Wendy Dale Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

- Review, draft, and negotiate software sales and services agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, partner agreements, and responses to RFPs- Manage contract lifecycle utilizing AI trained contracts management software- Support the General Counsel by assisting with developing and maintaining contract templates and playbooks- Provide effective internal guidance to business units regarding contractual matters - Train sales and engineering teams on legal policies and practices - Approve non-standard quotes in a timely manner - Own the legal document signature process and ensure proper filing of all legal documents.- Work cross-functionally to resolve obstacles to contract execution- Maintain relevant and current legal education pertinent to contracts including privacy regulations and commonly negotiated contract provisions

Wilmington, North Carolina

• Contributed to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely reporting of revenue and costs for assigned portfolio of projects • Administered the daily financial management of project portfolio consisting of single service contracts and/or tactical accounts• Identified issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables• Performed analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and for revenue calculations and forecasting • Performed reconciliations of costs and revenues recognized for assigned projects • Tracked and maintained project information and budgets within the project accounting system • Coordinated with support staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner

Wilmington, North Carolina

• Provided contract legal and administrative services to attorneys and businesses • Utilized sound knowledge of legal terminology, research databases, and federal and state court systems • Reviewed and Analyzed Contracts • Researched specific industries for factual information relevant to litigation • Communicated and collaborated with clients, professionals, and municipal staff to obtain information and resolve legal issues

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Drafted, Analyzed, Negotiated, and Assisted with Execution of complex IT master services, subscription services, subcontractor, transactional, non-disclosure, software licensing, SOW, partnering, co-marketing, and IT procurement agreements with external customers and vendors • Co-negotiated strategic, high-value, commercial deals with the sales organization• Lead negotiations and provided final approval on all legal contractual issues, utilizing playbook and alternative language • Counseled inside sales regarding contracts procedures, risk assessment, and legal matters• Utilized creative problem-solving to resolve legal, compliance, and business obstacles to strategic, high value deals • Successfully provisioned contractual agreements and executions in extremely pressured environment • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales and IT to identify and confirm solutions to contracting issues • Ensured contractual compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements including HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable export law• Researched legal, financial, and operational matters pertinent to specific contracts • Prepared and delivered training presentation to new hires to the sales organization regarding company contracting policies, procedures, and practices• Educated external clients on Red Hat products and partner programs• Developed and maintained valuable working relationships with inside clients and sales executives to effect timely commercial transactions and to leverage support for contracting initiatives• Provided thoughtful input and experiential feedback into improving contracting processes

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Managed and ensured timely renewals of vendor IT contracts • Worked collaboratively with outsourced professional services provider to validate reporting data required by IT vendors • Maintained tracking system for renewals and new purchases• Assisted with vendor onboarding • Validated invoices for IT purchases• Resolved problems related to IT purchases and renewals • Negotiated renewal pricing for IT purchases

Burlington, North Carolina

• Drafted, Analyzed, and Negotiated complex laboratory services, managed care, clinical trial, non-disclosure, procurement, facilities leasing, and software technology contracts, ensuring legal, regulatory, and business sufficiency, and providing final approval on all non-standard contract language • Collaborated with IT, Sales, Finance, and Billing departments to resolve obstacles to contract execution• Ensured contractual compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements including Stark, HIPAA, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations• Performed due diligence required in the course of company mergers and acquisitions• Effected timely foreign legal filings and contracts negotiations with offshore affiliates and clients • Advised internal personnel regarding legal, contractual and compliance issues• Analyzed cost in supplier contracts for company and legal/regulatory compliance• Assisted in creation of standard company contract templates• Worked cross-functionally with company divisions to prepare timely proposals and bids• Utilized contract lifecycle management software to maintain organization and confidentiality of customer information

Carrboro, North Carolina

• Supervised shelter residents overnight on weekends • Communicated rules and community resources to shelter residents• Responded to requests for shelter and conducted intake for homeless individuals• Wrote reports on shelter and resident activities• Monitored security cameras and patrolled facilities at night

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Accounted for and Administered decedents’ estates on behalf of executors• Prepared documentary and graphic trial exhibits• Completed forms for legal, tax, and corporate filings and registrations• Researched applicable law using both online and print resources• Investigated factual circumstances for relevant trial evidence• Performed title searches and assisted with real estate closings• Drafted, reviewed and edited legal pleadings, deeds, contracts, correspondence, and intra-office legal memoranda• Managed case files and court deadlines• Filed and served legal pleadings, motions and other court documents using state and federal (electronic) filing systems• Assisted attorneys at trial and depositions by taking notes and managing files, documents, and exhibits• Collaborated with clients, attorneys, judges, and other professionals • Worked effectively in a fast paced, legal environment

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Approved and processed payments and reimbursements• Communicated events and information to faculty and students via email and print advertising• Planned and Managed research symposiums and monthly colloquia• Managed departmental work study program and supervised work study student • Sourced and Procured supplies, equipment, and maintenance for department• Maintained files and records• Arranged travel and accommodations for professors and researchers

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Fielded incoming calls to appropriate departments, provided university and hospital information to callers

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Studies, Concentration In Rhetoric, Minor In Social And Economic Justice

Activities and Societies: National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Advanced Standing

Certificate, International Business