Assistant State Attorney

• Aug 2021 - Present

As an Assistant State Attorney, I have practiced before five county court judges and litigated numerous trials and motions. Motions practice includes motions to suppress, stand your ground motions, motions to dismiss, motions for subpoena duces tecum, motions for depositions, motions to modify bond or no contact orders, and more. I handled general misdemeanors and DUIs for about six months before I was promoted to the Special Victim's Unit, where I practice in misdemeanor domestic violence - a specialized unit with the highest caseload in the office. In this unit, I have had the opportunity to see cases through from start to finish. I make the decision whether to file criminal charges, maintain contact with victims throughout the litigation process, communicate and negotiate with defense attorneys, argue at motions and hearings, and see the resolution of cases through plea, trial, or dismissal. I handle one third of the misdemeanor domestic violence docket, which includes approximately 100 active, filed-on cases, approximately 200 uncharged arrest cases, and approximately 400 uncharged non-arrest cases. With such a high caseload, I have learned to balance the volume with each case's need for attention to detail. Show less

Founder & Vice President of Community Connections & Development

• Mar 2020 - May 2022

IdeaFlight seeks to connect diverse creators with the resources necessary for success. It is a platform that enables entrepreneurs to create profiles explaining their goals and needs, and we match them with resources that fill their needs - such as local mentorship, business advice, legal advice, financial advice, and potential investors. We created IdeaFlight as part of the 2020 Global Legal Hackathon. As we advanced from the regional competition, the semifinals, the finals, and ultimately won both the Diversity & Inclusion Challenge and the Access to Justice Challenge, our dream became a reality. As a team of St. Louis locals, our ground zero is in St. Louis where we have wonderful partnerships with organizations like Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. We intend to grow and expand our platform nationally and internationally. Show less

Executive Notes Editor

• Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

Staff Editor

• May 2019 - Mar 2020

Trial Competition Team Member

• May 2019 - Apr 2021

Prepared for and competed in: - 2019 Missouri Attorney General's Cup (cancelled day of) - 2020 Labor and Employment Competition (cancelled week of due to the coronavirus pandemic) - 2020 Buffalo Niagara Competition; I was awarded "Best Closing Argument" of the competition - 2021 National Trial Competition; Quarterfinalist Prepared for and competed in: - 2019 Missouri Attorney General's Cup (cancelled day of) - 2020 Labor and Employment Competition (cancelled week of due to the coronavirus pandemic) - 2020 Buffalo Niagara Competition; I was awarded "Best Closing Argument" of the competition - 2021 National Trial Competition; Quarterfinalist

Law Clerk

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

Member of the intellectual property, complex civil litigation, and general business litigation team Member of the intellectual property, complex civil litigation, and general business litigation team

Law Clerk

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Law Clerk

• May 2019 - Jun 2020

o Work within a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, personal injury/general liability, trusts and estates, landlord tenant, and other commercial litigation matters o Prepare a variety of motions and legal memoranda, including motions in limine, motions regarding expert testimony, research memorandums, settlement agreements, notice letters, wills, powers of attorney, and deed beneficiary assignments o Observe client meetings, hearings, and depositions o Work within a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, personal injury/general liability, trusts and estates, landlord tenant, and other commercial litigation matters o Prepare a variety of motions and legal memoranda, including motions in limine, motions regarding expert testimony, research memorandums, settlement agreements, notice letters, wills, powers of attorney, and deed beneficiary assignments o Observe client meetings, hearings, and depositions

Parliamentarian

• Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

Maintained and amended the SBA Constitution & Bylaws; made our governing documents available to the student body; ensured Robert's Rules compliance in SBA meetings Maintained and amended the SBA Constitution & Bylaws; made our governing documents available to the student body; ensured Robert's Rules compliance in SBA meetings

Server

• Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

• Learned every ingredient to every dish on Luke’s menu • Learned about beer, wine, and spirits; Luke’s craft cocktail program is among the most original and creative in Orlando • Deemed by management “the server who knows the most about all our menus” • Received continuous positive guest feedback, received the most guest compliments in the month of May • Called “one of our most valuable and popular servers” by management • Helped the restaurant to create return guests by being genuinely interested in their experiences Show less

