Brett Jones

Charles E. Scheidt Human Rights Clinical Teaching Fellow at Cardozo School of Law
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Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Charles E. Scheidt Human Rights Clinical Teaching Fellow
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights Student Legal Fellow
      • Aug 2021 - Sep 2023

      Drafted international legal filings. Facilitated simulations for Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic students. Facilitated and documented institute symposia and working group meetings. Assisted faculty and Programs Coordinator in additional ad hoc projects.

    • Boskey Restorative Justice Fellow: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis
      • May 2021 - Aug 2021

      Mapped the current state of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons ("MMIP") crisis. Researched historical developments that created vulnerabilities for and hostilities toward Indigenous persons. Studied current Federal Indian Policy, missing persons legislation and databases, and responses in Indian Country that complicate the resolution of the MMIP Crisis. Partnered with Nichusak, the Lenape Center's MMIP Working Group. Interviewed and worked closely with Judge Caroline LaPorte to understand various Indigenous viewpoints on violence against native women, girls, and two-spirit persons. Drafted report of findings. Show less

    • United States
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Editor, Vol. 41
      • May 2021 - Sep 2023

    • Staff Editor, Vol. 40
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

    • United States
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • STTARS Indigenous Safe Housing Center Legal Intern
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Sr. Coordinator, Recruitment and Human Resources
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

      In this role, I coordinated the scheduling of group interviews, drafted offer letters, managed on-boarding, and worked to redesigned workflows to fit the dynamic needs of our lean team. In addition, I worked closely with the Sr. Vice President, Culture and Talent and the President & Chief Administrative Officer to advance Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and manage ad hoc projects. Key Accomplishments Include: - Reduced time to approve/ generate offer letters from ~3hrs to ~30minutes - Automated metrics gathering using SmartSheet - Scheduled approximately 900 interviews per year - Redeveloped the Summer Intern Program to provide Practical, Industry, and Developmental Learning Opportunities - Standardized the orientation process to improve New Hire experience and reduce the day-to-day impact on my co-workers Show less

    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Freelance Costume Designer, Stitcher, and Alterationist
      • Feb 2013 - Jan 2019

      I design costumes for theatre. Theatre is a tough market, so I pride myself on consistently coming in under budget on my projects by maximizing the potential of found and recycled materials. I am a skilled stitcher and alterationist, and use these skills to supplement costumes shops in the Bay Area. I am currently designing Elephant Man at the Commonweal Theater in Lanesboro, MN. I design costumes for theatre. Theatre is a tough market, so I pride myself on consistently coming in under budget on my projects by maximizing the potential of found and recycled materials. I am a skilled stitcher and alterationist, and use these skills to supplement costumes shops in the Bay Area. I am currently designing Elephant Man at the Commonweal Theater in Lanesboro, MN.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Wardrobe Supervisor
      • Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

    • Interim Costume Coordinator
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

      The Costume Coordinator oversees shop practices, purchases, and repairs for the Aurora Mainstage Season. They are the contact for both Designers and Wardrobe Supervisors on productions and must be able to be both administrator and modiste.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Artist
      • Apr 2013 - Aug 2017

      Developed and Executed an 8 hour program that taught basic theatrical principles as well as rehearsed a 20 minute play performed on the last day.

    • Apprentice Advisor
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

    • Teaching Artist
      • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

      Developed and Executed an 8 hour program that taught basic theatrical principles as well as rehearsed a 20 minute play performed on the last day.

    • Teaching Artist
      • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

      Developed and Executed an 8 hour program that taught basic theatrical principles as well as rehearsed a 20 minute play performed on the last day.

    • Poll Inspector
      • Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

      -Attended class, picked up and transported material, and administered oaths as per ROV guidelines and requests - Managed a staff of 6 to cover the responsibilities of the day and to do so with integrity despite complex or unusual situations - De-escalated and solved problems as they arose with regards to machinery, voters, and polling place campaigning - Facilitated the transfer of sensitive voting materials to the ROV counting and collection station ensuring that the materials were not tampered with Show less

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Conservatory Coordinator
      • May 2013 - Sep 2015

      The Conservatory Coordinator is the direct supervisor of a team of 20+ employees including teachers, directors, and interns, as well as the liaison between Cal Shakes and administration of the locations we rent. They manage the operations of the Conservatory center. The Cal Shakes Conservatory offers programming to students ages 8-18 and provides classes in 7 core area of acting as well as the opportunity to work with professional directors in the area to produce an abridged Shakespearean work. Programming lasts for 7 weeks. Show less

    • Interim Artistic Learning Programs Manager
      • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

    • Costume Studio Technical Assistant
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2012

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Artist Fellow
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      Was mentored by Teaching Artists in the fields of Shakespeare History (Wendy Wisely, TA) and Movement/Composition (Susannah Martin, TA). Assistant directed an abridged version of King Lear. Frequently substituted for TA in the areas of Acting, Voice and Text, Movement, Stage Combat, and Improvisation. Designed lights for the 2 week conservatory performances. Was mentored by Teaching Artists in the fields of Shakespeare History (Wendy Wisely, TA) and Movement/Composition (Susannah Martin, TA). Assistant directed an abridged version of King Lear. Frequently substituted for TA in the areas of Acting, Voice and Text, Movement, Stage Combat, and Improvisation. Designed lights for the 2 week conservatory performances.

Education

  • Cardozo School of Law
    Juris Doctor, Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law
    2020 - 2023
  • University of Northern Iowa
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Acting
    2009 - 2012

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