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
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