Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
Pafford EMS, Inc.
Christiansted, USVI
05.2021 - 11.2021
Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Improved quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients by 37%.
Legal Counsel
USVI Department Of Human Services
Christiansted, USVI
11.2019 - 02.2020
Managed transactions, increasing document flow by 15% and logistical preparation with local and federal liaisons.
Researched and evaluated risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, applied effective risk management techniques and offered proactive advice.
Staff Attorney
Legal Services Of The Virgin Islands, Inc.
Christiansted, USVI
04.2018 - 08.2019
Conducted community-based education and outreach activities two years running.
Prepared administrative and judicial complaints advocating on behalf of clients.
Provided limited scope representation counseling to provide cost-effective legal assistance for 25% of clients.
Researched legal authorities, statutory and case law and examined legal document drafts for compliance with procedural requirements.
Lawyer
Eddy G. Robert, Esq., D/b/a Eddy G. Robert, Esq.
New Bedford, MA
07.2014 - 04.2018
Performed negotiations with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
Litigated over 20 cases by presenting case facts, precedents and legal nuances.
Education
J.D. -
University of Massachusetts School of Law
Dartmouth, MA
05.2010
MBA -
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
06.2005
Skills
Ability to provide advice to stakeholders and decision makers
Ability to provide advice on domestic policy issues including medical and mental healthcare, education, corrections, CMS, FEMA, CDC, OCR (HIPAA)
Ability to identify and provide advice on federal and local regulatory and compliance requirements
Ability to understand diverse perspectives
Ability to gather and analyze data and information
Contract/proposal negotiation, review, and management
Ability to support and coordinate meetings, conferences and/or outreach initiatives