 2013 Indiana State Fair- Risk Management - Secured insurance policies and consulted and advised on emergency protocols to limit liability.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

I was selected to participate in the Governor's Summer Public Service Internship Program. I worked in the Legal Department of the BMV. Throughout my internship, I conducted legal research, drafted memos, prepared briefs regarding ongoing litigation, and drafted contracts/memoranda of understanding.

St. Charles, Missouri

Represented the State of Missouri in an official capacity in enforcing the law and in court; conducted research and investigated complicated factual patterns; worked diligently to obtain all the details of a factual situation; prepared detail-oriented reports for litigation; exercised efficient time management skills while balancing many competing obligations at once; worked efficiently while under a great deal of pressure and stress.

Chicago, Il

Risk Management - Assisted the Sex Offender Registry Team in verifying the locations of known sex offenders; aided with product recall investigation.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: Indiana Law Review, Admission's Ambassador, Business Law Association, Phi Alpha Delta

Master Of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Magna Cum Laude - 3.854/4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Summa Cum Laude - 3.937/4.0

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Investigator's Club - Member, Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honors Society) - Member.