JON B LINDEMAN JR
Adjunct Professor
Daphne,AL
Summary
Accomplished non Alabama former atTorney looking To join a company / education facility that can use talents. To teach and encourage students. Has a strong background in criminal, civil, transactional and litigation matters.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Results-oriented business leader with more than 20 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Its'All Greek To Me Inc.
Fairhope, AL
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Scheduled meetings with supervisors to identify business obstacles, establish financial goals and tailor products to individual markets
Senior Chief Attorney
ALGF LAW
Miami, FL
12.2008 - 07.2018
- Developed, implemented process improvements and key business procedures
- Communicated effectively with Foreclosure clients, Corporate Clients & Real Estate Clients to interpret laws, rulings and regulations which affected each case
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Reviewed and negotiated legal documents relating to Foreclosure, Real Estate Closing, Trust, Wills & Probate matters
- Negotiated civil dispute settlements to minimize payment or maximize receipt of monetary damages
- Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts
- Conferred with judges and opposing counsel to discuss and settle case disputes
- Examined deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, and easements
- Performed title searches, ordered reports and obtained clearance documents
- Analyzed chain of title and prepared reports outlining title-related matters
- Reviewed title documents, identified problems and sought out resolutions to smooth title process
- Verified and examined 15 titles per week
- Summarized legal or insurance documents
- Mitigated risk by coordinating plans and specifications to maintain safety and compliance
- Collaborated with attorneys to devise strategies to improve processes and risk controls.
- Implement new systems and best practice guidelines
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs for law firm
- Oversaw real estate compliance operations by organizing correspondence, reports and internal audits
- Maintained compliance standards for all contract deliverables
- Managed 6 attorneys, 20 real estate paralegals, 10 office staff,, 20 junior compliance foreclosure paralegals
- Weekly meeting with staff in order to get up dates on all cases
- Over saw real estate closings
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Negotiated home mortgage modifications and alternative mitigation efforts for distressed homeowners.
Senior Associate Attorney
Adrienne P. Thomas, P.A
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2005 - 12.2008
- Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation
- Prepared and organized evidence and exhibits to be utilized in court hearings and trials
- Reviewed and negotiated legal documents relating to white glove trusts, wills, and probate cases
- Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts
- Evaluated data involving assets, income, liabilities, expenditures and surpluses
- Researched legal authority and black letter law to compare fact patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes
- Cross-examined witnesses during testimonies to build and reinforce legal arguments
- Studied all aspects of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases
- Drafted complicated Trusts
- Prepared Wills
- Handled over 100 probate cases.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Associate Litigation Attorney
P.G.R
Coral Gables, FL
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation
- Prepared and organized evidence and exhibits to be utilized in court hearings and trials
- Reviewed and negotiated legal documents relating to insurance industry
- Conferred with judges and opposing counsel to discuss and settle case disputes
- Retained as outside counsel for companies and businesses(Attorney Title Insurance Fund/ Old Republic)
- Cross-examined witnesses during testimonies to build and reinforce legal arguments
- Conducted and Defended depositions.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Adjunct Professor
Jones College (Miami Campus)
Miami, FL
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Taught Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal and Civil Procedure, Business Law and Tortes courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students per course.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Assistant State Attorney (Special Council )
Miami Dade County
Miami, FL
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation
- Prepared and organized evidence and exhibits to be utilized in court hearings and trials
- Interviewed and prepared witnesses for felony cases
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details
- Presented court cases to jurors and judges
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits
- Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss un fit candidates
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding work flow needs
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Selected jurors, argued motions and met judges during course of each trial.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
General Manager
News Transit Authority
Miami, FL
01.1988 - 08.1996
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Operation Specialist
US Navy
Miami, FL
12.1985 - 03.1993
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
Education
Real Estate
Gold Cost School of Real Estate
Miami, FL05.2016
J.D. - Law
New England School of Law
05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
05.1996
Skills
- Business Leadership
- Program Optimization
- Administrative Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Motivational Leadership
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Management Training
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Strategic Vision
- Corrective Actions
- Layout Planning
- Workload Delegation
Accomplishments
- 1995, President of Historic Society of Miami Springs. Built a children's playground park. Preserved the Glenn Hammond Curtiss Home which been placed in the National Historic Land Mark registry.
- 1998,Author of the " Criminal Procedure Manuel For International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
- 1993, Honorably Discharged From US Navy,
Affiliations
- Assistant Edited of Law School Newspaper
- Member of the Army Navy Club, Coral Gables, FL
- Jessup International Mute Court
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Its'All Greek To Me Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Chief Attorney
ALGF LAW
12.2008 - 07.2018
Senior Associate Attorney
Adrienne P. Thomas, P.A
11.2005 - 12.2008
Adjunct Professor
Jones College (Miami Campus)
08.2002 - 08.2004
Associate Litigation Attorney
P.G.R
06.2002 - 06.2005
Assistant State Attorney (Special Council )
Miami Dade County
08.1998 - 06.2002
General Manager
News Transit Authority
01.1988 - 08.1996
Operation Specialist
US Navy
12.1985 - 03.1993
Real Estate
Gold Cost School of Real Estate
J.D. - Law
New England School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
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