Caterer

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

• Learned and memorized the menu of Foremost Wine Company Catering • Created and delivered unique customer experience while upholding service standards and organizational mission • Set up tables, chairs, linens, table settings, table and room arrangements, and various serving stations tailored to each event (which included wedding receptions, military balls, and medical dinners) • Prepared passed appetizers and served them to guests, describing each item in detail and paying great attention to allegories and intolerances • Made appetizer recommendations based on guests’s descriptions of their preferences • Established warm and friendly relationships with each guest with whom I interacted • Served seated appetizers in various fashions – family style, individually plated, and other • Served entrees in an organized fashion to each seated table • Often played the part of liaison between kitchen, management, servers, and venue hosts • Often directed the kitchen in which dishes to prepare in which order to ensure a maximization of time efficiency so that every table would be served within a reasonable time frame, receive the correct dishes according to seat numbers, and prevent food from getting cold • Also directed servers in taking specific dishes to specific seat numbers on certain tables • Maintained a continuously clean and organized dining area and kitchen to ensure guest comfort and to minimize safety hazards by clearing dishes and trash at the end of each course • Assisted venue hosts in cleaning the venue when the guests vacated the premises Show less

Expo

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

• Learned and memorized the menu of Ventana Grill • Interacted with kitchen staff, servers, and managers • Set up plates of food on trays according to tickets • Delivered trays to tables and delivered plates according to seat numbers • Ensured that each dish had the appropriated sides and special accommodations • Resolved customer issues • Facilitated clear communication between servers, kitchen, and management • Position required strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to lift heavy objects Show less

Server

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

Seated and greeted tables, learned the menu, poured and served beer and wine, ran food, interacted with customers, guided guests through the menu and made food and drink recommendations, answered questions about the menu, established rapport with guests, bussed, cleared, cleaned, and set tables, answered the phone, took to-go orders over the phone, set up reservations for large parties, maintained a friendly and welcoming attitude throughout each shift, filled in for hosting shifts as needed Seated and greeted tables, learned the menu, poured and served beer and wine, ran food, interacted with customers, guided guests through the menu and made food and drink recommendations, answered questions about the menu, established rapport with guests, bussed, cleared, cleaned, and set tables, answered the phone, took to-go orders over the phone, set up reservations for large parties, maintained a friendly and welcoming attitude throughout each shift, filled in for hosting shifts as needed

Hostess

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

Greeting guests, seating guests, communicating with servers that they had been seated, getting water for newly seated guests, refilling waters through the night, recommending dishes and drinks to guests, ensuring guest comfort by checking in, moving umbrellas and heaters as needed, and clearing finished plates and drinks, assisting servers, foodrunners, and dishwashers, bussing tables, resetting tables, restocking glassware, roll ups, and plates, taking bus tubs to the kitchen, taking linen bags out, restocking the women's restroom, answering phone calls, making reservations, setting up for large parties, using the SeatMe program on our iPad, keeping the restaurant "updated" on that system, answering general information questions about the restaurant as well as each menu Show less

Clerk

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

Answering the phone, sending sensitive emails, filing receipts, paid bills, and check stubs, paying bills for the firm, billing clients and tenants, scanning and filing various documents, assisting in miscellaneous office chores and personal projects of the attorney for whom I work Answering the phone, sending sensitive emails, filing receipts, paid bills, and check stubs, paying bills for the firm, billing clients and tenants, scanning and filing various documents, assisting in miscellaneous office chores and personal projects of the attorney for whom I work

Resident Advisor

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

Promoted the interaction and construction of social networks between community and residents; worked primarily with first year students; counseled residents in academic success, financial responsibility, global awareness, self care, inclusion, character, integrity, community, personal responsibility, and independence; developed a positive living environment designed to link community, faculty, and residents; mediated conflict among residents; designed student centered hall programs to promote social, education, diversity, health, emotional, understanding and growth; Communicated, corresponded and collaborated with on and off-campus offices such as counseling, student activities, campus security, Planned Parenthood, and maintenance; implemented and enforced all University and Housing policies; collaborated with orientation staff on freshman opening week activities; budgeted and allocated money used for residence hall events; worked on a staff of 20 resident advisors who were collectively in leadership over 1,500 residents; was directly responsible for 100 residents; Show less

