• Top Performer who makes sound decisions to reflect positively on regulatory / compliance initiatives in alignment with an employer s vision and goals, and who works to ensure businesses remain in compliance with laws / regulations.
• Solutions-Focused Professional who rises above core challenges attain winning outcomes per professional and / or internal standards, and who demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning talents.
• Articulate Communicator who develops synergistic relationships with public-sector officials, executives, senior-level decision-makers, cross-functional professionals, legal professionals, and clients; who excels in autonomous and collaborative work environments; and who leads peers by example and with integrity to achieve objectives.

Bankruptcy Specialist II

• Capitalized on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking portfolio management of 300+ Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy cases for multiple clients that utilized Fiserv and MSP loan servicing systems, including mentoring and managing a top-performing team of 6 Bankruptcy Specialists in expertly handling multiple compliance audit projects.
• Directed records management relating to non-compliance reports and United States Trustee inquiries, including preparing bankruptcy proof of claims and performing compliance reviews for amended and supplemental proof of claims.

  Led result-generating training sessions for the preparation of detailed proof of claims.

  Collaborate with bankruptcy attorneys to ensure legal documents satisfied court requirements.

  Actively drafted and implemented policies / procedures to operate per Bankruptcy Federal Regulations.

Case Manager

• Expertly managed a portfolio of 500+ home loans, business loans, and economic injury disaster loans, including reviewing deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, indebtedness mortgages, mechanic and materialman liens, and title searches, as well as land purchase agreements, security agreements, UCC-1 financing statements, and insurance documents.

  Successfully delivered details-focused legal assistance to natural disaster victims.

  Provided non-compliance reports to management regarding noncompliant borrowers.

  Ensured loans were distributed and complied with Small Business Administration regulations.

Legal Consultant

• Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward assisting Army Corp of Engineers and Department of Homeland Security in condemnation process for the critical Secure Border Initiative Pedestrian and Vehicle Border Fence Project.
• Led preparation of affidavits to support Motion for Immediate Possession and Motion for Immediate Possession to Construct, as well as Declarations of Taking and Land Purchase Agreements which were instrumental in driving goals.
• Demonstrated experience in accurately reviewing deeds, condemnation letters, negotiator reports, Rights of Entry for Survey and Site Assessment, and Orders for Delivery of Possession.

  Processed and distributed compliance-related data to executive-level management teams.

  Responded to inquiries affecting Secure Border Initiative Pedestrian and Vehicle Border Fence Project.

  Led targeted weekly calibration meetings with Army Corp of Engineers and Department of Homeland Security.

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Corporate Trainer

• Built and sustained productive operations by conducting comprehensive classroom, virtual, and field training to internal and external partners to enhance sales opportunities, including developing and planning training materials.
• Developed mutually beneficial business relationships with customers to better monitor and cater to all training needs.

  Ensured all training materials maintained strict up-to-date compliance with various policies.

  Trained executives on selling processes, product knowledge, and environmental protection technology.

  Continually kept up-to-date with industry standards and state / federal environmental regulations changes.

Volunteer Legal Intern

• Played a vital role in leading in-depth legal research on wide-ranging, complex issues in Copyright Law, including matching indigent clients with volunteer attorneys, as well as recruiting lawyers to serve on legal seminar panels.

  Successfully drafted press releases sent to local newspapers.

  Discussed issues concerning upcoming Copyright and Intellectual Property seminars.

Student Attorney

• Performed essential research of Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act, including contributing solid legal and communication talents toward successfully representing citizens of Plaquemine, LA on air emission issues.

  Personally participated in settling a challenging federal court case.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Cum Laude)

Advanced Case Law ￨ Advanced Statutory Research

Competency ￨ Environmental Law ￨ Intellectual Property Law

Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) ￨ Corel WordPerfect ￨ Westlaw ￨ LexisNexis

Member, Environmental Law Society

Member, Association of Women Law Students

Member, Intellectual Property & High Technology Society

Professional Publications Provided Upon Request ￨ Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request