Elise Kerrigan
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Successful contracts specialist driven to maximize operational efficiency and mitigate costs through contract administration and auditing, with meticulous attention to detail. Expertly handles a high volume of contracts, while working effectively as a Team Lead to support and enhance cross-departmental communication and collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Attorney, SJC Rule 3:03 Certified
Committee for Public Counsel Services
- Assisted attorney in court, represented clients during arraignment hearings
- Legal research and writing: motions, legal memoranda.
- Conducted comprehensive client interviews to gather relevant information and assess case viability.
- Enhanced client outcomes by thoroughly researching and analyzing case law.
- Drafted persuasive legal memoranda, resulting in favorable outcomes during motion hearings.
Legal Intern
Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver
- Assisted with client interviews and representation at Municipal Court
- Drafted and edited various motions and legal memoranda.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
Contracts Team Lead
Host Healthcare, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Administer and audit a high volume of travel nurse contracts to ensure proper pay and compliance with travel nursing laws and regulations
- Prepare daily reports to track compliance progress on posted contract packages
- Review, interpret and execute various types of contracts including Employment Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Exhibits, etc
- Monitor incoming service agreements for correct pricing and information
- Identify contract-related risks and propose solutions; assist in development and implementation of process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Communicate accurately across departments to answer questions, address issues and expedite solutions
- Assist in training new hires and providing continuous training across departments.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in optimized processes leading to cost savings for the organization.
Contract Specialist II
Host Healthcare, Inc.
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Administer and audit a high volume of travel nurse contracts to ensure proper pay and compliance with travel nursing laws and regulations
- Prepare daily reports to track compliance progress on posted contract packages
- Review, interpret and execute various types of contracts including Employment Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Exhibits, etc
- Monitor incoming service agreements for correct pricing and information
- Identify contract-related risks and propose solutions; assist in development and implementation of process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Communicate accurately across departments to answer questions, address issues and expedite solutions
- Assist in training new hires and providing continuous training across departments.
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor ongoing contract performance, enabling proactive identification of potential issues.
- Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
Contract Specialist I
Host Healthcare, Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Administer and audit a high volume of travel nurse contracts to ensure proper pay and compliance with travel nursing laws and regulations
- Prepare daily reports to track compliance progress on posted contract packages
- Review, interpret and execute various types of contracts including Employment Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Exhibits, etc
- Monitor incoming service agreements for correct pricing and information
- Identify contract-related risks and propose solutions; assist in development and implementation of process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Communicate accurately across departments to answer questions, address issues and expedite solutions
- Assist in training new hires and providing continuous training across departments.
Operations Manager | Instructor | Wellness Coach
Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
12.2013 - 11.2021
- Exceeded monthly income quotas and generated new income streams through membership sales, increasing income by >9% annually from 2015 – 2020
- Point of contact for clients regarding all aspects of their membership contracts, including expiration, extenuation, upgrades, refunds and any/all discrepancies
- Managed all aspects of business operations across 150+ membership accounts, for the full cycle of each client contract from initial sale to client retention and upgrades
- Assisted in all aspects of marketing including print and online content creation, social media posts, online advertising campaigns, and managing online reviews, resulting in Google Review rating increase from 4.0 to 4.9
- Adapted all services to online format in response to Covid-19 Pandemic, resulting in approximately 85% client retention.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Delivered presentations at local events promoting the benefits of wellness coaching services within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
San Diego State University
J.D. - Law
New England Law | Boston
01.2010
Study Abroad - Emphasis in political philosophy
University College London
01.2005
Skills
- Salesforce-Target Recruit
- Adobe Acrobat
- HubSpot
- Google Suite
- Email Marketing
- MS Word, Excel PowerPoint
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Research
- Analytical
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Customer Success
- Contract Review
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient in MS Office
- Exceptional writer
Websites
Accomplishments
Captained an employee-led culture team responsible for organizing wellness initiatives for the company
Certification
- Yoga Therapy
- Brain Power Wellness Workshop Trainer
Legal Experience
- Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston, MA, Student Attorney, SJC Rule 3:03 Certified, 09/2009, 12/2009, Assisted attorney in court, represented clients during arraignment hearings, Legal research and writing: motions, legal memoranda
- Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver, Boston, MA, Legal Intern, 05/2008, 08/2008, Assisted with client interviews and representation at Municipal Court, Drafted and edited various motions and legal memoranda
Volunteer Experience
Beacon Academy, 2016 – 2019, 12-week mindfulness class
Timeline
Contracts Team Lead
Host Healthcare, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Contract Specialist II
Host Healthcare, Inc.
10.2022 - 01.2023
Contract Specialist I
Host Healthcare, Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2022
Operations Manager | Instructor | Wellness Coach
Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
12.2013 - 11.2021
Student Attorney, SJC Rule 3:03 Certified
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Legal Intern
Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
San Diego State University
J.D. - Law
New England Law | Boston
Study Abroad - Emphasis in political philosophy
University College London
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