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Lead Burke's efforts in obtaining and maintaining information security and privacy certifications. Manage activities designed to comply with laws, regulations, standards, and client contracts related to information security and client restrictions.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.

Columbus, Ohio

In addition to my responsibilities as the Manager of Privacy and Risk, described below, I am the data/privacy SME to the Data Governance team and Privacy Officer. I collaborate with the leader of the Data Governance, Quality & Advocacy department on data use compliance. This includes the creation of processes, controls, training materials, and guides for our product and application developers.

Columbus, Ohio

Led the privacy function of CoverMyMeds, which required thought leadership skills related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to policies and procedures aimed at the protection and privacy of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with federal and state laws and contractual obligations. Collaborated on a daily basis with technical and non-technical peers, internal and customer-facing audiences, and executive leadership. Balanced privacy and risk management strategies and initiatives with CoverMyMeds’ unique, fast-paced culture of innovation. Provided guidance on high risk projects and contractual relationships assuring alignment with company’s strategic initiatives. Supported customer driven and third party audits.Reduced risk by engaging in strategic customer and partner relationships. Provided oversight for product development planning. Understood each business area (verticals and operations) and potential cross company risks. Supported Information Security with day-to-day risk management activities including complaint and incident management. Oversaw privacy and security incidents and data breach response including the maintenance of the organization’s data breach response plan. Reduced risk by creating and implementing the company's first disaster recovery and business continuity plan.Assumed primary responsibility for HIPAA compliance audit preparation, execution and any necessary remediation. Maintained current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards and monitor advancements in information privacy technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance. As part of the IT GRC team, championed a culture of security for risk reduction and business enablement.

Columbus & Cleveland, Ohio

Performed duties related to legal administration, regulatory compliance and issue identification. Provided input to C-suite on strategic objectives and ideas. Worked in tandem with information security in a privacy officer capacity on development of HIPAA privacy practices and compliance. Negotiated and executed HIPAA business associate agreements with covered entities and subcontractors, as necessary.Supported strategic relationships and negotiation of all contracts. Participated on cross functional teams to achieve company-wide objectives. Facilitated communication across the business to understand contract requirements to implement appropriate processes and controls.Managed outside counsel and acted as a liaison between business stakeholders seeking legal advice and outside counsel. Decided when matters must be escalated to counsel. Constructed and revised templates, contract processes and negotiation strategies based on business needs like changing regulatory requirements and new product development. Worked closely with and guided colleagues to create and execute contract negotiation strategies. Deployed a contract management system. Ensured appropriate content is included in the contract management system to report contract data across the organization (i.e. service level agreements). Participated in and lead numerous strategic/special projects.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Led a global initiative to automate, implement, and maintain a contract lifecycle management process and software implementation that ensured continuity across company policies and procedures for requests for information, proposals, quotes, and bids (RFx), negotiation, signature authority, and record retention. Reviewed contracts and prepared analyses for supply chain management and information technology departments. Performed initial contract review and prepared suggested revisions for counsel. Participated in negotiations and managed document redlines and version control.Prepared corporate governance materials and securities filings for domestic and foreign legal entities.Fostered continuous improvement of processes, templates, and data quality.Managed all legal department software applications and content with internal infrastructure, database administrators, and software providers. Developed customized training materials and desk reference guides.

Solon, Ohio

Created and led the end to end contract management process (service agreements, license agreements, pharmaceutical rebate agreements, pharmacy reimbursement agreements) with business leaders. Performed initial contract reviews and prepared suggested revisions for counsel. Participated in negotiations and managed document redlines and version control.Worked closely with the Compliance Department to ensure existing agreements, contract templates, and related documentation remained compliant with laws, rules, and regulations. Organized and led contracting that developed a nationwide pharmacy network (commercial, Medicare Part D, LTC, and others) of 61,000 pharmacies by negotiating directly with independent pharmacies and large pharmacy chains and establishing and implementing processes and controls to successfully complete, track, return, and activate pharmacy agreements.Led the creation and implementation of a company contract management system. Developed customized contract management policies and procedures with each business unit leader. Ensured accuracy of legacy documents and data.Worked closely with executive leadership and outside counsel on the merger and subsequent integration of MemberHealth into the Universal American Corp. family of insurance companies (prior to the CVS/Caremark acquisition in 2011.)

Akron, Ohio

Populated template contracts for counsel’s review and managed the intellectual property documentation processes.Conducted competitive intelligence research and created and maintained databases, dockets and filing systems, and oversaw the record retention program.Worked with outside counsel and in-house representatives to conduct research and prepare supporting documentation for legal proceedings.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Performed securities work and research for private placement offerings as well as public compliance filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Maintained multiple clients’ sensitive data, and trained coworkers on Insider Section 16 filing software. Supported deal related work on mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, commercial real estate sales and development, title and survey review, and commercial lending. Organized and helped conduct due diligence, develop ancillary deal documentation, and facilitate closing activities.Managed clients’ business entities including formation and liquidation, corporate record book maintenance and regulatory filings.

Master'S Certificates, Commercial Contract Management; Government Contract Management

Bachelor Of Science, German Translation, Paralegal Studies Certificate

Part Of Curriculum To Earn Bacelor Of Science At Kent State University, Deutsch Als Fremdsprache (Daf)