About Me

I’m a second year law student earning my degree at Pace University School of Law. Here you’ll find my thoughts on recent cases from the New York City area and occasional musings on local and national politics. I’m always on the lookout for a good summer internship– feel free to peruse my CV, below, and hire me on the spot.

EDUCATION

PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, White Plains, NY

Juris Doctor expected May 2010

Activities: Public Interest Law Scholarship Organization, Member

Student Bar Association, 1L Representative

Pace Law Newspaper (Hearsay), Contributing Writer

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI

B.A. in Political Science and History, May 2005

Honors: James P. Angell Honors

Dean’s List (6 out of 8 semesters)

Midwest Collegiate Chess Champion (2003, 2004)

WORK EXPERIENCE

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE, Bronx , NY

Summer Intern, Summer 2008

KEY DIGITAL SYSTEMS, INC., Mount Vernon, NY

National Training Manager, January 2007 – September 2007

For this innovative HDTV manufacturer, involved in all aspects of training: organizing college-level custom installation classes, traveling nationwide to train resellers in HDTV technology, conducting in-house and out-of-house training, producing training materials on inventive digital technology, and working with CEDIA university on HDTV curriculum materials. Awarded “trainer of the year” at CEDIA University.

Regional Sales Manager, September 2001 – January 2007

Managed regional sales territories, including California, Michigan, and New York. Made executive decisions regarding strategic sales growth. Managed existing nationwide accounts, sought new reseller business opportunities, and grew sales territory averaging 125% per year.

INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTING, INC., Bronx, NY

Sales Support, May 2000 – May 2001

Gathered sales leads. Assisted real estate brokers with various tasks including cold calling prospective clients, setting up property appraisals, and partnering with real estate agents for on-site sales assistance.

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER, New York, NY

Medical Interpreter, September 1999 – June 2000

Interpreted for Russian-speaking patients. Counseled elderly Russian-American patients assisting them with their feelings of anxiety and loneliness. Received professional interpretation and counseling training.

M&M LANDMARK REALTY, INC., New York, NY

Sales Support, May 1999 – September 1999

Converted paper filing systems into a digital database. Coordinated client needs to the available market. Sought exclusive listings for agents, created electronic marketing campaigns as the webmaster.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) Certified Trainer
  • Dale Carnegie Training Certification in Sales Training

SKILLS

  • Fluent in Russian

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