Campus Involvement Chair

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

Worked with Panhellenic Executive Board to create unity among all Greek chapters on Cal Poly's campus, worked to develop relationships with other on-campus entities, organized Alpha Gamma Delta's involvement in other Greek chapter's philanthropies, led a committee of ten peers, relayed Panhellenic information to members of Alpha Gamma Delta, delivered information at chapter meetings each week Worked with Panhellenic Executive Board to create unity among all Greek chapters on Cal Poly's campus, worked to develop relationships with other on-campus entities, organized Alpha Gamma Delta's involvement in other Greek chapter's philanthropies, led a committee of ten peers, relayed Panhellenic information to members of Alpha Gamma Delta, delivered information at chapter meetings each week

Judicial Intern

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

Worked with Judge Jac Crawford in a court of misdemeanor arraignments and mental health recovery program. Spent 20 hours per week taking notes in arraignment court, felony trials, misdemeanor trials, and civil trials. Summarized writs of habeas corpus for Judge Crawford. Read through misdemeanor penal code and discussed with Judge Crawford. Primarily was a learning internship. Gained a grasp on the way the courts run. Worked with Judge Jac Crawford in a court of misdemeanor arraignments and mental health recovery program. Spent 20 hours per week taking notes in arraignment court, felony trials, misdemeanor trials, and civil trials. Summarized writs of habeas corpus for Judge Crawford. Read through misdemeanor penal code and discussed with Judge Crawford. Primarily was a learning internship. Gained a grasp on the way the courts run.

Cashier and Barista

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Was trained by Stumptown Coffee Roasters in espresso, pulling shots, various types of milk, steaming milk, pouring latte art, different types of coffee, and how coffee is roasted. Worked iPad cash register. Greeted customers; worked to create a friendly atmosphere that encouraged customers to return. Was trained by Stumptown Coffee Roasters in espresso, pulling shots, various types of milk, steaming milk, pouring latte art, different types of coffee, and how coffee is roasted. Worked iPad cash register. Greeted customers; worked to create a friendly atmosphere that encouraged customers to return.

President of Sequoia Hall

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

Organized programs and events for Sequoia Hall. Oversaw each program. Delegated parts of jobs to community council members. Attended 3+ weekly meetings. Collaborated with other presidents of other halls to strategize how to achieve the best possible turnout. Advertised for each event with various methods including flyers, social media, and word of mouth. Organized programs and events for Sequoia Hall. Oversaw each program. Delegated parts of jobs to community council members. Attended 3+ weekly meetings. Collaborated with other presidents of other halls to strategize how to achieve the best possible turnout. Advertised for each event with various methods including flyers, social media, and word of mouth.

Research Assistant

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Worked to edit Ning Zhang's book on Confucianism, Communism, and Chinese politics from an emic perspective. Worked to edit Ning Zhang's book on Confucianism, Communism, and Chinese politics from an emic perspective.

Assistant Basketball Coach

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Largest children's basketball league in Orange County; filled with boys and girls of all ages and demographics. Personally managed four teams, with kids ranging from 4 to 15 years old. Job required leadership skills, people skills, and ability to connect with children. Largest children's basketball league in Orange County; filled with boys and girls of all ages and demographics. Personally managed four teams, with kids ranging from 4 to 15 years old. Job required leadership skills, people skills, and ability to connect with children.

Graphic Designer

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Worked with InDesign and Photoshop to design, write, and edit a newsletter for the Cru regional office in Irvine. Contributed to several Cru logos. Helped to edit and constructively criticize several promotional films. Learned how to accept constructive criticism with anticipation to execute better ideas. Job required team building and collaboration with fellow staff members to meet client needs. Worked with InDesign and Photoshop to design, write, and edit a newsletter for the Cru regional office in Irvine. Contributed to several Cru logos. Helped to edit and constructively criticize several promotional films. Learned how to accept constructive criticism with anticipation to execute better ideas. Job required team building and collaboration with fellow staff members to meet client needs.

Cashier

• Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

Worked as a general employee- working the register, taking phone calls, serving food and drinks, etcetera. Learned the names of many of our regulars, and developed friendly conversation with most customers. Focused on customer interactions and satisfaction. Worked as a general employee- working the register, taking phone calls, serving food and drinks, etcetera. Learned the names of many of our regulars, and developed friendly conversation with most customers. Focused on customer interactions and satisfaction.

Childcare Provider

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

Took care of the children of Cru staff members, ages ranging from 0-12 years old. Job required multitasking and precision because it involved watching up to 30 children at once. Took care of the children of Cru staff members, ages ranging from 0-12 years old. Job required multitasking and precision because it involved watching up to 30 children at once.