BRENDA CRAWFORD Leander, Texas crawfordb@sbcglobal.net 925.550.0506

Conscientious. Determined. Flexible. Well Liked. Honest. CONNECTOR with a wide range of talents and a proven record of success. Special ability to work with a wide range of people. Thrives under pressure. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

EXPERIENCE

Alameda County District Attorney, Oakland/Pleasanton, CA June/2004-June/2005Certified Law Clerk, 2005

Conducted Preliminary Hearings Successfully argued against 1538.5 motions to suppress evidence and against 995 motions to

dismiss charges Wrote oppositions to motions to 1538.5 and 995 motions Interviewed witnesses (police officers and civilians) and did case investigation Helped DA w/trial preparation Researched points of law Helped negotiate pleas

Pleasanton Superior Court of Alameda County, Pleasanton, CA June/2003-June/2004Judicial Extern, The Honorable Judge Jacob Blea III (Family & Civil),

Researched and summarized daily case load Wrote statements of decisions, order after hearings and statements of parties’ positions Supervised Court Appointed Interns Mediated settlements for Pro Per clients and advised Pro Per clients of court procedures Reviewed documents for signature Observed settlement conferences

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Salt Lake City, Utah January/1988-September/1993Youngest licensed Realtor in Salt Lake City

Recognized as one of the top 3% of sale associates in all of Salt Lake City Maintained a high level of sales; thus, qualifying for many prestigious clubs and awards Reviewed, negotiated, and executed sales contracts Developed and taught classes specializing in listing and marketing homes Interacted with a wide range of customers

NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE (Volunteer)

Currently Co-director of a church employment program Maintains employment data bases and multi-media sights Plans a facilitates training classes Collaborates with recruiters and employers Coaches job seeker in various aspect of the employment process (ie. Resume, interview, etc)

President of a Youth Organization Leader of a program consisting of 132 youth, directing board, 18+ volunteer teachers, and 13

unpaid auxiliary positions. Recruited and trained volunteers Submitted budget proposals Successfully ran weekly programs and developed supplemental events Maintained program dignity Created symbiotic relationship within organization resulting in low turnover

Succeeded in running quality organization on small budget Lobbied for program needs

President of Women’s Organization Leader of over 350 women Recruited and trained volunteers Created and taught workshops Reached out to financially struggling members and facilitated avenues for financial and

emotional support Created budgets Facilitated large scale humanitarian projects (Gold-Star Moms, Special Olympics, Hurricane

Relief, Relief Blankets) Planned and implemented large scale group events

Activity Committee Chair Leader of an Event Planning Committee Planned and implemented large scale activities for groups of over 400 people Completed activities by recruiting unpaid volunteers

EDUCATION

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA Juris Doctorate, 2005.

California State University, Hayward(CSUH) HAYWARD, CABachelor of Arts, Human Development, 2000

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Pleasanton Unified School District, Pleasanton, CAExcellence Committee member, appointment through Superintendent of PUSD. Mastermind group formed to develop ways to improve the quality of Pleasanton Schools

Liberty High School, Brentwood, CAGuest Lecturer for Senior Psychology Courses focusing on Goal Setting and Self-Esteem

BUSD, Continuing Education Classes, Brentwood, CAGuest Lecturer for the Unwed, Teenage Mother Program

BUSD, Brentwood, CAFundraiser and District Volunteer, created a program for children “At Risk.”

President/Leader of various Church Organizations

Public Relations Chair of local political club

Athletic Coach

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Helping people. Tennis. Golf. Running. Skiing. Reading. Coaching. Shopping. Volunteer work(especially with youth). Educational Pursuits.