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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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LAURA E. KRZEMINSKI

Budtender
Catskill,NY
LAURA E. KRZEMINSKI

Summary

Reliable and upbeat attorney successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Well-versed in processing accurate sales transactions and providing superior customer service. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths, compliance understanding, and superior work ethic.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

NYSDTF Office of Counsel
Albany, NY

Senior Attorney
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Represented state in administrative proceedings in cases involving transactional sales tax and legislation.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Reviewing and evaluating documentary and digital evidence.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Researching and analyzing laws and regulations.
  • Preparing answers, motions, memoranda of law, withdrawals, and stipulations.
  • Providing legal advice on new, or changes to current, DTF publications and new legislative bills.


NYSOH Appeals Unit
Albany, NY

Hearing Officer
01.2016 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Presided over cases pertaining to eligibility determinations made by NYSOH for financial assistance and government funded health insurance programs.
  • Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case.
  • Preparing for hearings by reviewing accounts, documentary evidence, current legislation, regulations, and policy determinations.
  • Evaluated physical and digital records, testimony and reports in order to weigh both support and opposition to proposals.
  • Conducting fair and timely formal hearings while maintaining the. highest standards of ethics

Diamond Dogs Baseball, Inc.
Catskill, NY

President Volunteer
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Developed and presented proposals for club member discussion and approval.
  • Established and educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles.
  • Formulated and enforced club rules, regulations and policies.
  • Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, fundraising activities, parties and procedural meetings.
  • Collaborated with six other members to seek involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and visibility of organization.
  • Assisted with identifying and recruiting other board members and coaches. Conducted background checks.

Catskill Little League Board
Catskill, NY

Concession Stand Co-Manager, Board Member
01.2013 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Managed parent relations through communication and helpful interactions.
  • Educated board about little league draft rules.
  • Assisted in review of background checks for coaches and board members
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive recruitment and fundraising.
  • Maintained concession stand food supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
  • Managed volunteer concession staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Prepared food for customers.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.

Catskill Law Group, Family Advocacy Support Team
Catskill, NY

Attorney
04.2007 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.

Advanced Recycling Technology
Hudson, NY

Operations Manager
05.2004 - 04.2007

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

NYS Thruway Authority
Catskill, NY

Toll Collector
03.2001 - 09.2004

Job overview

  • Collected tolls, provided change and issued receipts to motorists quickly to maintain traffic flow.
  • Classified all vehicles passing through toll lanes in accordance with procedural requirements.
  • Monitored toll lane activity and generated operational reports.
  • Operated toll collection equipment and processed toll payments accurately.

Stewart's Shops
Germantown And Philmont, NY

Cashier
03.1997 - 09.2002

Job overview

  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.


Education

Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NY

from Cannabis Micro-credential
01.2023 - Current

University Overview

  • Professional Development in Cannabis Retail Sales
  • 3-credit course specifically designed to prepares students for work in the cannabis retail industry.
  • Introduction to basic supply chain
    information specific to the cannabis industry
  • Marketing and sales techniques and how they are applied in the cannabis industry
  • Competency in various medical uses of cannabis and the effects on
    the endocannabinoid system as they apply to the sale of cannabis to potential customers.

Western New England University School of Law

Juris Doctor from Attorney
08.2002 - 05.2005

University Overview

Academic Scholarship Recipient, ; Federal Procedure and Income Tax, Business Organization, Charitable Organizations, and Corporate Finance, Products Liability Law and Biotechnology Law, QWC (Scientific Evidence), Environmental Law

SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY

Bachelor of Art from Biology, Psychology
01.2000 - 12.2001

University Overview

Nutrition Laboratory and Neuro-Psychology Lab Upper Level Coursework: Neuro-Psychology, Genetics, Cellular Biology, Statistics, and Abnormal Psychology, Business Law

Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NY

Associate of Science from Liberal Arts-Math And Science
01.1998 - 12.2000

University Overview

Phi Theta Kappa/Dean’s List– Held Office as Historian (, Student Government, Student Life Committee and Affirmative Action Committee Member BPW Scholarship Recipient

Skills

Discussing Cannabis

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Accomplishments

    NYS Bar Association - Trial Academy Graduate

    Leading Knight- Catskill Elks Lodge

Affiliations

Admitted to the New York State Bar January 2007 Professional Memberships: New York State Bar Association

Timeline

Columbia-Greene Community College

from Cannabis Micro-credential
01.2023 - Current

Senior Attorney

NYSDTF Office of Counsel
01.2022 - Current

Hearing Officer

NYSOH Appeals Unit
01.2016 - 01.2022

President Volunteer

Diamond Dogs Baseball, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018

Concession Stand Co-Manager, Board Member

Catskill Little League Board
01.2013 - 01.2017

Attorney

Catskill Law Group, Family Advocacy Support Team
04.2007 - 07.2016

Operations Manager

Advanced Recycling Technology
05.2004 - 04.2007

Western New England University School of Law

Juris Doctor from Attorney
08.2002 - 05.2005

Toll Collector

NYS Thruway Authority
03.2001 - 09.2004

SUNY At Albany

Bachelor of Art from Biology, Psychology
01.2000 - 12.2001

Columbia-Greene Community College

Associate of Science from Liberal Arts-Math And Science
01.1998 - 12.2000

Cashier

Stewart's Shops
03.1997 - 09.2002
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