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Stratford, Connecticut

Responsible for ensuring defense contractor compliance with United States Department of Defense acquisition contracts with values in excess of $15B. Provide guidance to team members, interpret contract provisions, determine party accountabilities, and act as liaison between end purchaser and supplier. • Oversaw closure of 125 stagnant contracts and delivery orders that helped senior leaders fulfill objective of reducing active matters by 10%.• Lead team in the use of standardized documents that result in thorough and expeditious contract modification review and overall increase of staff efficiency.• Participated in project management activities related to loss, damage, and destruction incidents that led to 15% claim reduction.

Stratford, Connecticut

Worked on United States Government contract transactions related to aircraft configuration, funding, and DD250. Responsibilities included negotiating contract modifications and engineering services agreements, processing title transfer documents, and interfacing with military and civilian customers. • Developed standardized document designed to assist management in evaluating new suppliers and production offloads. • Reduced component part rejections 11% by re-writing procedures related to first article inspection and processing of non-conforming material.• Member of proposal preparation team.

Elizabeth, Nj

Managed all legal aspects of a trucking and logistics firm company. Legal Generalist involved with broad-spectrum corporate matters, Municipal and Superior Court, operator licensing, bonding, and human resources doctrine. • Appeared before various courts that resulted in 27% reduction in capital outlays. • Enabled Corporation to realize 12% savings on equipment leases through prepared and careful negotiation.

Little Falls, Nj

Law Department leader for a provider of Internet travel services. Reported to CEO on a wide range of legal matters including litigation, supplier negotiations, and employment matters. • Created database that enabled corporation to track active contracts. • Monitored e-commerce reports related to keyword and website traffic to ensure compliance with vendor agreement terms and conditions.

New York, New York

Defense attorney responsible for all facets of civil litigation from inception through resolution. Lead defense lawyer on, contract, commercial, labor law, product liability, and workers’ compensation claims through arbitration and trial.• Consistently delivered sound legal advice while maintaining an active caseload of 95 matters. • Successfully defended commercial claims that enabled clients to minimize exposure.• Recognized as one of the top 10 billing associates.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Staff Writer for the Quinnipiac Legal Times

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

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