Stakeholder Engagement
Articulate Persuasive Speaker
Analytical and Artful Problem Solver
Skilled Trainer and Motivated Team Player
Kelly Scott Unger
General Counsel, Specializing In Agriculture And Food Law
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Accomplished Executive with 12+ years in regulatory compliance, adept in stakeholder engagement and policy analysis. Leveraged innovation and crisis management skills to mitigate risks and drive corporate strategy, achieving significant advancements in legal and regulatory compliance. Proven track record as a persuasive communicator and analytical problem solver, consistently exceeding objectives. Brings energy to bureaucracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Regulatory Compliance and General Counsel
Bachoco USA
12.2023 - Current
- Champion change management to support growth and ensure smooth transitions
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to executive team
- Cultivate performance culture by clear communication and recognizing achievement among cross functional teams
- Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
- Establish and execute policy to target compliance with government agencies, risk and customer policies
- Manage and oversee 50 employees in various unctions.
General Counsel
Happy Egg Co
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw and managed strategy for the legal, government affairs, compliance, audit services, food safety and quality assurance departments.
- Proactively identified and managed risks while collaborating with senior leadership to develop business strategies.
- Reviewed, negotiated, and drafted contracts for each department.
Manager, Government, Regulatory Compliance, and Trade Affairs
Simmons Foods - Poultry, Pet Food, & Feed
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Cultivate relationships among internal teams, government agencies, regulators and customers while maintaining and enhancing Simmons brand and values; supervise technical regulatory team
- Advance trade initiatives to promote growth and ensure compliance with import/export laws
- Identify and make recommendations on legislative policy and relevant issues to support the company's strategic initiatives
- Track advancement of state legislation by serving as chair for State Government Relations for industry state trade association
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARJ.D. -
University of Arkansas School of Law
Fayetteville, ARMaster of Laws - Food And Agriculture Law
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2021
Skills
Timeline
VP of Regulatory Compliance and General Counsel
Bachoco USA
12.2023 - Current
General Counsel
Happy Egg Co
01.2020 - 12.2023
Manager, Government, Regulatory Compliance, and Trade Affairs
Simmons Foods - Poultry, Pet Food, & Feed
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of Arkansas
J.D. -
University of Arkansas School of Law
Master of Laws - Food And Agriculture Law
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville