Experience

GABRIELE LAW PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  ~Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for specific cases~Conduct extensive legal researching and analysis~Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate information on specific cases~Provide assistance to prior and during court proceedings by preparing for a case, examining the related legal documents, interpreting the legal question, and managing discovery requests and answers~Ensure that related case documents are properly ordered and available



Volunteer Lawyer's Project

• Law Clerk

  • May 2020 - Present

  ~Complete intakes on the House Helpline and the Family Law help desk, spotting issues and recommending solutions as required or referring to volunteer attorneys~Maintain up-to-date legal standards for housing and family law to provide highest quality assistance~Engage with members of the community to develop a city of Buffalo Tenant's Bill of Rights



Professor Christine Bartholomew

• Research Assistant

  • May 2019 - Present

  ~Complete legal memos, research various novel legal questions, and edit and draft memorandums for court in areas including: antitrust litigation, clergy privilege, constructing legal arguments, and admissibility of evidence.



City of Buffalo Law Department

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  ~Drafted motions in the areas of civil litigation (i.e. slip and fall cases) and labor and employment law as well as other documents, including motions to dismiss and appeals.~Appeared in local, state, or federal court in City matters. ~Participated in depositions in various civil cases where the City of Buffalo is a possible party.~Researched novel and other legal issues for attorneys and draft memos to help develop policies for the City of Buffalo.



Office of Assemblymember Monica Wallace

• Legal Research Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  ~Performed legal research on pending state legislation and drafted memorandums in support of proposed bills.~Observed hearings and other legislative matters to help shape New York public policy focusing on domestic violence, sexual harassment, education reform, internet privacy, security, and environmental issues.



Student Wide Judiciary

• Student Hearing Representative

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  ~Adjudicated conduct cases ranging from minor alcohol incidents to battery, assault, or hazing.~Drafted complaints and determine appropriate sanctions; arrange plea agreements for students focusing on rehabilitation and education rather than punitive sanctions.



Medaille College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Success Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  General description:Serve as a mentor and guide to undergraduate students in areas of academic and personal success. Assist students in effectively navigating the day-to-day challenges associated with college environments. Positively impact the transition process for incoming students while serving as a resource for all undergraduate students through graduation.~Lead in the design and execution of programs and workshops designed to promote and foster academic success for students.~Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a Peer Mentor staff of approximately 10-15 students to help incoming students with the transition to college including academic and personal issues as well as orientation and direction of resources. ~Meet regularly with a caseload of students to monitor academic progress, connect students with resources on campus, and helping students to modify their educational and career goals if necessary.~Promote student self-discovery by guiding in the exploration of their skills, learning styles, aptitudes, achievements, life experiences, and working habits to increase their opportunities for success.~Provide tutoring and academic support in various academic areas, notably mathematics. ~Assist in the implementation and coordination of the Learning to Learn and Brush Up Bridge summer programs designed to help students acclimate to the rigors of college coursework.



Buffalo State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sophomore Success Readiness Coordinator

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  ~Coordinated the Sophomore Success Readiness Program within the EOP department designed to help academically at risk students within the department raise their GPAs to satisfactory levels and attain academic success.~Designed and implemented various workshops to overcome barriers for academic success including time management, staying motivated, and study skills.~Oversaw a caseload of 20-25 students and meet on a regular basis to monitor academic progress and discuss ways to improve academic standing.~Implemented assessment initiatives to make positive and lasting programmatic changes in order to better serve the program participants academically and personally. ~Designed student learning outcomes and work with program participants to ensure these outcomes are met.



University at Buffalo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Educational Programming

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  ~Co-instructed multiple classes including Diversity and Identity and Dynamics of Leadership~Facilitated workshops and trainings designed for students, in areas of diversity, leadership, and success. ~Assisted in the planning and implementation of large scale programs such as WE Lead - Women Empowered to Lead and the ALANA Celebration of achievement~Created and implemented the Diversity Institute Certificate Program~Coordinated the Intercultural Leadership Retreat for student leaders~Implemented assessment initiatives to ensure student growth and development is being fostered.

• Student Advocate

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014



Daemen College

• Residence Coordinator for Housing and Operations

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  ~Co-supervised a staff of 21+ Residence Assistants and serve as a support system~Facilitated the room assignment process~Regularly engaged in assessment in order to ensure that student success remained ingrained in the daily operations of the department. ~Conducted periodic Health and Safety Inspections in common hall areas~Collaborated with multiple offices throughout campus such as Student Accounts, Admissions, Health and Insurance Services, Maintenance, and Security as it relates to housing~Met regularly with each individual RA and provide performance feedback~Conducted formal annual RA staff evaluations~Participated in and coordinate weekly meetings with the RA staff~Developed a positive rapport with staff and students~Responded in an appropriate manner in all emergency and crisis situations and inform all appropriate personnel of situations as soon as possible~Shared on-call duty responsibilities and act as first responder when support is requested



University at Buffalo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Assistant

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

• Peer Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  ~Facilitated the transition process from either high school or other colleges by helping new freshmen and transfer students register for classes and orientations~Augmented the appointment making process by filling advisors' time slots~Fielded quick questions that wouldn't ordinarily require a full appointment~Implemented and coordinated several Life and Learning workshops including How to Register, Time Management, Study Skills, and How to Get Involved on Campus~Worked closely with a professional staff to facilitate daily work procedures

• Teaching Assistant for UBE 202

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

• Career Peer

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012



AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Keyholder/Shift Leader

  • Jul 2009 - May 2012

  ~Promoted after only 6 months from sales associate to shift leader~Displayed quality customer service as we all as leadership~Oversaw a shift of 5+ associates and made regular announcements of sales numbers to keep staff motivated and involved