Experience

Office of the State Public Defender

• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant State Public Defender

  • Jul 2015 - Present



Wisconsin State Public Defender - Milwaukee Trial Division

• Legal Intern and PILS Fellow

  • May 2013 - May 2015

  819 N 6th Street, 9th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Represent clients under the student practice rule. Research legal issues pertinent to clients' cases to draft and submit motions. Pre-try cases for supervising attorneys by discussing offers and obtaining discovery from the assistant district attorneys. Aid in trial preparation by reviewing discovery, obtaining records, and creating and submitting investigation requests. Contact clients to discuss upcoming cases and court dates. Create and submit sentencing memorandum. Collaborate with… Show more Represent clients under the student practice rule. Research legal issues pertinent to clients' cases to draft and submit motions. Pre-try cases for supervising attorneys by discussing offers and obtaining discovery from the assistant district attorneys. Aid in trial preparation by reviewing discovery, obtaining records, and creating and submitting investigation requests. Contact clients to discuss upcoming cases and court dates. Create and submit sentencing memorandum. Collaborate with supervising attorneys to provide legal advice and assistance to clients. Participate in intake court interviews of clients under a supervising attorney. Show less



Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic

• Student Volunteer

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2015

  Collaborate with volunteer attorneys to provide legal assistance to members of Milwaukee community. Research legal issues related to landlord tenant disputes, unemployment rights, family disputes, and guardianship rights. Educate clients regarding legal service providers and resources.



Domestic Violence Injunction Hearing Project

• Student Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

  Organize, schedule and assist in training student volunteers. Contact domestic violence victims to obtain pertinent information about the case to provide to volunteer attorneys. Assist volunteer attorneys in communicating with student volunteers, and conducting the injunction hearings. Maintain continuous contact with student volunteers and volunteer attorneys



Elkay Manufacturing

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Customer Care Representative -- Returns Specialist

  • Dec 2011 - Jul 2012

  Oak Brook, IL Communicated with sales representatives, processed return authorizations and orders, trained colleagues on the returns process and function, and confirmed shipping information and product availability for customers and sales reps.



Dunkin Donuts

• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Member

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Tinley Park, Il



Illinois Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Residence Community Advisor

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Oversee 22 student employees Plan weekly programs for desk staffs, hall staffs, and residence hall communities Create monthly bulletin boards and door decorations Plan weekly staff development programs; hold weekly staff and monthly desk meetings Make all-campus rounds of duty throughout the semester Respond to emergency situations in the residence halls or involving residents.



DQ Grill and Chill

• Shift Lead

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  Manage staff of up to 15 people per shift Address customer complaints/concerns Count cash drawers and balance the store safe at the end of the night; make nightly deposits Count critical items and complete additional closing procedures and reports



Associated Colleges of the Midwest

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Coordinator

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  Organize and facilitate once per semester information sessions on campus to promote the Urban Studies, Business and Entrepreneurship in Society, and Fine Arts Chicago programs Communicate weekly/monthly with the main office in Chicago about events Advertise and publicize ACM faculty campus visits; make classroom visits to promote the Chicago programs



Illinois Weslyan University

• First Year Resident Advisor/ Resident Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  Created monthly programs to help my residents achieve goals they've set or to socialize and network with other students Taught residents about campus and community resources Ensured safe environment for residents Facilitated weekly residence hall duty Enforced residential life and campus wide policies



Illinois Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Residence Hall Desk Aide

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  Sort and distribute mail, make change, provide information to students, answer phone calls, assist with lock-outs, check-out equipment.



Elkay Manufacturing

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Data Entry Summer Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  Data Entry, filing, entering orders, RMAs/partial RMAs, entering credits and debits, using mail merge for mass mailings, contacting district reps, faxing.



Bluhm Legal Clinic

• Wrongful Convictions Intern

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Researched wrongful conviction cases; watched documentaries on cases Wrote entries, chronologies, and bibliographies for the Encyclopedia of Wrongful Convictions Compiled data forms for the Encyclopedia of Wrongful Convictions Attended court cases, clemency hearings, forums, and guest speakers in law school classes



Jimmy John's Sandwiches

• Night Shift Manager

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2007

  Hold keys, answer phone calls, take delivery orders, slice meat/cheese, prepare sandwiches, work register, make night-time deposit, balance registers, balance safe, clean store, make sure things are in order for AM shift, lock up store.



Amy's Hallmark

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  Work register, assist customers, stock shelves, answer phone calls, offer suggestions to customers/promote special items, gift wrap.