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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Manage contract negotiations, identify and mitigate risks, streamline operational processes, and drive the highest legal and operational standards for The Spencer Thomas Group, LLC.

Eliot, Maine, United States

-Interpret changes in cannabis law through working knowledge of existing law to provide operational guidance to internal business units while ensuring that company policies align with current cannabis statutes and regulations.-Prepare state and municipal license applications and renewals for cultivation, manufacturing and retail of both the medical and adult use cannabis divisions to continue, as well as grow operations while guaranteeing compliance and good standing.-Prepare state and municipal annual and quarterly filings by utilizing proven methods to streamline the process for timely submissions.-Responsible for tracking federal ordinances and regulations, as well as state legislation and municipal ordnances changes by reviewing government databases to identify any potential conflicts with company operations and policies.-Conducted legal research through the successful utilization of LexisNexis software.-Lead efforts to consolidate and merge a business entity through team collaboration to meet business objectives.-Handled internal privileged investigations and other confidential matters for the CEO, CCO and COO as directed in a timely manner.-Developed a file structure for the compliance, legal and operations departments by working with the IT department and oversaw data transfer to new SharePoint database.-Worked with outside counsel and other service professionals on an ad hoc basis to meet business objectives.-Drafted, redlined, reviewed and negotiated terms of service agreements, contracts, amendments, renewals, NDAs and real estate leases to align with company processes and policies.-Lead department meetings and tracked teams work progress to ensure on time project completion.

Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

-Arranged, prepared, organized and submitted regulatory filings through successful team collaboration and proven work methods.-Developed and rolled out a regulatory filing tracking program through utilization of SharePoint to ensure all deadlines are met.-Acted as a liaison between internal teams and regulatory agencies to meet company compliance requirements and objectives.-Investigated, evaluated and resolved liability claims in a professional manner.-Delegated and triaged department tasks to successfully meet company and department needs.-Ensured compliance with Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts utility commission orders and requirements through appropriate delegation in a timely manner.-Member of company's risk and compliance committee.-Member of company's diversity, equity and inclusion committee.

Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

-Coordinated discovery responses and exhibits through collaboration with the regulatory department for submission.-Tracked and maintained active docket list in internal database for counsel to utilize as reference in rate cases.-Assited counsel with filing the company’s reports and rate cases and with government agencies and other stakeholders as required by department of public utility order.-Acted as liaison between legal and regulatory departments by utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills for efficient and streamlined workflow.-Processed invoices and expense reimbursements for the department by working directly with accounts receivable for timely payments.-Ensured quality work product by reviewing internal and external client material to match business objectives.-Developed a SharePoint site to utilize as a tracking mechanism to guarantee compliance for all routine company filings.

Warwick, Rhode Island

-Directed daily operations through strategic collaboration with both the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to achieve business objectives.-Managed all necessary documentation with the Secretary of State and IRS to create entity formation to conduct business operations.-Established working relationship with registered agent to meet state and federal compliance regulations while simultaneously minimalizing operating expenses.-Lead development of proprietary software through collaboration with external software developers utilizing Salesforce and ensured compatibility with customer/client platforms.-Lead all social media and marketing efforts through proven work methods to build-out customer/client base and generate revenue.-Developed organizational policies and procedures to set a strong foundation for business operations and company culture.-Elected as company secretary for legality and compliance purposes to ensure good standing and continuance of business operations.-Launched and standardized contract templates for service agreements, amendments, business associate agreements, mutual non-disclosures (MNDAs) and non-disclosures (NDAs).

Quincy, Ma

• Managed and developed the contract process of the corporation• Tracked litigation and subpoena matters to ensure all deadlines were being met• Acted as liaison for the Executive Senior Vice President and General Counsel• Responsible for all business insurance requirements for the corporation • Performed Compliance and Due Diligence duties as needed • Handled high priority, deadline driven projects for senior management • Point Person for Legal Department

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.89

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science