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* Facilitated the successful reorganization of the entire global Corporate Affairs function affecting in excess of 400 employees in more than 100 countries across five distinct business segments.* Developed and maintained global project management mechanisms to ensure accountability and track performance on key strategic initiatives, both with respect to schedule and budget, which ultimately showcased the necessity of an overhaul of the Corporate Affairs function. * Created meeting protocols and reporting tools to drive productivity, accountability and transparency.* Coordinated communications on crises, corporate reputation and associate engagement.* Facilitated projects to drive desirable regulation and maintain consistency in corporate policies.

* Primary contact for legal and regulatory questions with a focus on deposit products under UCC Articles 3 and 4 including money orders, cashier checks and certificates of deposit. * Developed deposit account policies, procedures and agreements to ensure both consistency and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.* Orchestrated a complete rewrite of the Customer Identification Program, required under the Bank Secrecy Act, as applicable to trust customers including training on anti-money laundering.* Reviewed privacy policies and annual notices regarding use of customer information.* Served on anti-fraud committee with a focus on credit card transactions, online banking and electronic fund transfers.* Consulted on acquisition and divestiture of credit card processing business through VISA.* Supported marketing personnel in review of proposed marketing materials.* Point person for 1031 exchanges, Unitrusts and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds.* Personally administered over 300 trust accounts with consultation on estate planning, taxation and investment concerns including fiduciary liability issues.* Reviewed contracts, agreements and other legal documents; drafted outgoing documents.* Monitored and managed outside counsel to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness. * Conducted employee training on changes to policies, procedures and regulations.

Taught Legal Environments of Business