Nicolas Pritchard

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Professional Purpose

To find a career that matches my energy and ambition. With the skills I have acquired through employment and the skills I will acquire through future employment and education, my hope is to affect the justice system in a manner that helps the community in a proactive, long lasting, and fulfilling way.

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Professional Experience

Minnesota Judicial Branch – Hennepin County Government Center

Court Administrative Manager April 2022-Present

• Handle the day-to-day facility operating matters with Judicial Officers and collaborate with stakeholders on long-range planning.

• Lead remodeling efforts for district court, authorize purchases and coordinate maintenance and facility improvement projects.

• Supervise several administrative staff who oversees requests from over 600 employees from six different courthouses in the fourth district.

Project Manager – Civil, Probate, and Mental Health July 2020–April 2022

• Manage projects for the Civil and Probate Mental Health Divisions to meet expectations and deadlines for internal and external stakeholders

• Serve as Content Manager and SharePoint site administrator for shared division pages, making sure information is accurate, current, accessible, and meets stakeholder needs

• Develop and compile statistical reports and provide additional administrative support to division leaders to aid in the effective management of the divisions

Calendar Clerk April 2018–July 2020

• Review judicial time-off requests for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules

• Coordinate scheduling of Interpreters, courtrooms and other court related resources

• Ensure accuracy of court calendars daily using the calendar functions in the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS)

• Promote and educate judges and staff on current policies and practices through effective and positive communication

• Assist in preparation of periodic statistical reporting

Volunteers of America MN – Residential Reentry Center

• Case Manager September 2017–April 2018

• Responsible for the control, supervision and accountability of 10-18 male felony-level Federal offenders

• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly progress reviews with all residents to set and monitor progress on reentry goals based on residents’ individual needs

• Maintain updated files on all residents including court documentation, correspondence with the Bureau of Prisons and United States Probation, and any other relevant information

• Correspond regularly with United States Probation Office and Bureau of Prisons regarding residents’ status

• Provide appropriate informal or formal discipline for residents in violation of program rules

Education & Training

St. Cloud State University - Herberger School of Business - March 2023 - Present

 Masters in Business Administration - Management and Leadership

National Center for State Courts: Institute for Court Management Program — February 2022–present

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Graduated May 2017

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

Professional Involvement/Volunteering

American Red Cross - Disaster Action Team Volunteer - April 2022 - present

American Refugee Committee (Alight), Volunteer — January 2022–present

Save Our Allies, Volunteer — November 2020

Bolder Options, Mentor — May 2020–present