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Cynthia Witt

Rock Island,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Process Administrator offering excellent problem-solving and research skills. Collaborative team player with effective communication abilities in both one-on-one and group settings. Known for providing timely completion of projects and delivering accurate information.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Process Administrator II-Global IP Services

Deere & Company World Headquarters
Moline, IL
01.2019 - Current
  • Designed test plans to validate newly implemented processes or changes to existing ones.
  • Prepared documents for application to the USPTO.
  • Efficiently coordinated timelines and essential paperwork with outside counsel for USPTO patent applications.
  • Recommended strategies for streamlining organizational operations through improved process design.
  • Assisted with office tasks during peak periods and employee absences.
  • Analyzed internal processes and suggested procedural changes to enhance operations and align with global office standards.
  • Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.

Legal Process Administrator - Compliance

Deere & Company World Headquarters
Moline, IL
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Performed quality assurance checks on contracts submitted through the Total Contract Management (TCM) database. Completed projects before delivery to customers.
  • Assisted Supply Base Managers and TCM users in resolving process-related issues by delivering expert technical assistance.
  • Drafted detailed reports summarizing process performance metrics.
  • Reconciled invoices from outside counsel submitted through the Onit invoicing system.
  • Worked with a third party to perform due diligence reports on prospective Deere dealers outside the US.

Paralegal - Contingent Worker/Deere & Co

Revolution Technologies
Melbourne, FL
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
  • Assisted three attorneys covering Anti-bribery law, FCPA, and Export Controls, and Corporate Compliance.
  • Submitted applications to OFAC for a license to export to other countries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-1992

Skills

  • Seven years in a legal environment and law firm
  • Experience with Lexis Nexis and DocuSign
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Documentation Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Business Correspondence

Certification

  • National Federation of Paralegals Association - Registered Paralegal

Affiliations

  • Member of the Team Enrichment Council
  • Participated in the United Way Day of Caring for 5 years as well as other volunteer activities.
  • Member of the Recognition Committee in the Global Law Services Group

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Process Administrator II-Global IP Services

Deere & Company World Headquarters
01.2019 - Current

Legal Process Administrator - Compliance

Deere & Company World Headquarters
01.2019 - 04.2020

Paralegal - Contingent Worker/Deere & Co

Revolution Technologies
06.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Kaplan University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Northern Iowa
  • National Federation of Paralegals Association - Registered Paralegal
Cynthia Witt