Commercial Real Estate Consulting / Legal Research / Business Consulting / Training and Development / Case Management

Business ConsultantOwner of several small businessesManaging Partner of two Mid-Missouri law firms, where I was the co-owner/partner. Managed hiring, HR functions, payroll and busy caseload for both organizations, with up to ten staff attorneys and up to 25 total employees. Managed extremely busy docket in work comp, employment litigation (both state of Missouri and federal cases), federal civil rights and everyday legal matters for numerous clients. Consultant, specializing in opportunity creation in the US and abroad, primarily acting as contract General Counsel or Executive Recruiter for technical, manufacturing and medical/industrial sectors. Engaged in relationship building and recruitment of mid and senior level talent for future opportunities. Confidentially assist companies with complex negotiations, acquisition of property, personnel and resources, financing property and business equipment, mergers, buy/sell agreements etc..Manage / Advise business entities and individuals on capital acquisition/costs and strategic development / knowledge retention concepts for projects, contracts, entity formation and registrationManage contracts / entities / outside consultancies and legal representation in multiple countries and languages for large projectsResearch, develop, negotiate and implement management / recruiting strategies and risk avoidance plans for projects, executives and companiesChange management and corporate culture expert, working with C Level executives to define managerial and departmental interaction competencies, methods to integrate key employees culturally, and developing organizations for long term successCommunication expert with the ability to influence and include at all levels of the organization. Goal oriented business analysis expertContract and claim dispute resolution /mediation / negotiation and litigation expertContract General Counsel, Consultant for immigration and import/export issues in the US and Qatar

Commercial and Residential real estate agentBuying and selling businesses and investment propertyIf you are buying or selling a business, business property, farmland or other investment property - call me!

Provide HR Leadership and training to companies and individualsManage Direct Hire and short term staffing placements for technical positionsFormat strategies for short and long term staffing initiativesAdvise business entities and individuals on strategic personnel issues, entity formation and registrationManage outside consultancies and outside legal representation Research, develop and recommend operational and strategic personnel issues for client companies Corporate culture and communication expert Counsel client companies and executives on strategies to obtain private and government funding for projects, charitable efforts and training initiatives

Contract General Counsel and Business Analyst - Reviewing programs, procedures and contract issues for regional cellular products supplier and IT Solutions provider. Manage contract disputes between multi-national companies in MENA, Asia and EU - FIDIC contract expertise

Member of Senior Management TeamManaged Administrative functions in two plants, including QES, HR, SafetyRedesign processes and develop new vision for two plants and 1000+ employees. Project / contract compliance expert Managed projectsDeveloped successful collaborative working environment Key Management Communicator Directed ManagersChange Management Expert

Senior Management Team at Fortune 500 company production plantFactory Start-Up HR / Project ManagerResearch, develop and implement plans and projectsProject Manager for installation of SAPDirect staffing and training programs for 400 employees, two productions lines Project / contract compliance team expertManaged construction project Recruited management teamLiaison between corporate departments and local counterparts.

Managed administration and projects of two semiconductor plants for global Fortune 500 companyHiring and retention of key engineering staff (chemical and mechanical), Project Management for multiple projects and contracts for a front-end semiconductor plant Project Director for relocation project. Negotiated facility upgrade contracts Compliance team expert for installation of HR & production software packages, etc. Supervised SAP system installation at two production plants Certified Quality Education IstructorISO 9001/9001 Project Coordinator – Certification Achieved.

Over all personnel and project functions for mid-size transportation companyProject / contract negotiation and compliance team expertEnsured performance of in-depth logistics contracts for rail and freight transportNegotiated $35 million rail logistic contract, achieved tight contractual milestonesChange management guru, modernized organizational structure, processes and quality organizational habits, yielding greatly increased efficiency and profit.