Experience

United Community Housing Coalition

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Attorney

  • Jul 2021 - Present



ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ITA SPECIALIST

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Employ control and authorization over substantial projects for the Employment & Training department. Clients Eligibility and fit for all trainings available through the City of Detroit at any point of time up to 50 different trainings at a time. • Attend and participate actively in various meetings and conferences in order to professionally represent the Employment & Training Department at Detroit. • Collaborate with senior management on implementing optimized client processes for the Work First program.• Review, assess, and approve potential clients for program membership.• Generate detailed reports regarding client training and job activities, heightening stats to over 850% in one year.• Navigate negotiations with the City Work First Department. Adding supplies to training cost• Document client case information, complete required forms, and produce statistical reports, ensuring all information is current and accurate. Show less

• Special Project Manager

  • May 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Coordinated and headed multifaceted projects while originating system programing utilized in pilot projects, coordinating directly with clients and vendors.• Secured key contracts with multiple suppliers as well as vetted potential clients and vendors for programs.• Increased the client success rate to more than a 90% average per client activity reports. Of being enrolled, complete training and job placement in the field they trained to be a part of.

• Business Services Representative

  • Jan 2014 - May 2018

  • Administered all aspects of a caseload of up to 150 clients with accountability for reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and evaluating the skills of potential candidates. • Recruited and hired at least 15 job seekers each month and conducted weekly classes concerning job search strategies. • Established and oversaw a successful volunteer recruitment program for the Employment and Training Detroit Division.• Coordinated and executed broad employer outreach for the purpose of fostering valuable relationships with ACCESS.• Advocated on the behalf of clients convicted of felonies and those with mental disabilities.• Engaged local communities and provided applicable information to local organizers, houses of worship, and businesses.• Designed and integrated effective employee team building activities. Show less



CHANGEME RESTORATION/THONEBLADH LEGAL GROUP/PARKER LAW FIRM,

• East Point/Dearborn/Pontiac, Michigan

• Attorney

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Performed in-depth interviews with clients in order to determine whether chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy was appropriate. • Supported chapter 7 Debtors in 341 meetings and hearings during bankruptcy court sessions. • Drafted a wide range of memos and other documentation as well as conducted research and analysis on legal matters. • Studied, evaluated, and challenged Proof of Claims. • Applied Best Case and Lexis Advance throughout daily activities. • Performed in-depth interviews with clients in order to determine whether chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy was appropriate. • Supported chapter 7 Debtors in 341 meetings and hearings during bankruptcy court sessions. • Drafted a wide range of memos and other documentation as well as conducted research and analysis on legal matters. • Studied, evaluated, and challenged Proof of Claims. • Applied Best Case and Lexis Advance throughout daily activities.



SHELDON L. KAY & ASSOCIATES

• Farmington Hills, MI

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Demonstrated legal expertise while researching cases which verified firm non-liability, resulting in winning cases and saving the firm $30,000. • Received, reviewed, and processed 25 client intakes per month which consisted of conducting interviews, retrieving requisite information, and delivering data to the legal team. • Coordinated and monitored entertainment seminars to inform clients in the entertainment industry about recording contracts, copyright/publishing rights, and management deals in order to protect their assets and them from unnecessary litigation. Show less



NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN ELDER LAW & ADVOCACY SERVICES

• Redford, MI

• Legal Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Supplied diligent pro bono services to senior citizens by assisting them in drafting wills, establishing trusts, ladybird deeds, and estate planning. • Investigated and resolved issues concerning planning for incapacity while recording deeds for the City of Detroit. • Delivered keen advisement to Michigan workers seeking unemployment benefits while under supervision of the senior attorney. • Represented claimants at administrative court hearings, prepared for discovery hearings, and conversed with clients regarding court decisions. Show less