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ASHLEY L. MIKEL
Contract Management and Legal Ops Professional
Denver,CO
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Summary
With over 15 years of contract management and negotiation expertise, I have honed my skills in driving operational excellence and spearheading process improvements. My background encompasses comprehensive contract lifecycle management, from drafting to negotiation, particularly in high-stakes financial services and tech environments. My strategic approach has consistently delivered significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Trimble Inc.Westminster, CO
Contracts Manager
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Tracking contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Mitigating business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and negotiating favorable terms.
- Interpreting contact terms and coordinating solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
- Analyzing new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust negotiation playbooks.
Anuvu Corp.
Contracts Manager / Senior Corporate Paralegal
04.2021 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive contract management system, reducing processing times by 50% and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple business units, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic planning skills
- Negotiated a broad spectrum of agreements, including but not limited to advertising, content licensing, connectivity, consulting, SaaS and technology agreements, achieving a 75% increase in favorable terms through expert negotiation tactics, showcasing adeptness in contract negotiation and stakeholder management
- Developed a contract standardization playbook, achieving 100% consistency and improving contract management precision by 85% through diligent monitoring, illustrating a commitment to process improvement and attention to detail
- Led a cross-functional team to create a risk-based contract review and negotiation model that reduced risk and protected company interests
Ashley Mikel Coaching
CEO, Founder
05.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Pioneered Ashley Mikel Coaching, delivering personalized career and work-life balance coaching, achieving a 75% client satisfaction rate through the innovative Unbridled Life Program
- Revolutionized client onboarding, slashing time by 50% and boosting retention by 10%, by reengineering processes and enhancing client engagement strategies
- Catalyzed a 15% surge in lead generation and customer conversion by executing a comprehensive market analysis, driving a strategic marketing and branding overhaul
Janus Henderson Investors
Legal Operations Manager
05.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Aligned legal department objectives with corporate strategy, driving departmental focus and contribution to overall company goals
- Delivered significant cost savings for the company by developing a scoring model to analyze external counsel spending, showcasing adept financial management and operational efficiency
- Enhanced legal department internal client satisfaction by developing and implementing a metrics-based performance tracking survey, improving stakeholder engagement and service delivery
- Successfully replaced the firm’s legacy contract management system by leading a global project team to identify and integrate a best-in-class contract life cycle system with Salesforce, demonstrating exceptional leadership in cross-functional project management and technological innovation
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Manager, Contracts
07.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Spearheaded the LPL Financial acquisition contract management project, ensuring operational continuity and high standards
- This resulted in a seamless transition with 75% fewer disruptions by meticulously overseeing due diligence and enterprise contract termination efforts
- Achieved 100% sponsor and vendor termination compliance, pivotal in successfully closing business operations by crafting effective termination notifications and communications for product sponsors and vendors
- Fostered cross-departmental synergy and maintained uninterrupted operations during the acquisition by providing continuous research and support to the National Planning Holdings, Inc.
National Planning Holdings, Inc.
Director, Contract Management
04.2006 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Led the strategic management and negotiation of a comprehensive contract portfolio at National Planning Holdings, Inc., securing an 85% increase in favorable terms for 1K customers/vendors across diverse sectors through expert negotiation tactics
- Pioneered the development and implementation of a contract tracking system, achieving a 65% reduction in contract processing times and significantly enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency
- Enhanced project delivery timelines and stakeholder satisfaction by 60% through fostering cross-departmental collaboration and integrating contract management practices with various business functions to streamline operations
Education
Murray State UniversityMurray, KY
Master of Arts from Organizational Communication
Murray State UniversityMurray, KY
Bachelor of Science from Public Relations
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Ironclad
- IT contract negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Special Assignments
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Certified Life Coach, The Dragontree - 2019 to Present
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Accomplishments
Led the implementation of a contract management system that halved contract processing time and improved contract tracking accuracy by 85%. (Anuvu Corp.)
Strategically negotiated a 75% increase in favorable contract terms. (Anuvu Corp.)
Ensured seamless transitions and operational continuity during LPL Financial’s acquisition, maintaining 100% compliance and reducing disruptions by 75%. (Jackson National Life Insurance)
Developed a scoring model that significantly reduced external counsel spending. (Janus Henderson Investors)
Work Preference
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Timeline
Contracts Manager
Trimble Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Contracts Manager / Senior Corporate Paralegal
Anuvu Corp.
04.2021 - 03.2024
CEO, Founder
Ashley Mikel Coaching
05.2020 - 05.2021
Legal Operations Manager
Janus Henderson Investors
05.2019 - 05.2020
Manager, Contracts
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
07.2017 - 12.2018
Director, Contract Management
National Planning Holdings, Inc.
04.2006 - 06.2017
Murray State University
Master of Arts from Organizational Communication
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science from Public Relations
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