Experience

Flow Control Group

• United States
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations & General Counsel - AMES, Inc.

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Assists the President in the formulation and execution of overall corporate objectives for manufacturer's representative firm with specific focus on legal, human resources, and finance. Managed the merger and acquisition process during the sale of AMES to Flow Control Group in 2022. Provided 90% of due diligence responses, requests for information, and work product resulting in the successful sale of the company in three months. Defended company in legal matters and successfully represents company against employment, contract, and product liability claims resolving 100% of cases before they went to court. Manages company compliance with federal, state and local employment and wage, payment and collection laws as well safety laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, FAR, wage payment & collection, sick leave, COVID-19, accounts receivable collection, construction law, and legal rights that would affect functionality of the business and strategizes accordingly by establishing policies and training management to mitigate risks. Oversees recruitment, interview, selection, hiring and termination processes, resulting in a sales team that has increased revenue $1,000,000 year over year for the past four years. Drafts employment agreements and industry related contracts. Negotiates manufacturer, contractor, vendor, and government agreements shielding the company from indemnification obligations, warranty claims, liquidated damages and improving payment terms. Improved company cashflow, which created the ability to pay off over $1,720,000 in company debt in a year and improve the debt to income ratio. Establishes credit, collections and purchasing policies and schedules for bill payment and financial obligations. Prepares monthly financial statements and ensures the maintenance of appropriate financial records. Show less



AMES, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel & Vice President of HR & Finance

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2022

  Assists the President in the formulation of overall corporate objectives for commercial water and wastewater pump sales. Represents company in legal matters and defends against potential liability. Ensures company is compliant with federal, state and local employment and wage, payment and collection laws as well as employee safety. Drafts employment agreements and industry related company contracts. Reviews and negotiates contractor, vendor, government and manufacturer agreements. Responds to employee claims and claims against the company relating to product failure and jobsite liability. Advises management team on new and existing laws and policy including, but not limited to, EEO, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, FAR, wage payment & collection, sick leave, COVID-19, accounts receivable collection, construction law, and legal rights that would affect functionality of the business and strategizes accordingly. Plans and processes employee payroll, benefit, health, and safety programs. Establishes, enforces, and evaluates human resource policies and procedures and ensures compliance with laws and EEOC and OSHA guidelines. Oversees recruitment, interview, selection, hiring and termination processes. Manages company cashflow. Establishes credit, collections and purchasing policies and schedules for bill payment and financial obligations. Prepares monthly financial statements and ensures the maintenance of appropriate financial records. Approves contracts for products and services. Administers banking arrangements and loan agreements, and receives, disburses and manages company money and bank accounts. Maintains adequate sources for borrowing from commercial banks and other lending institutions. Executes contracts and leases. Oversees the Credit Manager in the granting of credit and the collection of accounts due the company. Show less



Edelstein, Radford & Perkins

• Associate Attorney

  • Apr 2005 - Mar 2009

  Provided successful legal representation to both plaintiffs and defendants in both State and Federal courts in employment litigation matters pertaining to Federal, State, and local laws including but not limited to the following: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, EPA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and Maryland Wage Payment & Collection Law as well as personal injury and auto-tort defense matters. Achieved favorable results in 95% of cases. Responsible for own state and federal caseload from beginning to end. Experience included interviewing clients and reviewing documents to assess merit of claims; conducting legal research using Westlaw, LEXIS, and other legal resources; drafting pleadings, motions, oppositions, appellate briefs, charges of discrimination, and position statements; conducting all forms of factual discovery; preparing cases for trial, mediation, and settlement conferences; trying bench and jury trials; reviewing contracts and settlement agreements; and maintaining client files. Show less



City of Baltimore

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Nov 2003 - May 2004

  Assisted the Chief Legal Advisor for the Baltimore City Police Department and the City Solicitor in advising the Police Commissioner, responding to Maryland Public Information Act requests, and evaluating and responding to employment, labor, law enforcement and various municipality issues. Experience also included drafting position statements, motions, memoranda and other legal writings, aiding with the discovery process, and attending Civil Service Commission hearings, trials and settlement conferences. Also assisted with organizational development. Show less



EEOC

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Judicial Intern

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

  Assisted the Hon. Beth Palmer and other Administrative Judges in drafting decisions pertaining to Federal Sector employment discrimination matters under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Equal Pay Act. Examined investigative files and conducted research to assess EEO complaints and make determinations as to findings of discrimination. Attended administrative hearings and provided research and findings to judges to make determinations. Show less



University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Research Assistant - Professor Helen Norton

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

  Independently researched employment discrimination and Constitutional issues including the origin and basis for standards and tests used by the Judiciary in employment discrimination cases, First Amendment implications on right to privacy, evidence rules that restrict speech, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Used print and electronic sources to examine case law, legislative history, and secondary sources. Independently researched employment discrimination and Constitutional issues including the origin and basis for standards and tests used by the Judiciary in employment discrimination cases, First Amendment implications on right to privacy, evidence rules that restrict speech, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Used print and electronic sources to examine case law, legislative history, and secondary sources.



Maryland House of Delegates

• Legislative Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Assistant - Delegate Darryl A. Kelley

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2003

  Researched and reviewed proposed legislation under the Judiciary and Bi-county Committees including issues concerning identity fraud, illegal dumping, gambling, and general aviation in Maryland. Responsibilities also included drafting memoranda and attending political and social events. Testified before the Judiciary Committee. Researched and reviewed proposed legislation under the Judiciary and Bi-county Committees including issues concerning identity fraud, illegal dumping, gambling, and general aviation in Maryland. Responsibilities also included drafting memoranda and attending political and social events. Testified before the Judiciary Committee.



National Association of the Deaf

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Attorney

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2002

  Worked at the National Association of the Deaf Law & Advocacy Center representing disabled clients in issues pertaining to special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation Acts, employment, consent, and statutory entitlements. Assisted with an Amicus Curiae brief. Drafted letters, memoranda, and other documents. Conducted client interviews. Worked at the National Association of the Deaf Law & Advocacy Center representing disabled clients in issues pertaining to special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation Acts, employment, consent, and statutory entitlements. Assisted with an Amicus Curiae brief. Drafted letters, memoranda, and other documents. Conducted client interviews.



Baltimore Gas and Electric

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Communications Intern

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

  Created and edited news releases, Internet and intranet articles, and other media relation tools. Assisted with press kits and interviews. Established and updated media contacts and collected news clips. Assisted with special events. Created and edited news releases, Internet and intranet articles, and other media relation tools. Assisted with press kits and interviews. Established and updated media contacts and collected news clips. Assisted with special events.