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Akron, Oh, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Manager over the Supply Chain Corporate Sourcing group responsible for procuring goods and services for Human Resources, Environmental, Finance, Corporate Security, Corporate Risk, Communications, Vehicle Fleet Services, Customer Service, Consumer Marketing, Energy Efficiency and Human Services. Also, manager responsible for administering the corporation’s travel, office supply, and freight programs.

Akron, Oh, Us

Implemented, trained and led Supply Chain's Contract Review Team which reviews and approves non-standard contract terms & conditions with our vendors. Since its inception, the Contract Review Team has virtually eliminated missed contract deadlines; has significantly reduced the average time needed to complete negotiated contracts with vendors; and has greatly reduced the number of contract terms & conditions requests reviewed by the Legal Department. The Contract Review Team has also provided basic contract law training to Supply Chain buyers.

Akron, Oh, Us

Performed as the lead on contractual risk transfer work, and as a back-up on insurance policy renewal & property loss control work. Major projects included: Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals; Pension & Treasury ISDA's; and Treasury Employees Access to External Computer Systems.

Akron, Oh, Us

Worked with Supply Chain buyers to determine the appropriate set of standard contract Terms & Conditions to use for specific procurements of goods and services for the company. Acted as a liaison between Supply Chain buyers and the Legal Department when vendors proposed changes to our standard contract Terms & Conditions and assisted in creating final negotiated contracts. Raised legal issues pertaining to contracts to the Legal Department for resolution, such as interpretation of contract language related to termination or assignment of a contract.

Akron, Oh, Us

Worked in the Treasury Department concentrating on debt compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley issues. Worked with the Information Technology Department to design & implement Lotus Notes databases for debt compliance and financial reporting requirements. Implemented first mortgage bond indentures for FirstEnergy Generation Corp. in 2008 and FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp. in 2009. Worked with the Real Estate Department to release property from various first mortgage bond indentures.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Us

As Court Solicitor, represented and advised the Court, and the departments under the supervision of the President Judge, on a wide range of legal issues including contracts, employment issues, and retention of court records. Assisted department managers in complying with federal & state statutory and regulatory requirements.As Judicial Law Clerk, performed legal research and drafted judicial opinions and court orders addressing civil, criminal and family law matters. Attended trials, hearings, settlement negotiations and case status conferences.As a Court appointed mediator/arbitrator, handled over one hundred twenty-five (125) real estate tax assessment appeal cases.

Reviewed and drafted third-party vendor agreements and contracts to provide customers with wireless internet service. Reviewed and organized various articles of incorporation, merger documents, corporate by-laws, and stock certificates for three separate companies in anticipation of a private stock placement.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Prepared, scanned, coded and reviewed legal documents for computer database projects to be used in large civil litigation cases.

Drafted pleadings, motions and appellate briefs. Performed legal research and prepared memoranda addressing real estate, family law and criminal law matters. Represented clients in spousal & child support matters and before Magisterial District Judges involving minor criminal matters.

Ciudad De México, Distrito Federal, Mx

Drafted corporate loan program documentation including loan agreements, lubricant supply agreements, promissory notes, mortgage agreements, collateral security agreements, U.C.C. financing statements, subordination agreements, corporate guaranties, mortgage releases & satisfactions, and confidentiality agreements.Advised the Human Resources Department on employment law issues. Responded to employee complaints of age discrimination and gender discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and similar state agencies. Drafted and implemented the corporation's Americans with Disabilities Act Policy and Family Medical Leave Act Policy. Served as Corporate Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act Officer. Reviewed and revised annual Affirmative Action Plans for all corporate facilities. Represented the corporation in employee unemployment compensation proceedings.Prepared and maintained registrations for all corporate trademarks on a global basis. Responded to actions taken by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and similar agencies in foreign countries to maintain and protect the corporation's trademarks. Worked extensively with outside counsel in initiating, conducting and settling trademark disputes with other corporate entities. Advised the Marketing Department and the Public Relations Department on the appropriate use of the corporation's trademarks.

Performed legal research and drafted judicial opinions and court orders addressing civil, criminal and family law matters. Attended trials, hearings, settlement negotiations and case status conferences.

Jd & Ma, Law, Legal History

Ba, History

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program