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JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR._ 2ND DISTRICT, TENNESSEE I
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Director, Office of Congressional AffairsNuclear Regulatory Commission11555 Rockville PikeRockville, Maryland 20852
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing on behalf of Mr. S.constituency. I have learned ofinternship possibilities withextend my strong support for his
Scott Tsakeres, a member of myhis great interest in possible
the Commission and wanted toefforts.
It is my understanding that Scott has applied to the Office ofGeneral Counsel at the NRC in Washington, D. C. for a summerinternship. Scott lS currently a second year law student at theUniversity of Alabama Law School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I haveenclosed a copy of his resume as a point of reference.
Scott's father, Frank Tsakeres, has worked in the nuclearprofession for nearly 35 years. Obviously, Scott has a greatinterest in this area and believes that he would like to pursuehis legal career in this direction. Having known this family formany years, I can attest to his strength of character and highregard among his peers. I feel that you would find Scott to behard working, responsible and committed to whatever task he lS
given.
I respectfull~ request your review ofScot t Tsakeres be given your everyhave any questions or require furtherhesitate to let me know.
his submittal and ask thatconsideration. Should youinformation, please do not
I thank you for your courtesy in this matter.
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With kindest regards, I am
Yours truly,
~I0JOHN 0. DUNCAN, JR.
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s. S COT T T S A K ERE S
2210 Cross Creek Drive a_a Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 a-a [email protected] a_a (865) 951-9885
Education University of Alabama School of LawJuris Doctor Candidate, May 2011Class Rank*The Journal of the Legal Profession - EditorPhi Alpha DeltaThe Federalist Society
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityClass Rank: 25/160 (Top 16%)Honors: Deana€™s List Fall 2008
University of TennesseeBachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in Journalism and Electronic Media, May 2006GPA: 3.82Honors: National Scholars Honor SocietyGolden Key Honor SocietyNational Dean8€™s ListDean's List 2002-2006
Experience Law ClerkJewelry Television (Legal Dept.), Knoxville, TN Summer 2009a- Researching issues including those related to contract construction, fraud/theft litigation,insurance coverage and wrongful termination (Resulting in two successful multimillion dollar law suits)a- Verbal and written reports to senior counsela- FCC compliance research and contract reviewa- Providing materials to senior counsel in the deposition and in-court process
Associate Editor 2005-2008NWI Consulting, LLC, Knoxville, TNa- Writing and editing of sales material, advertisements and reportsa- Marketing, researching and strategy development for web-based training and leadership programs(Marketing efforts for this start-up company (established in 2002) resulted in sales increases of over $5 million - $4 million increasesince 2004)a- Assisted in contract review and drafting employment contracts
Recording Engineer/Artist 2002-2008SPC Studios, Knoxville, TNa- Engineered, produced and composed music for 3 solo CDs and for more than 15 repeat clientsa- Promoted artists using press releases, on-air spots, billboard ads and personal communicationsa- Performed before audiences of up to 1.000 at universities. conventions and retreatsa- Studio recording and live performance with local as well as national artists on instruments including: acoustic guitar, electricguitar, drums, vocals, bass guitar and keysa-I 3 recurring songs on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital(a€ceHold On,a€ a€ceBest for l.ast.af and a€ceSteal Your Soula€ )a-I 2007 Featured Independent Artist, Love 89.1 FM, Knoxville, Tennesseea-I Awarded 2002 Best Songwriter, a€ceBest New Talent Awards,a€ Los Angeles, Californiaa-I Consistent radio-play of original songs for over a year
Music Director 2005-2007Living Water Church, Knoxville, TNa- Directed musicians and organized and arranged instrumentationa- Co-directed Singles Expo 2006, a regional event sponsored by Love 89.1 FM and attended by more than 300 peoplea- Recruited project volunteers and increased participation by 40+ peoplea- Managed concert production (i.e. artist booking, venue booking, ticket sales, merchandise, promotions, performing, human
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resources and payroll)
Volunteer Church Musician and Volunteer Music Teacher 2001-PresentWork Operation Inasmuch (Home Renovations for the Underprivileged) 2005-2007Medical Mission to EI Salvador (Music Teacher) 2005
* As a transfer student, I do not receive an official class rank.
