Professional with 20+ years of experience in compliance and legal field seeking to leverage my leadership, regulatory and professional experience. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Asset Protection
Walmart Stores, Inc
08.2022 - Current
Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results that impact 4,600+ stores
Data analysis of customer trends to prevent theft from omni channel customers
Consult on internal programs regarding asset protection
Develop communication, SOPs and associate facing content in relation to Asset Protection programs
Senior Manager II, Hazmat Compliance
Hazardous Material Transportation Compliance Walmart Stores, Inc
07.2011 - 08.2022
Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results. including the shipment of lithium batteries, and the change from ORMD to Limited Quantity hazardous material designations
Interpret and summarize pending and enacted federal and international regulations that pertain to the transport of hazardous materials
Define, develop, and implement compliant solutions and processes for multiple business formats
Develop communication, SOPs and associate facing content in relation to Hazardous Material programs
Develop and deliver computer based, web based and live training for various audiences
Analyze and collect data to understand risks and trends that impact Hazardous Materials shipments
Manager II, Product Safety and Compliance
Walmart Stores, Inc
12.2008 - 07.2011
Led cross-functional task forces on large scale implementation projects
Managed external resources in the development and maintenance of documents including but not limited to, product standards/directives, notices, FAQs and guidance documents detailing category specific safety requirements based on federal, state, and local laws/regulations and voluntary standards for use by suppliers, merchants, global sourcing, and third-party testing labs
Interpreted and evaluated pending and enacted federal and state legislation and administrative rulemaking that impacted the sale of consumer products
Define, develop, and implement plans of compliance across multiple divisions and departments
Led presentations at supplier, merchant, and third-party meetings
Developed computer-based training for merchant education program
Regulatory Research Manager
Product Safety and Compliance Walmart Stores, Inc
08.2007 - 12.2008
Identified, monitored, and interpreted pending and enacted federal and state legislation and administrative rulemaking that affects the sale of consumer products
Advised Product Safety & Compliance team on regulatory requirements
Investigated vendors that had frequent non-compliance issues
Assisted in the development of central document repository
Senior Paralegal, Commercial Litigation
Walmart Stores, Inc
12.2005 - 08.2007
Facilitated management of litigation and attorney demand letters involving intellectual property
Investigated complaints of intellectual property infringement
Maintained electronic case records
Prepared and analyzed reports for use in Commercial Litigation
Managed development of annual budget for Commercial Litigation
Supervised administrative assistants
Paralegal, Employment Law
Walmart Stores, Inc
09.2001 - 12.2005
Developed and implemented plans of compliance with consent decrees concerning ADA
Facilitated management of litigation and EEO claims
Maintained electronic case records
Supervised Administrative Assistant
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Mgmt, Politics And Law, Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas Systems EVersity
Fayetteville, AR
05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK
05.2001
Skills
Cross-Functional Communication
Reporting Skills
Compliance Understanding
Project Management
Operations Support
Regulatory Understanding
Research Proficiency
Data Analysis
Timeline
Senior Manager, Asset Protection
Walmart Stores, Inc
08.2022 - Current
Senior Manager II, Hazmat Compliance
Hazardous Material Transportation Compliance Walmart Stores, Inc
07.2011 - 08.2022
Manager II, Product Safety and Compliance
Walmart Stores, Inc
12.2008 - 07.2011
Regulatory Research Manager
Product Safety and Compliance Walmart Stores, Inc
08.2007 - 12.2008
Senior Paralegal, Commercial Litigation
Walmart Stores, Inc
12.2005 - 08.2007
Paralegal, Employment Law
Walmart Stores, Inc
09.2001 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Mgmt, Politics And Law, Criminal Justice