Michael A. Ellis Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, United States

Support the technical development and enhancement of Lightning Docs loan document software.

Lehi, Ut

- Translate English texts (Legal, Insurance, Informational, Business Newsletters, etc.) into the Hmong language using OmegaT translation memory software

Houston, Texas, United States

Working with Practice Innovation and Knowledge Management teams to implement contract lifecycle management and document automation strategies for Norton Rose Fulbright US.

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

American Fork, Utah, United States

- Wordpress Website design, SEO content creation (copywriting), and maintenance plans- Document template development in XpressDox, Documate, Afterpattern, & HotDocs- Hmong translation

London, England, United Kingdom

- Migrated 400-page template from one document automation platform to another, delivering MVP in 6 months instead of the 1.5 years to develop the original template. Client will achieve business goals from the data connectivity and functionality of new platform.- Identified appropriate document automation solution per requirements for Wall Street attorney and developed 8 semi-complex templates in two months, thereby saving attorney time and reducing risk of errors.- Evaluated legacy and new document automation solutions to inform recommendations to clients.- Recommended document automation solutions to organizations seeking to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce risk.- Learned to use new document automation solutions, as needed, to be able to implement client requirements and train team.- Planned and oversaw large-scale document automation projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.- Vetted stand-up teams of document automation specialists.- Influenced market strategy discussions that steered partner and document automation solution focus.- Assisted Marketing with the writing and promotion of expert blog articles about document automation.- Delivered on-the-spot troubleshooting assistance via Video call to a prominent government client.

Provo, Utah Area

- Developed a template set of 8 templates with data connectivity to Excel spreadsheet for Nevada attorney to make the process of completing the Seal Records documents a matter of minutes rather than days.- Offered services to help legal professionals use technology to improve workflow efficiency; gather business-of-law intelligence, identifying pains and gains; and market their legal services to those who need them most.

Greater San Diego Area

- Led and mentored team of six consultants and/or template developers, focusing on their professional growth in their technical discipline- Identified project scope and customer requirements, assisting Sales with preparing engagement documentation and closing deals- Delivered "hands-on" implementation of AbacusNext solutions to enterprise-level clients- Assisted with daily tasks and management of the AbacusNext professional services team

Lindon, Utah

- Estimated effort for document automation projects, thereby assisting Sales with nearly 100% conversion- Developed 125+ custom document automation solutions to address clients' needs- Managed and executed ongoing project delivery of 10 - 25 projects per year per client requirements- Mentored junior-level team members and new employees and provide quality assurance for their work- Conducted 50+ multi-day software trainings either via Webinar or onsite engagement- Prepared training materials, developed course content, determined methodologies for delivery, and coordinated the development of training aids

Lindon, Ut

- Estimated effort for document automation projects, thereby assisting Sales with nearly 100% conversion- Developed 125+ custom document automation solutions to address clients' needs- Managed and executed ongoing project delivery of 10 - 25 projects per year per client requirements- Mentored junior-level team members and new employees and provided quality assurance for their work- Conducted 50+ multi-day software trainings either via Webinar or onsite engagement- Prepared training materials, developed course content, determined methodologies for delivery, and coordinated the development of training aids- Wrote blog posts for the Marketing department highlighting the features of HotDocs software (example below)

Orem, Ut (Home-Based)

- Spearheaded the manipulation of XML files to facilitate template development workflow- Worked with editors, template developers, and management to establish and improve content-development processes and standards- Advised on user content in multi-state document template sets, ensuring legal compliance- Assisted with the establishment, updating, and training of template developers regarding relevant internal processes and protocols- Developed HotDocs template sets from concept to multi-platform release- Wrote and maintained department template development standards documentation

- Taught a Hmong Culture class (Summer terms 2004, 2006, 2008; Winter semesters 2009, 2010, 2012) for which I designed the curriculum with a focus on Hmong history, folktales, and funeral chants- Instrumental in teaching students next-level Hmong language skills

- Developed a set of Family Law templates in HotDocs for use in Utah

Springville, Ut

- Filed trademark applications with USPTO- Drafted return policy and procedure section of Distributor handbook and wrote brochure for new product- Edited work product of Writing Department

Midvale, Ut

- Served as legal assistant to attorney Thomas Isom with duties including the preparation of legal documents in the areas of Family, Civil, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Law; and the welcoming and initiating of clients.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

- Capstone team scored in the 82nd percentile overall in the Capsim Simulation - Earned certificate of commendation for an excellently.

Aas, Legal Studies

- Paralegal Internship at Utah Board of Pardons - Published two prose poems in literary journal, Touchstones

Ba, English