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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Professional Summary
Charismatic and industrious professional with proven expertise in communication and negotiation. Offering comprehensive background in building relationships, cultivating partnerships and excellent customer service. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring with a talent for interacting with all levels of professionals. Eager to fulfill the opportunity within PET as a National Account Executive.
Work History
Adjunct Professor, 01/2019 to Current
Marquette University – Milwaukee , WI
Marquette University – Milwaukee , WI
- Professor of Paralegal Studies in Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Legal Research and Writing, Legal Environment of Business and Civil Practice and Procedure
- Achieved perfect customer satisfaction scores for Spring and Fall 2019.
- Scored highest rating in department for student success, retention and engagement.
- Evaluated student comprehension using exams, quizzes and assignments and managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Utilized innovative methods of instruction, including video, interactive class activities and discussions to present course material.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits to ensure long-term success.
Adjunct Graduate Professor, 03/2008 to 06/2014
Adelson, Testan, Brundo, Novell & Jimenez – Oakland , CA
Adelson, Testan, Brundo, Novell & Jimenez – Oakland , CA
- Led and prepared graduate students in strategic planning and organizational management courses to convert analytical business theories into relevant presentations.
- Applied innovative instruction to graduate students on critical communication skills, including presentations, writing reports, business correspondence and executive memoranda.
- Increased customer satisfaction and business retention through relentless pursuit of cohort education and degree attainment, while protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Achieved 100% graduation rate on students coached in capstone project presentation and thesis.
Claims Legal Counsel/Regional Associate General Counsel, 02/2003 to 10/2008
Nationwide Insurance – City , STATE
Nationwide Insurance – City , STATE
- Built and maintained relationships with clients, including claims, outside vendors, counsel, Trial Division, sales, product, underwriting and Office of Chief Legal Officer
- Coordinated and crafted communications with business partners on rapidly changing laws and regulations impacting Nationwide products and customers
- Trained and coached over 500 claims associates in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions on ethics, state regulations, case law and dispute resolution in order to streamline efficient Best Practices across the organization
- Developed opportunities to promote customers' interests
- Coordinated with New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine Departments of Insurance for regulatory compliance communications
- Managed relationship with outside legal counsel and state/regional leadership to craft solutions to conflicts involving complex multi-jurisdictional insurance contracts, losses and lawsuits to consistently resolve claims and lower pending
- Primary legal business partner with sales, agents, product, underwriting and corporate for all current and potential legal issues impacting Michigan and the New England states
- Researched and prepared legal memoranda regarding commercial and personal lines legal coverage and contract interpretation to assist in consistent claims resolution
- Negotiated with insurance companies and administrators on heath insurance contract interpretation to lower pending and reserves
- Served as a mentor to develop claims associates into seasoned and proven litigation file handlers
- Facilitated agreements between customers and outside counsel through alternative dispute resolution to resolve conflicts and litigation
Associate Attorney, 08/1999 to 02/2003
Kerr, Russell & Weber, PLC – City , STATE
Kerr, Russell & Weber, PLC – City , STATE
- Negotiated and managed million-dollar contracts, conflicts and lawsuits involving Property and Casualty Insurance Companies, health providers and systems as well as third party administrators
- Argued motions and attended hearings, facilitations and mediations in both state and federal courts on complex commercial litigation actions
- Conducted extensive research to prepare and draft legal and appellate briefs, including the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Prepared and conducted depositions, interrogatories, motions, and trial binders
Education
Juris DoctorWayne State University Law School - City, State
Moot Court National Team - Second Place, Regional Competition.
Bachelor of Arts: International RelationsMichigan State University - City
Paralegal CertificateAmerican Institute for Paralegal Studies - City
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School Attended
- Wayne State University Law School
- Michigan State University
- American Institute for Paralegal Studies
Job Titles Held:
- Adjunct Professor
- Adjunct Graduate Professor
- Claims Legal Counsel/Regional Associate General Counsel
- Associate Attorney
Degrees
- Juris Doctor
Bachelor of Arts : International Relations
Paralegal Certificate
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