• Through deep-dive research, internal concept discussions, expert interviews, and participation in industry-specific conferences + workshops, I planned, designed, developed, + implemented a firm-wide, multi-functional vendor management department, including contract review + management, vendor risk management, supplier diversity, and procurement.• Created + configured a contract management (CM) solution within a bespoke SaaS platform originally designed for vendor risk management… Show more • Through deep-dive research, internal concept discussions, expert interviews, and participation in industry-specific conferences + workshops, I planned, designed, developed, + implemented a firm-wide, multi-functional vendor management department, including contract review + management, vendor risk management, supplier diversity, and procurement.• Created + configured a contract management (CM) solution within a bespoke SaaS platform originally designed for vendor risk management (VRM).• Initiated a partnership between Hunton + the VRM SaaS company to create a new CM product based on my creation. Worked closely with our partner’s technical leaders, product designers + engineers to create a demo solution for board and budget approval.• Collaborated with firm corporate attorneys to learn how to review + negotiate the legal language in vendor contracts; converted the corporate team’s cloud-based + professional services contract playbooks into a workable format for the firm’s use; de-constructed other contract types to create additional contract review playbooks. • Created a prototype for a SaaS-based contract review playbook.• Wrote + pitched business plans to firm executives for VRM, CM, + supplier diversity.• Created, developed, + implemented various business processes, templates, policies, job descriptions, reports, + toolkits. • Partnered with industry peers to discuss business strategy + trends; advised several AmLaw 100 firms on VRM + CM development and implementation strategies.• Provided visual design, editing, UX + UI ideas and feedback for the firm’s application development team.• Collaborated with the firm’s emerging technology team to create paths for the firm’s utilization of AI.• Configured a solution within a bespoke SaaS platform to convert the firm’s Excel-centric process of managing 200+ registered domain services into an organized, reportable solution.• Lead a small team of procurement and contract management professionals. Show less

• Managed the firm’s Raleigh office + business functions, including budget preparation + management; human resources; strategic planning; event planning; construction + renovation planning and management; vendor relations; and business continuity for an office of 20 firm partners + employees.• Active member of the firm's Sr. Management Team.• Planned and managed all aspects of three space renovations and several internal office moves.• Creation, development, and implementation… Show more • Managed the firm’s Raleigh office + business functions, including budget preparation + management; human resources; strategic planning; event planning; construction + renovation planning and management; vendor relations; and business continuity for an office of 20 firm partners + employees.• Active member of the firm's Sr. Management Team.• Planned and managed all aspects of three space renovations and several internal office moves.• Creation, development, and implementation of firm-wide departmental performance survey initiative.• Planned + facilitated a complete restructure of the local onsite records management system. Show less

• Managed the Wilmington office + business functions, including budget preparation + management; human resources; marketing; event planning; vendor relations; + business continuity for an office of 25 firm partners + employees.• Collaborated with the Marketing team in print advertisement concepts and local event planning.• Researched and drafted firm-wide training materials for the Litigation and Workers' Compensation practice groups.• Drafted a comprehensive disaster… Show more • Managed the Wilmington office + business functions, including budget preparation + management; human resources; marketing; event planning; vendor relations; + business continuity for an office of 25 firm partners + employees.• Collaborated with the Marketing team in print advertisement concepts and local event planning.• Researched and drafted firm-wide training materials for the Litigation and Workers' Compensation practice groups.• Drafted a comprehensive disaster preparation + business continuity plan for the firm. Show less

• Managed the Wilmington office + business functions, including budget planning + management; human resources; property management; + construction management for an office of 50 firm shareholders + employees.• Planned + facilitated large-scale firm events, including attorney retreats + shareholder meetings.• Managed continuing legal education compliance + court admissions for all firm attorneys.• Creative oversight of the firm’s intranet, including coordinating, writing +… Show more • Managed the Wilmington office + business functions, including budget planning + management; human resources; property management; + construction management for an office of 50 firm shareholders + employees.• Planned + facilitated large-scale firm events, including attorney retreats + shareholder meetings.• Managed continuing legal education compliance + court admissions for all firm attorneys.• Creative oversight of the firm’s intranet, including coordinating, writing + editing articles and determining layout and formatting.• Managed an office upfit project and subsequent occupation of the new space.• Participation in the development of the firm’s disaster preparation and business continuity plan. Show less

• Helped create + bring to life an in-house litigation function• Managed all aspects of a 60+ file case-load. Responsible for matter intake; drafting pleadings + other documents; legal research; maintaining the attorney’s calendar; communicating with clients, court officials + opposing parties; + preparation for court proceedings.• Prepared numerous pleading templates for the firm + implemented efficient matter-management processes + procedures.

• Taught 8th grade special education + 6th grade mathematics.• District Improvement Co-Coordinator: Responsible for educating teachers on classroom improvement concepts; organizing + facilitating teacher in-services; + coordinating teacher attendance at national professional conferences.• Coached 7th, 8th grade, + Junior Varsity basketball.