Experience

National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Workforce Relations Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Law Clerk

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Reviewed files, conducted investigations, and drafted discovery requests, pleadings, and motions for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints. Participated in EEO settlement conferences; authored, edited and reviewed settlement agreement. Functioned as liaison between Claimant and VA in regards to sensitive legal matters. Assisted senior attorney with Merit Systems Protection Board hearing by providing guidance on critical cases. Observed and provided counsel on disciplinary actions. Provided advice, guidance, and legal support to Regional Counsel for one of the most complex healthcare facilities in the VA. Prepared and presented briefs on factual and legal issues, including motions, witness list, evidence, etc. Communicated and coordinated with external customers and state and local law enforcement components. Responsible for initial investigation of personal injury and Medical Malpractice claims brought pursuant to the Federal Torts Claims (FTCA). Collected and evaluated evidence including medical information and expert opinions to determine liability. Show less



Florida A&M University College of Law

• Law Student

  • Feb 2009 - May 2012



Florida Office of the Attorney General

• United States
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Practical experience in appellate advocacy by researching, drafting, and editing appeals before the 2nd DCA • Reviewed appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents; researched and analyzed existing laws • Teamed with office attorneys to strategize most clear and concise presentation of factual and legal issues • Assisted office attorneys with oral arguments presentation; effectively managed briefing schedules • Practical experience in appellate advocacy by researching, drafting, and editing appeals before the 2nd DCA • Reviewed appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents; researched and analyzed existing laws • Teamed with office attorneys to strategize most clear and concise presentation of factual and legal issues • Assisted office attorneys with oral arguments presentation; effectively managed briefing schedules



Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review

• Summer Judicial Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Review and analyze records of proceeding; perform legal research on complex areas of immigration law • Draft and edit decisions for motions, cancellations, and asylum cases • Converse with Judges to brainstorm, identify issues, and articulate alternative viewpoints • Observe individual and master calendars hearings • Review and analyze records of proceeding; perform legal research on complex areas of immigration law • Draft and edit decisions for motions, cancellations, and asylum cases • Converse with Judges to brainstorm, identify issues, and articulate alternative viewpoints • Observe individual and master calendars hearings



Hillsborough County Bar Association

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Member of Judicial Diversity Summit planning committee; collaborating with training professionals to provide diversity training to Second District Court of Appeals legal community • Researched, planned, developed, and performed complex personnel survey of client law firm; drafted and briefed findings to management; established follow-up action plan • Coached client management, attorneys, and staff on employee relations issues • Designed and implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for client law firm to improve recruiting/retention, leadership development, and overall firm operations • Led ongoing systematic review of organizational operating procedures, improved processes and procedures, and implemented new benchmarks and innovative ideas • Assisted in revitalization of placement program, developed new referral system, eliminated backlog, improved customer relations; efforts helped create significant income source • Helped to revitalize department by linking of human capital, proper planning, time management, and efficient use of resources to HCBA mission, goals, and objectives Show less



Associated Marine Institutes

• Director, Human Resources

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2008



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2007

  Direct complex HR plans for executive-level business units in 27 countries totaling 12,000 staff. Guide human capital allocation, position classification, professional development, performance management, and workforce and compensation analysis. Develop strategic plans and assist senior management with initiatives for managing resources and promoting organizational development. Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures. Lead six-member HR team and manage $900,000 budget. Direct complex HR plans for executive-level business units in 27 countries totaling 12,000 staff. Guide human capital allocation, position classification, professional development, performance management, and workforce and compensation analysis. Develop strategic plans and assist senior management with initiatives for managing resources and promoting organizational development. Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures. Lead six-member HR team and manage $900,000 budget.



United States Air Force - HQ United States Forces Korea

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Implemented process-oriented approach to managing quality of life programs for 37,000 multi-service military personnel, civilian employees, and their families stationed overseas. Administered HR programs including professional development, position classification, compensation models, and benefits. Directed and trained HR staff of civilian and military employees. Developed and administered $685,000 budget. Implemented process-oriented approach to managing quality of life programs for 37,000 multi-service military personnel, civilian employees, and their families stationed overseas. Administered HR programs including professional development, position classification, compensation models, and benefits. Directed and trained HR staff of civilian and military employees. Developed and administered $685,000 budget.



United States Air Force - HQ Air Force Space Command

• Assistant Human Resources Director

  • Oct 2001 - Jun 2004

  Evaluated human capital resources and requirements for ten major business organizations. Formulated plans for resource execution and organizational development. Served as local quality control inspector to assist Air Force Inspector General in evaluating business operations. Evaluated human capital resources and requirements for ten major business organizations. Formulated plans for resource execution and organizational development. Served as local quality control inspector to assist Air Force Inspector General in evaluating business operations.