Experience

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  Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

  • Staff Immigration Attorney

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

    Work on Immigration Law Projects. Helping or represent low-income families and individuals with immigration legal issues. Work on naturalization application, U Visa cases, VAWA, Temporary Protected Status applications and SIJS cases,

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  State of Minnesota

  • St Paul, Minnesota, United States

  • Assistant State Public Defender

    • Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
    • St Paul, Minnesota, United States

    Perform criminal defense work representing indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in Ramsey County District Courts. Interview clients and prospective witnesses; prepare and draft briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other legal papers; by conducting direct legal research. Represent clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials and other proceedings. Interview clients in custody to make initial decisions concerning such things as bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial. Negotiate with prosecutors to reach plea agreements; consults with social workers, probation officers, judges and referees in order to determine appropriate treatment programs for clients as a part of defense strategy;

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  MADEY LAW GROUP PLLC

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Founder & Managing Attorney

    • Jul 2018 - Sep 2023
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    I am an Immigration attorney who handles family petition cases, Fiance and spousal visa processing, adjustment of status, naturalization, consular processing and waivers. I-601 provisional waivers, VAWA and U Visa petitions, reentry permits and replacement of green cards and naturalization certificates.

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  All About Dentistry, Family & Emergency Care

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Clinic Director

    • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    I lead, hire and train employees for the dental clinic. I also consult on operations and compliance with state and federal laws. I perform payroll processing and other Human resource functions as needed

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  Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Staff Attorney & Hiring Comittee Member

    • Jan 2019 - May 2022
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Represent clients on a wide range of poverty law issues, including immigration law, family law, housing, and public benefits. Representation of low-income individuals can include service work, complex litigation, outreach, and community education as appropriate to client and office needs. Participate in screening and reviewing applicants for employment and participate in panel interviews

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  Wide Area Transportation Services Inc.,

  • Bloomington, Minnesota

  • HR/Admin Director, Sr Hr & Admin Director

    • Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
    • Bloomington, Minnesota

    Oversee and provide adequate business operations to ensure efficiency and compliance. Work closely with Information Technology department to ensure an efficient and stable technology strategy is delivered. Manage and update changes as governance structures and technologies are revised. Maintain relationships with school district leaders, district transportation coordinators and Parent's and school representatives . Provide reporting and analysis of effectiveness and efficiency of personnel and business operational areas. Hire, coach and evaluate office staff and business employees and independent contractors.

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  Wide Area Transportation Inc.,

  • Bloomington, Minnesota

  • Operations & Compliance Manager

    • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
    • Bloomington, Minnesota

    In-charge of a range of key operational functions of a transportation company.Recruit, train and manage 35-member team, ensuring continuous delivery of excellent client services.Design, develop and implement training programs to increase productivity and employee retention.Prepare daily schedules of over 150 routes of client pick ups and drop offs to facilitate smooth rides for school children with social, economical and psychological issues.Formulate Company procedures and policies to ensure compliance in high standard operating procedures for all operational functions.Assist in developing or updating standard operating procedures for all business operational activities.Act as a resource person for the company dealing with School districts, parents and independent contractors.

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  FruLaw, LLC.,

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Legal Assistant

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    worked on Immigration, Corporate, criminal and family law cases. wrote memorandum of law, performed client interviews and fact gathering activities. Helped clients with forms and legal documents.

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  Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

  • Law Clerk

    • May 2011 - Sep 2011

    • Interviewed and counseled clients on immigration issues and assisted attorneys with client interviews• Prepared clients for immigration interviews and prepared immigration forms for clients• Researched case law, statutes, and legislative history on issues involving immigration law, prepared case evaluations and drafted immigration documents to accompany naturalization applications, adjustment of status applications, VAWA and U visa applications• Organized case files and prepared case notes, accompanied clients to immigration interviews and assisted clients apply for immigration benefits

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  Mortgage Contracting Services

  • Plano, Texas

  • Asset Preservation Coordinator

    • Oct 2007 - Aug 2008
    • Plano, Texas

    • Invoiced the bank for work orders completed in their original assignment by vendors and followed up on the conditions of properties in foreclosure for preservation and rehabilitation by vendors all over the country.• Compiled initial reports to be viewed by the banks for effective management of properties.• Evaluated the accuracy of bids provided by contractors before authorization by the bank.

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  Citigroup Inc.,

  • Irving, Texas

  • Customer Care and Sales Associate

    • May 2007 - Oct 2007
    • Irving, Texas

    • Resolved customers’ issues by utilizing all available resources to research concerns and offer options to reach agreement and resolution.• Effectively utilized negotiation skills to cross-sell an expansive set of products and service offerings to customers, while adhering to strict laws and regulations governing telesales practices.