As Executive Director, my core responsibilities consist of serving all JPS departments with both tactical and strategic legal compliance and support in contract management and for legal claims. On a daily basis, I am working closely with senior management to identify and evaluate legal and compliance risks and developing policies and procedures in relation to JPS’ growth strategy.Key Responsibilities:• Introducing a new contract management and contract compliance culture regarding acceptance of and adherence to JPS’ contract policies, procedures, and activities• Proactively leading and confirming contract management and contract compliance strategies align with business, commercial, operational and supply chain objectives and initiative• Strong auditing, analysis, data accuracy and problem-solving skills• Serving as a legal stakeholder, assisting in strategic projects, collaborating with internal departments, and drafting and negotiating contractual agreements• Ensuring timely administration of contract audits and reviews, monitoring all contractual rights and obligations, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on scope and requirement changes• Maintaining knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines that impact public contracting, compliance, and supply chain division• Establishing short-term and long-term goals for contract management, contract compliance, and claims management within JPS’ departments• Collaborating with compliance, finance, and legal departments to resolve contract issues• Providing oversight for governance of contracting and competitive bidding functions including policy development, deployment of automated system, staffing and training• Establishing and improving communication lines throughout JPS: C-suite executives, management, and staff member

My role consisted of advising, supporting and providing guidance on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology services. Managing and serving as the point of contact for contract management globally and communicating contract terms, payment structures, reimbursement rates to internal and external customers, and analyzing financial impact of legally binding agreements. Key Responsibilities:• Drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing contracts that include: master agreements, software agreements, licensing agreements, purchasing agreements, third-party agreements, non-disclosure agreements, field services support agreements and other areas related to lines of business and/or service offerings.• Analyzing significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedures.• Working in conjunction with the Regional Compliance Officers to support timely and risk managed internal service to our customers.• Negotiating supply-chain contracts such as license agreements, professional services agreements, field services support agreements and other areas related to lines of business and/or service offerings.• Driving the processes to request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), and initial evaluation of competing bids to ensure unbiased selection of vendors.

Key Responsibilities:• Executive Global Lead for Contract Management for the #1 snack and beverage company in the world and to an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.• Legal/CM lead for the merger and acquisition of a software company (Enkitec, an Oracle Platinum Partner and worldwide leader in Oracle Exadata implementation and Oracle database administration).• Advised management of rights, duties, obligations, legal risks and business terms • Initiated data input, tracked and monitored contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation.• Compared and advised business/client project teams on contract management and policy compliance by local governments for equitable treatment.• Delivered and coordinated legal, contract and commercial advice and counsel in support of my clients’ business, worked to manage, mitigate risk, and ensure ethical behavior and compliance.• Provided contract management support for application management, infrastructure management and systems integration.• Managed government, international, commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.