Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Muskegon County Public Defender's Office and Covenant Grad Academy, adept in court trial attendance and crisis prevention intervention. Excelled in building relationships and effectively communicating with clients, showcasing a blend of litigation review and negotiation skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Internship
Muskegon County Public Defender's Office
Muskegon, MI
01.2025 - Current
Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, and sentencing
Participated in client meetings with attorney supervision; documented case details or client instructions as well as maintaining confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times
Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations
Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation; Drafted memoranda, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for different attorneys
Prepared summaries of depositions taken during discovery proceedings, including analyzing cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations
Security and Safety Internship
Covenant GRAD Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2024 - 12.2024
Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress
Applied Criminological Philosophies learned through my Criminal Justice education
Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout the campus
Monitored and responded to video surveillance systems throughout the day for suspicious activity as well as completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents
Verified that all visitors were following established rules for visiting the school premises
Intervened in potentially dangerous situations between students or visitors to the school premises
Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support
Shift Leader
Walgreens
Grand Rapids, Michigan
09.2023 - 07.2024
Resolved escalated customer service issues as needed promptly and courteously
Coordinated the preparation of all financial documents related to cash management activities for daily transactions within the pharmacy and storefront
Succinct Conflict Resolution between team members and customers in an effective manner
In depth review of Company Policy, Contract, and Procedural Documents pertaining to Pharmaceutical needs and specifications
Received Temporary Pharmaceutical Technicians License
Shift Leader
Dunkin' Donuts
Marquette, Michigan
01.2022 - 05.2023
Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management, as well as having communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues
Assisted in training new employees on shift operations and procedural filings
Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote a safe working environment
Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Art History