KENNEDY BRANDOW
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
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
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2027
Some College -
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MISkills
- Local court procedures
- Court trial attendance
- Liaison Experience
- Litigation review
- Negotiation assistance
- Filing of legal agreements
- Appointment scheduling
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Situational assessment
- Defender Data and WestLaw
Timeline
Legal Internship
Muskegon County Public Defender's Office
01.2025 - Current
Security and Safety Internship
Covenant GRAD Academy
08.2024 - 12.2024
Shift Leader
Walgreens
09.2023 - 07.2024
Shift Leader
Dunkin' Donuts
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Art History
Grand Valley State University
Some College -
Northern Michigan University
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