Will Appleton Email & Phone Number

United States

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Managed all aspects of shipping and receiving for office operations, including domestic and international shipments with expertise in customs documentation. • Created and executed purchase orders in compliance with company policies, overseeing purchasing for engineering, marketing, and sales departments.• Reviewed engineering department spending for compliance with company policy, categorized purchases, prepared monthly spend reports for accounting, and updated the Vice President of… Show more • Managed all aspects of shipping and receiving for office operations, including domestic and international shipments with expertise in customs documentation. • Created and executed purchase orders in compliance with company policies, overseeing purchasing for engineering, marketing, and sales departments.• Reviewed engineering department spending for compliance with company policy, categorized purchases, prepared monthly spend reports for accounting, and updated the Vice President of Engineering's shared budget with current materials and third-party labor expenses.• Led updates to company privacy policy to align with state and international data privacy laws, supported execution of contractual agreements, reviewed amendments to sales contracts and third-party engagements, and organized IP-related legal documents.• Leverage administrative skills to assist the Chief Executive Officer in obtaining shareholder consents. • Managed day to day operations of the office including maintaining appropriate stock of office items.• Obtained CA Notary Public to allow for in house execution of IP related documents Show less

Santa Cruz, California, United States

• Coordinated with multiple campus departments, legal counsel, and local government to process permits, execute lease, and license agreements, and create new agreement types including mobile food vendor permits and “workshare” agreements for current tenants. • Collaborated seamlessly with legal counsel to manage 10+ contractual agreements, including amendments and new contracts, demonstrating effective and efficient communication skills in addition to project management and attention to… Show more • Coordinated with multiple campus departments, legal counsel, and local government to process permits, execute lease, and license agreements, and create new agreement types including mobile food vendor permits and “workshare” agreements for current tenants. • Collaborated seamlessly with legal counsel to manage 10+ contractual agreements, including amendments and new contracts, demonstrating effective and efficient communication skills in addition to project management and attention to detail. • Developed and implemented efficiency metrics and specialized trackers, highlighting a data-driven approach to optimize workflows and streamline approval processes. • Elevated to a direct reporting role and led project completion efforts demonstrating leadership, project management, and initiative-taking capabilities. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Efficiently curated daily and weekly newsletters summarizing organizational coverage, demonstrating exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to digest and present complex information succinctly. • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills by recreating a tracking list from scratch for the organization’s podcast archive, preventing accidental reruns and ensuring seamless podcast operations. • Conducted internet searches to locate… Show more • Efficiently curated daily and weekly newsletters summarizing organizational coverage, demonstrating exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to digest and present complex information succinctly. • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills by recreating a tracking list from scratch for the organization’s podcast archive, preventing accidental reruns and ensuring seamless podcast operations. • Conducted internet searches to locate state court filings, aiding in the establishment of a timeline for use in the organization’s podcasts, highlighting research skills and capacity to assist with legal investigative work. • Actively contributed to website management tasks, including article scheduling, employment page maintenance, and the creation of contributor profiles, reinforcing the organization’s online presence and overall operational efficiency. Show less

Pismo Beach, California, United States

• Oversaw department files, including sensitive client payment data, third-party contractor tax information, and legal waivers, while adhering to departmental retention guidelines. Successfully minimized the retention of outdated files that had not been reviewed for several years, ensuring efficient document management. • Assisted in the creation and execution of over 300 liability waivers, both in physical and digital format, demonstrating proficiency in legal document preparation and… Show more • Oversaw department files, including sensitive client payment data, third-party contractor tax information, and legal waivers, while adhering to departmental retention guidelines. Successfully minimized the retention of outdated files that had not been reviewed for several years, ensuring efficient document management. • Assisted in the creation and execution of over 300 liability waivers, both in physical and digital format, demonstrating proficiency in legal document preparation and administration. • Collaborated with multiple departments to coordinate billing processes for 150+ HOA members, and frequently interacted with potential buyers and clients to troubleshoot billing issues, offer tours of HOA amenities, and address inquires, highlighting strong communication and customer service skills. • Frequently covered for the front desk secretary, managing incoming calls, mail distribution, outgoing mail, and addressing ad-hoc issues, showcasing adaptability and ability to handle a wide range of administrative tasks efficiently. Show less

Atascadero, California, United States

• Led the comprehensive organization and summarization of decades’ worth of client tax and property documents, ensuring accuracy by cross-referencing with County Clerk’s parcel maps, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and data integrity. • Collaborated with the firm’s paralegal in preparing Judicial Council forms for probate proceedings, highlighting contribution to legal document preparation and procedural knowledge. • Conducted in-depth research into the California Code to… Show more • Led the comprehensive organization and summarization of decades’ worth of client tax and property documents, ensuring accuracy by cross-referencing with County Clerk’s parcel maps, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and data integrity. • Collaborated with the firm’s paralegal in preparing Judicial Council forms for probate proceedings, highlighting contribution to legal document preparation and procedural knowledge. • Conducted in-depth research into the California Code to produce a report on the legality of remote notarization in response to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, showcasing legal research skills and commitment to staying up to date with relevant regulations. • Other ad-hoc tasks included assisting with basic probate accounting, contributing to financial record management, and summarization of moot court packets for firm partners. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Legal Studies, 3.78

Activities and Societies: Was employed as a student worker in the University's Real Estate and Contract Services office, accepted.

Law, Public Policy, And Society A.A.T, Law