Julie A. Head
Mondelez International, Inc. (Formerly Kraft Foods Inc.)
Libertyville,IL
24
years of professional experience
Dedicated Paralegal experienced in leveraging education and expertise to drive impactful contributions within an organization. Collaborated effectively to meet diverse needs, enhance processes, and exceed team objectives. Communicated clearly and prioritized tasks to ensure efficient workflow and project success.
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant – Corporate Securities
18 Years 6 Months- Preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5 for corporate directors and executive officers with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Provide assistance to the Securities team in compiling, indexing, and reviewing documents provided during due diligence for Periodic Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Provide assistance in drafting and reviewing standard provisions in Periodic Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Supported development and maintenance of due diligence regarding related party transactions, director independence, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, and Conflict Mineral disclosure requirements.
- Coordinated preparation of Annual Proxy Statement and organization of Annual Shareholders Meeting.
- Provide assistance in coordination of Audit Committee and Human Resources and Compensation Committee, including drafting agenda, presentations and minutes.
- Assist with administration and management of equity-based compensation programs, including foreign filing requirements.
- Provided assistance in debt offerings with reviewing, compiling, and indexing documents provided during due diligence.
Senior Paralegal
1 Year 11 Months- Joined BearingPoint, Inc. at the request of Laurent C. Lutz, General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Lutz and I had worked together before during our employment at Allstate Insurance Company and Accenture.
- Administration and management of corporate records for 220 entities (domestic and international), including drafting of resolutions, annual meetings, minute book upkeep and management of corporate secretarial database.
- Facilitated formation, qualification, and dissolution of corporations and limited liability companies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5 for corporate directors and executive officers with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Provide assistance to the Securities team in compiling, indexing, and reviewing documents provided during due diligence for Periodic Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Provide assistance in the development and the maintenance of Disclosure Committee and internal controls procedures.
- Provide assistance in development and maintenance of the Disclosure Committee and internal controls procedures.
- Formation, qualification and dissolution of corporations and limited liability companies.
- Administration and maintenance of the law department budget, including management of outside legal expenses.
- Managed support staff and implemented office procedures to enhance organization and streamline administrative processes.
Paralegal
2 Years 4 Months- Administration and management of corporate records for Vendor Finance entities, including drafting of resolutions, annual meetings, minute book upkeep and management of corporate secretarial database and filing of annual reports in appropriate jurisdictions.
- Formed, qualified, and dissolved corporations and limited liability companies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Preparation and review of standard lease and finance agreements.
- Respond to UCC search requests and prepare and file UCC statements, amendments and releases.
- Administered and maintained the Vendor Finance budget, managing outside legal expenses.
- Provide assistance in administration and maintenance of Vendor Finance budget, including the management of outside legal expenses.
- Licensing of financial entities, usury, and motor dealers to facilitate Vendor Finance transactions.
- Responded to research requests from attorneys on finance regulations and licensing matters, facilitating informed legal decision-making.
- Managed commercial finance operations to ensure effective financial solutions.
Specialist, Legal and Commercial Group
1 Year- Joined Accenture at the request of Laurent C. Lutz, Associate General Counsel, Securities. Mr. Lutz and I had worked together before during our employment at Allstate Insurance Company.
- Preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5 for corporate directors and executive officers with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Provide assistance to the Securities team in compiling, indexing, and reviewing documents provided during due diligence for Periodic Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Drafted and reviewed standard provisions in Periodic Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, contributing to clarity and legal adherence.
- Provide assistance in the development and the maintenance of the Disclosure Committee and internal controls procedures.
- Handled research requests from attorneys regarding securities regulation. from attorneys in securities regulation and other legal matters.
- Provide assistance in the administration and the maintenance of the Securities department budget, including management of outside legal expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Associates in Arts - History
Paralegal Certificate
Skills
Securities law
Corporate law
Legal research
Microsoft Office
Workiva
Due diligence support
Diligent Board Books
Microsoft office
Scheduling/Planning
File organization
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant – Corporate Securities
Mondelez International, Inc. (Formerly Kraft Foods Inc.)
04.2008 - CurrentRead More
Senior Paralegal
BEARINGPOINT, INC.
05.2006 - 04.2008Read More
Paralegal
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
01.2004 - 05.2006Read More
Specialist, Legal and Commercial Group
ACCENTURE
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Certificate
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College of Lake County
Associates in Arts from History
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Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts from History
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