Kimberly August

Southern accent, Louisiana accent, New Orleans dialect.

I've done some radio and corporate training videos. EDUCATION: J.D. – Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA, December, 1993. B.A. - Journalism, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, July, 1990. Thirty Hours of Coursework-Masters Public Administration, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA N/A PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW: Skilled advocate, negotiator, energetic, team-focused, corporate generalist with over seventeen years’ diversified experience providing expert counsel and directing company policy on a broad range of issues in the external, government, legal, legislative, media, public, and regulatory affairs arenas. Demonstrated expertise in all legal aspects of business operations, employment/labor law, litigation, permitting, risk assessment, federal procurement, contract development, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property. Additional areas of proficiency include federal and state administrative law, labor & employment, EEOC, FMLA, HIPPA, dispute resolution, mediation, patenting, licensing, outside counsel management, team building, and mentoring. I have extensive experience in the energy industry; natural gas, power, and wind. Ability to research, analyze, and communicate, strategic policy issues. Possess the financial acumen and literacy necessary to understand and analyze financial impact on the market. Demonstrated skill and success in developing and maintaining credible, influential relationships with key government, business, and community leaders. Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate and lead internal and external multi-stakeholder groups to achieve desired results. Regarded as a key advisor by senior executives with the ability to correctly interpret situations, successfully identify and achieve priorities.