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Smart Systematic SellingFractional Sales Manager
Mar. 2024
Cochran Client DevelopmentEvent Production Specialist
Dec. 2021 - May. 2023Austin, Texas Provided Production, Support, and Implementations for Advanced Business development for law partners at AmLaw 500 Firms within the US and Canada both on-site and virtually. Assisted the lead Business Development Trainer with Full-day, Multi-Day Onsite Partner Retreats. Providing event coordination and feedback by working directly with the participating Partners, Laterals, and Business Development Directors.
Lyra HealthMental Health Coach
May. 2021 - May. 2024Burlingame, California, United StatesAs a dedicated Mental Health Coach within an established Employee Assistance Program, I bring over three years of experience in providing compassionate, effective support to employees across various industries. Specializing in cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, I have successfully helped clients to manage stress, overcome anxiety, and improve their overall mental well-being. My approach combines personalized coaching with evidence-based strategies to promote resilience, enhance productivity, and foster a healthier work environment. I am adept at conducting both individual and group sessions, developing tailored wellness plans, and working collaboratively with HR departments to ensure that mental health initiatives align with organizational goals. My commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice, along with my proactive communication skills, make me a trusted resource for employees seeking to navigate personal and professional challenges.
Cynuria ConsultingBusiness Coach
Dec. 2020United States
Beyond LawBusiness Coach
Dec. 2020United States
FINRAArbitrator
Mar. 2020 - Oct. 2024Washington, District of Columbia, United States
National Association of Business Owners & Entrepreneurs (NABOE)Program Facilitator
Mar. 2020Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Accomplishment CoachingSystem Trainer
Jan. 2019 - Mar. 2021Washington D.C. Metro AreaWorking with Leaders to train Leaders in/with Ontological Coaching delivering training at a level far above the industry standards, with 216 total in-person training hours, a full year of individual coaching support, and rigorous focus on the skills, support and accountability required to create and maintain a coaching business.
George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law SchoolAdjunct Professor
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2019Arlington, VARan a small seminar course of 10 students like a small law firm. Students mock full transactions from Letter of Intent through Due Diligence, Purchase Agreement and Closing. This includes taking notes for documents drafting from oral instructions only, negotiating terms and strategies with counsel made up of current practitioners, and making all revisions.
The Success PartnerChief Executive Officer
Jan. 2018As a skilled professional trainer, speaker, coach-consultant, and law firm owner, I, as CEO and Head Coach at The Success Partner specialize in guiding lawyers, and law firms towards exponential growth while ensuring the retention and fulfillment of the firm’s mission. My approach involves developing a robust framework for career advancement, building, selling, pivoting, and transitioning, offering a unique blend of expertise that weaves in expertise beyond legal field including specialized experience in real estate, construction, and the arts. With over 20 years of experience owning and operating my own businesses, as well as working for large companies and nonprofits, I have successfully led teams to secure contracts in housing, revenue, and community redevelopment. Through my coaching, my clients have achieved remarkable successes, including starting their own firms, securing multi-million dollar contracts, receiving promotions, and earning raises and bonuses.
Daya Naef LLCFounding Member
Dec. 2012New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesConducts on-going dispute resolution services for construction and other projects. Contracted by the power, owner representative, architect, or general contractor. Acts as an independent third party for the duration of the project.
Daya Naef, LLCManaging Attorney
Jan. 2012New Orleans, Louisiana, United States• Run and act as lead attorney and consultant for a full service consulting and legal services firm specializing in construction and real estate transactions, defects, disputes, compliance and business development. • Maintain an extensive partnership network making no matter or project beyond the scope of this small business: giving big firm results with the small firm relationship.
• Provide general counsel services for companies that do not need full-time in house, or operate as project attorney or project neutral for large companies where we liaise with the project manager as opposed to the executive team.
• On call dispute resolution services specific to construction, real estate and development.
• Planning and Zoning, Taxation, Encroachments, Eminent Domain and other governmental liaison issues specifically in New Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, Louisiana as well at State of Louisiana: State Licensing Board for Contractors, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Lands.
