Errica Dixon
NEWYORK,NY
Summary
Dynamic Senior Contracts Specialist with a proven track record and 5+ years of contract lifecycle management with a proven ability to assertively manage stakeholder interests, excelling in contract negotiations and risk mitigation at a 95% success rate in negotiations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts Specialist
Brown University
Providence, RI
02.2023 - Current
- Played a pivotal role in setting new standards with longstanding suppliers for consistency in risk mitigation of contracts across departments.
- Skilled in effective mediation and negotiation strategies that preserved key business relationships.
- Collaborated closely within a 4 person team which partnered with cross-functional teams to strengthen contract negotiations, ensuring alignment on strategic goals and objectives, averaging the turnover of 230 contracts monthly. Led the initiative yearly for all contracts related to the annual Spring Weekend Event at Brown University.
Contracts Associate
New Leaf Literary
New York, NY
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Instrumental in the organization of contract records in the company CMS.
- Collaboration with the Literary, Film and Foreign departments for the contracts lifecycle of Author/Illustrator, Work for Hire, Film, amendments, collaborations and other legal agreements.
Contracts Assistant
Hachette Book Group Inc.
New York, NY
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through analysis of existing contracts processes and systems.
- Prepared reports detailing contracts status updates including expiration dates, outstanding issues, or other pertinent information as needed.
- Liaised with editorial teams as well as legal, royalties and accounts payable departments during the negotiation process to address concerns or questions regarding proposed agreements.
- Drafted work-for-hire and negotiated subsidiary rights agreements.
Front Desk Associate
Tracy Anderson Method
New York, NY
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and managed check-in process.
- Greeted visitors and guests upon arrival, offered assistance, answered questions to build rapport, retention and increase sales; collecting fees and payments when necessary.
- Set up, tear down and reset classes with the proper equipment, ensuring sanitary standards were maintianed.
Research Assistant
Non-Political News
New York, NY
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Participated actively in regular meetings with founder to brainstorm content.
- Contributed to the publication of editorial content with a focus on health, wellness and fashion.
Editorial Intern
Foundry Literary + Media
New York, NY
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Enhanced the overall quality of published materials by managing submissions.
- Social Media Management.
- Strengthened professional network throughout the internship by building relationships with colleagues at various levels within the company and industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oakland University
Rochester, MIMaster of Arts - Publishing
Pace University
New York, NYSkills
- Contract drafting and redlining
- Supplier relationship management
- Ensuring conformity to Legal compliance
- Contract negotiations w/95% success rate
- BCM
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Contracts
- Workday
- Microsoft Office
- Title Management
- Google Worskspace
- Calendar Management
- CMS
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Brown University's inaugural Brown Small Business Summit, with the aim of bridging the gap between Brown University and smaller suppliers in the area.
- Achieved Credly Badge by completing Leading From Where you Are Course, developing skills to foster leadership at any level in a department.
Timeline
Senior Contracts Specialist
Brown University
02.2023 - Current
Contracts Associate
New Leaf Literary
12.2021 - 12.2022
Contracts Assistant
Hachette Book Group Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2021
Front Desk Associate
Tracy Anderson Method
01.2019 - 07.2020
Research Assistant
Non-Political News
11.2016 - 07.2017
Editorial Intern
Foundry Literary + Media
08.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oakland University
Master of Arts - Publishing
Pace University