John B Strauss
Nashville,TN
Summary
Legally trained professional with extensive experience managing complex, deadline‑driven operational and documentation portfolios. Strong background in contract negotiation, process improvement, regulatory interpretation, and coordinating sensitive information across multiple stakeholders. Proven ability to execute high-volume, detail‑intensive workflows with accuracy and consistency. Adept at assessing risk, ensuring proper documentation controls, and maintaining compliance with procedural requirements. Highly motivated to transition into U.S. Government‑regulated Global Trade compliance within the aerospace and defense sector.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Contract Coordination (Touring)
Self- Mint Talent Agency
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2018 - Current
- • Managed end‑to‑end operational and documentation processes for multi‑city touring, including budget oversight, routing, transportation logistics, and financial reconciliation. • Negotiated performance agreements with agencies, producers, executives, and venues; ensured contract terms were properly executed, documented, and archived. • Coordinated high-visibility stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, timely status updates, and streamlined approval processes. • Implemented standardized processes that improved workflow efficiency, reduced documentation errors, and strengthened accountability. • Oversaw reviews of documentation and travel approvals, managing information exchange with external parties to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Developed structured systems for tracking deliverables, aligning with compliance needs for authorization monitoring, recordkeeping, and change management.
Law Clerk
Bibb County District Attorney
Macon, GA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- • Applied statutory and regulatory requirements to real‑world casework; prepared research memoranda and filings requiring precision and compliance with procedural rules.
• Argued bond hearings and supported plea agreement negotiations, coordinating information across attorneys, law enforcement, and external stakeholders.
• Conducted legal research and managed sensitive case documents, ensuring proper confidentiality protocols were followed.
• Identified risks, inconsistencies, and errors in case filings and documentation, resolving issues prior to submission.
Summer Associate
Malone Law Offices
Dunwoody, Georgia
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Reviewed depositions, researched legal issues, and organized complex documentation for ongoing litigation.
• Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, client meetings, and multi‑party case strategy work requiring disciplined document control.
• Prepared and condensed materials for keynote addresses at high‑profile legal conferences, ensuring accuracy and clarity in public‑facing content.
• Represented the firm at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center’s outreach convention, coordinating professional communications and documentation. - Managed client communications and maintained case files for legal proceedings.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for client representation.
Education
Juris Doctor - Legal Studies
Walter F George School of Law
08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Detail-oriented legal professional experienced in managing complex operational portfolios Expertise in contract negotiation, process improvement, and regulatory interpretation, with a focus on coordinating sensitive information among stakeholders Skilled in executing high-volume workflows while ensuring compliance and documentation controls Seeking to leverage legal expertise in US Government-regulated Global Trade compliance within the aerospace and defense sector
Timeline
Operations & Contract Coordination (Touring)
Self- Mint Talent Agency
08.2018 - Current
Law Clerk
Bibb County District Attorney
08.2016 - 05.2017
Summer Associate
Malone Law Offices
06.2015 - 08.2015
Juris Doctor - Legal Studies
Walter F George School of Law
08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Birmingham-Southern College
08.2010 - 05.2014