Experience

Pope Flynn, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Paralegal

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Columbia, South Carolina Area Managing paralegal for a total of 13 attorneys. 10 of the 13 attorneys work exclusively in the area of public finance representing clients, such as the State of South Carolina, counties, cities and towns, special purpose districts, etc. Responsible for the preparation (or in some cases, the assistance in preparation) of request for proposal responses, bond resolutions/ordinances, sale documents, preliminary official statements and final official statements, bond purchase agreements… Show more Managing paralegal for a total of 13 attorneys. 10 of the 13 attorneys work exclusively in the area of public finance representing clients, such as the State of South Carolina, counties, cities and towns, special purpose districts, etc. Responsible for the preparation (or in some cases, the assistance in preparation) of request for proposal responses, bond resolutions/ordinances, sale documents, preliminary official statements and final official statements, bond purchase agreements, tax documents, legal opinions and closing documents and certificates. Heavy client contact in obtaining information for various public finance financings. Organization and tracking of all financing schedules, fee schedules, payment timelines, etc. Show less



South Carolina Air National Guard

• First Sergeant of Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (previously Shirt for 245th ATCS and 169 MSG)

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  McEntire Joint Air and Army National Guard Base, Eastover, SC In August, 2011, I enlisted in the South Carolina Air National Guard in the personnel field as a part-time position (1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year). This will continue my experience from Active Duty in the U.S. Navy (1991-1995) and the Reserves in the U.S. Navy (2001-2006). I recently served as NCOIC of 169 FW Student Flight, managing approximately 60 new trainees and enlistees, including prior service transfers, teaching Air Force Core Values, Airman's Creed, Air Force Song, rank… Show more In August, 2011, I enlisted in the South Carolina Air National Guard in the personnel field as a part-time position (1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year). This will continue my experience from Active Duty in the U.S. Navy (1991-1995) and the Reserves in the U.S. Navy (2001-2006). I recently served as NCOIC of 169 FW Student Flight, managing approximately 60 new trainees and enlistees, including prior service transfers, teaching Air Force Core Values, Airman's Creed, Air Force Song, rank structure, physical fitness basics and preparation for Air Force Basic Training. We also bring in valuable speakers and educators from around the Wing, including key civilians that bring important information and training, i.e. employment advisors, World War II vets, key personnel from the different units (pilots, First Sergeants, Command Chiefs, etc.), and other resources. I perform administrative and personnel functions, such as creating military id cards, updating personnel records, preparation and updating of SGLI insurance paperwork, etc. In September 2019, I was selected as a First Sergeant for the 245th Air Traffic Control Squadron, a unit within the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire JNGB. This role serves as a primary liaison with the Commander over the Enlisted force for the unit, ensuring the Enlisted are deployment ready and that the Commander's leadership and focus/mission is accomplished.

• NCOIC of Student Flight

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

  Eastover, SC As part of my involvement with Force Support Squadron at the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG), I volunteered and was selected to be the NCOIC of our Student Flight program. This program takes both non-prior service and prior service men and women that have recently joined the SCANG and trains them in basics about the US Air Force, military culture, history of the Air National Guard and the SCANG, drill and ceremony, physical fitness, memorization work for Basic Military Training… Show more As part of my involvement with Force Support Squadron at the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG), I volunteered and was selected to be the NCOIC of our Student Flight program. This program takes both non-prior service and prior service men and women that have recently joined the SCANG and trains them in basics about the US Air Force, military culture, history of the Air National Guard and the SCANG, drill and ceremony, physical fitness, memorization work for Basic Military Training, uniform dress and appearance and other important tasks, information, and cultures. The program was designed to better prepare and increase the success rate for men and women attending and graduating from Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. This program also assists prior service members in acclimating with a new military branches culture and the family of the SCANG prior to attending a technical school. I work with a 2d Lt who serves as the OIC for the unit. She and I have worked towards making the program more efficient, organized and strengthening the ability of the program to be turned over to the next Cadre that will relieve us at the end of our respective tours. It is an honor and privilege to be able to assist in the training, mentoring and guiding of the next generation of the SCANG family. It is allowing me to go beyond my comfort zone and learn new abilities, tasks and processes that I hope will grow and strengthen my career with the US Air Force and SCANG.



Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paralegal, Capital Markets and Public Finance

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2009

  Responsible for drafting of various legal documents, agreements and contracts related to origination, assumption and defeasance of commercial mortgage backed securities, including, mortgages, deeds, notes, assignment of leases and rents, guaranties, environmental indemnity agreements, assumption/release agreements, defeasance documents and various certificates and closing documents. Attention to preparation of UCC financing statements. Review of title and survey. Attention to closing of… Show more Responsible for drafting of various legal documents, agreements and contracts related to origination, assumption and defeasance of commercial mortgage backed securities, including, mortgages, deeds, notes, assignment of leases and rents, guaranties, environmental indemnity agreements, assumption/release agreements, defeasance documents and various certificates and closing documents. Attention to preparation of UCC financing statements. Review of title and survey. Attention to closing of loans and preparation of closing binders. Responsible for drafting of various legal pleadings related to bond validation process. Attention to preparation of official statements and research regarding same. Assistance with closing of bond financings. Preparation of closing binders. Drafting of various UCC financing statements and filing of same. Attention to detail review of documents and proofing of same. Show less



Seyfarth Shaw LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paralegal, Corporate and Public Finance

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

  Responsible for drafting of various legal pleadings related to bond validation process. Draft transactional/public finance documents (i.e. bond resolutions, security deeds, loan agreements, trust indentures, bond purchase agreements, official statements, closing certificates, etc.) for multi-millions of dollars in bond financings. Attention to review of executed closing documents and handle closing of all financings. Preparation of all closing binders. Drafting of various UCC financing… Show more Responsible for drafting of various legal pleadings related to bond validation process. Draft transactional/public finance documents (i.e. bond resolutions, security deeds, loan agreements, trust indentures, bond purchase agreements, official statements, closing certificates, etc.) for multi-millions of dollars in bond financings. Attention to review of executed closing documents and handle closing of all financings. Preparation of all closing binders. Drafting of various UCC financing statements and filing of same. Attention to detail review of documents and proofing of same. Attention to research and review of public finance-related and corporate-related law. Form limited liability companies, corporations and other legal entities for corporate clients. Attention to filing of various legal documents relating to set-up of legal entities, i.e. IRS filings, state employment withholdings, etc. Draft corporate resolutions and minutes for corporate transactions. Show less



U.S. Navy Reserve

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Manager and Intelligence Officer

  • Mar 2001 - Feb 2006

  March 2004 – February 2006: Member of Navy Reserve intelligence unit that supports fleet command in Europe. Attention to analysis of various sources of classified and unclassified intelligence information. Write various intelligence reports related to analysis of intelligence data. Responsible for management of enlisted personnel. March 2001 – February 2004: Assistant Administrative Officer. Attention to preparation of all correspondence, enlisted and officer evaluations and… Show more March 2004 – February 2006: Member of Navy Reserve intelligence unit that supports fleet command in Europe. Attention to analysis of various sources of classified and unclassified intelligence information. Write various intelligence reports related to analysis of intelligence data. Responsible for management of enlisted personnel. March 2001 – February 2004: Assistant Administrative Officer. Attention to preparation of all correspondence, enlisted and officer evaluations and awards. Responsible for safeguarding of classified information and of handling of mail. Show less



Powell Goldstein LLP

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal, Real Estate and Public Finance

  • Mar 2004 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for drafting of various legal pleadings related to bond validation process. Draft transactional/public finance closing documents for Georgia cities, counties and authorities in the role of bond counsel, issuer’s counsel and trustee’s counsel. Preparation of draft response for proposals and research related to same. Organization and creation of closing files. Attention to review of executed closing documents and creation of closing binders related to same. Drafting of various… Show more Responsible for drafting of various legal pleadings related to bond validation process. Draft transactional/public finance closing documents for Georgia cities, counties and authorities in the role of bond counsel, issuer’s counsel and trustee’s counsel. Preparation of draft response for proposals and research related to same. Organization and creation of closing files. Attention to review of executed closing documents and creation of closing binders related to same. Drafting of various UCC financing statements and filing of same. Attention to detail review of documents and proofing of same. Attention to research and review of public finance-related Georgia law. Draft purchase and sale contracts related to affordable housing real estates transactions for large REIT client. Order and review of title commitment and policies and review of various HUD-related transactional documents. Review of legal descriptions and surveys. Left firm due to lack of billable work and partner I worked for left firm. Show less



Pullman & Comley, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Paralegal, Corporate, Real Estate, and Public Finance

