JANET VAN BLARCOM
Belleville,WI
Summary
Effective project leader and problem-solver with advanced vendor relationship skills and a hardworking mentality. Seeking to apply expertise and extensive experience in project management, legal processes and technology to take on a challenging new role with a growing team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Exact Sciences Corporation
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitate preparation and revision of contracts across all areas of the company’s business. Handle details of a highly confidential, critical and time sensitive nature
- Assist with contract management, including entering contracts into the company’s contract management software (Conga and Coupa), coordinate electronic execution of contracts, and support the implementation and optimization of the company’s contract management system
- Coordinate contract execution in accordance with company policy within contract management software (Conga and Coupa)
- Manage and respond to requests for medical and billing records, including researching, locating, and preparing responsive documents, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Manage and respond to requests for review of personal representative documents (power of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship) and provide guidance to Laboratory QA team
Legal Administrator
CMFG Life Insurance Company
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: (CUNA Mutual Group)
- Implemented technology and enhancements to support legal processes, which include litigation, contracting, and regulatory
- Performed initial assessment and analysis to begin requirements gathering for technology requests (projects or enhancements.)
- Developed and designed legal reports through Cognos for legal leadership team
- Improved and streamlined the operation of the legal processes by identifying, analyzing and implementing process changes and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Trained legal department staff on legal processes, including use of technology systems
- Developed and maintained related training materials
- Responded and investigated business process and technology issues.
- Applied appropriate decision-making skills to set priorities with technology team
- (CUNA Mutual Group)
Legal Services Manager
CMFG Life Insurance Company
03.2008 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: (CUNA Mutual Group)
- Implemented technology and enhancements to support legal processes, which include litigation, contracting, and regulatory
- Performed initial assessment and analysis to begin requirements gathering for technology requests (projects or enhancements.)
- Developed and designed legal reports through Cognos for legal leadership team
- Improved and streamlined the operation of the legal processes by identifying, analyzing and implementing process changes and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Trained legal department staff on legal processes, including use of technology systems
- Led a team of professionals representing various practice areas in the legal department including corporate litigation, claims litigation and contracting
- Developed and maintained related training materials
- Responded and investigated business process and technology issues.
- Applied appropriate decision-making skills to set priorities with technology team
- (CUNA Mutual Group)
Legal Administrative Assistant
CMFG Life Insurance Company
03.2000 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: (CUNA Mutual Group)
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Provided logistical support for programs, meetings, and events, including room reservations, room set-up, agenda preparation, materials printing and calendar maintenance.
- Assisted administrative team members with completing daily tasks in order to maintain a smooth workflow.
- (CUNA Mutual Group)
Education
No Degree - Legal Assistant
Hamilton Business College
Cedar Rapids, IAHigh School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
Dubuque, IASkills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Report development
- Skilled in numerous software solutions
- Business Insight
- Self-motivated
- Relationship management with vendors
- Strong organizational skills
- File organization
- Client communication
- Writing and editing
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Exact Sciences Corporation
09.2019 - Current
Legal Administrator
CMFG Life Insurance Company
01.2017 - 06.2019
Legal Services Manager
CMFG Life Insurance Company
03.2008 - 12.2016
Legal Administrative Assistant
CMFG Life Insurance Company
03.2000 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
No Degree - Legal Assistant
Hamilton Business College
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