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LAW CLERK/JUDICIAL INTERN
Experience
Law Clerk/Judicial Intern
March 2015 to August 2015Mecklenburg County Judge's Office Judge Donnie Hoover － Charlotte, NC
  • Assisted Judges in North Carolina's 26th Judicial District under the direct supervision of Honorable Donnie Hoover.
  • Researched and analyzed complex legal issues ranging from: Family Law, Child Support Enforcement, Domestic Violence and Criminal Laws (Felony and Misdemeanors).
  • Collaborated with committees on Child Support Enforcement, and Drug Treatment Court (Superior and District).
  • Drafted case summaries and recommendations for Judge's use in ruling on motions.
Paralegal/Law Clerk
April 2012 to May 2013Law Office of Evia L. Jordan － Raleigh, NC
  • Assisted criminal and personal injury attorneys with research and gathering legal documents in preparation for trials.
  • Researched and analyzed various legal issues ranging from domestic violence, resisting arrest, breaking and entering, possession/sale of a controlled substance, driving under the influence, speeding, and driving under suspension.
  • Prepared wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary designation, and trust.
  • Additionally, drafted motions, deposition outlines, and correspondence.
  • Attended trials, oral arguments and client interviews.
  • Maintained database, files, client communication and performed other office administrative tasks.
Coordinator
August 2015 to CurrentCommon Wealth Charlotte AmeriCorps VISTA － Charlotte, NC
  • Create and maintain financial coaching program to provide long-term and episodic support to under-resourced communities.
  • Facilitate financial education seminars to increase financial knowledge and confidence within the communities.
  • Identify client's eligibility for emergency loan services.
  • Review, analyze and discuss client's full credit report, spending plan, and budget.
  • Recruit and train volunteers to serve as financial coaches to individuals and families.
  • Develop partnerships and relationship with the various community and national organizations.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness, assess and track outputs and outcomes, regular reports, and success stories of clients.
Substitute Teacher
September 2014 to CurrentCharlotte ­ Mecklenburg Schools － Charlotte, NC
  • Instruct core subjects to all grade levels in various schools within Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District.
  • Adhere to school standards and teachers' guidelines and expectations.
  • Follow lesson plans and utilize relevant activities and manipulatives to supplement the lessons.
  • Communicate with teachers regarding student progress and disciplinary transgressions.
  • Employ proactive approach to classroom management to prevent and curb behavior problems.
Financial Crime Specialist
January 2014 to July 2014Wells Fargo Bank N.A － Charlotte, NC
  • Researched and verified customer account activity to detect potential fraud/suspicious activity to mitigate/recover losses using various resources and online systems.
  • Educated customers on effective fraud prevention to increase awareness of the fraud risk.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures and the Federal Reserve Board Regulation E guidelines.
  • Investigated all fraudulent activity, taking appropriate action.
Lead Asset Protection Associate
July 2012 to May 2014Best Buy Co., Inc － Charlotte, NC
  • Maintained continuous visible presence and performed surveillance of guests and employees for theft and safety.
  • Detained suspects and investigated incidents under applicable company policies, procedure and state laws.
  • Coached and trained new employees on policies and best practices related to safety and crisis events.
Program Assistant
July 2012 to July 2013North Carolina State University － Raleigh, NC
  • Facilitated academic enrichment program designed to enhance the academic and personal success of college students.
  • Mentored students focused on work/life balance, academics, personal issues and career planning.
  • Served as a representative of The Cooperating Raleigh Colleges Consortium.
  • Collaborated on programming issues, student progress, and increasing retention and completion rates among higher education institutions in Raleigh, NC, and the Wake County Community.
Education
Master of Public Administration : August 2016University of Phoenix － Charlotte, NC
Tort ­ Civil Procedures ­ Contracts ­ Criminal Law Property ­ Lawyering Process I ­ Lawyering Process II Human Trafficking ­ Depositions ­ Research Edge : May 2015Charlotte School of Law － Charlotte, NCCompleted 37 credits towards a Juris Doctorate
Bachelor of Arts : Sociology Criminal Justice, May 2013Shaw University － Raleigh, NCSociology Criminal Justice Who's Who Among Students, Most Distinguish Student in Major, Activities: 2012 - 2013 Vice-President ­ Student Government Association President ­ Collegiate 100 (100 Black Men of America, Inc.) Private E-1 ­ R.O.T.C. (Falcon Battalion) Alumni (2012) ­ Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) 2013 HBCU Lobby Day Speaker at the North Carolina General Assembly Youth Advocate ­ Children Defense Fund/Black Community Crusade for Children
Professional Affiliations
2015-2016 Member ­ AmeriCorps Vista (Financial Opportunity Corps) Member ­ Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International Member ­ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Skills
academic, administrative, approach, attorney, balance, budget, C, coaching, oral, Contracts, Council, credit, client, clients, database, driving, Edge, financial, Government, Law, Legal, legal documents, lesson plans, office, policies, programming, progress, Speaker, Research, safety, seminars, stories, supervision
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mecklenburg County Judge's Office Judge Donnie Hoover
  • Law Office of Evia L. Jordan
  • Common Wealth Charlotte AmeriCorps VISTA
  • Charlotte ­ Mecklenburg Schools
  • Wells Fargo Bank N.A
  • Best Buy Co., Inc
  • North Carolina State University

School Attended

  • University of Phoenix
  • Charlotte School of Law
  • Shaw University

Job Titles Held:

  • Law Clerk/Judicial Intern
  • Paralegal/Law Clerk
  • Coordinator
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Financial Crime Specialist
  • Lead Asset Protection Associate
  • Program Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Public Administration : August 2016
    Tort ­ Civil Procedures ­ Contracts ­ Criminal Law Property ­ Lawyering Process I ­ Lawyering Process II Human Trafficking ­ Depositions ­ Research Edge : May 2015
    Bachelor of Arts : Sociology Criminal Justice , May 2013

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