Aja-Christian Baxter
Chicago,IL
Summary
Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law where I successfully gained knowledge in various areas such as Law Enforcement, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Cyber Crimes. In addition to undergraduate degree I earned an IBM Certification as a Cybersecurity Analyst in December 2020. In former professional roles, I exercised a calculated and methodical approach to problem-solving, drafting legal documents, performing research as well as time management, working with deadlines, customer service, vendor management and working with confidential information. Over the past decade I have impressed employers with high capacity for being flexible, adaptable, and having the ability to learn multiple new skills and concepts quickly through efficient training. Current long term goal is to achieve a permanent role with a high ranking employer that is interested in investing in long-term success with the company by utilizing and expanding the skills I currently possess. Present me with the training to succeed, and let me handle the rest.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Contracts Analyst
ABC Supply Co. Inc
12.2022 - Current
- I served as IT Contracts Analyst for major supply company in Chicagoland area
- Processed any new incoming NDA's, MSA, SOW's, EULA's as well as Order and Purchase Forms
- Monitored lifespan of each document being redlined and eventually routed for signature
- Tracking progress using detailed Excel spreadsheet and updating on daily basis
- Entering vital information regarding contracts into ServiceNow system including name of consultants, projected start and end dates, increased pay rates and active status
- Corresponding with internal law, IT Security teams and vendor managers to review and discuss any disputes about agreements, redlines, potentially revising terms, etc
- Electronically filing documents and managing new data as it becomes available.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Polsinelli
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted and supported daily needs of 6 to 7 attorneys working primarily in healthcare law
- Maintained close correspondence with at least 10 vendors/clients as well as managed calendars, organized meetings both virtual and in-person, organized off-site client events, handled and organized travel needs and reimbursed expenses
- Opened new client matters and handled internal legal research whenever necessary
- Daily record keeping with electronic and hard copy filing of documents
- Obtained relevant information from other organizations or agencies
- Created and organized information, and generate reference tools for easy use by office
- Prepared and format legal and management reports
- Maintained and updated databases and tracking systems
- Responded to all case-related queries
- Ensured efficient and effective administrative information and assistance
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients
- Reviewed wide-ranging contracts and agreements and summarized terms for easy assessment
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings
Administrator
The Jacobson Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured compliance with contractual terms through tracking, monitoring, reporting and communication with stakeholders
- Prepared client master services agreements, statements of work and amendments using firm templates
- Processed no less than 20 fully executed agreements
- Uploaded documents and add contractual information into company databases
- Worked with insurance broker and insurance broker’s database to generate certificates of insurance
- Provided administrative support of contracts, including tracking renewal deadlines and responding to internal stakeholder inquiries and requests
- Conducted line-by-line review of final agreement versions
- Executed e-signatures for agreements with all applicable parties
- Reviewed vendor agreements, as assigned
- Manage Jacobson’s Workers Compensation policies with monopolistic states and ensure coverage in all applicable states.
Specialist/Legal Assistant
Robert Half
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided a high level of legal assistance and transcription during temporary assignments across multiple areas of law
- Responsible for identifying and researching legal issues, case law and statutes, analyzing case documents, determining applicable defenses, recording trial notes, and preparing legal documents and billing for various clients
- Prepared and draft memos, agreements, depositions, and case summaries; identify and label real estate client files; proofread and verify completeness and accuracy of records for billing
- Collected, collated and organized information from master agreements, addendums, short-order forms, and other transactional contracts
- Record and accurately transcribe individual testimonies for various cases, including workplace harassment and discrimination, along with medical malpractice depositions
- Inspect witness statements and facilitate secure storage of records for authorized future use.
Court Researcher/Administrative Assistant
M&M Research
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided administrative support for the CEO of a small information services company by conducting criminal background checks for various clients and companies including transportation services, recruiting and staffing agencies, private investigators, attorneys, places of education, and other industries
- Used the public access terminals at various circuit courts of to search and pinpoint any relevant convictions for our clients’ applicants containing felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic misdemeanors
- Wrote detailed reports by providing specific information for each individual case and return the data to the clients within a strict deadline
- I also maintained productivity by providing customer service for civilians by locating their case numbers, addresses, court rooms, court dates, court fees, dispositions, and civil documents.
Field Investigator/Court Researcher
SJV Data Solutions
08.2016 - 09.2018
- I performed criminal background checks using the circuit courts of Cook county terminals for an information services company based outside of Atlanta via telecommuting
- Using the list of names provided by the company I screened various applicants and new hires for various clients who specialized in different industries from recruiting and staffing agencies, to local police, to private investigators
- I compiled and audited records for individuals with multiple felonies, misdemeanors and/or traffic misdemeanors and reported the gathered information back to our client database within a specific turn- around time on a weekly basis
- I additionally provided customer service for civilians attempting to retrieve information from the criminal, traffic and civil departments including case numbers, court dates, dispositions, charge types, court rooms, court fines/fees, and important court documents.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL2013
Skills
- Top Skills
- Legal/Criminal Research
- IT Service Management
- Contract Management
- Working independently and as part of team
- Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems
- Capacity to learn new skills and idea quickly
- Working with strict deadlines
- Handling confidential information with discretion
- Client Liaison
- Brilliant written and verbal communication skills
Certification
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst (2020)
Aja-Christian Baxter
Experienced IT Contracts Analyst and Legal Professional Chicago, Illinois, United States
Foreign Languages
Currently touching up on my Spanish skills
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
IT Contracts Analyst
ABC Supply Co. Inc
12.2022 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Polsinelli
08.2021 - 12.2022
Administrator
The Jacobson Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
Specialist/Legal Assistant
Robert Half
09.2019 - 03.2020
Court Researcher/Administrative Assistant
M&M Research
06.2018 - 04.2019
Field Investigator/Court Researcher
SJV Data Solutions
08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Saint Xavier University
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