Experienced Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning. Natural leader experienced in driving great team successes by coaching and motivating team members to increase operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Excellent interpersonal skills, to work well with others, in both supervisory and support staff roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
E-Discovery Project Manager
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
02 2023 - Current
Advise legal teams of applicable e-discovery legal topics, as regularly communicated by e-discovery counsel (e.g. discovery scope, proportionality, preservation, cross-border e-discovery and data privacy).
Work with lawyers and clients to identify potentially relevant data through client IT and custodian interviews. Discuss legal hold strategy with case team and provide guidance and resources when necessary.
Organize, conduct, and participate in legal team meetings to proactively plan, manage and discuss e-discovery topics related to matter including preservation, collection, document review, and budgeting.
Translate technical information into options legal teams and clients can leverage to meet matter goals.
Effectively manage external vendor processes including SOW process, project cost estimates, invoice payment, and end user service agreements.
Coordinate and manage collections, processing and production of ESI to outside parties; ensure quality accuracy meets project goals; utilize internal and external resources as required.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
Meet productivity standards and take initiative to improve personal and group productivity.
Senior Project Manager
Business Intelligence Associates
07 2012 - 02 2023
Project Management\Consulting– Partner with company Executives to establish and implement standard operating procedures
Coordinate the processes of projects through departments such as Forensics, Review and Data Services to ensure each step in any given project is completed in a timely manner and meets client's expectations
Setup and maintain FTP site for projects to develop a transfer protocol between the company and clients
Schedule and lead conference calls to help set expectations and discuss project specifications
Work with sales teams to create and manage project budget
Maintain primary communication with the client through email and phone calls; providing statuses and addressing questions or concerns throughout the project lifecycle
Database Management – Manage Review Platforms such as Relativity, Catalyst & Reveal
Prepare and load data into the review platform for the client to review
Creation of database features such as users, permissions, coding fields, batches, and productions
Executing searches and creating saved searches in preparation for production or client review
Export productions from review platforms and create deliverables based on client specifications
Utilize database tools to perform quality control on data sets and provide reporting to client upon request
Coordinate trainings and document review for various review platforms.
Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance
Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities
Closely collaborated with team members to identify and quickly address problems
Senior Litigation Support Specialist
Jackson Lewis, LLP
01.2010 - 07.2012
Managed document collection, tracking, processing, attorney review process and production for multiple litigations utilizing basic project management concepts
Consulted regularly with legal team to assess project requirements throughout the litigation lifecycle including how best to utilize technology to meet those requirements
Developed, implemented, tracked and communicated project plans and budgets on multiple projects
Prioritized workflow for multiple projects
Provided work direction to vendors and contract staff to ensure project deadlines and goals are met
Managed litigation support databases such as Summation (In-house), Relativity (Vendors), to ensure that the technology meets project requirements (e.g., reporting functions, searches, etc.) and data integrity is maintained throughout the life of a case
Continued to improve upon existing Litigation Technology Services (LTS) processes and best practices
Trained legal teams and contract staff on LTS tools and processes
Utilized electronic discovery experience to develop and implement sound electronic discovery project plans that are customized to the requirements of specific matters
Project plans includes developing strategies for data collection, filtering, review and production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology, Forensics
Pace University
New York, NY
08.2014
Associate - Applied Science, Information Systems Management
Berkeley College
New York, NY
12.2009
Skills
Client liaison
Cost Control
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Planning and Coordination
Dependable and Responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Cultural Awareness
Decision Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Training and mentoring
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
TotalDiscovery Certified Administrator
Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA)
LAW PreDiscovery Administrator Certification (ADM)
Electronic Discovery Certification (EDD)
ACEDS Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (CEDS)
Brainspace Certified Analyst
Brainspace Certified Specialist
Brainspace Certified Administrator
Affiliations
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)
Golden Key International Honor Society, Pace University
Timeline
Senior Litigation Support Specialist
Jackson Lewis, LLP
01.2010 - 07.2012
E-Discovery Project Manager
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
02 2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Business Intelligence Associates
07 2012 - 02 2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology, Forensics
Pace University
Associate - Applied Science, Information Systems Management
Berkeley College
TotalDiscovery Certified Administrator
Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA)
LAW PreDiscovery Administrator Certification (ADM)
Electronic Discovery Certification (EDD)
ACEDS Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (CEDS)
Brainspace Certified Analyst
Brainspace Certified Specialist
Brainspace Certified Administrator
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