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About me
“How can I help?” More than a mere formality, this question is a way of life – and how I begin every act of service.
i’m empathetic
I assume the best of others and strive to be a compassionate, present, and attentive person.
i’m strategic
I love win-win outcomes and achieve them by analyzing things holistically and proactively.
i’m collaborative
I hold space for folks by encouraging creativity, celebrating unique strengths, and staying curious.
SKILLS
Project management: Scrum leadership; Jira, Miro
Process improvement and optimization
Research and analysis
Photography: Capture, lighting, editing
Specialty software: PuTTY (Caesar), Xactimate
Productivity apps: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
CRM software: Salesforce, Workday
Training and mentorship
Servant leadership
Creative problem-solving
Effective communication
Public speaking and presentations
Dispute resolution
Customer service
EXPERIENCE
Consultant
FREELANCE PORTLAND, OR & REMOTE
Helping businesses and nonprofits increase productivity by working with them to analyze systems and processes, identify efficiencies, and bridge operational gaps.
||| KINDERCARE
As Procurement Contract Administrator, helped reduce SaaS costs by $78K, supported vendor management, and played critical role in migration to Workday.
||| DYNALECTRIC
As Contract Specialist II, supported C-suite requests, eliminated sizeable queue backlog, and delivered comprehensive list of recommended improvements.
||| BRAND MECHANIC
As Service Manager, oversaw agency project management, created client workback schedules, and provided valuable input on creative deliverables.
||| WASHINGTON COUNTY KIDS
As Interim Executive Director, systematically evaluated operations, hired staff, and identified key growth and fundraising opportunities.
Governance & Registrations Analyst
M FINANCIAL GROUP PORTLAND, OR & REMOTE
Served as de facto team lead, project manager, trainer, and mentor, ensuring that four colleagues could successfully navigate arcane regulations and processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Cultivated deep cross-functional expertise from supporting internal teams, the board of directors, and over 140 member firms.
Strategically developed and improved workflows by identifying needs, modernizing procedures, and communicating updates to affected parties.
Legal Assistant
REINISCH, WILSON, WEIER PC PORTLAND, OR
Wrangled massive amounts of information for 30 to 60 ongoing cases, with a knack for memorizing key details and facts.
Facilitated smooth trial preparation for attorney teams, from looking over correspondence prior to mailing and managing discovery materials to arranging for independent medical reviews and scheduling depositions.
Commercial Property Adjuster I
LIBERTY MUTUAL PORTLAND, OR & REMOTE
Literally went the extra mile for policyholders as a regional field adjuster by inspecting losses meticulously, promptly, and reassuringly, while protecting the company’s interests.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Law (JD)
ARIZONA SUMMIT LAW SCHOOL PHOENIX, AZ
Assisted with high-profile criminal cases and trials during nine-month externship at De La Torre Law Office.
Served as elected Justice and Vice Justice of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, participating in national Mock Trial competitions and coaching fellow members.
Advocated for students and student groups as an elected Delegate of the Student Bar Association.
Bachelor of Arts, English; Minor, Film Studies
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OR
Served as Board President and Vice President of the university’s Mock Trial Association, recruiting new members, co-chairing meetings, and participating in regional and national competitions.
Giving Back
Board Secretary
STUMPTOWN DISC GOLF PORTLAND, OR
Contributed time and expertise to help grow the local community.
Volunteer Mock Trial Coach
GRANT HIGH SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR
Paid it forward to next-gen law aficionados on a weekly basis.