EDUCATION
The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
Juris Doctor, May, 2008
Memberships:
Moot Court Honor Society, American Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association, Student Member, Student Bar Association

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Bachelor of Construction Technology, College of Engineering, December, 1998
Associate of Applied Science in Surveying and Construction Engineering Technology, August, 1997
Activities: Intramural Lacrosse

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The Law Offices of Robert E. Soles, Jr. LPA, Ohio August 2005 to November 2008
Law Clerk
Draft agreements, motions, briefs, and pleadings as well as perform legal research and writing. Maintain clients corporate records and annually update corporate record books. Prepare and file documents for the formation of new Limited Liability Companies and new Corporations. Draft construction contracts and agreements. Draft and review lien documents.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
The City of Stow, Stow, Ohio November 2001 to August 2005
Traffic Signal Specialist/Technician
Managed Citys traffic signals and traffic signal systems. Inspected and managed traffic signal installation projects. Met monthly with the Mayor and City Engineer for the review of safety and signalization matters. Received FEMA training and certification and was actively involved in the Citys emergency and disaster planning programs. Participated in management meetings with the departments of fire, police, street, traffic, water, urban forestry, and engineering.

Greenlight Electric, Inc., Massillon, Ohio November 1999 to November 2001
Project Engineer
Designed traffic signal installations. Managed traffic signal, highway lighting and streetscape lighting projects. Produced project estimates and bid preparations. Supervised the companys safety policies and procedures.

Stark County Engineer, Canton, Ohio May 1994 to May 1996 and May 1997 to September 1998
Engineer Intern (Two separate internships)
Assisted with highway, bridge, hydraulics, and traffic signal design and drafting. Managed and inspected highway, bridge and traffic signal construction projects for conformance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications. Assisted with the bid letting process for public works projects as well as pre-bid and pre-construction meetings with general contractors and subcontractors. First internship involved working in the Survey Department.