Cory Jack
Stoughton,MA
Summary
Motivated Patent Paralegal/ IP Records Management with over 20 years of experience in high-volume settings with superior talent for getting up to speed quickly and driving productivity.
Work well in collaborative team environments. Experienced with supporting Intellectual Property & Corporate law firm operations with advanced filing/ administrative and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Coordinator
Suffolk Construction
03.2023 - Current
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Managed and coordinated all facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
- Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Increased team productivity by reorganizing office supplies and protocols.
- Organized company meetings and scheduling for 10-300-employee team
- Coordinated smooth transitions during office relocations by planning logistics and overseeing the move process from start to finish.
Office Manager
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Oversaw technical, operational, clerical and customer service support activities.
- Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records and filing all documents.
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
- Organized team workload and prioritized tasks to streamline office functions in deadline-driven environment.
- Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
IP Record Management/ Patent Paralegal
Exela Technologies, Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2021
- Recorded notes attached to documents in the law firm database.
- Developed and Implemented a more efficient record storage system.
- Performed periodic checks to identify database input errors.
- Scanned Redwelds for inventory.
- Facilitated authorized disposal of records.
- Imported and exported records without content and metadata loss
- Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
- Promoted seamless international patent filing through proficient coordination with foreign associates regarding necessary documentation requirements and deadlines.
- Supported attorneys in successful patent prosecution by thoroughly preparing responses to office actions and maintaining clear communication.
- Provided valuable support during inventor interviews by preparing necessary forms, coordinating schedules, and ensuring clear communication between all parties involved.
- Proactively identified opportunities for patent protection within the company''s research and development pipeline, working closely with inventors to capture and document their innovations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with comprehensive patent portfolio management, including monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely filings.
- Improved cross-functional collaboration between legal departments by serving as a reliable source of information on patents during mergers and acquisitions projects or similar transactions involving IP assets transfer.
Education
Patent Paralegal Certificate -
IP LegalEd
High School Diploma -
San Juan North Secondary School
San Juan, Trinidad And Tobago06.1993
Skills
- Scheduling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Database administration
- Good telephone etiquette
- Critical thinking
- File/records maintenance
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Filing
- Recordkeeping
- Database Management
- Document scanning
- Multitasking abilities
- Legal Research
- Writing and Editing
- IManage
Timeline
Facilities Coordinator
Suffolk Construction
03.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
11.2021 - 03.2023
IP Record Management/ Patent Paralegal
Exela Technologies, Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2021
Patent Paralegal Certificate -
IP LegalEd
High School Diploma -
San Juan North Secondary School
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