• Consult also for Disadvantageous Business Entities (DBE) application, qualification and compliance as well as networking and introduction to larger companies seeking DBE involvement. • Responsible for negotiating, writing, reviewing, summarizing, researching and executing a wide variety of agreements for companies and clients, including marketing agreements, entertainment agreements, license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, and other general business contracts. • Currently practicing in Louisiana and Michigan and seeking qualification in New York. • Work as a sub-contractor for several title companies and underwriters nation-wide to research and correct title issues.
Canlas Ellis, LLCConstruction Attorney
Jun. 2008 - Jan. 2018
Canlas Ellis, LLCManaging Partner
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2018Greater New Orleans Area, Greater Houston Area• Oversee operations, marketing and firm management, for boutique general business and litigation firm. • Responsible for production of discovery, onsite court-house research.
• Responsible for litigation management, calendaring and client management.
• Prepare business and coordinated applications for new businesses and renewals specializing in Restaurants & Bars and Construction Companies.
• Provide contract general counsel services to companies in contracting and product distribution as well as start-ups.
• Assist firm in developing it's relations with venture capital groups and EB-5 regional center projects.
PICKE Construction Company f/k/a Associated Contractors d/b/a Home Solutions Restoration of LousianaGeneral Counsel
Jan. 2007 - Oct. 2009Greater New Orleans Area• Negotiated, wrote, and executed agreements and contracts.
• Offered counsel on a variety of legal issues.
• Advised executives within the company and worked alongside employees in Strategic Business Units, Marketing, Brand Communication, Sales, and Human Resources.
• Managed various projects and deadlines.
• Advised executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals.
• Explained legal language.
• Provided assistance with joint ventures and strategic partnership deals.
• Drafted terms and conditions in agreements.
• Ensured legal objectives are met.
• Researched unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
• Kept abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.
• Performed pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Reviewed advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Developed solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provided training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.
The Jaeger FoundationProject Manager
Dec. 2006 - Dec. 2011Greater New Orleans Area• Spearhead a targeted neighborhood redevelopment initiative on a large section of property in Algiers, an area of New Orleans in need of renewal and redevelopment.
• Directed team of planning specialists, acted as liaison to the City Attorney's office, Mayor's office, City Planning and Zoning and the City Council steering the project to transfer over 65 properties from the City of New Orleans to the Foundation and prepare them for redevelopment.
• Oversaw maintenance issues and compliance issues.
• Conducted extensive field research and public outreach.
Shamrock Ventures, LLC Real Estate InvestmentsGeneral Manager
Apr. 2003 - Dec. 2018Ran a company in the business of acquiring, redeveloping and managing scattered site residential single and multi-families properties. Co-invested in commercial property ventures.
Smart, Inc.Project Manager
Jul. 2002 - Jun. 2014Greater New Orleans Area & New York City Metro Area• Project Manager, Legal & Compliance Specialist for national consulting company specializing in government contacts focusing on housing and community development, hazard mitigation, urban revitalization and renewal.
• Assist in document and architectural review of projects submitted through the New Orleans Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
• Co-author proposals and teaming agreements for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, City of New Orleans and Local Housing Authorities nationwide.
• Plan contract execution and team coordination on projects in both the home and satellite office
POND-JMWALLER, LLCProject Manager
Jul. 2000 - Jun. 2001Fort Hood, TX• Managed and directed new and re-occurring projects addressing environmental, natural and cultural resource, engineering, and real estate concerns. Was responsible for all government compliance.
• Administration and Records Management: created the first-ever digital database for organizing and locating environmental documents archived in-house. Produced documents pursuant to internal and external requests. Organized and prepared records of environmental consideration, site assessments, findings of suitability to lease/transfer, and other compliance documents. Worked with contract consulting firms to create environmental assessments.
Studio DayaArtist
Jan. 1999Greater New Orleans AreaComprehensive studio for creation and instruction. Specializing in figurative work pulling together instruction from all 3 predominant representational art theories, including from The Florence Academy and The Art Students League. Develops personal style and brand for both lead artist Daya Naef, and her colleagues operating at at least a graduate student/early professional level.
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