My career experience has been in the legal and regulatory industry for several years. In law school, my focus was criminal law and compliance related subjects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo/currently Allspring Global
Minneapolis, MN
01.2021 - Current
Privacy reporting subject matter expert
Review procedures for the Distribution Oversight Team and the Broker/Dealer division to meet compliance and regulatory standards
Privacy reporting subject matter expert and performed related activities to meet FINRA and SEC regulations
Analyze programs and documents for compliance to meet data disclosure, storage and timeline requirements
Maintain proper documentation for WORM storage and recordkeeping purposes
Work with cross-functional teams to certify performance meeting industry and regulatory standards
Recommend any compliance program changes/training modules to support best practices and support the Broker/Dealer activity.
Litigation Review Specialist
Lockridge, Grindal & Nauen, PLLP
Minneapolis, MN
03.2020 - 01.2021
Reviewed and processed subpoenaed documents in preparation for litigation
Utilized Case Point software to provide summaries of documents obtained through subpoenas
Supported our team consisting of several domestic law firms throughout the US on litigation process for anti-trust cases
Legal Analyst/Editor
Thomson Reuters, Inc
Eagan, MN
07.2018 - 03.2020
Researched regulations and delivered reports to develop and quality check Westlaw software
Researched documents and publications for Westlaw search altering details
Used online databases to examine secondary sources, case law, state and federal regulations.
Licensure Consultant &, Certification Officer
Capella Education Company
Minneapolis, MN
10.2017 - 07.2018
Researched regulations and statutes for educational
programs, identified and analyzed educational programs
Counseled and supported Capella academic leadership,
faculty, staff, learners and alumni regarding professional
licensure and certification related issues
Served as a subject matter expert on cross-functional
teams working to resolve licensure certification related
issues impacting the university
Effectively communicated with state licensing boards and
departments of education on behalf of Capella, its
learners and alumni on professional licensure issues
Reviewed and certified official university documents.
Investigations
MN Department Of Commerce
St. Paul, MN
01.2015 - 01.2017
Investigated civil cases to certify compliance with commerce license laws
Drafted findings of fact, conclusions of law to submit to the Minnesota Attorney General's office
Interviewed civil defendants and witnesses to determine potential violations of Minnesota regulatory statues
Subpoenaed bank records and reviewed evidence as relevant in related cases
Student Intern
UST Law Legal Clinic (Non-profit)
Minneapolis, MN
09.2014 - 05.2016
Assisted with start-ups of non-profits
Assisted non-profit chair persons with filings and recommendations for startup charities
Advised non-profits with legal recommendations and fundraising efforts for non-profits
Insurance Agent/Sales
Associate
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Montevideo
Benson, MN
08.2014 - 05.2015
Sold new life, home, health, auto and farm policies for Farm Bureau and it's brokerage companies, as a licensed insurance agent
Assisted clients with handling claims & reviewed existing policies
Offered additional assistance to clients as needed
Managed pilot office by maintaining database and assisting clients
Account Manager
KSAX/Channel 5 Hubbard Broadcasting
Alexandria, MN
01.2008 - 01.2011
Developed client relationships throughout the KSAX TV
viewing area to assist clients with products and services
through advertisements
Assisted production department with the development of
on air and web commercials.
Corporate Support
Representative
Pioneer Public Television
Appleton, MN
09.1998 - 01.2008
Served as an on-air host for pledge drives and breaks
Maintained responsibility for the sales of new sponsor
accounts for PBS programs
Actively developed PBS sponsorship spots
Secured funding and developed the marketing aspects of
the television program "Your Legislators."
Successfully wrote grants for several different PBS
program initiatives.
Education
J.D. -
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Minneapolis
05.2016
LLM-Master of Laws - Organizational Ethics &
Compliance
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Minneapolis
12.2016
Certification Professional
Project Management-CPPM - undefined
University of St. Thomas
School of Law
12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political
Science
Southwest Minnesota State
University
05.2013
Skills
Licensing Regulations
Risk Identification and assessment
Violations and Infractions
Database Management
Compliance Reporting
Audit Coordination
Timeline
Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo/currently Allspring Global
01.2021 - Current
Litigation Review Specialist
Lockridge, Grindal & Nauen, PLLP
03.2020 - 01.2021
Legal Analyst/Editor
Thomson Reuters, Inc
07.2018 - 03.2020
Licensure Consultant &, Certification Officer
Capella Education Company
10.2017 - 07.2018
Investigations
MN Department Of Commerce
01.2015 - 01.2017
Student Intern
UST Law Legal Clinic (Non-profit)
09.2014 - 05.2016
Insurance Agent/Sales
Associate
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Montevideo
08.2014 - 05.2015
Account Manager
KSAX/Channel 5 Hubbard Broadcasting
01.2008 - 01.2011
Corporate Support
Representative
Pioneer Public Television
09.1998 - 01.2008
J.D. -
University of St. Thomas School of Law
LLM-Master of Laws - Organizational Ethics &
Compliance
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Certification Professional
Project Management-CPPM - undefined
Global Head of Human Resources at Allspring Global Investments (Divested from Wells Capital Management-2021)Global Head of Human Resources at Allspring Global Investments (Divested from Wells Capital Management-2021)
Senior Quality Assurance Administrator at Wells Fargo Enterprise global ServicesSenior Quality Assurance Administrator at Wells Fargo Enterprise global Services
Associate Fraud and Claims Manager at Wells Fargo Enterprise Global Services, LLCAssociate Fraud and Claims Manager at Wells Fargo Enterprise Global Services, LLC