Rich Morrison

Experience

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  Lanier Islands

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

  Supervised the operations of the barn and office, assisted and reported directly to the general manager on matters of concern, facilitated team interaction and efficiency, oriented new hires to the daily operations, and planned and attended frequent staff meetings. Updated and revised the Associate Standard Operations Manual for the department. Maintained former Stables Attendant/Trail Guide duties. Supervised the operations of the barn and office, assisted and reported directly to the general manager on matters of concern, facilitated team interaction and efficiency, oriented new hires to the daily operations, and planned and attended frequent staff meetings. Maintained former Stables Attendant/Trail Guide Duties. Managed daily petting zoo operations, including replenishing feed, hay, water, and shavings for four bunnies and three goats and maintaining a clean environment for the animals. Led petting zoos for people of all ages, including: animal Q&A, photographs and videos, treat-feeding, and spontaneous interaction. Welcomed guests to the resort, led narrated and guided horseback rides for guests of all ages, scheduled trail rides and other accommodations over the phone and through email, managed the reservation system, operated the cash register, completed financial reports, reported to the general manager, coordinated events with other departments, cleaned stalls and the barnyard, replenished equine supplies, and tended to the physical, veterinary, and psychological needs of equines.

  • Supervisor

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Supervisor

    May 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Petting Zoo Operations Manager

    May 2017 - May 2018

  • Stables Attendant/Trail Guide

    Mar 2017 - May 2018
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  Berry College

  Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Worked alongside a Berry professor to create and implement the curriculum for a First-Year Seminar course aimed to assist a group of incoming freshmen students with their transition into college life, met with the class twice a week to facilitate class discussions about navigating college and overcoming challenges, facilitated student connections outside of the classroom, referred students to support resources on campus, model responsible citizenship in the Berry community, and assisted students in their educational, professional, and personal goals. Completed bi-weekly mentor reports and attended bi-weekly mentor meetings. Had the distinguished opportunity to mentor students specifically belonging to the Berry College Honors Program. Show less Welcomed and directed guests of the college, scheduled reservations over the phone and through email, managed the reservation system, reported to the manager, oversaw lower-level associates, operated the on-call phone on a frequent basis, cleaned bedrooms and bathrooms, restocked supplies, and tended to mechanical issues. Created and implemented guest surveys to be distributed to all rooms and collected and analyzed the survey data to identify where improvements needed to be made to increase operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Show less

  • Student Director of Admission

    Jan 2021 - May 2022

  • Legal Intern

    Jan 2021 - May 2022

  • First-Year Mentor

    Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Admission Training Coordinator

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Hospitality Greeter

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Admission Ambassador

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Guest Services Assistant

    Aug 2018 - May 2020
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  Lanier Islands

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

  Holiday Activity Attendant

  Dressed as a Christmas elf and assist families in various Christmastime activities, including: navigation through the "North Pole", arts and crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, move nights, lobby games with the kids, “Breakfast with Santa”, pictures with Santa, “Storytime with Mrs. Claus”, and nighttime tuck ins that include bedtime stories and games.

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  WPA Intelligence

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Political Research Intern

  Internship offer accepted. Canceled 4-6-20 due to COVID-19.

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  Lanier Islands

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2020

  Holiday Activity Attendant

  Dressed as a Christmas elf and assist families in various Christmastime activities, including: navigation through the "North Pole", arts and crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, move nights, lobby games with the kids, “Breakfast with Santa”, pictures with Santa, “Storytime with Mrs. Claus”, and (virtual) nighttime tuck ins that include bedtime stories and games. Various COVID-19 protocols were put in place and adhered to.

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  University of Georgia School of Law

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Veterans Legal Clinic Fellow

  Counseled and supported 5 veterans seeking disability compensation or discharge upgrades; Wrote 15 research memorandums analyzing veterans’ legal options for their claims; Reviewed thousands of pages of veterans’ military and medical records; Attended weekly seminars discussing VA process and procedure and accessible legal writing.

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  State Court of Bibb County

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Judicial Intern

  Wrote research memorandums summarizing civil and criminal cases before the court and best arguments for both parties in dispute; organized hundreds of court documents e-filed in PeachCourt; observed arraignments, hearings, and trials weekly

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  Barrow County District Attorney's Office

  May 2024 - now

  Legal Intern