Jon Chick Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Mi

Lansing, Mi

Lansing, Mi

Providing overall operations management functions including implementation of employee handbook and safety policies, federal contractor requirements oversight, review and input on bid submissions and human resources management.

Nominated by facility director and approved by current board;Provide guidance and assistance with both annual and special needs based fundraising;Frequently consulted by board and management on various business matters;Provide guidance and advice while acting as a member of both the Membership and Executive Finance Committees.

Providing pro-active independent business and legal services, mainly in the areas of contracts, employment/HR issues, general policy/procedure review and overall strategic planning, related to the formation of new or already established businesses.

East Lansing, Mi

Hired to review large volume of broker/license agreements for a leading provider of wireless content (e.g. ringtones, games, etc.). Additional responsibilities quickly followed including business development, insurance review/ management, overall risk management, and implementation and management of company-wide policies/procedures.•Drafted or reviewed all contracts and negotiated the same through finalization with parties such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, BMG Music, Disney, Sports… Show more Hired to review large volume of broker/license agreements for a leading provider of wireless content (e.g. ringtones, games, etc.). Additional responsibilities quickly followed including business development, insurance review/ management, overall risk management, and implementation and management of company-wide policies/procedures.•Drafted or reviewed all contracts and negotiated the same through finalization with parties such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, BMG Music, Disney, Sports Illustrated and Turner Broadcasting;•Managed all contracts and implemented new systems to improve efficiencies and reduce risk;•Created an employee handbook as well as various policies and procedures to provide viable business structure and resolved or advised management on all employee related issues to minimize risk, ensure compliance with law and promote best practices;•Reviewed and advised management on all new business initiatives and undertakings to ensure proper alignment with goals and reduce exposure to risk including direct to consumer sales program;•Expanded customer/client base by working directly with existing and potential clients to develop new business relationships and expand current relationships by promoting new products and services; and•Responsible for managing and resolving all contract disputes and business related conflicts. Show less

Revitalized an ailing compliance function for 9 branch - $500MM national bank by taking on officer responsibilities & creating and managing a bank-wide compliance program. In my first 7 months my efforts played a major role in upgrading the Bank’s compliance rating from “weak” to “satisfactory” as determined by the Federal Office of the Comptroller of Currency.•Became first dedicated compliance officer with oversight of entire bank-wide compliance function;•Created and or revised all… Show more Revitalized an ailing compliance function for 9 branch - $500MM national bank by taking on officer responsibilities & creating and managing a bank-wide compliance program. In my first 7 months my efforts played a major role in upgrading the Bank’s compliance rating from “weak” to “satisfactory” as determined by the Federal Office of the Comptroller of Currency.•Became first dedicated compliance officer with oversight of entire bank-wide compliance function;•Created and or revised all policies to ensure alignment with banking regulations or best practices;•Reviewed all existing products and helped evaluate new products while implementing procedures to promote compliance with regulations, reduce exposure to risk and promote the success and continued viability of the bank;•Reduced costs by as much as $60K/year and increased efficiencies by personally taking on federally required compliance audit responsibilities;•Provided bank-wide as well as departmental training on a regular basis for all compliance related matters and reduced errors by as much as 90% and improved overall understanding and efficiency; and•Improved efficiencies and security by taking over the management of all bank contracts. Show less

Became increasingly involved with the overall management and administration of this rapid growth, worldwide leader in the toy/collectible action figure, publishing and multi-media markets until its relocation to Arizona in 2001. Sales grew from $5MM to $50MM during my term.•Improved overall operations by creating a human resources department along with a policy and benefit handbook and managed/administered all facets of the same for a workforce that more than tripled and was located in… Show more Became increasingly involved with the overall management and administration of this rapid growth, worldwide leader in the toy/collectible action figure, publishing and multi-media markets until its relocation to Arizona in 2001. Sales grew from $5MM to $50MM during my term.•Improved overall operations by creating a human resources department along with a policy and benefit handbook and managed/administered all facets of the same for a workforce that more than tripled and was located in 5 states as well as Hong Kong and Canada;•Reviewed, negotiated and managed all contracts and played an integral role in developing a 3rd party licensing system to help make TMP a top five leader in the toy action-figure market. Top tier parties such as Major League Baseball, National Football League, Warner Bros., Sony Signatures, Fox and Dream Works were all served;•Saved over $1MM in outside legal expense while increasing the security and expanding the scope of the organizations major assets, its copyrights and trademarks, by obtaining necessary registrations, ensuring proper usage and protecting against infringement;•Played an integral role in the planning and development of the McFarlane Group of companies by strategically forming and aligning 6 separate stand-alone subsidiaries and acted as corporate secretary for all companies to ensure proper compliance with reporting requirements and established goals;•Played and active role in the day to day operations along with the President and CFO to better facilitate the overall activities of the organization and provide for more efficient operations; and•Promoted efficiencies and improved bottom line by managing all outside counsel necessary for matters requiring specific expertise and litigation. Show less

J.D., Law

B.A., Economics & Management

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football (4 years)

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