Kathy Steward Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas

Manage employees and business process compliance activityCollaborate with management team to make sure that the entire company is aware of compliance requirements and issues Develop internal controls and policies designed to ensure that all compliance needs are met Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically Identify compliance issues and necessary training Create reports for senior management

Ensure compliance with local and federal laws. Maintain compliance with state beverage laws by filing necessary state brand registration applications. Review and research problems with brand registration preventing sales or importing. Field compliance questions received from suppliers, distributors. and internal staff. Maintain a database of state brand registrations and renewals, including filing procedures and instructions.  Ensured social compliance was met by overseeing audits and following up with vendors and suppliers accordingly.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Managed project support requirements for a six-month project focused on working with employees currently in career transition. Supervised a range of administrative support functions, such as managing front-desk reception, database administration, spreadsheet creation, and meeting scheduling. Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets tracking employee utilization of services including prior week and current week. Forecasted utilization providing stats to customers and center managers when determining workloads. Oversaw calendars for three Senior Consultants including scheduling 1:1 appointments ensuring all parties received invites, locations, changes, and reschedule requests. Created monthly calendar of events ensuring timely client distribution and worked diligently to guarantee meeting rooms were setup for events.

Coordinated activities related to student events, programs, and services while focusing on student satisfaction, success, and program completion. Led the Student Ambassador Program and increased student participation by holding town hall meetings and organizing a student run election for the officer positions. Ensured students had the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns through one-on-one meetings; developed action plans for the future. Invited potential employers to quarterly career / resource fairs for students; arranged for child care, transportation, and apartments as needed. Organized and executed the graduation ceremony for 200 to 300 graduates by securing the venue, selecting a guest speaker, ordering the caps and gowns, and creating the commencement programs.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Prepared graduates for career opportunities based on fields of study including coaching, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation. Oversaw daily activities of career services staff including monitoring daily interviews and tracking incoming job leads. Cultivated one-on-one relationships with students within the assigned paralegal / criminal justice student portfolio. Ensured employment readiness through resume writing, mock interviewing, and job search techniques. Fostered relationships with students over the course of the school career. Updated the job board weekly with part time work to supplement income while students continued their education. Maintained a detailed spreadsheet with student availability and location preferences to assist in setting up interviews for externships and other employment opportunities.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Interviewed and investigated applicants and recertified past clients while determining food stamp program eligibility. Obtained, verified, and calculated income and resources to determine financial eligibility for Medicaid for Aged and Disabled and Food Stamp programs. Verified discharges and admissions from nursing facilities ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. Handled a caseload of 150-200 individuals at any given time.

Performed paralegal duties while managing the client case load. Drafted and filed motions, interrogatories, initial, and responsive pleadings. Conducted computerized and law library research to obtain case relevant data and materials. Prepared exhibits and documents for hearings and depositions, including filing of court documents. Interviewed clients to prepare for their meeting with the attorney. Completed interviews with a panel of attorneys and was hired as a paralegal prior to completing the paralegal program.

Researched and identified any bank employee suspected of theft or code of ethics violations Conducted field investigations and interviews, gathered and analyzed evidence Actively pursued cases through criminal or civil avenues.Acted as liaison with law enforcement agencies, legal counsel and provided court testimony.Recognized by various law enforcement agencies for detailed case preparation