Candis R. Ferguson

Experience

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  First American Title

  Aug 2003 - Apr 2006

  Business Development Assistant and Title Officer

  • Supported seven Business Development Specialists and a $2M annual revenue stream. • Played an essential role in increasing market share by 3.5% in 2005. • Primary point of contact in charge of communications, event planning and on-site management of two high profile real estate groups, the Masterminds and Leading Lenders. • Created concept and graphic design for advertising campaigns and marketing collaterals.• Conducted chain of title and plat map research as part of the issuance of title insurance policies. Show less

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  Classic Party Rentals

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2008

  Office Manager

  • Played a vital role in supporting a $6.5M dollar annual revenue stream.• Managed a team of sixteen Customer Service staff and Sales Representatives to produce the foundation and look of events in challenging and intense environments. • Organized and administered office schedules, logistics, business development and supported staff to achieve sales goals.• Planned for, scheduled, and hosted company events, including client appreciation parties, networking events, company booth at industry trade shows, and training classes. • Hired and trained top personnel, designed job descriptions, administered benefit plans, and maintained personnel files; successfully refined standards and procedures to excel in a period of increased growth. Show less

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  Family Law Facilitator Office of the Superior Court of San Diego

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2009

  Legal Intern

  • Provided education and information to self-represented litigants on family support matters. • Interviewed customers to analyze and resolve child and spousal support issues. • Assisted self-represented litigants in understanding and completing the requisite judicial council forms. Prepared cases for court hearings.

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  Prof. Jessica Fink at California Western School of Law

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

  Research Assistant

  • Assisted in formation, preparation, and research for law review article related to the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Thompson v. North American Stainless regarding Title VII claims of retaliation against third parties. 63 HASTINGS L.J. 521 (2011).

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  Law Office of Robin E. Nottingham

  May 2010 - Jul 2010

  Law Clerk

  • Legal research in multiple areas of family law including: custody, move-away, and set-asides. • Prepared, drafted and/or edited orders to show cause, points and authorities, declarations, income and expense reports, lodgments, stipulations, marital settlement agreements, and judicial counsel forms. Filed documents with court and served on necessary parties. • Propounded and responded to discovery including requests for document production, form and special interrogatories; reviewed deposition transcripts. • Interacted with clients through phone, email and in person to determine and achieve the client's goals. Prepared client billing statements. Show less

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  United States Attorney's Office - Civil Division, San Diego, CA

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

  Law Clerk

  • Provided legal research for four AUSAs in the areas of employment law, medical malpractice, bankruptcy, Federal Tort Claims Act, and the Federal Employees' Compensation Act.• Assisted in the drafting of motions for summary judgment.• Drafted deposition questions, prepared witnesses for deposition, attended depositions, and provided insight and strategy for depositions. • Prepared research for cross-examination of expert witnesses.

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  Law Office of Robin E. Nottingham

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Contract Attorney

  • Prepared, drafted, and edited orders to show cause, points and authorities, declarations, income and expense reports, lodgments, stipulations, marital settlement agreements, and judicial council forms. Filed documents with the court and served on necessary parties. • Propounded and responded to discovery including, requests for document production, form and special interrogatories; reviewed deposition transcripts. • Conducted legal research and writing in multiple areas of family law for memorandums, points and authorities, and trial briefs. • Calculated timeshare and guideline child and temporary spousal support using DissoMaster. Show less

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  The Law Offices of Samuel Dagan

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Paralegal/Contract Attorney
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  The Law Offices of Samuel Dagan

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Associate Attorney

  • Represented Workers’ Compensation Applicants in all phases of litigation before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB); including, but not limited to: Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Expedited Hearings, Priority Conferences. • Prepared, drafted, edited and filed all relevant documents and pleadings in workers’ compensation litigation (i.e., Application for Adjudication, Declaration of Readiness to Proceed, objections, petitions, and trial briefs)• Prepared clients for depositions and defended depositions. • Propounded and responded to civil discovery (i.e., requests for document production, form and special interrogatories; reviewed deposition transcripts). • Reviewed medical reporting for substantial medical evidence and rated permanent disability.• Negotiated settlement with defense attorneys and claims adjustors. Show less

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  Samuelsen, Gonzalez, Valenzuela & Brown LLP

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Associate Attorney

  • Defended third-party administrators, insurers, and employers in all phases of litigation before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Responsible for 100+ case load. • Attended Arbitration hearings and WCAB hearings to include, Expedited Hearings, Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Status Conferences, Lien Conferences, Lien Trials, Walk Through Petitions and Settlements. • Researched and drafted pleadings, Petitions, Answers, Trial Briefs, Motions for Reconsideration and Removal. • Regularly took and defended depositions.• Performed cross-examinations of physicians; including, Primary Treating Physicians, Secondary Treaters, Agreed Medical Evaluators, and Panel Qualified Medical Evaluators.• Adept at reviewing medical reporting for substantial medical evidence and performing permanent disability rating.• Advised clients on all aspects of litigation and settlements. • Coordinated networking event with current and prospective clients on workers’ compensation fraud. Show less

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  Starshine Slumber Parties

  May 2018 - Jun 2023

  CEO | President | Co-Owner

  • Conceptualized and built Colorado’s longest running events company specializing in slumber parties for children, teens, and adults. Grew year-over-year revenue 100% in 2020. • Educated the market and created brand awareness through social media marketing using Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Grew social media presence to 1,000+ followers. • Engaged with clients and leads via phone, email, text and direct messaging. Managed Client Relationship Management software (HoneyBook). 90% lead conversion rate. 25% returning client booking rate. • Coordinated event design, scheduling logistics, inventory management, and all aspects of the client event experience. Show less

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  CrestPoint Law, PLLC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Associate Attorney
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  CP Closings LLC

  Apr 2023 - now

  Co-Founder