Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

• I am on a mission to empower businesses to achieve workplaces of respect and positivity by providing sound advice, scalable solutions, and effective training.
• I offer a wide range of HR, legal, and employment solutions, including:
• ✦ HR + DEI Consulting
• ✦ HR + Legal Projects
• ✦ HR Audits
• ✦ Outsourced Employment Counsel
• ✦ Outsourced General Counsel
• ✦ Scalable Solutions (Templates + Training)

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

• I write stand-out resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles for entry-level, mid-level, and executive job seekers across all industries.
• Highlights of my accomplishments include:
• ✦ I crafted 150+ resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles in 7 months.

Apr 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

• I managed company litigation and served as the primary legal contact for the HR department to support 500+ employees in multi-state jurisdictions.
• Highlights of my accomplishments include:
• ✦ I led DEI efforts by managing company’s first Diversity Council of 10+ employees and developed company’s Commitment to Diversity, Council’s operational framework, Council’s 2022 goals, and Council’s mission statement.
• ✦ I drafted the company’s first Multi-State Handbook, Code of Business Ethics, Purchasing and Procurement Policy, Consumer Compliance Policy, and Customer Resolution Policy.

Jan 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• I cleared legal issues in lease portfolio with 17k accounts, improved account collectability, and ensured proper handling of assets.
• Highlights of my accomplishments include:
• ✦ I collected $186K in 18 months by creating processes and standard operating procedures to improve processes in areas of collections, customer service, and compliance.
• ✦ I successfully negotiated company's largest vendor contract to incorporate vendor penalties for failure to meet SLAs.
• ✦ I am an expert at repossessing solar panels and associated solar equipment having filed more rules than any attorney in Louisiana.

Oct 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · New Orleans

• I was active in all aspects of litigation and client management, including intake, reporting, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation in matters involving automobiles, employment, premise liability, insurance, and general liability.
• Highlights of my accomplishments include:
• ✦ I independently and proactively managed and defended 45+ active cases while exceeding monthly billing goals of 170+ hours, staying on budget, and keeping clients informed throughout the process.
• ✦ I argued in the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal regarding prescription when fax filing.

Oct 2016 – Sep 2017 · 11 mos · Greater New Orleans Area

• I represented banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions in bankruptcy and collections matters.
• Highlights of my accomplishments include:
• ✦ I satisfied a judgment in full by issuing a bank garnishment.
• ✦ I successfully argued that new condo lien statute did not apply retroactively in the Louisiana Fourth Circuit of Appeal.

Jun 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater New Orleans Area

• I assisted attorneys in litigation matters by drafting pleadings, motions, and memoranda.

Aug 2015 – May 2016 · 9 mos · New Orleans, Louisiana

• I represented low income individuals in labor and employment matters.

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos · Greater New Orleans Area

• I helped 1L students with legal research and writing in the Writing Lab.

May 2015 – Jul 2015 · 2 mos · New Orleans, Louisiana

• I viewed surveillance footage in firm's first plaintiff's case and wrote a winning appeal on disability benefits.

May 2014 – Aug 2014 · 3 mos · Greater New Orleans Area

• I observed federal court cases and communicated with Judge to understand court proceedings.

May 2014 – Jul 2014 · 2 mos · New Orleans, Louisiana

• I drafted memorandum regarding donations of public property and proposed rule change to permit donations as tokens of appreciation.

May 2012 – Aug 2012 · 3 mos · New Orleans, Louisiana

• I was active in all aspects of file and record management.

Dec 2010 – Dec 2013 · 3 yrs · Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• I prepared hundreds of individual and business tax returns and advised clients on ways to reduce tax liability.