Professional Experience

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University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas

Intelligence and National Security Studies Institute • Department of Criminal Justice

Ethicist (2014 - present) 

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W.W. Norton & Co.

New York, New York

Editorial Consultant (2010 - 2013)

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Aspect Energy, L.L.C.

Denver, Colorado

Consultant, Information Technology (2007)

• Responsible for phased integration of various 3-D seismic software platforms for the firm's engineers, geologists, and geophysicists.

• Designed and implemented information technology inventory system.

• Organized and deployed accelerated emergence of mission critical technology infrastructure.

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Garofalo, Goerlich, & Hainbach, P.C. (Washington, D.C.)

Executive Assistant / Information Technology Executive Administrator (1999 - 2000)

• Responsible for delivery of commercial and private aircraft between commercial airlines, fixed based operators, and private individuals.

• Negotiated settlement with U.S. Congress regarding the availability of slots at high-density airports for regional commercial carriers and FBOs resulting in part (c) of 49 U.S. Code §41714 - Availability of Slots (available here). 

• Brokered settlement with European Aviation Safety Agency regarding Stage-3 and Stage-4 "hushkits," so as not to exclude U.S.-built Boeing aircraft from European airspace. News here, here, and here (2d story).

• Ensured client compliance with 14 CFR Part 91 airworthiness certification.

• Investigated numerous commercial and private aircraft accidents (FAA / NTSB). E.g., here, here, and here.

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DLA Piper

Washington, D.C.

Legal Assistant (1997 - 1999)

• Drafted franchise and license agreements, asset purchase agreements, and related commercial contracts, including corporate transactions related to the acquisition and sale of franchise systems.

• Counseled franchisors regarding all aspects of relationship with franchisees. 

• Appraised and forecasted emerging antitrust issues in electronic commerce affecting franchise and distribution clients in hotel, motel, health care, financial services, real estate, and retail industries. 

• Prepared and processed legal filings for largest commercial real estate transaction in U.S. history, up to 1999 ($800M) [news here, here, and here].

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Study Abroad

Golf in the Kingdom: The History of Sport and Leisure in Great Britain (1997)

Kings College, London • University of Edinburgh • University of St. Andrews

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Internships

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Country Club of North Carolina

Pinehurst, N.C. (Summer 1997)

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Carolinas Section of the P.G.A.

North Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Summer 1996)

• Rules official

• Golf course setup for tournament events

• Manage all aspects of tournament operations for Carolinas PGA and Nike Tour events

• Supervised scoring tent, including tournament volunteers and local venue

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Walpole Country Club

Walpole, MA (Summer 1994, 1995)

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Previous Experience

 

Walpole Country Club

Walpole, MA (1991 - 1995)

• Bag Room Supervisor (1993-1995)

  • Golf car fleet​

  • Bag room management and maintenance

• Bag Room Attendant (1991-1993)

  • Assist with daily operations of bag room that services 200 members​

  • Maintain golf car fleet and perform regular maintenance on 55 EZ-GO golf cars

  • Assist members as necessary

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The Country Club of Norwood

Norwood, MA (1987 - 1991)

Customer Service Representative

• Manage outside operations for hotel resort in eastern Massachusetts

• Maintain a golf car fleet consisting of electric- and gas-fuelled Yamaha, Club Car, and EZ-GO varieties

• Assist with food and beverage management

• Assist Starter to ensure customers receive highest-quality service

• Assist lead accountant to reconcile accounts receivable

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