ALECIA WARDELL
Frisco,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
REAL ESTATE - SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
06.1997 - Current
- Transactional responsibilities, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating new leases, management contracts and joint venture agreements and assisting in-house and outside counsel with property purchases and sale/leaseback transactions
- Asset management responsibilities, including lease renewals, amendments, condemnation negotiation, and working with development, facilities, risk management, and accounting departments, store managers, and landlords to resolve site issues
- Lease administration responsibilities including lease abstracts, SNDA's, estoppels and database and file management
- Assist in sale of subsidiary companies
- Maintain database tracking all of store-specific lease information, including renewal requirements.
CONTRACT MANAGER
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
06.1997 - Current
- Drafting and review of all store-specific contracts, as well as all sourcing, facilities and operations contracts
- Assist in any needed negotiations
- Maintain electronic files and database of all corporate contracts.
- Improved efficiency of contract management processes through implementation of a centralized database system.
- Successfully managed high volumes of contracts simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
DOMESTIC FRANCHISING & COMPLIANCE – SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
02.2011 - Current
- Prepare, update and register Franchise Disclosure Document for U.S Franchisees
- Draft development and franchise agreements for Fridays restaurants within the U.S
- Monitor and manage documents and payments received from Franchisees and Developers
- Draft letter agreements, amendments and termination agreements with regard to existing Franchisees and Developers
- Assist in sale of corporate-owned restaurants to Franchisees.
LITIGATION - SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
01.2022 - Current
- Assist General Counsel in gathering information and reviewing documentation in defense of class action, employment, guest related claims and lawsuits
- Work directly with insurance companies in processing and defending property and personal injury claims within corporate restaurant properties
- Track all service of process.
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy and consistency, mitigating potential risks for clients involved in transactions or disputes.
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING & COMPLIANCE - SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
04.2011 - 01.2018
- Prepare, update and manage the International Franchise Disclosure Document for various countries, including registration and filing, as necessary
- Draft development and franchise agreements for Fridays restaurants in 57 countries
- Monitor and manage documents and payments received from Franchisees and Developers
- Draft letter agreements, amendments and termination agreements with regard to existing Franchisees and Developers
- Manage franchise relationships with all International Franchisees
- Work closely with International Development, Operations and Finance teams in managing future and existing franchise sites
- Assist in transfer of ownership interest in Development and Franchise Agreements between Franchisees.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
LAW OFFICE OF HUNT HENDERSON
09.1993 - 02.1997
- Assist attorney in real estate matters (residential, agricultural and commercial), including preparation of contracts, ordering and review of title information; preparation of closing documents and leases; and service as contact with developer and contractor clients
- Assist attorney in estate and probate, including preparation of documents opening an estate; preparation of Small Estates Affidavits; gathering information on assets, receipts and expenses of decedent's estate; preparation of final report and accounting; preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois01.1996
B.A. European History -
Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee01.1989
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Self-Directed
- Analytical Thinking
- Negotiation
- Company Representation
Timeline
LITIGATION - SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
01.2022 - Current
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING & COMPLIANCE - SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
04.2011 - 01.2018
DOMESTIC FRANCHISING & COMPLIANCE – SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
02.2011 - Current
CONTRACT MANAGER
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
06.1997 - Current
REAL ESTATE - SENIOR PARALEGAL
TGI FRIDAY'S INC.
06.1997 - Current
LEGAL ASSISTANT
LAW OFFICE OF HUNT HENDERSON
09.1993 - 02.1997
Paralegal Certificate -
Illinois State University
B.A. European History -
Lipscomb University
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