Gregory Trompe
Summary
Astute attorney provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shreveport City Prosecutor
Shreveport City Prosecutor's Office
05.2024 - Current
- Serve as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, department heads and division heads of the City of Shreveport, while assist in the formulation of the City policies and procedures
- Provide legal assistance to various boards, commissions, and agencies of the City of Shreveport
- Review contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments, prepare resolutions and/or ordinances for the consideration by the City Council
- Represent the City in litigations to which the City has an interest, prepares legal pleadings, attend court hearings, depositions, and trials
- Supervise assigned employees, and serve as prosecutor for all traffic, municipal ordinance violations, DWI's and state criminal charges in Shreveport City Court.
- Improved case success rate by meticulously preparing legal arguments and evidence presentations.
Adjunct Professor
Bossier Parish Community College
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and deliver engaging lectures, assignments, and course materials aligned with department learning objectives
- Collaborate with fellow faculty members to design new curriculum and less plans
- Developed new and functional instructional strategies based on student learning styles to increase student engagement and performance
- Determine 20+ student grades per class based on participation, class performance, assignments, and examinations
- Aide in improving student performance, by creating and implementing a successful learning environment.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
City of Shreveport Revenue & Compliance Manager
City of Shreveport
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Directs and manages the daily activities of the collection unit within the Finance Department and oversee the revenue of 700,000 million dollars
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Responsible for directing, planning, and coordinating the activities of professional and clerical employees engaged in administration, auditing, licensing, and collection of Ad Valorem Property Tax, Occupational License Tax, Insurance Premiums Tax, and Post-acquisition strategy planning
- Determine the liability of taxpayers through voluntary compliance or complete financial audits, bill, collect, or prepare documents for litigation against noncompliant taxpayers
- Serve as central point of contact for all economic development projects.
Interim Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director
Southern University A&M College
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed a diversity and inclusion strategy that aligns with the company vision, to help foster an environment to improve employee retention and engagement
- Create educational materials around the topics of ESG and DEI, with over 50 hours of lectures delivered
- Maintained strong working relationships with the executive board and managers, while maintaining transparency and clear communication on the business inclusion goals
- Conducted coaching seminars for 39 staff members on cultural awareness, improving team diversity and communication by 57%
- Implemented policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity (EEO), non-discrimination/harassment in the workplace, accommodation requests
- Directly work with HR to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within hiring process.
Human Resource Director
Southern University And A&m College
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations by studying and reviewing existing and new laws; auditing and enforcing adherence to requirements
- Lead department initiatives, and oversee all departmental staffing, orientation, developments, employee work wellbeing and assist management in achieving their business goals
- Maintains relationships by curating an understanding of the strategies, and business operations; attending client meetings; assisting in the preparations of presentations; answering questions; explaining policies and procedures
- Increase employee effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training; communicates job expectations, values, strategies, and objectives
- Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiatives corrective actions
- Allocate program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analysis.
Education
J.D. -
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2017
Skills
- Federal/ State and Employment Law
- Benefits/ Compensation
- Performance Review
- Leadership Development
- Diversity Awareness
- Employee Recruitment
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Management
- Legal Advising
- Project Management
- HR Trend Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
Affiliations
Louisiana State Bar, Member in good standing, 05/01/23
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Shreveport City Prosecutor
Shreveport City Prosecutor's Office
05.2024 - Current
City of Shreveport Revenue & Compliance Manager
City of Shreveport
09.2023 - 05.2024
Interim Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director
Southern University A&M College
04.2022 - 08.2023
Adjunct Professor
Bossier Parish Community College
08.2021 - Current
Human Resource Director
Southern University And A&m College
01.2018 - 04.2022
J.D. -
Southern University Law Center
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bethune Cookman University
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