Education

Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan
J.D. expected May, 2003

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Non-degree coursework in Japanese language
September, 1998 to May, 2000, and January, 1989 to August, 1990

University of Michigan, Center for Japanese Studies, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Master's program, coursework completed
September, 1990 to April, 1993

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in History and Art History conferred in June, 1988
Cum laude, Phi Alpha Theta

Work Experience

Burger and Associates, PLC

Law Clerk: Summer and Fall, 2001. Prepared warranty and quitclaim deeds, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and wills. Collected documents necessary to review real estate closings. Assisted in review of title commitments, real estate contracts, and closing documents. Prepared documents for registering corporations.

Office of the President, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Executive Secretary: 1998 to 2000. Assisted Special Counsel with executive officer searches, presidential commissions, and special projects.  Communicated with search applicants and maintained electronic search databases; collected information on various topics for Special Counsel; coordinated compilation and distribution of information related to commissions and projects; updated President's Office web site; arranged meetings, travel, accommodations, and catering; reconciled personal and Special Counsel's MasterCard statements, and processed other accounts payable paperwork.

University of Michigan Temporary Staffing Services, Ann Arbor

Served in various capacities, including secretary to interim Co-General Counsels: 1996 to 1998.

Center for Japanese Studies Publications, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Editorial Assistant: Summer/Fall 1996. Revised manuscripts, referenced primary Japanese sources, updated database with customer and sales information, handled personable yet effective overdue account resolution.

Nakano Su Mise (Mitsukan), Handa, Aichi, Japan

Human Resources Development: 1993 to 1996. Designed and implemented Nakano's first in-company language and culture training program for managers and engineers assigned to overseas posts, created program materials, translated general Japanese language materials, proofread and corrected English language business correspondence and contracts, prepared summaries (in English) of industry-related information.

Handa City Board of Education, Handa, Aichi, Japan

JET Program English Teacher: 1991 to 1992. Instructed English language in Handa City's five junior high schools and edited Handa City Hall's English language materials, participated in goodwill work with city organizations and elementary schools.

Department of Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Research Secretary III: 1988 to 1990. Ordered supplies, scheduled appointments for department chair, typed recommendations, processed travel reimbursements and grade reports.

Yulish, Twohig, and Associates, L.P.A., Cleveland, Ohio

Personal Secretary: 1987 to 1988. Handled legal documents and correspondence.

Language Courses and Overseas Experience linked to this page.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Excel, PageMaker, Netscape Communicator, HTML (basic), UNIX (basic), Citrix ("MPathways"), Photoshop, JavaScript (basic), PowerPoint, Claris Home Page

List of ITD Courses Takenlinked to this page.

Activities

Awarded Best Contract for Section One, Winter term, 2001

Designed and constructed personal web site, freelance Japanese language tutor, licensed Ikebana designer, former AFS exchange student to Denmark

Member, ABA student division

Referenceslinked to this page.