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Greenville, SC, US

Greenville, South Carolina

• In my current role as chief operating officer, I oversee the daily operations, finance, and technology of a rapidly growing—over 100% sales increase in first two years—real estate company and affiliate of leading.
• Implemented robust management systems and planning for growth to full-service agency including CRM, marketing, and listing management.
• Oversaw website overhaul project to create state-of-the-art user experience.
• Implemented robust accounting platform and systemization of financial procedures and direct payment procedures.
• Dealt with impacts from Covid-19 and implementation of appropriate procedures.

Greenville, South Carolina

• In my ongoing role with my law firm, I lead high profile projects with major stakeholders and negotiate terms and produce settlements that deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.Selected highlights:
• Settled seven-year lawsuit over private-to-public company reverse merger two days before trial for $81 million - largest comparable recovery in state history.
• Led class-action against Sam's Club for breach of contract with $6 million settlement.
• Unfair Trade Practices litigation in magazine subscription business resulting in over $1 million verdict.
• Defended international capacitor manufacturer on trade secret action regarding hiring former Soviet Union materials scientist.
• Prosecuted international services company for software and client list thefts.

Greenville, South Carolina

• As board director and trustee with Greenville County School District, it was my responsibility to guide planning and improvements for a highly complex twelve-member public board. To further contextualize my position, I.
• Administered conduct and employment for C-suite-level positions; scouted and hired two superintendents (CEOs).
• Pioneered private sector management and financing methods to build and renovate over 70 schools over four years - cost $1 billion and saved over $2 billion.

South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina

NSCS is a major player in construction supply in the Southeast with South Carolina locations in Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Hardeeville (Hilton Head area), and Charleston, North Carolina locations in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Garner (Raleigh), and a Georgia location outside of Atlanta. It also has rebar fabrication shops located within its.

Greenville, South Carolina

• In multifunctional roles, I served business clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies at a leading law firm with over 300 attorneys.On the side of my primary responsibilities, I built a successful technology.
• Represented client against Big Four accounting firm over 30-day accounting malpractice arbitration regarding software revenue recognition in SEC filings -- achieved substantial verdict for client.
• Defended billion-dollar class action environmental suit with favorable settlement one week into expected six-week trial.
• Settled multiple billion-dollar automobile product liability class actions with favorable outcomes through superior defense.

Greenville, South Carolina

• It was in this position I first demonstrated my ability to lead an organization. I operated as the general counsel before becoming the CEO of this leading e-business solutions provider in the home furnishings.
• Raised $71 million from major investors including GE Capital and TH Lee Internet Partners.
• Oversaw strategic acquisition of PROFITsystems, Inc., an industry-leading retail management software provider.
• Re-negotiated standing commitments and led three significant labor and costs reductions to reduce monthly burn rate from $5 million to $200,000.
• Reduction of burn rate enabled ultimate return of over $20 million to shareholders in responsible and well-managed business shutdown.

Greenville, South Carolina

• As partner and associate, I handled litigation and transactional matters in this full-service law firm. Additionally, I delivered community leadership and business counsel.Selected highlights:
• Defended Clemson University in week-long patent trial and ensured continuity of $100 million royalty-based revenue stream.
• Prosecuted trademark infringement for national vacation resort Wild Dunes. Intensive litigation led ultimately to a settlement that protected and re-invigorated the brand and allowed resumption of growth.
• Negotiated complex software agreements for Enterprise Computer Systems; trained personnel to manage future contract negotiations and drafted standard form license agreement.
• Executed intricate technology arrangements for Sterling Diagnostic Imaging (AGFA) and advised on contracts, litigation, special circumstances (Y2K), and various technology and legal issues; developed standardized.
• Evaluated and analyzed legal concerns for Michelin regarding acquisition and integration of Uniroyal Goodrich; crafted multifaceted agreement for worldwide plant construction.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• In this role, I advised multinational corporations with an international law firm.Selected highlights:
• Represented United Airlines in antitrust case regarding computer reservation systems; created summary of judgment motion for tying claims.
• Represented Hanes Underwear in dispute with Brooklyn-based distributor over brand promotion pass-through payments and contract termination.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, (In Process)

It may seem strange to pursue an MBA at this stage of my career, but I have always regretted not doing it in connection with law school.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Law Review, Articles Editor, Order of the Coif

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi FraternityHonors Scholar. Graduated with "High Distinction."