Maria Walker
Garner,NC
Summary
Resourceful professional offering history of success coordinating operations across various departments. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director for Employee Engagement and Experience
Duke University Athletics
06.2022 - Current
- Aided in development and implementation of strategies to promote positive, fulfilling, and inclusive experience for employees
- Tailgates for each sport
- Staff kickball, softball, pickleball
- Therapy dogs
- Monthly birthday breakfast
- Halloween Door Competition
- First Annual Department wide Juneteenth Celebration
- Managed and oversaw Open Door Initiative Summer Program for Minority Students giving them hands on experience in different athletic departments
- Created hiring team
- Interviewed qualified candidates
- Directly managed 5 chosen participants
- Created and processed employee onboarding documents
- Aided in recruitment and retention of new talent
- Served on hiring committee for two roles in Marketing and one in Equipment
- Member of Duke Athletics Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) committee
- Member of HR Sub Committee
- Managed HR Instagram Account with goal to increase employee engagement
- Author of monthly department newsletter
- Shadow experience with Future Initiative Department
- Collaborated with department to bring about Duke Athletics’ Former Football player tailgate
- Relationship building with Duke Alum
- Introduction to NIL contracts.
Seasonal Full Time Associate
Taxing Authority Consulting Services (TACS)
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared statute and case research for Partners
- Attended and participated in collections court proceedings
- Attended property auction
- Worked on research for Appeal with Supreme Court of Virginia.
Summer Intern for Senior Managing Attorney
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Drafted and organized memos
- Worked on cases ranging from divorce proceedings, housing issues, custody battles, and visitation
- Participated in significant case research and court proceedings.
Legislative Assistant
New York State Assembly
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Researched and drafted bills for introduction into 2019 – 2020 session
- Conducted lobbyist interest meetings
- Served as representative for NY Assembly District 42 in Albany Office.
Cashier, Sales Support, Apparel Associate
Dick’s Sporting Goods
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Worked closely with customers to properly assess their needs and help them find suitable product
- Trained new associates on company procedures across departments.
Crew Member
Syracuse Food Services
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Emphasized positive customer service experience by greeting customers
- Supervised dining area and maintained facilities.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
University of Richmond School of Law
Richmond, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Familiar with North Carolina hiring practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organized and effective time management
- Research
- Attention to detail
- Curriculum planning
- Flexibility
Bar Admission
North Carolina Bar Exam, Sitting for Exam July 2024
Professional Affiliations
Richmond Bar Association
Hobbies and Interests
Syracuse Basketball, Dallas Cowboys, LeBron James & Dwayne Wade circa 2012
Timeline
Assistant Director for Employee Engagement and Experience
Duke University Athletics
06.2022 - Current
Seasonal Full Time Associate
Taxing Authority Consulting Services (TACS)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Summer Intern for Senior Managing Attorney
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
05.2020 - 08.2020
Legislative Assistant
New York State Assembly
05.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier, Sales Support, Apparel Associate
Dick’s Sporting Goods
06.2016 - 07.2019
Crew Member
Syracuse Food Services
09.2015 - 05.2016
Juris Doctorate -
University of Richmond School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Syracuse University
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