Experienced program management and legal professional with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to project success. Strategic planner with strong organizational and communication skills, known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve desired outcomes. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
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ELIZABETH Thomas
Marion,IA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Legal Analyst
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Review and analyze documents presented by third parties, including third party-proposed edits of GreatAmerica documents.
- Provide support and training to internal customers on an array of legal issues.
- Draft letters and other important correspondence for customers.
- Balance multiple work orders at a time while prioritizing those with highest potential value to company.
- Assist in the completion and planning of legal projects that effect the department as well as the entire organization.
- Collaborate with attorneys on the preparation of legal documents.
Eaton Aerospace (formerly Cobham Missions Systems)
Program Management Analyst
01.2021 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Designed and managed detailed reports to assess program success.
- Collaborated with senior leaders across different divisions within the company to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
- Lead meetings and presentations with cross-functional teams to review project status updates, discuss issues, and develop solutions.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while managing programs of multi million dollar government and commercial projects.
- Monitored progress against goals, adjusting plans as necessary in order to meet changing requirements.
- Successfully managed multiple programs simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables were met on time and within budget.
Eaton Aerospace (formerly Cobham Missions Systems)
Procurement Buyer
11.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure quality products were received in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies to reduce operational costs associated with purchasing.
- Reviewed and analyzed documents and quotes.
- Identified potential suppliers, evaluated bids, negotiated contracts and monitored performance of vendors.
- Ensured all purchase orders were accurate, complete, approved by the appropriate personnel, and issued in a timely manner.
- Negotiated for fairest and most reasonable price of purchased items.
Eaton Aerospace (formerly Cobham Missions Systems)
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
09.2015 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Provided administrative support to the Vice President, including calendar management, scheduling appointments, and arranging travel itineraries.
- Coordinated general administrative support for company leadership across multiple departments.
- Established positive working relationships with internal departments and external customers and vendors.
- Trained new personnel on office policies and procedures as well as general administrative duties.
- Organized corporate events including conferences, trade shows, seminars, workshops.
- Ensured accuracy of information by proofreading documents prior to distribution.
- Volunteered as Employee Engagement Committee Member for many years.
- Organized and maintained confidential files related to executive decisions and activities.
Actually Clean
Office Manager
03.2015 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Collaborated with team members for strategic communications, creative services, and social media planning, contributing to the achievement of marketing objectives.
- Screened resumes submitted to company and posted openings to job boards.
- Was lead responder to all media and public relations inquiries.
- Handled processes of accounts receivable and payables.
- Maintained company organization with electronic and paper filing.
- Generated content ideas to engage target audiences and increase social media followers.
Global Security Services
Office Manager
02.2014 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Oversaw main office area and entry level employees.
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Coordinated inventory, and office supply orders.
- In charge of screening resumes and conducting first interviews for prospective employees.
Nelson Brothers Agency
Commercial CSR
02.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Managed all commercial business customer service relations for Vice President of the company.
- Made requests for policy and account changes.
- Conducted meetings with insurance company representatives.
- Counseled insureds on options for service and coverage.
- Assisted customers with navigating products, services, and processes via phone, email, or chat support.
Nelson Brothers Agency
Commercial Marketing Specialist
09.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Worked directly with company agents to market new business accounts.
- Submitted insurance applications to company underwriters for approval.
- Communicated with insureds to retrieve needed company information.
- Filed customer information and organized customer history.
Education
Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA
Bachelors from Communication Studies
09.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Project Planning and multitasking
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Relationship Building
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Compliance with policies and procedures
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Expert at Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Experience with financial processes, budgets, and data management
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Sharepoint
- Contract Analysis
- Workday
Timeline
Legal Analyst
GreatAmerica Financial Services
05.2024 - Current
Program Management Analyst
Eaton Aerospace (formerly Cobham Missions Systems)
01.2021 - 02.2024
Procurement Buyer
Eaton Aerospace (formerly Cobham Missions Systems)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
Eaton Aerospace (formerly Cobham Missions Systems)
09.2015 - 11.2019
Office Manager
Actually Clean
03.2015 - 09.2015
Office Manager
Global Security Services
02.2014 - 03.2015
Commercial CSR
Nelson Brothers Agency
02.2013 - 02.2014
Commercial Marketing Specialist
Nelson Brothers Agency
09.2012 - 02.2013
Upper Iowa University
Bachelors from Communication Studies
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