Experience

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  Bradley arant boult cummings llp

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Summer intern

  I assisted the attorneys with analyzing and investigating the claims and suits that had been brought against their clients. I primarily worked in the mass torts and environmental practice areas.

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  First district court of appeal

  May 2006 - Jul 2006

  Law clerk

  I assisted the Court in researching the numerous issues that were presented to it on appeal.

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  Florida rural legal services, inc.

  May 2007 - Jul 2007

  Summer associate

  I received this fellowship position through the Florida Bar Foundation to work for a legal aid clinic between my second and third year of law school. I was placed with Florida Rural Legal Services ("FRLS"). FRLS represents low income individuals in the areas of housing, public benefits, family law, probate, employment, and bankruptcy.

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  City of tallahassee

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  Legal intern

  I defended the City from personal injury and property damage claims. Also, I researched and advised the City Attorney on matters of employment discrimination, civil rights, licensing, land use, and zoning.

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  Barron, redding, hughes, fite, sanborn, kiehn, leebrick & dickey, p.a.

  Aug 2008 - May 2012

  Attorney

  Recovered millions of dollars in assets for banking institutionsResearched legal issues for supervising partnersCollaborated with supervising partners regarding case strategyManaged paralegals and legal assistantsArgued motions at court hearingsIdentified legal issues and proposed solutions to clientsRepresented insurance companies, their insureds, and businesses in the following areas: foreclosures, construction defect claims, title insurance claims, insurance coverage disputes, breach of contract claims, and real estate disputes. Engaged in the following litigation activities: drafted legal documents, researched legal issues, conducted discovery, attended hearings, negotiated with opposing counsel, and attended mediations. Show less

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  Manuel & thompson p.a.

  May 2012 - Aug 2019

  Attorney

  In 2018, recovered over one million dollars in insurance funds for clients Collaborate with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and insurance adjustersOversee and supervise paralegals and legal assistants Advise clients on their legal rights and remedies Analyze and research statutory law, case law, and pending legislation Represent clients at hearings and trials Draft memorandums, motions, letters, and pleadings Manage an average caseload of 60 to 80 cases Representing clients in the following areas: vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, PIP insurance, homeowners insurance, dog bites, estates, guardianships, foreclosures, and eminent domain. Engaging in the following pre-suit activities: interviewing clients, conducting investigations, filing insurance claims, reviewing insurance coverage, reviewing medical records, drafting demand letters, and negotiating with insurance adjusters.Engaging in the following litigation activities: drafting legal documents, researching legal issues, conducting discovery, attending hearings, negotiating with opposing counsel, attending mediations and arbitrations, and representing clients at trial. Show less

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  Lexisnexis

  Aug 2019 - now

  Generate new leads through research, networking, and cold calling/emailing Cultivate relationships with decision makers Present the company’s value proposition to prospects Demonstrate the company’s software solutions to key decision makers Strategize with internal teammates to maximize revenueNegotiate and close agreements with customers Manage a five state territory with 465 customers and $5.3 million in annual revenue

  • Client Manager - Southeast

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Account Executive - Alabama

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019