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Louisville, Kentucky, US

Ulm, DE

• Led process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency, identifying needs, evaluating solutions, and executing strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, generating insightful reports for data-driven decision-making.
• Implemented a Matter Management system within 5 months, conducting extensive research, negotiating terms, and providing comprehensive user training.
• Managed insurance operations for North American subsidiaries, ensuring compliance and optimizing strategies.
• Oversaw the annual insurance policy renewal process, guiding negotiations and claims resolution.
• Handled corporate governance, coordinating entities, and preparing annual meeting resolutions and operating agreements.

Woodland Hills, CA, US

• Established an independent insurance agency as a Farmers Insurance captive agent, overseeing all startup operations.
• Hired, trained, and managed staff, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Organized and promoted local marketing events, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
• Educated prospective customers on insurance options, successfully closing sales and processing policy documents.

Louisville, KY, US

• Managed litigation support for the corporate law department, overseeing case files, conducting investigations, and assisting in risk assessment.
• Prepared legal and regulatory documents for attorney review and filing with courts and regulatory bodies (KPSC, US Department of Transportation, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission).
• Coordinated departmental efforts for post-storm self-assessments, compiling reports and presenting storm response metrics to governmental agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams and other company departments in litigation defense, maintaining strong network connections across business lines.
• Organized departmental events and activities, such as the Bi-annual Outside Counsel Summit, coordinating with external vendors and ensuring seamless execution.

Louisville, KY, US

Compliance Specialist, Sept 2003 – Aug 2007 Litigation Paralegal, Jan 2002 – Sept 2003

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Science And Government

Associate Of Science (As), Paralegal Studies

Telecommunications, Italian, Religious Studies

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