Juris Doctor Georgia State University Rank: 21/196 Master of Science Georgia State University Personal Financial Planning Master of Business Admin. Northeastern University Finance & Banking Bachelor of Arts University of Virginia Economics
EMPLOYMENT
Law
Assisted individuals and families with the legal and financial issues brought on by aging, chronic illness and disability, including estate planning, senior housing options, reverse mortgages, Medicare, and long-term care planning, including Nursing Home Medicaid.
Elder Law Office of Mark Schaefer, P.C. Savannah, Georgia 1999-Present
Financial Planning
Prepared and presented modular and comprehensive personal financial plans for individuals and small businesses. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® licensee.
Mark Schaefer, CFP® (self-employed) Richmond Hill, Georgia 1998-2004 The Acacia Group/The Advisors Group, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 1997-1998
Public Administration
Administered federal and state community development programs at the state and municipal levels. Federal programs administered included the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and several programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
City of Savannah Savannah, Georgia 1999-2000 Georgia Department of Community Affairs Atlanta, Georgia 1996-1997 Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Atlanta, Georgia 1992-1996 Georgia Small Business Development Ctr Athens, Georgia 1992 Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Norwalk, Connecticut 1987-1992 Worcester Cooperation Council, Inc. Worcester, Massachusetts 1986-1987 Higher Education
Developed and taught undergraduate courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Strategic Planning. Monroe Junior College New Rochelle, New York 1988-1989 Richmond College London, England 1981-1986 Mount Ida College West Newton, Massachusetts 1981 Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts 1979-1981 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS State Bar of Georgia (Fiduciary Law Section) Savannah Bar Association