Experience

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  Niles Barton And Wilmer Llp

  • Contract Attorney

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  Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Dept of Homeland Security

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Assistant Chief Counsel

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Law Offices of Matthew L. Wood

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Attorney At Law

    • Aug 2014 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Owens & Kurz LLC

  • Columbia, Maryland

  • Senior Associate Attorney

    • Sep 2018 - Dec 2022
    • Columbia, Maryland

    Military Criminal Defense, Military Administrative Law, Correction of Military Records, Veterans Disability Compensation and Benefits Law, Survivors Benefits

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  Law Offices of Christoper L. Beard

  • Annapolis

  • Associate Attorney

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2018
    • Annapolis

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  District Court of Maryland

  • Baltimore City

  • Appointed Attorney

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Baltimore City

    As an attorney appointed by the District Court, I represent the indigent at initial appearances before judicial officers.The District Court of Maryland created the Maryland Appointed Attorneys Program (MAAP) in response to the Maryland Court of Appeals ruling in DeWolfe v. Richmond. In that case, the court held that indigent criminal defendants have a state constitutional right to appointed counsel during initial appearances before a judicial officer.

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  Stansberry & Associates

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Customer Experience Manager

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

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  Army National Guard

  • Hanover, PA

  • Ammunition Team Chief

    • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
    • Hanover, PA

    • Supervises handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition.• Cross-trained and educated all subordinate personnel in order to maintain smooth operation.• Maintained legally required documentation on a minute-to-minute basis.• Assists section chief in supervision of howitzer operations, maintenance, and training. Lays weapon for direction, conducts bore sighting and basic periodic tests.• Supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle.

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  US Army

  • Fort Bliss, Texas

  • Cannon Crewmember & Operations Sergeant

    • Jul 2007 - Aug 2011
    • Fort Bliss, Texas

    • Served and supervised as part of an Active Duty Field Artillery unit.• Liaison between leadership and subordinate personnel.• Maintained and coordinated complex classified communication systems.• Developed annual and semi-annual training plans.• Assisted fellow Soldiers and families with pay issues and educational opportunities. Assisted in the integration of new Soldiers and Servicemembers• Inventoried and maintained more than $5 million worth of sensitive military equipment.• Promoted ahead of peers to positions of greater responsibility.• Served as Battery Intelligence Support Manager.• Served as Battery CBRN NCO Specialist.

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  California Pizza Kitchen

  • United States
  • Restaurants
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Restaurant Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

    • Managed and trained up to 150 employees of a large national restaurant chain location.• Created, managed, and maintained inventory and ordering systems to lower food and beverage costs.• Conducted long and short-term training programs to improve guest experience and employee knowledge.• Presented with continual challenges following successful promotions through the company.• Promoted ahead of peers.

  • Corporate Trainer

    • Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

    • Tasked with training new employees on matters related to restaurant theme and concept, food ingredients, job description, and corporate standards and best practices.• Tasked as the most experienced and focused non-salaried employee and given responsibilities and tasks commensurate with a management position.• Promoted ahead of peers.

  • Shift Leader/Bartender/Server

    • Dec 2001 - Jan 2005

    • Employed as a key member at a high-volume location of a medium-sized national restaurant chain.• Interacted with customers and provided for and anticipated their needs. Placed and delivered complicated food and beverage orders. Processed payments quickly and accurately.• Maintained a gregarious, professional and positive attitude as well as an immaculate uniform at all times in keeping with corporate standards.• Recognized for steadfast dedication to company standards and work ethic.• Promoted ahead of peers.

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  SmartLegalForms®, Inc.

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Document Originator

    • Oct 2000 - Nov 2001
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Developed numerous products for sale to the public through an automated legal services website. Flexed writing and research skills and demonstrated technical savvy to present legal concepts and choices to first-time customers. recognized for exceptional work product and then challenged with larger and more complex document origination products.

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  Institute of International Banking Law & Practice

  • Montgomery Village, MD

  • Summer Research Associate

    • May 2000 - Sep 2000
    • Montgomery Village, MD

    A key member of a research and publishing team on matters related to international Commercial Law. examined and summarized recent decisions concerning Letters of Credit law. Coordinated publication and dissemination of academic materials to a list of international subscribers.

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  Office of the General Counsel, Department of General Services, Office of the Attorney General

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Law Clerk

    • Jan 2000 - May 2000
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Researched substantive issues of federal and state law, drafting legal memoranda, opinions and orders. additional duties included interacting with department staff, court personnel, litigants and/or the public. Provided trusted legal support to the general Counsel.

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  Law Offices of Jane G. Michaelson

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Law Clerk

    • Sep 1999 - Dec 1999
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Prepared memoranda and legal research for the managing attorney. Conducted intake interviews with prospective clients. Maintained scheduling and coordinating activities. trusted with the oversight of office operations during the absence of the managing partner.

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  Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc.

  • Montgomery Village, MD

  • Aquatics Facility Manager

    • May 1993 - Sep 1999
    • Montgomery Village, MD

    • Maintained and supervised several high-volume recreational swimming facilities.• Recognized emergencies and responded effectively; Completed necessary incident/accident reports.• Enforced facility rules, regulations, and policies; Inspected facilities on a minute-to-minute basis to ensure safety and cleanliness; Tested and recorded pool chemistry and mechanical systems performance on an hourly basis; Promoted ahead of peers.

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  Donelan, Cleary Wood and Maser, PC

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Office Assistant

    • May 1989 - Sep 1992
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Responsibilities included conducting support activities at a medium-sized administrative law firm involved in aspects of government regulation, rail, motor, shipper, and pipeline rate matters, interstate commerce, and general corporate litigation.