My experience and education has prepared me to be the best candidate for Clerk of the Court. I worked for nearly ten years in the manufacturing industry as a production supervisor and quality engineer implementing continuous process and quality improvement. Ultimately, I taught week-long seminars on implementing process and quality improvement so I not only know how to use it everyday, I can also teach others how to put these practices into play.
Additionally, I worked for a year and a half as a Law Clerk for Judge Lidums before moving into private practice so I have a good understanding of the judicial system
My law school degree, Paralegal certificate, and my Masters Degree in Business have prepared me well for this position. There is only one other Clerk of Court in the State that has a law degree. With this combination of experience and education, I am very qualified for this position.
LEGAL EDUCATION:
Widener University School of Law J.D. awarded May, 2008
Wilmington, Delaware
GPA: 3.1; Rank 36/157
Honors: Bluebook Editor, Widener Law Review
Dean’s List – 3 semesters
Widener Law Center – Legal Education Institute Certificate awarded May, 2004
Wilmington, Delaware
Major: Paralegal Studies
GPA: 4.0; Rank 1/54
Honors: Academic Achievement Award
PRE-LEGAL EDUCATION
East Tennessee State University M.B.A. awarded May, 2002
Johnson City, Tennessee
Major: Business Administration
GPA: 3.9
Honors: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Tennessee Technological University B.S. awarded May, 1990
Cookeville, Tennessee
Major: Industrial Technology
Honors: Dean’s List – 3 semesters
Activity: Head Student Equipment Manager – Football Program
EXPERIENCE:
Law Offices of Wanda “Cricket Browne” April 2009 – Present
Elkton, MD
Associate Attorney. Areas of practice include Family Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, DUI/DWI Defense, Appeals.
Circuit Court for Cecil County Summer 2006/2007; February 2008 – March 2009
Elkton, MD
Law Clerk for Hon. O. Robert Lidums. Wrote and edited opinions and bench memoranda, reviewed case files and provided recommendations to court, conducted legal research, assisted Family Law Master in decision-making and management of docket, assisted and tracked settlement conferences.
Saul Ewing, LLP May 2004 – August 2005
Wilmington, Delaware
Litigation Paralegal. Drafted and filed pleadings via CM/ECF system, prepared discovery, managed case dockets, cite checked briefs. Created creditor spreadsheet tracking system.
PolyOne Corporation February 2000 – June 2002
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Quality Engineer. Designed and conducted quality studies, interfaced with customers regarding quality problems, researched and solved problems, audited plant quality systems.
Laboratory Manager. Supervised a staff of 14 employees, developed work schedules, conducted performance evaluations, interviewed and hired staff members.
TRW Steering Systems, Inc. August 1998 – February 2000
Rogersville, Tennessee
Quality Engineer. Developed Lean Manufacturing program for suppliers; taught 4-day Lean Manufacturing workshops for suppliers; designed and conducted quality studies; audited plant quality systems; interfaced with customers regarding quality problems; researched and solved problems; managed a staff of 3 quality auditors.
Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation January 1991 – August 1998
Smyrna, Tennessee
Quality Engineer. Developed and implemented a gauge approval process; served as Quality Engineer for Xterra and Altima launch development programs in Japan; served as Nissan’s on-site liaison at Ford assembly plant as part of Nissan Quest / Lincoln-Mercury Villager joint venture; conducted root cause analysis problem solving.
Production Supervisor. Trained and supervised a staff of 35 employees, developed work schedules, conducted performance evaluations, interviewed and hired staff members; completed Genba Kanri (Shop Floor Management) course in Japan.
Maremont Corporation Summer 1989
Pulaski, Tennessee
Technical Writer. Wrote detailed training manuals for production equipment; interfaced extensively with equipment operators in research for manuals.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
Admitted to practice:
Court of Appeals of Maryland – 2008
U.S. District Court of Maryland – 2009
Member – Maryland State Bar Association
Member – Cecil County Bar Association
Certified Quality Engineer – American Society for Quality
Certified QS-9000 Lead Auditor – American Society for Quality
Ecclesiastical Court – Diocese of Easton
Member, Elkton Rotary Club
2010-2011 Board Member, Elkton Rotary Club
Member, Cornerstone Society of Union Hospital
Vestry Member, St. Augustine Parish
Active Volunteer – Mount Aviat Academy
Former President, Villages of Elk Neck Homeowner’s Association
Football Official – Northern Delaware Football Official’s Association
