Experience

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  Self-Employed

  • One Southwest Columbia, Suite 1620, Portland OR 97258

  • Owner

    • 2008 - 2013
    • One Southwest Columbia, Suite 1620, Portland OR 97258

    I am an attorney who is in private practice with a focus in compliance, human resource issues, transactional, and regulatory matters.Experience as a human resource consultant, and policy analyst:● Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources and personnel administration including classification, coaching, conflict management, compensation, employee benefits, labor relations, performance management, policy and procedure development, recruitment, talent management, and training plan development.● Knowledge of the application and interpretation of Federal and State employment and benefit laws including, but not limited to, AA, ADA, ADEA, EEO, FFA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, OFFA, other regulations, and legislation. ● Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels within managerial-leadership and non-managerial employee groups, solving complex problems to achieve organizational performance measures, benchmarks, and goals. ● Knowledge of legal compliance to reduce organizational risk by advising departmental managers on legal implications of HR issues related to labor relations issues, discipline and employee grievances. ● Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, policy development, process efficiency, and analytics. ● Expertise in project management, program evaluation, development, grant funding, and resource management. ● Proficient in practices to motivate staff, team-building, and facilitate consensus with other stakeholders.

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  Oregon Liquor Control Commission

  • 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland OR 9722

  • Director of License Services

    • 2004 - 2007
    • 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland OR 9722

    ● Managed the Licensing Investigations Division, Operations, and Alcohol Server Education Program. ● Supervised two managers, 25 employees, a $4.7 million budget, monitored staffing needs, and expenditures.● Provided direction to the Commission as a member of the Executive Management Team.● Planned and implemented strategic objectives, policies and procedures, and outcome measures. ● Selected, supervised, and evaluated assigned staff; initiated performance evaluations, disciplinary actions as warranted; resolved grievances, and other personnel matters within a union environment. ● Managed customer inquiries and complaints, problem solving, document management, and data retention. ● Identified areas of research, coordinated data collection, and analyzed data to evaluate future trends.● Collaborated with business and public safety partners, including licensees, the liquor industry, lobbyists, law enforcement agencies, local governing bodies, Server Education Advisory Board, and the general public. ● Advised staff and public as to how to interpret Oregon and Federal liquor laws, regulations and policies.

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  City of Beaverton

  • 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97076

  • Program Manager for the Dispute Resolution Center

    • 2001 - 2004
    • 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97076

    ● Managed all aspects of the Dispute Resolution Center providing mediation services regarding neighborhood and business problems to citizens within east Washington County. Supervised a staff of 35 volunteers to achieve program goals and objectives. ● Responsible for multiple program components, including day-to-day operations, budget, program evaluation, policy development, assurance of grant compliance, staff performance, and volunteer management.● Collected and evaluated customer service surveys and statistical data to achieve better program outcomes.● Worked with the Mayor’s Office Department of Code Services, the Neighborhood Program, neighborhood associations, and police to build new customer service outreach methods for community livability issues. ● Developed technical assistance, custom learning and training solutions in collaboration with staff.● Recruited and trained volunteers in mediation and best practices in conflict resolution.

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  Oregon Judicial Department

  • 1021 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204

  • Administrative Analyst

    • 1996 - 2001
    • 1021 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204

    ● Assisted in managing administrative operations for the Gresham Courthouse and Justice Center. ● Worked to maximize limited resources by participating in the development of the Justice Center’s ● Early Resolution Program, Neighborhood, Community Court, and the DUII Intensive Supervision Program.● Developed analytical and statistical methodologies to better manage case flows for high volume courtrooms.● Evaluated departments to reduce costs, improve workflow, and enhance staff communication.● Designed and managed record keeping systems and compiled data on court functions. Performed audits and reviews on indigent expense justifications on felony and aggravated murder cases. ● Reviewed legislative bills and developed policy recommendations as to the impact on court operations

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  Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office

  • 807 Main Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045

  • Deputy District Attorney

    • 1995 - 1996
    • 807 Main Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045

    ● Prosecuted criminal cases, including DUIIs, theft, drug, animal abuse, and domestic violence cases. Communicated with police agencies, and counseled assault victims. ● Criminal processes included: arraignments, release hearings, probation violation hearings, pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing hearings.

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  Multnomah Defenders, Inc.

  • 522 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1500, Portland Oregon 97205

  • Deputy Public Defender

    • 1992 - 1995
    • 522 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1500, Portland Oregon 97205

    ● Represented indigent criminal defendants in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Performed arraignments, release hearings, probation violation hearings, pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, and trials. ● Directed investigative processes, conducted interviews, and performed legal research. ● Supervised trial assistant and investigator regarding case management, investigation, mental health assessments, sentencing options (including alcohol and drug treatment), housing and vocational placements. ● Managed caseload of up to 150 misdemeanor clients.

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  Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc.

  • 630 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 500, Portland Oregon 97205

  • Deputy Public Defender

    • 1989 - 1992
    • 630 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 500, Portland Oregon 97205

    ● Represented indigent criminal defendants in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Performed arraignments, release hearings, probation violation hearings, pre-trial conferences, plea negotiations, and trials.● Managed caseload of up to 40 to 50 felony defendants.