Danielle Edwards
Rocky Point,NY
Summary
To participate in a team environment where my talent will be recognized and utilized to assist in the productivity of the company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Administrator
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Hauppauge, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for a large series Trust consisting of open-end Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (approximately 25 Funds) as well as 5 separate stand-alone Funds.
- Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations for 6 large closed-end, interval Funds
- Manage legal documentation processes and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and internal teams to streamline case management.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient retrieval of legal documents and records.
- Oversaw preparation of agreements, contracts, and other legal instruments ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Attend Board and Committee meetings; draft agendas, resolutions, minutes and various reports to be included in the meeting along with maintaining 15(c) calendars and production schedules.
- Revise various service provider agreements to prospective and current clients
- Coordinate, draft and file various updates to Form N1-A and N-2's including annual updates, new funds and new classes (Prospectus, SAIs, Part Cs, and Supplements)
- Prepare, review, draft and file EDGAR submissions with the SEC on behalf of investment companies and investment advisors
- Train and develop Legal Administrator I and II
- Draft initial board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes and reports to be submitted for review by supervising personnel, outside counsel, and/or the Adviser
- Revise various service provider agreements to prospective and current clients
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues across various departments to support the overall success of the legal team.
- Enhanced client relationships through timely communication and accurate updates.
Legal Administrator II
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Hauppauge, NY
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for a large series Trust consisting of open-end Mutual Funds and Exchange-traded Funds (approximately 25 Funds)
- Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations for 2 large closed-end, interval Funds
- Attend Board and Committee meetings; draft agendas, resolutions, minutes and various reports to be included in the meeting along with maintaining 15(c) calendars and production schedules
- Revise various service provider agreements to prospective and current clients
- Coordinate, draft and file various updates to Form N-1A and N-2's including annual updates, new funds and new classes (Prospectuses, SAIs, Part Cs, and supplements)
- Prepare, review, draft and file EDGAR submissions with the SEC on behalf of investment companies and investment advisors
- Process foreign account opening documents with various custodians
- Draft, maintain and distribute annual Trustee and Officer questionnaires
- Maintain daily contact with Fund Administration, outside counsel, Advisers, and the Compliance team
- Train and develop Legal Associates and Legal Administrators I
Paralegal/Legal Administrator I
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC fka Gemini Fund Services, LLC
Hauppauge, NY
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Draft initial board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes and reports to be submitted for review by supervising personnel, outside counsel, and/or the Adviser
- Revise various service provider agreements to prospective and current clients
- Maintain SEC registration statements and prepare drafts of all SEC filings to be submitted for review by supervising personnel
- Process foreign account opening documents with various custodians
- Update and distribute annual Trustee and Officer questionnaires
- Maintain daily contact with Fund Administration, outside counsel, Advisers, and the Compliance team
- Attend board meetings
- Responsible for series Trusts consisting of open-end Mutual Funds and Exchange-traded Funds along with Interval Funds
- Train Legal Assistants
Junior Paralegal
Gemini Fund Services, LLC
Hauppauge, NY
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Draft initial board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes and reports to be submitted for review by supervising personnel, outside counsel, and/or the Adviser
- Revise various service provider agreements to prospective and current clients
- Maintain SEC registration statements and prepare drafts of all SEC filings to be submitted for review by supervising personnel
- Update and distribute annual Trustee and Officer questionnaires
- Maintain daily contact with Fund Administration, outside counsel, Advisers, and the Compliance team
- Attend board meetings and take minutes
- Solely Responsible for Trusts within the company
- Train Legal Assistants
Legal Assistant
Gemini Fund Services, LLC
Hauppauge, NY
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed Clerical Duties, wrote letters, prepared for Board Meetings
- Coordinated collection and tracking of service provider Agreements, SEC registration statements, SEC filings
- Maintained all legal document records
- Assisted the Legal Department with all aspects of legal and compliance duties
- Worked closely with Clients and Fund Administration on a daily basis
Senior Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
North Babylon, NY
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Originated residential mortgage loan applications and offered or negotiated terms of residential mortgage loans
- Met with customers and prospects to develop an understanding of their financial objectives and needs
- Assessed customer information and suggested appropriate product and service solutions
- Sold customers on value and benefits of suggested alternatives and closed sales
- Maintained strong product, sales knowledge and service values
- Provided sound advice at every Customer interaction to create a positive Customer Experience and ensured that the Customer's financial needs are met
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding specific individual sales goals
- Provided exceptional Customer service by meeting all Customers demands as they related to relatively more complex transactions and assisting less experienced personnel
- Solved problems independently
- Trained less experienced team members
- Participated in the opening and closing Store procedures
- Ensured Customer problems are handled appropriately, escalating issues when necessary
- Educated all Customer and prospects are bank products and services.
Head Teller
TD Bank
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Demonstrated competency and accountability with Store operational standards
- Provided leadership, conflict resolution, process improvement and communication on the teller line
- Coached team members on identifying sales opportunities and referring Customers to appropriate
- Store Employees or internal business Partners to achieve both store and individual sales revenue goals
- Managed Teller Paid Time Off within the PTO staffing model
- Recruited, interviewed, trained, and evaluated Tellers in accordance with the Human Resources guidelines
- Supported, mentored and coach team members in their professional development
- Developed and managed team members by recruiting, training and recognizing them
- Lead and followed-up on action plans to improve the Employee Experience
- Ensured integrity of operational standards and efficiencies
Assistant Head Teller
TD Bank
Hauppauge
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Provided exceptional Customer service
- Assisted in the preparation and development of the store sales plan, strategies, and sales activities
- Assisted the management team to complete daily, weekly and monthly audit reports to ensure operational soundness.
Education
Regents Diploma -
Newfield High School
Selden, NY06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Diligent
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Proofreading
- Team Management
- Calendar Management
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Process Improvement
- Administrative Experience
- Banking
- Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills
- Proven organizational abilities; detail oriented
- Broad knowledge of banking products and services
- Broad knowledge of mutual fund products and services
Timeline
Senior Legal Administrator
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Legal Administrator II
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
Paralegal/Legal Administrator I
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC fka Gemini Fund Services, LLC
12.2017 - 01.2020
Junior Paralegal
Gemini Fund Services, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2017
Legal Assistant
Gemini Fund Services, LLC
08.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
04.2015 - 07.2015
Head Teller
TD Bank
04.2013 - 04.2015
Assistant Head Teller
TD Bank
03.2012 - 04.2013
Regents Diploma -
Newfield High School