  • Sep 2002 - Mar 2004

  Responsible for drafting of various municipal finance documents related to Connecticut Town Note and Bond financings, including mortgages, bonds, purchase contracts, IRS Form 8038-G, and various certificates. Assist attorneys with financing closings and prepare closing binders for same. Prepare initial formation documents for limited liability companies. Place name reservations with Secretary of State and draft various corporate organization documents and minutes. Perform title search and… Show more Responsible for drafting of various municipal finance documents related to Connecticut Town Note and Bond financings, including mortgages, bonds, purchase contracts, IRS Form 8038-G, and various certificates. Assist attorneys with financing closings and prepare closing binders for same. Prepare initial formation documents for limited liability companies. Place name reservations with Secretary of State and draft various corporate organization documents and minutes. Perform title search and limited search authorizations for Connecticut properties. Attention to multiple due diligence research and produce summary of results. Various WESTLAW and/or Lexus research regarding municipal finance and corporate-related legal issues. Draft various corporate records, i.e., bylaws, articles or organization, corporate/company resolutions, etc. Reserve corporate names with Connecticut Secretary of State. Attention to formation of limited liability companies and reinstatement of companies/corporations. Show less



Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Paralegal, Public Finance, Office Manager

  • Oct 1999 - Mar 2002

  Accountable for management and monitoring of long-range planning of financings. Assisted in the preparation of various financing documents and schedules for various state towns and cities, the State of Connecticut, various authorities of the State of Connecticut, including: Official Statements; UCC forms and schedules; tax and bond purchase agreements; various Excel created schedules; and other bond or note related documentation. Prepared minutes, tax questionnaires, final bonds and bond… Show more Accountable for management and monitoring of long-range planning of financings. Assisted in the preparation of various financing documents and schedules for various state towns and cities, the State of Connecticut, various authorities of the State of Connecticut, including: Official Statements; UCC forms and schedules; tax and bond purchase agreements; various Excel created schedules; and other bond or note related documentation. Prepared minutes, tax questionnaires, final bonds and bond determinations in connection with the firm’s duties as bond counsel to State of Connecticut. Supervised support staff and responsible for overall organization and efficiency of office. Birthed and cultured business relationships with various clientele, vendors and facilities/property management staff. Developed and instituted office procedures manual, increasing efficiency and timeliness of work processes. Constructed billing invoices for clients/vendors and follow-up on payment of same. Show less



Day Pitney LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Public Finance Specialist

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 1999

  Responsible for assembling legal and financial documentation in connection with municipal and state financings and procurements. Contributed to weekly planning meetings, discussing short and long-range financing schedules and analyzed effectiveness and efficiency of current departmental procedures. Contributed to floating legal secretary program, covering corporate, real estate, trust and estates, litigation and insurance practice areas part-time. Drafted and processed client billing invoices.… Show more Responsible for assembling legal and financial documentation in connection with municipal and state financings and procurements. Contributed to weekly planning meetings, discussing short and long-range financing schedules and analyzed effectiveness and efficiency of current departmental procedures. Contributed to floating legal secretary program, covering corporate, real estate, trust and estates, litigation and insurance practice areas part-time. Drafted and processed client billing invoices. Performed various administrative tasking. Show less



A to Zorn Legal Services

• Legal Assistant

  • Mar 1996 - Oct 1997

  Met with clients and assisted in preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy questionnaires and petitions. Worked directly with attorney to produce commercial/residential real estate documentation, complete title search requirements and participation in final closing. Drafted various pleadings/documents in connection with family law and personal injury cases. Accountable for office budgetary procedures and monitoring of various accounting-related processes. Responsible for all administrative… Show more Met with clients and assisted in preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy questionnaires and petitions. Worked directly with attorney to produce commercial/residential real estate documentation, complete title search requirements and participation in final closing. Drafted various pleadings/documents in connection with family law and personal injury cases. Accountable for office budgetary procedures and monitoring of various accounting-related processes. Responsible for all administrative and accounting tasks relating to efficient operation of legal practice. Show less



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Yeoman Second Class (SS)

  • Jun 1991 - Jun 1995

  Worked directly under the supervision of the Executive Officer of a fast-attack nuclear submarine. Responsible for maintenance and monitoring of personnel and pay records for 120 personnel. Implemented and monitored overall ship physical fitness and readiness program. Tracked, researched and implemented numerous Navy-wide instructions, manuals and directives covering an expansive list of areas including: human resources, budget, travel, equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment… Show more Worked directly under the supervision of the Executive Officer of a fast-attack nuclear submarine. Responsible for maintenance and monitoring of personnel and pay records for 120 personnel. Implemented and monitored overall ship physical fitness and readiness program. Tracked, researched and implemented numerous Navy-wide instructions, manuals and directives covering an expansive list of areas including: human resources, budget, travel, equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, performance management and classified and security-related materials. Construction of achievement awards and employee evaluations. Supervised junior personnel and formulated employment training and tracked progress of various department-related tracking plans and tools. Stood armed security watches, managing security measures of ship and accesses to same. Show less