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AMANDA F. Clark

Guthrie,OK

Summary

Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracts Administrator

Upland Software
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve disputes or clarify contractual language, minimizing liabilities.
  • Streamlined contract processes by implementing efficient documentation and tracking systems.
  • Assisted in the preparation of proposals and bids, contributing to successful awarding of new contracts.
  • Developed and maintained a centralized contracts database for easy access and increased efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored contract solutions for specific projects.
  • Reduced legal risks with comprehensive contract reviews and risk assessments.
  • Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.

Contract Specialist

Paycom
04.2017 - Current
  • Conduct quality reviews and monitored contract performance
  • Assist in expansion efforts by positioning contracts and executing paperwork as quickly as possible
  • Maintain digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies
  • Closely monitor and evaluate contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments
  • Deliver training to teach policies and procedures to team members
  • Improv team efficiency and productivity by restructuring workflow and managing assignments
  • Assist contract and legal professionals to address contract issues and developments
  • Recommend improvements for cross-functional projects and processes
  • Implement all critical information into agency’s database and maintained confidentiality to keep information secure
  • Identify control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
  • Developed a process to work closely with IT Risk, Accounting, and Paycom Representives to deliver SOC reports for our clients during an Audit within a timely manner
  • Ensure complete adherence with internal department requirements for SOC reporting release

Bankruptcy Analyst / Paralegal

American InfoSource
03.2010 - 04.2017
  • Oversee all legal actions within company related to bankruptcy claims; average 5000 legal actions per year
  • Point of contact for outside parties regarding all post-bankruptcy claims matters
  • Respond to claims objections and requests for additional documentation; monitor, supervise, and ensure all deadlines are met
  • Communicate with objecting party or requesting party in effort to resolve issues regarding bankruptcy claims
  • Conduct legal research on all escalated legal actions as well as federal and local state laws regarding bankruptcy
  • Act as liaison between clients of company and corporate counsel
  • Assist in maintaining case files for all litigation matters
  • Review and approve invoicing from local counsel to ensure billing is in accordance with agreed upon rates
  • Monitor dockets to ensure appropriate motions are filed, review orders filed to ensure compliance
  • Advise corporate counsel of preferences of judges, bankruptcy trustees as well as local rules for bankruptcy courts that differ from federal bankruptcy rules
  • Continuously review company processes, make recommendations on changes needed due to efficiency or legal reasons; maintain up to date documentation on company processes
  • Validated and filed proof of claims and other documents related to the bankruptcy claims filing process


Education

Associate of Science - Legal Case Management

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
2016

High School Diploma -

Putnam City High School
Oklahoma City, OK
2007

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Communication skills
  • Organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Contract performance management
  • Operational improvement
  • Performance improvement
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Due diligence

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Contracts Administrator

Upland Software
09.2021 - Current

Contract Specialist

Paycom
04.2017 - Current

Bankruptcy Analyst / Paralegal

American InfoSource
03.2010 - 04.2017

Associate of Science - Legal Case Management

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

High School Diploma -

Putnam City High School
AMANDA F. Clark