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S. S COT T T S A K ERE S
2210 Cross Creek Drive a_a Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 a_a [email protected] a_a (865) 951-9885
References
Kenneth RandallDeanUniversity of Alabama School of [email protected]
James DodsonHealth PhysicistNuclear Regulatory Commission, Region [email protected] or [email protected]
David W. KnoxSenior ConsultantNWI Consulting, [email protected]
Kate HendricksonManager, Human Resources and MarketingNWI Consulting, [email protected]
Charlie WagnerSenior Legal CounselJewelry [email protected]
Bill KounsCo-founderJewelry Television865-599-9730Kouns9060@comcasLnet
Troy NicholsonSenior PastorSafe Haven [email protected]
*Additional references available upon request
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Final Grades 900174100 Steven s. TsakeresFall 2008Jan 10, 2009 06:21 pm
Student InformationCurrent ProgramJuris DoctorLevel: LawProgram: Juris DoctorAdmit Term: Fall 2008Admit Type: Standard
; Catalog Term: Fall 2008College: Cumberland School of LawCampus: MainMajor and Department: Law, LawAcademic Standing: Good Standing
Law Course workCRN Subject Course Section Course Title Campus Final Grade Attempted Earned GPA Hours Quality Points71396 LAW 502 01 Torts Main A- 4.000 4.000 4.00014.8071379 LAW 506 01 Contracts I Main 8+ 3.000 3.000 3.000 9.9071423 LAW 508 01 Civil Procedure I Main A- 2.000 2.000 2.000 7.4071407 LAW 510 01 Criminal Law Main 8+ 3.000 3.000 3.000 9.9071443 LAW 512 08 Lawyering/Legal Reasoning I Main 8+ 3.000 3.000 3.0009.90
Law SummaryAttempted Earned GPA Hours Quality Points GPACurrent Term: 15.000 15.000 15.000 51.90 3.46Cumulative: 15.000 15.000 15.000 51.90 3.46Transfer: 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00Overall: 15.000 15.000 15.00051.903.46
Student InformationCurrent ProgramUniversity of AlabamaSchool of LawJuris DoctorLevel: LawProgram: LawAdmit Term: Spring 2009Admit Type: Juris DoctorCatalog Term: Spring 2009College: Law SchoolMajor and Department: Law, LawAcademic Standing: Good Standing
Law Course workCRN Subject Course Section Course Title Campus Final Grade Attempted Earned GPA Hours Quality Points10289 LAW 601 003 Property Main Campus (Tuscaloosa) 8- 4.000 4.000 4.00010.68010312 LAW 605 003 Contracts II Main Campus (Tuscaloosa) 8- 3.000 3.000 3.000 8.01010212 LAW 609 001 Constitutional Law Main Campus (Tuscaloosa) 8- 4.000 4.000 4.00010.68014070 LAW 642 001 Evidence Main Campus (Tuscaloosa) 8- 3.000 3.000 3.0008.01014074 LAW 648 002 Legal ResearchIWriting II Main Campus (Tuscaloosa) C+ 2.000 2.000 2.000 4.660
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Law SummaryAttempted Earned GPA Hours Quality Points GPACurrent Term: 16.000 16.000 16.00042.0402.628Cumulative: 16.000 16.000 16.00042.0402.628Transfer: 15.000 15.0000.0000.0000.000Overall: 31.00031.000 16.00042.0402.628
Final Grades Not Yet Available for the Following:
Fall 2009College: Law SchoolMajor: LawSubject Course Level Title Credit HoursLAW 645 LW Business Organizations 3.000LAW 663 LW Trial Advocacy I 3.000LAW 676 LW Labor Law I 3.000LAW 701 LW Equitable/ Extraordinary Remedies 2.000LAW 790 LW Criminal Procedure Trial/Post 3.000
Spring 2010College: Law SchoolMajor: LawSubject Course Level Title Credit HoursLAW 615 LW Business Ethics Seminar 2.000LAW 631 LW Labor Law II 3.000LAW 660 LW Legal Profession 3.000LAW 705 LW Altern Disput Resolutn 2.000LAW 739 LW Journl Of Legal Prof 12.000LAW 752 LW Trademarks & Unfair Comp 3.000
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S. S COT T T S A K ERE S
2210 Cross Creek Drive a_a Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 a_a [email protected] a_a (865) 951-9885
References
Kenneth RandallDeanUniversity of Alabama School of [email protected]
James DodsonHealth PhysicistNuclear Regulatory Commission, Region [email protected] or [email protected]
David W. KnoxSenior ConsultantNWI Consulting, [email protected]
Kate HendricksonManager, Human Resources and MarketingNWI Consulting, [email protected]
Charlie Wagner
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Senior Legal CounselJewelry Television865-599-9688Charlie. [email protected]
Bill KounsCo-founderJewelry [email protected]
Troy NicholsonSenior PastorSafe Haven [email protected]
*Additional references available upon request
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