Michael-Devereux Bertin
Charleston
Summary
Dynamic public policy advocate with a proven track record of influencing legislation and driving policy change at institutional, county, and state levels. A strong commitment to customer and public service fuels a desire to make a meaningful impact in the community. Extensive administrative experience has fostered a deep understanding of the standards and procedures essential for effective governance. With over 10 years in customer and public service roles, ready to contribute valuable insights and skills to any organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Banias Law
02.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple cases, assisted customers in group cases, created workflow processes with Microsoft Suite, DocuSign, etc., legal and policy research, handling of sensitive information, became acquainted with Local rules of over 56 Federal Districts in the United States, and participated in independent legal studies.
Regional Chair | Alumni Board President
Southeast Region Students for Sensible Drug Policy
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Changed medical amnesty policy at the College of Charleston, passed Narcan accessibility legislation at College of Charleston, worked with other club presidents all over the southeast in initiating drug policy changes on a campus basis, conducted multiple Narcan training at multiple levels of the community, was a guest speaker for multiple undergraduate policy classes on policy change and HR, and facilitated in the creation of clubs on multiple campuses.
Executive Director | Co-Founder
South Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Created By-laws, recruited board members, chairman of board meetings monthly, led lobbying for policy change in South Carolina to meet our goals, led the creation of our mission and values, oversaw 15+ volunteers and staff.
Board Member | Design Review Board
Town of Mount Pleasant
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Learned overlays of Mount Pleasant, created amendments to design codes that meet the standard of the town, assisted townsfolk in being heard at meetings, helped in the creation of the first recycled container multipurpose building in South Carolina, and learned architecture codes and policies for the town.
Education
Master's Degree - Public Administration
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina01.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina01.2016
Skills
- Legal research skills
- Exceptional writer
- Notary public
- Spanish - Intermediate
- Office administration
- Efficiency in most major office tech
Timeline
Paralegal
Banias Law
02.2024 - Current
Executive Director | Co-Founder
South Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition
04.2018 - 05.2020
Board Member | Design Review Board
Town of Mount Pleasant
05.2017 - 11.2018
Regional Chair | Alumni Board President
Southeast Region Students for Sensible Drug Policy
05.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
College of Charleston
Master's Degree - Public Administration
College of Charleston
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