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San Francisco Bay Area

• As a core member of the Legal Team, I’m responsible for overseeing a wide range of strategic compliance matters and initiatives. Having advanced from an individual contributor to a Team Lead, I am committed to guiding.
• Manage multiple project teams including outsourced workforce to ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with federal, state and local laws for a portfolio of 500+ restaurants nationwide
• Actively build and maintain strong vendor relationships, particularly with external law firms, fostering collaboration and leveraging their expertise to optimize our team’s operations and objectives
• Lead implementation of new software solutions within the team, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in various processes and workflows
• Handle budgeting, planning and resource allocation to ensure cost-effectiveness of licensing operations
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports for the C-suite, providing insights into compliance performance and improvement initiatives

Greater Seattle Area

• As a Project Manager, I worked in tandem with various business units to orchestrate all aspects of licensing and compliance.Key responsibilities:
• Spearheaded the opening of 100+ stores annually, enabling operational compliance leading up to launch
• Collaborated with field operations, construction teams, external counsel, and government agencies to ensure execution of critical activities
• Provided comprehensive reporting and analytics to track progress and facilitate informed decision-making and strategic action
• Conducted extensive research on state and local laws and regulations, cultivating a deep understanding of operational requirements
• Led training sessions to educate new hires and existing employees on company procedures and regulatory frameworks

Greater Seattle Area

• As a Licensing Coordinator, I assisted business and construction teams with obtaining licenses and permits.Key responsibilities:
• Ensured adherence to state and local regulations by overseeing and managing compliance at the store level
• Maintained detailed store records to facilitate swift access to essential data
• Acted as a liaison between internal departments, ensuring collaboration and engagement throughout the licensing application process

Moscow, Russian Federation

• As a Project Coordinator, I supported the validation of sterilization processes for commercial medical equipment marketed domestically in Russia.Key responsibilities:
• Conducted regulatory diligence to ensure compliance of medical products with applicable laws & regulations
• Developed project plans and timelines to facilitate timely regulatory submissions and attainment of necessary regulatory approvals
• Organized weekly status meetings, providing comprehensive reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Greater Seattle Area

• As a Marketing Coordinator, I provided strategic support to the Capital Markets leadership team.Key responsibilities:
• Assisted with the production of marketing materials to support group’s promotional efforts & enhance client engagement
• Executed project set-ups, close-outs, and invoice transactions to ensure accurate financial tracking & reporting

Greater Seattle Area

• As a Project Coordinator, I supervised operational permits and licenses for assisted living communities.Key responsibilities:
• Oversaw ownership transition for operational licenses during Brookdale's $2.8bn merger with Emeritus
• Implemented processes to ensure seamless integration of operational licenses post-merger, ensuring operational continuity

Master'S Degree, Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Marketing & Advertising With Events Management