Microsoft Office Suite
Dynamic, innovative professional with more than 14 years of experience in contract administration, project management and legal operations. Proven expertise to support commercial legal teams in high-volume, growth-driven environments and within government sectors. Recognized for exceptional organizational and communication skills, coupled with a proactive approach to managing multiple projects and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and manage negotiations on non-standard models of clinical trial agreements, to include supplier agreements, for the largest federally funded program within the organization
• Maintain and apply a deep understanding of government policies and guidelines regarding federally funded research; as well as translation of these to counter parties
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize processes and create a playbook to enhance departmental knowledge and leverage efficiencies
• Serve as primary contact for subrecipients, overseeing complex negotiations and ensuring subcontract compliance with prime contracts and federal regulations
• Support annual subrecipient monitoring evaluation, ensuring adherence to federal requirements
• Collaborated with product managers, SMEs, designers, external consultants, sales and marketing teams to deliver a next gen technology platform and website relaunch
• Developed project plans, timelines, critical paths and key milestones for 22 integrations
• Managed the deadline-driven due diligence process and virtual data room for 29 acquisitions
• Presented critical analysis to executive leadership, managed internal communications for mergers, and facilitated collaboration among consultants and stakeholders
• Managed teams of 7-10 business unit leaders in the integration of 18 newly acquired companies
• Created and implemented a first-ever integration playbook, library and templates, used as training tools for new hires
• Coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution of over 30 deals, driving company growth and strategic objectives
• Developed, implemented, and administered a formal, centralized contract compliance program for a state office
• Created contract templates, as well as policies, and procedures for compliant contract management
• Led in the creation, development, and procurement of an enterprise contract lifecycle management system
• Developed and delivered training related to contract management and use of a contract management tool. Coordinated efforts and activities in the competitive solicitation process (RFPs)
• Reviewed and negotiated contracts, to include but not limited to state inter-agency agreements; technology contracts; professional service contracts; and data sharing agreements
• Administered federal grants for healthcare related programs
• Served as in-house legal contact for 10+ companies, managing a portfolio of over 15k contracts, collaborating closely with sales and operations teams to deliver on services
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts, technology agreements, and RFQs/RFPs in collaboration with business units
• Advised leadership team on non-standard contract terms, risks, requirements and procedures
• Spearheaded a contract work group to establish best practices and strategies for contract negotiations and contract administration
• Collaborated with General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to determine applicability of new regulation to company services
• Led the implementation of a new enterprise contract lifecycle management system, including policy development and user training
• Administrator for enterprise contract lifecycle system
• Supported the establishment of a new in-house legal department, serving as initial contact on all corporate legal matters
• Reviewed and revised agreements in close collaboration with sales and operations teams
• Drafted corporate procedures in connection with contract approvals and executive signatures; managed the delegation of signing authority
• Administrator of legal matter management system, led the conversion to a contract lifecycle management system for all corporate records and contracts
• Developed and implemented a record retention policy in collaboration with multiple business units
• Conducted research on various legal topics, including federal and state laws, and drafted detailed memos for executive staff summarizing findings
• Project lead on conversion of 150k+ paper records/files to electronic records
• Investigated and performed legal research necessary to manage paternity, support modification, contempt and defense cases.
• Drafted legal documents and pleadings in accordance with local court rules and provided in court legal support services to attorneys.
• Prepared child support worksheets based on investigative findings and filed with the local court for hearings.
• Managed a caseload of 300-600 cases with sensitive timelines and analyzed collected data to assess assigned caseload.
Contract Administration/Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Jira
Salesforce
NetSuite
Adobe
DocuSign
Conga
Artifical intelligence
Technology innovation
Personal growth
Travel and cultural experiences
Good health and well-being