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Romeoville, Il, Us

Batavia, Illinois, United States

• E-commerce Platform Onboarding: Led the onboarding and migration of new e-commerce platforms, collaborating with IT to implement and maintain an e-procurement system, reducing procurement cycle time and costs by 30% and achieving an 85% uptime rate.• Vendor Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong vendor relationships, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate and consistent on-time delivery through proactive communication and issue resolution.• Process Optimization: Streamlined the procure-to-pay process, cutting administrative time by 20% through workflow automation and elimination of redundancies.• Training and Policy Compliance: Created and led training programs on procurement policies, reducing process errors by 50% and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Chicago, Illinois

• Budget Oversight: Expertly managed the budget cycle, including monthly and quarterly financial planning and forecasting, successfully resolving discrepancies in financial statements. This initiative led to a significant reduction in errors and enhanced reporting accuracy.• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Spearheaded cross-functional teams to implement streamlined processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and compliance across departments.• Asset Management: Oversaw the monitoring and management of operational and capital assets for project funding, achieving a 25% reduction in asset costs through effective resource allocation.• Procurement Process Management: Facilitated procurement operations in the RFI/RFP preparation process, meticulously managing all documentation for vendor bidding, including requests for quotes, pricing negotiations, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contract management.

Maywood, Illinois

• Legal Document Preparation: Assisted in legal operations by meticulously preparing and organizing documents for subpoenas, ensuring timely compliance for both private clients and Assistant State’s Attorneys.• Compliance Management: Developed and maintained comprehensive compliance records, achieving 100% accuracy and strict adherence to applicable laws and regulations.• FOIA Request Handling: Reviewed and responded to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests within mandated timelines, consistently ensuring compliance with established standards.• Process Optimization: Streamlined and automated compliance processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in administrative workload and significantly enhancing overall operational efficiency.• Confidentiality Assurance: Maintained the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism while adhering to federal, state, and local laws, ensuring ethical compliance in all operations.

Greater Chicago Area

• Billing Process Optimization: Streamlined the billing process through strategic improvements, enhancing overall efficiency and significantly reducing turnaround times.• Corporate Account Management: Successfully managed large corporate accounts, maintaining timely billing practices that resulted in an impressive 98% collection rate.• Team Training and Development: Trained billing team members to enhance their knowledge and skills, leading to increased productivity and improved accuracy in billing practices.• Account Maintenance and Correction: Diligently maintained and corrected rejected items related to timekeeper rates, client matter ID setups, budgets, and task/activity codes, ensuring high levels of account accuracy.• Electronic Invoice Submission: Prepared and submitted electronic invoices in LEDES format through the designated e-billing system, streamlining the invoicing process.

Chicago

• Pleadings Review and Drafting: Reviewed and drafted initial pleadings, including answers and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. This streamlined case preparation and significantly enhanced procedural efficiency.• Discovery and Case Management: Prepared discovery documents and meticulously organized case files, facilitating quick access to essential information. Received commendations from the legal team for enhancing litigation readiness and overall case management.

A.B.A Approved Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Completed Coursework: Ethics & Professionalism, Legal Research, Real Estate, Civil Law, Pre-Trial Litigation, Trial & Post Trial.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Telecommunications Management