Laura Manley
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Experienced Contract Management Professional with 20+ years of expertise in drafting, negotiating, and overseeing agreements across multiple industries. Adept at contract lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Strong ability to analyze data, optimize processes, and drive cost-effective solutions. Proven track record of collaborating with internal teams, legal departments, and stakeholders to streamline workflows and improve contract efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Privacy Specialist
Abbott via Robert Half Legal Contractor
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Managed and monitored contract lifecycles for HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), assisting in redlining and compliance documentation.
- Drafted legal documents, including declination and termination letters.
- Coordinated client and stakeholder communications to align contract management with business objectives.
Contract Specialist
Donaldson via Robert Half Legal Contractor
Bloomington, MN
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Reviewed and refined purchasing and distribution agreements to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Attended cross-functional meetings to align contract processes with corporate strategy and operational needs.
- Identified and implemented process improvements across departments to enhance contract workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with procurement and legal teams to optimize contract management systems.
Contracts Specialist
Cargill via Robert half Legal Contractor
Hopkins, Minnesota
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Created, managed, and monitored NDAs and Master OTC Swap Agreements, ensuring compliance and risk control.
- Drafted bank guarantee termination letters to support legal and compliance processes.
- Updated Salesforce and Front Arena with real-time contract statuses to improve tracking and reporting.
- Coordinated stakeholder communications to align contract processes with business and financial objectives.
Sr. Contracts Analyst
Medtronic
MN
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed, executed, and monitored standard and non-standard contracts within assigned regions.
- Assisted the legal department in drafting new agreement language.
- Conducted data analysis and business reviews to support sales strategy and contract performance insights.
- Held regular meetings with Regional Managers to track project progress and contract compliance.
Contracts Specialist
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Negotiated and maintained service and surgical operating room agreements, ensuring contract standardization and budget efficiency.
- Assisted in capital purchase requisitions, aligning agreements with service and maintenance needs.
Contracts Manager
Dalco Enterprises
Minneapolis, MN
01.1991 - 05.2015
- Managed National Accounts for sales, contract processing, and issue resolution, overseeing a 65-person salesforce.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, reviewed bids and quotes, and developed strategies to increase profitability.
- Tracked rebate transactions, compiling and analyzing vendor data to improve spend efficiency.
- Supervised and trained personnel, conducting weekly/monthly meetings and annual performance reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis, MN01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administrative
Brown College
01.1994
Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Dispute Resolution and Vendor Negotiation
- Process Improvement and Workflow Optimization
- Purchasing and Distribution Agreements
- HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- Service and Maintenance Agreements
- Vendor and Supplier Agreements
- Data Analysis and Spend Reporting
- Financial and cost-reduction strategies
- Project and Operations Management
- Strategic Planning and Business Insights
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Software Expertise: Excel, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce
Timeline
Privacy Specialist
Abbott via Robert Half Legal Contractor
10.2019 - 12.2024
Contract Specialist
Donaldson via Robert Half Legal Contractor
06.2019 - 09.2019
Contracts Specialist
Cargill via Robert half Legal Contractor
12.2018 - 03.2019
Sr. Contracts Analyst
Medtronic
10.2016 - 11.2018
Contracts Specialist
Fairview Health Services
06.2015 - 09.2016
Contracts Manager
Dalco Enterprises
01.1991 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Minnesota School of Business
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administrative
Brown College
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