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Edward Olivieri

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Accomplished Supplier Diversity Leader and SME with strong background in public sector supplier diversity program management, legal compliance, and legislative advocacy. Develops and implements supplier diversity plans and delivers strategic legal and program advice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Principal

Quant16
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed and maintained long-term relationships with key clients for sustained business growth.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional development.
  • Serve as government procurement and supplier diversity subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and supplier diversity goals
  • Train internal resources on public sector supplier diversity initiatives
  • Develop and foster partnerships nation-wide to pursue strategic business opportunities

Partner

Reyes & Bonoma, Ltd.
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Led firm's DEI practice, specializing in supplier diversity consulting
  • Represented City of Chicago City Council Latino Caucus on decennial remap
  • Represented Latino Cook County Commissioners on decennial remap
  • Advocated for private businesses and not-for-profit organizations before the Illinois General Assembly and the City of Chicago

Corporate Counsel/Human Resources Officer

Pilsen Wellness Center
03.2016 - 10.2021
  • Advised senior executives through major decisions and litigation.
  • Supported agency in handling employment law matters such as discrimination claims or wage disputes efficiently.
  • Led Human Resources Department, responsible for recruitment, employee discipline, onboarding, legal compliance, and payroll.

Director of Contract Compliance

Cook County Government
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led Office of Contract Compliance overseeing M/W/V/PDBE certification and compliance units, set contract specific contract supplier diversity goals, ensured compliance with supplier diversity committments
  • Passed legislation supporting a legally defensible M/WBE program, enhancing good faith efforts requirements
  • Published comprehensive business diversity reports showcasing Cook County's world-class M/WBE program
  • Led efforts to revamp compliance operations, while increasing M/WBE participation
  • Facilitated relationship-building between government decision-makers and M/WBE firm owners and executives
  • Let Disparity Study contract with Collette Holt & Associates to maintain Cook County's M/WBE program
  • Passed legislation creating the Cook County Person with Disability Business Enteprise Program

Legal Counsel

Cook County Board Of Commissioners
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Advised County Commissioner on legal issues related to Cook County Government
  • Spearheaded efforts to enhance county's VBE program, including a collaboration with John Marshall Law school to provide veteran entrepreneurs with free legal services.
  • Served as primary constituent services contact
  • Passed legislation prohibiting businesses that engaged in unlawful employment practices from county contracts and licenses


Partner

Godoy Olivieri, Ltd.
10.2011 - 12.2013
  • Founding partner of minority-owned law firm specializing in criminal defense, immigration law, and administrative law
  • Represented individuals and businesses in litigation across Northern Illinois


Associate Attorney

Reyes & Bonoma, Ltd.
10.2008 - 10.2011
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Represented individuals and businesses in litigation
  • Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple industries.

Assistant State's Attorney

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
05.2006 - 10.2008
  • Prosecuted cases at the pre-trial, trial, post-conviction, and appellate levels, including cases that ranged from misdemeanors to first-degree murder.
  • Argued over 20 matters to decision in the Illinois Appellate Court and tried hundreds of bench trials
  • Managed heavy caseloads in busy trial courts
  • Trained new prosecutors and first-chaired jury trials

Education

Law

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
01.2006

Social Philosophy

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2003

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Legal Analysis
  • Government Procurement
  • Supplier Diversity Program Development

Affiliations

  • Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

Certification

  • Certified Mediator

Timeline

Managing Principal

Quant16
10.2021 - Current

Partner

Reyes & Bonoma, Ltd.
05.2021 - 10.2021

Director of Contract Compliance

Cook County Government
10.2018 - 05.2021

Corporate Counsel/Human Resources Officer

Pilsen Wellness Center
03.2016 - 10.2021

Legal Counsel

Cook County Board Of Commissioners
09.2014 - 03.2016

Partner

Godoy Olivieri, Ltd.
10.2011 - 12.2013

Associate Attorney

Reyes & Bonoma, Ltd.
10.2008 - 10.2011

Assistant State's Attorney

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
05.2006 - 10.2008

Law

Illinois Institute of Technology

Social Philosophy

Marquette University

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