Experience

South Dakota Unified Judicial System

• United States
• Administration of Justice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Aug 2023 - Present



University of South Dakota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant to the General Counsel

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Research issues related to higher education, employment law, legislation, and compliance.• Create compliance training for university staff members.• Conduct complex legal research and draft memoranda.

• Athletic Compliance Extern

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022



Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church

• Katy, TX

• Director of Children's Ministry

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Provide leadership to Sunday School teachers and Children’s Committee. • Recruit and support adult leaders. • Plan and execute all Children’s Ministry events. • Teach students biblical principles and ensure they are being provided adequate lessons on Sunday mornings. • Hire and manage all nursery workers. • Select and implement vacation bible school team and program. • Maintain appropriate certification and background checks for paid nursery workers. • Provide leadership to Sunday School teachers and Children’s Committee. • Recruit and support adult leaders. • Plan and execute all Children’s Ministry events. • Teach students biblical principles and ensure they are being provided adequate lessons on Sunday mornings. • Hire and manage all nursery workers. • Select and implement vacation bible school team and program. • Maintain appropriate certification and background checks for paid nursery workers.



First Baptist Christian Academy

• Pasadena, TX

• Secondary English Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements of the curriculum program. • Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for differences in student learning styles. • Cooperated with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to school requirements. • Assisted students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits. • Established and maintained open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. • Compiled and maintained all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required. Show less



Innovative Employee Solutions

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  -Conducted applicant background searches and drug screens through Talentwise. —-Processed employee applications through Yozans. —-Created spreadsheets for active clients in Excel. —-Entered new clients and maintained current clients through CRM. —-Scanned and input internal and external workers compensation documents into Recollect. —-Managed and operated ShoreTel multi-line phone system. -Conducted applicant background searches and drug screens through Talentwise. —-Processed employee applications through Yozans. —-Created spreadsheets for active clients in Excel. —-Entered new clients and maintained current clients through CRM. —-Scanned and input internal and external workers compensation documents into Recollect. —-Managed and operated ShoreTel multi-line phone system.



Family Law Paralegal Services

• Legal Secretary

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  —-Drafted all correspondence and transmittal memos for attorneys and senior paralegals. —-Drafted pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, judgments, and various other legal documents. —-Handled multiple priorities and assignments on a daily basis. —-Calendared all appointments, trials, deadlines, conferences, and other related appointments. —-Scheduled prospective clients for initial interviews. —-Created files for new and prospective clients in Legal Solutions and TimeSlips. —-Organized and created client sub files for large cases. —-Managed accounts receivable. Show less



Family Focus Christian Counseling

• Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  —-Established strong relationships to gain clients’ trust and favor with the company. —-Managed multiple schedules and set appointments daily. —-Managed the office in the supervisor’s absence. —-Screened and transferred calls. —-Created brochures, business cards, hand-outs, PowerPoint presentations, billing templates, forms, and other documents used for office management and presentation. —-Worked closely with insurance companies to accurately serve our client’s best interests. —-Coordinated monthly billing statements. Show less