Experience

Velo Law Office

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Compliance Coordinator

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Drafting persuasive briefs including Motions for Summary Disposition, utilizing the Michigan Court Rules, clarifying relevant law, and applying legal principles as they pertain to the client’s favorable position.• Preparing witness and exhibit lists, including electronically stored information, that contain appropriate facts using logical reasoning and analyzation of the material facts of the litigation issue.• Responding to defendant motions concerning setting aside default judgements, wage or tax garnishments, and proof of service issues, while adhering to the appropriate court procedure in a timely and professional manner.• Filing discovery requests consisting of interrogatories, request for production, and request for admissions.• Developing case files containing material facts, procedure, exhibits, & arguments in preparation for court hearings.• Attending civil litigation hearings and providing feedback, while learning proper technique in oral arguments. Show less



Ayar Law | Tax problems - resolved

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2020 - May 2022

  •Conducted client interviews and discovery required to draft tax penalty abatement letters submitted to IRS. •Drafted jury instructions, subpoenas, innocent spouse relief requests, and memoranda on issues concerning the Internal Revenue Manual, FOIA requests, Code of Federal Regulations, and Michigan Compiled Laws. •Researched taxation issues such as exemptions, non-written trust obligations, tax shelters, medical hardships, pretrial motions, and fraudulent tax evasion. •Conducted client interviews and discovery required to draft tax penalty abatement letters submitted to IRS. •Drafted jury instructions, subpoenas, innocent spouse relief requests, and memoranda on issues concerning the Internal Revenue Manual, FOIA requests, Code of Federal Regulations, and Michigan Compiled Laws. •Researched taxation issues such as exemptions, non-written trust obligations, tax shelters, medical hardships, pretrial motions, and fraudulent tax evasion.



Road Commission For Oakland County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  •Drafted memoranda on issues such as employee benefits, recommendation for the abandonment of property, and dismissal of claims based on lack of jurisdiction and governmental immunity. •Conducted legal research regarding easements, abandonments, jurisdiction, and plat maps. •Researched and applied statutory regulations to determine scope of and respond to FOIA requests. •Assisted with EEOC investigation by researching how to draft and file a position statement, attending meetings with employees, and drafting an affidavit. •Drafted a memorandum of understanding for RCOC and Oakland County communities on their responsibilities of identifying and eliminating illicit discharges in countywide sewer system. •Prepared answers to civil complaints filed against RCOC. •Created and implemented a more efficient internal reference system for Friend of Court documents. Show less



Gale, A Cengage Company (EMEA)

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Sales Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Partner with public libraries to help meet their goals of delivering educational content, while promoting Gale products. • Prioritize sales opportunities and efficiently follow through all stages of the sales cycle to conclusion. • Demonstrate and present databases through Clearside software to customers interested in learning more about Gale products. • Accurately forecast territory projected sales, as well as insure that activity is updated in Salesforce CRM. • Maintain extensive knowledge of Gale resources and competitor products in print, eBooks, primary sources, and databases. • Help solve issues surrounding content gap fill, content curation, and budgetary struggles within public libraries. • Work closely with U.S/Canada sales team and other departments such as marketing, customer service, customer care, and sales support by offering market feedback and intelligence. Show less



Echo Global Logistics

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Account Executive

  • Jun 2015 - May 2017

  • Independently managed day to day operations for over 30 accounts spanning across multiple industries within North America. • Analyzed current market trends to effectively negotiate pricing with carriers and customers. • Actively cold called various businesses inquiring about logistical needs. • Personally sourced and vetted all customer leads through Salesforce CRM to prepare for calls on acquiring new business. • Led Boltz Sales Group in closing the most New Business Accounts for a three consecutive month span. • Actively upsold specialized services while developing and maintaining excellent customer relations. • Responsible for sustaining Accounts Receivable and Payable for all accounts. Show less