Experience

Solo Practitioner and Mediator

• Maine

• Attorney and Mediator

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Attorney (10/13) and Mediator (7/12). Representation and mediation services in a range of matters, including family law and business disputes. Specialized mediation experience through other organizations: Foreclosure Diversion Program Mediator through Administrative Office of the Courts; Foreclosure Diversion Program (May 2013 – Present) • Mediate foreclosure between property owners and lien holders through Maine state program. • Assess financial capacity, good faith efforts/non-compliance and set deadlines for accountability. • Complete state-required NPV and other financial tests for property owners. Volunteer Mediator through Opportunity Alliance (June 2012 – 2018) • Mediate a variety of family matters involving custody, child support calculation, co-parenting, and other issues related to the separation of households (personal property, etc.) under the "transformative" method. • Engage in various techniques including shuttle diplomacy based on situational needs related to emotionally sensitive matters, orders of protection and establishing trust. Show less



BrandBond

• Principal

  • Jul 2004 - Present

  Not currently accepting clients. Initiated and developed a business. Managed over two dozen contractors, print vendors, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, etc. Administrated a web host. Held ultimate responsibility for profitability and continuation of the organization. Successfully represented the company at a wide variety of networking functions. Serviced clients regarding all aspects of marketing, including but not limited to: business plans, marketing plans, strategic launches, graphic design, web design, media purchases, internal training, process documentation, brand identification and absorption. Developed paradigm shifts such as “how much will this cost?” to “what will the return on investment be?”; “I want to tell my customers X” to “I want my customers to hear X”. Show less



FairTrade Vacations

• President

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2016

  Start-up company focused on revolutionizing the high end travel industry by creating a socially conscious alternative. Presently working with the government of Haiti on the first destination resort. Operational facilities to provide a 50% profit split to communities for education, operations budgets for funded capital improvement grants using the Economic Development Plan as a baseline grant writing tool, tourism representative stipend, etc. Additional targets include: providing living wage jobs, stewardship of a park or beach nearby the facility and employee profit-share. During this project authored a Regional Economic Development Plan for the Sud’Est Region (pending adoption, document can be located at: www.jacmelchamber.org/haiti_econ_plan_0210.pdf), a Regional Marketing Plan (in preliminary implementation stages), interacted with a variety of national and regional level elected officials as well as developing and participating in a series of community outreach programs. Show less



Maine Supreme Judicial Court

• Family Law Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Evaluated data regarding compliance and efficiency of information collected through entry into MEJIS in comparison to actual case files. Reviewed reports for suggestions on improving process and data collection methodology. Evaluated data regarding compliance and efficiency of information collected through entry into MEJIS in comparison to actual case files. Reviewed reports for suggestions on improving process and data collection methodology.



Jackson MacNichol

• Law Clerk & Marketing

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Researched statutes, policy and case law; provided and drafted documents for supervising attorney. Attended relevant legal proceedings. Developed in-office tools for firm attorneys using web 2.0 technologies. Evaluated business goals and marketing strategy. Created and implemented tracking system for efficiently managing firm resources. Designed and implemented revised cohesive marketing plan. Managed marketing vendors in television, web, print, phone directories, and other local sources. Balanced guerilla marketing tactics with Maine Bar ethical standards. Show less



Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

• Judicial Intern

  • Dec 2008 - May 2010

  Researched statues, policy and case law to draft, edit and revise VOPs and opinions for the use and consideration of the Honorable Glynnis Hill. Provided general clerical support and excellent customer service to a diverse group of internal and external users. Researched statues, policy and case law to draft, edit and revise VOPs and opinions for the use and consideration of the Honorable Glynnis Hill. Provided general clerical support and excellent customer service to a diverse group of internal and external users.



Sherman Toppin

• South Portland, ME

• Legal Intern

  • Sep 2008 - May 2010

  Directly interacted with clients on a daily basis regarding a variety of matters in business and real estate law. Researched statutes, policy and case law; summarized findings in internal memoranda. Drafted letters to opposing counsel. Provided weekly updates on all cases to supervising attorney. Organized and prepared files for hearings. Maintained office schedule, including confirming dockets in PACER. Developed and implemented office organizational systems. Pennsylvania State Real Estate Agent License (inactive) Show less



The Doner Group

• Associate

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2009

  Washington State Real Estate Agent License (inactive) Washington State Real Estate Agent License (inactive)



City of Woodinville

• Parks and Recreation Commissioner (Volunteer)

  • Dec 2000 - Aug 2008

  The Parks and Recreation Commissioner in Woodinville is a panel of seven citizens selected by the City Council. The commissioners are tasked with: Advising the Parks & Recreation Director in the development and implementation of a comprehensive recreation program, a comprehensive park development program, beautification programs (e.g. public art) and special events. The Commission also has the power to accept donations on behalf of the City for parks and recreation purposes, and with Council consent, to accept real property for park purposes, with the City holding title. Show less



DMAT

• Director of Marketing

  • Mar 2001 - Jul 2004

  Initiated and developed a business with a partner. Managed over two dozen contractors, print vendors, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, etc. Administrated a web host. Held ultimate responsibility for profitability and continuation of the organization. Successfully represented the company at a wide variety of networking functions. Serviced clients regarding all aspects of marketing, including but not limited to: business plans, marketing plans, strategic launches, graphic design, web design, media purchases, internal training, process documentation, brand identification and absorption. Developed paradigm shifts such as “how much will this cost?” to “what will the return on investment be?”; “I want to tell my customers X” to “I want my customers to hear X”. Show less



Consolidated Graphics

• Account Executive

  • Apr 2001 - Jun 2004

  Served a variety of clients by managing a wide range of services from digital impressions and litho through bindery. Worked frequently with inter-company facilities to produce projects in multiple locations. Reinforced the value of solidarity across all Consolidated Graphics (parent company) plants. Anticipated and planned annual print management budgets for clients with senior level officials. Matured growth accounts into sustainable accounts to provide reoccurring income streams. Served a variety of clients by managing a wide range of services from digital impressions and litho through bindery. Worked frequently with inter-company facilities to produce projects in multiple locations. Reinforced the value of solidarity across all Consolidated Graphics (parent company) plants. Anticipated and planned annual print management budgets for clients with senior level officials. Matured growth accounts into sustainable accounts to provide reoccurring income streams.



Kinko's

• Various Positions

  • Sep 1994 - Apr 2001

  Held a myriad of positions within Kinko’s ranging from all aspects of production to management and finally sales. Directly accountable for profitability of individual accounts as well as the retail facility assigned to portfolio. Cultivated professional perceptions with clients regarding facilities filling a business oriented need vs. mass customization in a retail environment. Gave birth to and nurtured many systems within the production atmosphere to ensure accuracy and an engaging middle and end user experience. Effectively advocated policies that contributed to employee and client evangelism of Kinko’s brand. Show less