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• Develop and implement initiatives that increase efficiency and legal operations• Address department issues, develop best practices, and improve service delivery• Facilitate and participate in tracking metrics and preparing reports to Executive Leadership Team regarding enterprise-wide, Department-led projects and initiatives.• Assist the Chief Legal Officer in managing the Department’s budget, including budget forecasting, invoice processing, reporting on costs and trends, and… Show more • Develop and implement initiatives that increase efficiency and legal operations• Address department issues, develop best practices, and improve service delivery• Facilitate and participate in tracking metrics and preparing reports to Executive Leadership Team regarding enterprise-wide, Department-led projects and initiatives.• Assist the Chief Legal Officer in managing the Department’s budget, including budget forecasting, invoice processing, reporting on costs and trends, and preparing aspects of quarterly and annual budget planning• Manage the workflow of preparing contracts and other legal documents in accordance with established contracting requirements, state and federal laws and regulations, guidelines, and policies• Manage Contract Processing Staff• Perform paralegal tasks, including, but not limited to, review of marketing materials for legal compliance issues, investigate and recommend action regarding consumer complaints or requests for action, responding to requests for production of documents and subpoenas in concert with attorneys, perform due diligence and legal research, counsel business teams on legal matters and implement legal advice.• Review contracts submitted through the contracting process, identifying contract terms to redline and negotiate in coordination with business teams and Department attorneys Show less

• Assisted in the selection and implementation of a new contract management system (Conga)• Organized, maintained, and electronically tracked all contracts, related documents, and milestones in a contract management system • Reviewed agreements to identify verbiage that differs from company standard requirements and policies• Supervised two employees through the repapering of approximately 2,800 school clients• Provided administrative support for a broad range of legal matters… Show more • Assisted in the selection and implementation of a new contract management system (Conga)• Organized, maintained, and electronically tracked all contracts, related documents, and milestones in a contract management system • Reviewed agreements to identify verbiage that differs from company standard requirements and policies• Supervised two employees through the repapering of approximately 2,800 school clients• Provided administrative support for a broad range of legal matters, including corporate governance, fulfillment of the responsibilities of the corporate secretary function and professional fee invoice processing.• Worked with Clearinghouse business teams and attorneys to create and update contract templates and tools Show less

Herndon, Virginia

● Negotiated and drafted contracts while adhering to established standards● Maintained client relationships throughout the full life-cycle● Assisted with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation, training, and launch● Created and submitted RFPs● Managed and coordinated outreach and retention initiatives● Integral part of the organizational change team during the development of a new product● Assisted in conducting train the trainer sessions for… Show more ● Negotiated and drafted contracts while adhering to established standards● Maintained client relationships throughout the full life-cycle● Assisted with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation, training, and launch● Created and submitted RFPs● Managed and coordinated outreach and retention initiatives● Integral part of the organizational change team during the development of a new product● Assisted in conducting train the trainer sessions for Salesforce Show less

Sterling, Virginia

● Collaborated with other executives to develop and implement the Arizona Tuition Waiver● Recruited students from Arizona for the Aim Higher Program● Solely managed 450 students per academic semester● Administered federal grant money to foster youth pursuing higher education● Advised students on other available resources beyond the scope of the grant● Documented all student communication in the database system ● Maintained and organized highly confidential student files,… Show more ● Collaborated with other executives to develop and implement the Arizona Tuition Waiver● Recruited students from Arizona for the Aim Higher Program● Solely managed 450 students per academic semester● Administered federal grant money to foster youth pursuing higher education● Advised students on other available resources beyond the scope of the grant● Documented all student communication in the database system ● Maintained and organized highly confidential student files, including PII and grant information● Attended regular meetings with other ETV Coordinators and executives ● Reported directly to the Director/CEO Show less

• Responsible for working with my team to ensure the safety of over 7,000 patrons• Answered guest questions to ensure they had a positive experience• Communicated with staff members to quickly problem-solve issues

Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration, Management And Operations