Iona Ooten
Taylors,SC
Summary
Experienced with legal documentation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Utilizes keen research skills to support legal teams effectively. Strong understanding of drafting legal documents, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Paralegal
Ob Hospitalist Group
10.2018 - Current
- Provide general legal support for 3 attorneys with clinician employment agreements, professional service agreements and amendments as well as litigation
- Corporate Governance related to annual filings and establishing new entities
- Develop comprehensive training materials for new paralegals, promoting consistent practices across the team
- Improve contract drafting process, resulting in faster turnaround times for clinician
- Reduce litigation risks through diligent monitoring of compliance with state and federal regulations
- Support the legal department''s efficiency by developing a comprehensive filing system for easy access to crucial documents
- Assist attorneys with litigation cases by conducting extensive fact-finding investigations and organizing evidence files systematically
- Assist in the successful completion of billion dollar acquisitions by preparing due diligence materials
- Contribute to cost savings initiatives by auditing legal invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment approval
- Expedite contract review process by creating templates tailored to the specific industry
- Streamline corporate legal processes by implementing efficient document management systems
- Enhance communication between internal teams and outside counsel, leading to more effective resolution of complex legal issues
- Manage intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registrations and renewals, protecting company assets from infringement claims
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Liaise with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule
- Assist in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client
- Communicate pertinent information to customers via phone, email, and mail
Co-Founder and Head Creative Director
The Holiday Heart
03.2014 - Current
- Lead product creator for over 20 custom designs
- Created innovative advertising campaigns that successfully generated increased brand awareness and recognition.
- Responsible for Event Planning and Set-Up
- Spearhead corporate social responsibility initiatives, improving company reputation and community engagement
- Evaluate market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making
- Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Grow the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events
Forensic Officer
Greenville County DPS Forensic Division-Crime Scene Unit
12.2007 - 03.2014
- Investigated more than 5,000 crime scenes
- Provided essential training and mentorship to junior technicians, fostering professional growth within the team
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to provide timely and accurate forensic support for investigations
- Preserved the chain of custody through the identification, preservation, documentation and collection of physical evidence
- Worked as a liaison with various divisions of Law Enforcement including local, state and federal
- Interviewed victims, suspects and witnesses for relevant information regarding criminal investigations
- Completed investigative reports in a timely manner including all aspects of processing and packaging any evidence pertaining to the case
- Conducted comprehensive research on emerging forensic technologies, contributing to advancements in the field.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
University of South Carolina
South Carolina01.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Investigations
Florida Metropolitan University
Florida01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite 360
- FiscalNote
- Agiloft
- Concur
- CRM Dynamics
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
Timeline
Corporate Paralegal
Ob Hospitalist Group
10.2018 - Current
Co-Founder and Head Creative Director
The Holiday Heart
03.2014 - Current
Forensic Officer
Greenville County DPS Forensic Division-Crime Scene Unit
12.2007 - 03.2014
Paralegal Certificate -
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Criminal Investigations
Florida Metropolitan University
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