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Ellen Lavin, Attorney At Law h: 305-935-0195 c: 612-385-4488
<br /> ehenlavin@yahoo.coni 17555 Collins Avenue,#1205 Sunny IsicsBach F133160
<br /> Objective
<br /> To use my legal,administrative and governmental experience,strong communication skills,and interest in local
<br /> government to make a positive contribution to my community.
<br /> Relevant Skills
<br /> • COMMUNICATION:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
<br /> • PROJECT MANAGEMENT:Outstanding,self-motivated project manager with extensive history of navigating detailed
<br /> projects from inception to completion.Forty years of demonstrated capability in managing assistants and volunteers.
<br /> • MEDIATION:Skilled group mediator,labor arbitrator,and hearing officer.
<br /> • STRONG BACKGROUND IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
<br /> Professional Experience
<br /> Field &Stream Licenses Company,Plymouth MN 1996-2002.
<br /> In house legal counsel providing services relating to litigation,real estate and human resources.
<br /> Litigation manager for litigation in U.S.and Canada.
<br /> Negotiated purchases,sales and leases relating to commercial real estate.
<br /> Human Resources Manager involved in personnel decisions and the processing of employee hiring,benefits,payroll,
<br /> termination and COBRA.
<br /> City of Hopkins,Mayor and City Council Member, Hopkins,MN 1981 - 1987
<br /> Supervised the operation and management of the City of Hopkins,comprised of 92 employees and 16,000 residents.
<br /> Determined the annual city budget.
<br /> Set goals and objectives for the Council and Manager.
<br /> Hired the city Manager and the City Attorney,as well as consultant specialists.
<br /> Chaired the City Council meetings.
<br /> Lobbied and testified at the State Legislature,the Hennepin County Commission,and the Metropolitan Council.
<br /> Hosted a local cable network television show interviewing subjects about topics of local interest.
<br /> Participated and facilitated numerous community meetings with business leaders,community activists,senior citizens,
<br /> residential groups,school district members,and officials of other municipalities.
<br /> Independent Labor Arbitrator and Hearing Examiner,Minnesota and Wisconsin, 1975— 1981
<br /> State of Wisconsin/Wisconsin State Employees Union.
<br /> Labor Arbitrator conducting hearings,preparing written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law,and issuing Orders
<br /> on violations under the contract.
<br /> State of Minnesota Office of Hearing Examiners.
<br /> Hearing Officer holding pre-hearing conferences,hearings on Motions,final hearings and preparing Findings,
<br /> Conclusions,and Orders for the Department Of Education,the Human rights Department,the Department of Public
<br /> Welfare,the Department of Labor and Industry,the Department of Public Welfare,the Department of Labor and
<br /> Industry—OSHA,the Department of Revenue,the Department of Health,the Department of Commerce-Securities
<br /> and Banking Divisions,City Council of St.Paul Personnel Board,Board of Nursing and the Minneapolis Public
<br /> Schools.
<br /> Sussman and Lavin,general practice of law, Minneapolis MN 1972- 1976
<br /> MN Department of Human Rights,EEOC Special Counsel, St. Paul MN, 1971 - 1972
<br /> Litigation preparation.
<br /> Supervised the investigations of large companies for patterns of discrimination in hiring and recruiting.
<br /> Prepared Policy Letters for the Commissioner of Human Rights.
<br /> Prepared Guidelines for the Department.
<br /> Assisted in the drafting of legislation.
<br /> MN Department of Human Rights,Director of Enforcement St. Paul MN 1970— 1971
<br /> Hired and supervised a staff of investigators.
<br /> Supervised the investigations of allegations of discrimination under the State Human Rights Act.
<br /> Conducted conciliation hearings.
<br /> Assisted the State of MN Assistant Attorney General in the preparation of litigation.
<br /> ADMITTED TO THE MN STATE BAR IN 1970;currently on retired status.
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