Shawn A. DeVries, J.D., M.B.A.

Experience

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  Hawthorn Suites

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2003

  Bar Manager/Executive Housekeeper

  • Developed and implemented plan to launch Hotel Bar and Bistro.• Responsibilities included planning, budgeting, and purchasing all opening inventory • Hired opening staff and utilized the skills and qualities of our staff to provide exceptional guest relations services. • Provided detailed instruction and training to employees in customer service and proper room management. • Performed and analyzed hotels daily financial transaction audits.

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  Walt Disney World Resorts

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2005

  Front Desk/ Guest Services

  • Contributed to assisting thousands of guests per day in a location with a Guest satisfaction rating of 90%. • Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills on a daily basis. • Managed multiple tasks and worked well under pressure

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  Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Special Events Intern

  • Designed and created highly effective presentation's used during special events• Assisted with planning and organization of large membership events and lunchins• Collaborated with events coordinators and sponsors to ensure efficient market branding

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  Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

  Food & Beverage Department Head

  • Employed an efficient, high energy and professional approach to restaurant operations in order to balance service with costs to ensure profitability.• Designed and created an impact restaurant training plan for all front of house restaurant staff.• Oversaw the direct operations of a full-service restaurant, coffee shop, and bistro grill.• Initiated an Employee Empowerment program allowing Employees to control and be accountable for Patrons Experience. • Recruited and hired excellent restaurant staff based on aptitude and attitude, resulting in an extremely low turnover rate.• Ensured excellent patron experiences by providing superior service and quality food. Show less

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  Florida Coastal School of Law

  Dec 2010 - May 2011

  Housing Rights Certified Legal Intern

  • Coordinated and executed client intake interviews• Conducted legal research• Drafted petitions, memorandums, motions, and addendums• Attended foreclosure, small claims, and bankruptcy workshops• Observed trials

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  Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Family Law Legal Intern

  • Assisted Attorney's during clinics focusing on dissolution of marriage, Paternity, and Timesharing Modifications.• Coordinated legal documents for litigant review.

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  The DeVries Law Firm, P.A.

  Oct 2012 - now

  President & Attorney at Law

  • Litigation and Transactional practice in the areas of Real Estate, Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Foreclosure Defense, Civil, & Family Law• Managed upwards of 7 Attorney and staff at two locations• Developed company policy and position on all legal issues, which includes H.R. • Identified the root-cause of issues and provided alternatives while identifying and presenting risk factors• Proven problem solving and conflict resolution skills, including successful track record of resolving conflicts filed through courts and alternative dispute resolution• Presented and summarized cases to Judges• Created and presented Hud Statements, Closing Disclosure Forms, and purchase and sale documents to complete both residential and commercial real estate transactions• Met with each individual client to create litigation strategies, and settlement strategies• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Confident and outgoing presence, with the ability to adjust style to audience• Created, structured, drafted, and reviewed reports, contracts, legal disclosures, and other legal documentation Show less