Provided research services for attorneys and staff on a time critical basis. Worked withonline and print resources to respond to complex research requests. Assisted with Library orientation sessions and special departmental projects. Research Skills:• Extensive knowledge of legal, corporate, securities, and intellectual property research materials• Conducted in-depth legal research using online databases and print sources• Tracked industry, company, and business news and trends• Searched for prior art references including scientific and technical papers and presentations• Performed complex SEC and merger filings searches• Experienced in conducting legislative, statutory, and regulatory researchDatabase Skills: Westlaw, Lexis Advance, Bloomberg Law, Intelligize, Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, Orbit, ProQuest/Dialog, MergerMetrics, SharkRepellent, S&P Capital IQ, Hein Online

Responsible for promoting and facilitating the gathering and sharing of business and professional knowledge within a global organization.• Utilized information sources to respond to insurance and risk management research requests• Coordinated training sessions on databases and online resources• Directed and participated in the ongoing compilation and dissemination of key industry data• Designed and implemented a web-based knowledge tool• Proactively assessed information content needs to maintain contracts that were cost efficient• Developed communication tools to raise awareness of internal resources

Utilized information sources to respond to research queries from consultants working with insurance companies and financial institutions.• Tracked financial services industry literature to maintain a collection of relevant industry sources• Developed training and marketing tools to promote the Research Center and its resources• Identified and consolidated research sources to eliminate redundancy and reduce costs• Evaluated, negotiated, and managed contracts and subscriptions of industry research sources• Managed individuals responsible for ordering and renewing periodical subscriptions

Provided value-added research services for global management consulting firm specializing in financial services, information technology, e-commerce, healthcare and media.• Utilized online databases, Internet, and print sources to assist consultants with research projects• Staffed reference desk in busy corporate library; assisted with urgent research requests• Participated in vendor negotiations and assisted in maintaining library collection• Interim Information Services Manager for San Francisco office

Provided information retrieval services to the Corporate Staffing Department.• Researched trends in the financial services industry; compiled information into internal newsletter• Utilized research skills to recruit candidates off of Internet resume and job sites

Undertook research projects such as statistical analysis and bibliographic searches for some of the top social scientists in the country.• Utilized online databases, Internet, and print sources to track vital information• Worked with social scientists on in-depth research projects• Maintained and developed library collection including archival documents