Objective
Obtain a position in insurance, law, demurrage, operations or chartering.
Experience
SUNY Maritime College, Bronx NY May 2010 – August 2010
Third Mate
Supervised the 0000-0400 cadet chartroom watch and taught a hand-on lab course that encompassed various ship systems and basic seamanship. Supervised senior cadets in the cadet chart room watch, instructing on celestial navigation, terrestrial navigation, and collision avoidance systems, while provided instruction to the sophomore and junior students as needed. Specific topics in the course included celestial navigation, ship firefighting systems, ship's cargo gear, anchor and windlass systems, and basic seamanship skills.
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Four Anchors Worldwide LLC, Pleasantville, NY January 2009 – May 2010
Research Assistant
Experience with P&I, Hull and Cargo insurance policies. Extensive experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to compiled marketing presentations for prospective clients, including a Fortune 50 Company. Conducted in-depth market research for perspective clients and compile marketing reports for senior management. Researched and analyzed survey reports, insurance policies, and cargo documentation to compile small insurance claims for clients.
Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, VA May 2008 – August 2008
Deck Cadet
Assisted in the safe navigation of the vessel USNS Concord T-AFS-5. Stood rotating watch schedule with Second and Third Mates as determined by Chief Mate. Compiled ship specific information to make a SOLAS Indoctrination Manual for new crewmembers onboard. Conducted in-depth research on ports and prepared a voyage plan on route, check-in points, pilot information, relevant port information, ETA, and voyage specific information. Presented voyage plan to Captain, Chief Engineer, and other senior deck and engine officers. Prepared sea project on various ship systems, tracings of vessel and firefighting systems, celestial navigation plots, radar plots, and daily log of vessel movements.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Member Regulation, Sales Practice, Jericho, NY
Sales Practice Intern
Assisted with examinations and other reviews related to FINRA member firms. Reviewed and analyzed firm’s trading ledger then used a Pivot Table to search for specific trading patterns in low priced securities. Compared firm phone records to client account activity, then compiled into a Pivot Table to review for unauthorized trading. Conducted due diligence on several private placements and the issuer’s board of directors. Assist with examination of adequacy of firm’s financial condition and net capital computation. Reviewed and analyzed customer complaint with applicable documentation for evidentiary sufficiency to recommend to examiner staff for further review. Used FINRA’s CRD system to conduct background checks on firm’s brokers. Developed further knowledge of federal securities laws and broker-dealer regulations through researching and compiling firm regulatory events.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Market Regulation Department, New York, NY September 2013 – December 2013 Legal Intern
Analyzed case files and draft memoranda proposing disciplinary action pertaining to alleged trading activity violations and quality of markets violations. Assisted in drafting cautionary action letters, letters of acceptance, waiver and consent and other legal documents. Conducted legal research to interpret federal securities laws, relevant rules and regulations, and case law under the SEC and FINRA. Developed working knowledge of federal securities laws and broker-dealer regulations. Performed administrative tasks as needed.
EFG Asset Management (Americas) Corp., New York, NY May 2013 – August 2013
Legal Intern
Conducted operational due diligence on a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. Coordinated with senior executives at the investment advisor to acquire necessary information. Composed detailed report outlining legal structure and operational risk concerning the fund. Reviewed and analyzed reports and disclosures that were disseminated to the SEC, legal structure, financial statements, compliance policy and procedures, shareholder rights, cash controls, service provider contracts, and valuation methods. Reviewed and analyzed hedge fund’s past and present litigation history. Conducted due diligence and necessary compliance checks on each fund’s key individuals, and evaluated the independence of each serving director on the board of directors.
New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal, New York, NY January 2013 – April 2013
Legal Intern
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on various city corporate tax, city banking tax, tax-exempt organizations, real property transfer gains tax, and affiliated group regulations. Assisted Administrative Law judges and Tax Appeals Tribunal prepare for trials and hearings. Researched legislative history of various tax codes for legislative intent. Attended tax proceedings with administrative law judges.
Education
SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, May 2010
USCG Third Mate’s License of Unlimited Tonnage
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2014
Certification
Skils