Kristen Schow Email & Phone Number

United States

Boston, Ma

• Assists in the conduct of labor relations including contract administration and collective bargaining negotiations • Acts as a hearing officer and advisor for grievance hearings and contract interpretation• Provides research and maintains data in support of negotiations

• Assisted in resolving labor relations issues, disputes, and grievances• Drafted case summaries and positions for use in dispute hearings and arbitrations• Observed and assisted in note taking for dispute hearings and arbitrations• Conducted legal research and writing to support labor relations attorneys

Norwell, Ma

• Assisted in resolving environmental remediation contract disputes, collections, and settlements• Drafted court filings for litigation and settlements• Conducted legal research and drafted memorandums for the legal team and other departments • Conducted employment law research and discovery for employees throughout the US and Canada

Brookline, Massachusetts

• Assisted all aspects of immigration cases, including related family law issues• Conducted research, met with clients, observed court hearings, updated client files

Boston, Massachusetts

• Supported the General Counsel team with research and writing regarding current legal issues• Attended and observed meetings with the Attorney General’s office• Supported inquiries into DCR employment, construction contracts, and real estate transactions

Boston, Ma

• Supported and managed CEO’s schedule and appointments• Supported Board Members with Board Meetings, scheduling, and company updates• Assisted the Human Resources Director with staffing, onboarding, and creating company policies • Administered and maintained payroll system and expense reimbursement with finance department• Managed communications as requested, including telephone calls, meeting planning, email messages, and presentations.• Provided clerical support including answering phone calls, filing, faxing, copying, scanning, data entry, and any ad-hoc projects• Oversaw organization and maintenance of files including confidential data

Waltham, Ma

• Human Resources Department: enrolled and updated employee benefits throughhealth, dental, vision, and life insurance providers; updated employee ADP HR&B database; created and updated employee files; posted job openings online and managed the new candidate applications; organized staff lunches, parties, and holiday events; coordinated our office move in Sept. 2011• Supported Legal Department: updated legal department files in database and filing system; created mailings for legal clients and organizations; updated employee files for court ordered policies; forwarded legal billings • Supported Finance Department: Updated customer finance files with payment; supported transition from Sage Timberline to Jobscope with customer and vendor data; created Purchase Orders in Jobscope; managed vendor invoice receipt files in Accounts Payable; managed FedEx and UPS Accounts; implemented Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policies • Supported Sales and Marketing Department: Answered reception calls that include initial outside sales inquiries and internal calls; forwarded sales leads to Blu Sales Consultants per territory; updated Salesforce with sales lead contact from calls and for sending marketing materials; coordinated shipping event materials with employees; booked employee travel arrangements for sales events including flights, hotels, and rental cars • Other Administrative and Reception duties: Answered all incoming calls to our main phone; managed and ordered office inventory of office supplies, food, and beverages; organized common office spaces; received and distributed mail and shipments; maintained efficiency and accuracy in all company updates, changes, and ad-hoc projects that arose with a start-up company culture

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Spanish, Film/TV Studies, Ski and Snowboard Club

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