Experience

Minnetonka Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paraprofessional Reserve

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Reserve primarily for media center and health office paraprofessionalsSupport library staff and instructor with day to day operations and IT functionProvide assistive medical care to students in health officeClassroom reserve at pre-kindergarten level



Wright County Public Defender Office

• Student Attorney

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Represented indigent clients in misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor matters, and assisted with felony representationCounseled clients and developed individualized case strategyNegotiated settlement agreements with prosecuting attorneys Argued pretrial motions, both in writing and orally in court, including the cross examination of a witness during a contested omnibus hearingAssisted in preparation for jury trialConducted research and composed memoranda for use by senior attorneysObserved a plea on a first degree murder charge, felony pretrial, jury trial, juvenile misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor pretrial hearings



Minnesota Senior Federation - Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  Researched client pension eligibilityDrafted documents to clients and plan administrators, including claims, requests for information, and collective correspondence Conducted initial interviews and opened client filesTrained volunteers on general operation of the organizationOperated as point person during a transition period in the program



Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli

• Owner/Operator

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2005

  Formed Limited Liability CorporationNegotiated contractual agreements pertaining to purchase of property, rental of facility, financing, and construction/remodel projectsPlanned and managed business operations for a start-up company, including finance, budgeting, purchasing, facilities management, staffing, advertising, and public relations Supervised manager and support staff Developed a multi-company advertising campaign involving monthly newsletters, community activities, and promotions