General Counsel And Chief Operating Officer
Greater Chicago Area
Major Responsibilities:I oversaw multifaceted aspects of business finances, including cash flow control, operations, and expense administration. I provided exhaustive knowledge encompassing multiple legal affairs affecting regular business functioning. I advised senior leadership on potential legal risks associated with organizational actions. Additionally, I handled organizational insurance matters and human resource functions. I drafted, scrutinized, and negotiated a diversity of contracts and agreements. Engaging in prospective client dialogues, I identified risks and counseled executives about potential legal threats. I developed strategic resolutions for existing challenges and managed difficult client accounts. Lastly, I coordinated with top executives to ensure the attainment of organizational objectives.Key Deliverables:● Finalized OutCold's acquisition by EventLink LLC and its private equity backer, Fort Point Capital.● Secured a $1 million investment, bolstering financial stability and sparking impressive growth.● Managed finances to multiply gross revenue yearly.● Enhanced operational efficiencies, resulting in net profit for the first time in seven years.● Collaborated with premier clients in the Food and Beverage and CPG sectors such as High Brew Coffee, Conagra, Soylent, Amazon Fresh, and RXBar.● Instituted streamlined contract review procedures, accelerating approval rates and enabling growth projection surpassing without staff increments.● Designed internal policies reducing overall corporate risks and achieved an insurance savings of over 20 percent.● Devised strategies for hiring and managing independent contractors and part-time employees at national level, ensuring strict compliance with employment laws.
