Experience

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  U.S. Department Of The Interior

  • Attorney Adviser
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  U.S. Department of the Interior

  • Attorney Advisor

    • Sep 2020 - Present
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  Council Baradel

  • United States
  • Law Practice
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Associate

    • Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

    Represent businesses and individuals in labor and employment matters and disputes. Draft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and employee handbooks and policies. Track changes and developments in employment law and advise clients accordingly. Represent clients in pursuit and defense of claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation arising under Title VII in administrative and court proceedings. Draft complaints and discovery requests; conduct witness interviews and depositions. Negotiate on behalf of clients to achieve their desired goals and objectives.

  • Law Clerk

    • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

    Conduct legal research, devise arguments and prepare memoranda recommending strategy. Draft pleadings, including complaints, motions, memoranda and discovery requests.

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  Blue Ocean Realty LLC

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Human Resources Director

    • Aug 2012 - Aug 2018

    Direct and oversee the Human Resources department for ~130 employees, develop and implement training and education programs, administer employee benefits, and draft company policies and procedures. Handle all aspects of human resources in accordance with EEOC. Create job descriptions, recruit, interview and screen potential candidates, and train new employees. Maintain accurate and up to date personnel files, and process payroll. Respond to all unemployment claims, achieved 90% success rate at unemployment hearings. Investigate employee complaints and respond accordingly.

  • Regional Property Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    Supervise a portfolio of 12 multi-family communities totaling 585 units. Monitor progress in vacancy, delinquency, maintenance, retention, and spending and NOI. Prepare operating budgets and monitor variances. Monitor marketing plans and track ROI. Coach and mentor property managers. Analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements, report progress to investors.

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  Baltimore County

  • Rule 19 Attorney

    • Jan 2018 - May 2018

    University of Baltimore School of Law offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience through hands on clinical education. I had the privilege of participating in the Criminal Practice Clinic and working as a Rule 19 Attorney in the Office of the State's Attorney in Baltimore Cou...

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  Blue Ocean Realty LLC

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Marketing

    • Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

    Oversee all marketing and advertising for residential multi-family housing portfolio, train new hires and oversee continued training and education for staff, develop and implement company policies and procedures for leasing and resident retention, responsible for company branding and image.

  • Leasing Specialist/Assistant Property Manager

    • Mar 2010 - May 2011

    Responsible for following-up with leads, showing and leasing apartments. Attempted to collect delinquent monies through various methods including phone calls, written notices, knocking and doors. Prepared and monitored payment plans for delinquent residents. Assisted in overseeing daily maintenance as well as unit turns.