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Leah Box

Leah Box

Senior Negotiation Analyst
Willmar,MN

Summary

Expert Senior Business Operations Analyst with more than 9 years of experience in financial services and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. Top-notch Contract Administrator with extensive experience in contract management and negotiations. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with good understanding of legal concepts and contract law. Proven remote employee with excellent collaboration consistently upholding high expectations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Operations Analyst - Negotiations

U.S. Bank
01.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with legal counsel during drafting and negotiation stages to mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments during negotiations, mitigating potential liabilities for the company.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert guidance on complex contract negotiations.
  • Managed various cross-functional projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with company goals.
  • Maintained organized records for ease of reference in future negotiations or audits.
  • Fostered productive business partnerships with team members and outside representatives to benefit personal understanding of risk factors and strengthen influence through positive reputation.

Documentation Team Lead

U.S. Bank
07.2015 - 01.2019
  • Created comprehensive onboarding process for new team members to provide streamlined cross-training program.
  • Optimized workflow processes by integrating project management tools within documentation team's daily operations.
  • Participated actively in departmental meetings to provide valuable input on upcoming projects and resource allocation needs based on workload analysis results.
  • Trained new hires in company-specific documentation procedures, ensuring seamless integration into team's workflow.
  • Enhanced accuracy of loan document preparation by conducting thorough reviews, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Worked with internal staff to process documents for funding.
  • Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues.

Store Manager

Maurices
10.2010 - 07.2015
  • Managed 10+ store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
  • Managed sales goals by analyzing store performance using reporting and adjusting plans/priorities as necessary.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Corporate Finance

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
05.2013

Skills

  • Contract Structuring and Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Business Support
  • RFP Review Experience
  • Contract Management
  • Reputational Risk
  • Process Improvements
  • Team Collaboration
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Organizational improvement
  • Finance
  • Contract Agreement Preparation
  • Workflow Processes
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Contract Analysis
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Regulatory Guidelines
  • Contract Amendments
  • Client Correspondence
  • Microsoft Office
  • Staff Training
  • Contract Terms Negotiation
  • Contract Reviews and Edits
  • Professional Relationship-Building
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operational Improvements
  • Improvements Development
  • Department Leadership
  • Hiring and Terminations
  • Document Review
  • Planning and Prioritization

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Software

SharePoint

One Drive

Interests

Process Improvement

Training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Business Operations Analyst - Negotiations

U.S. Bank
01.2019 - Current

Documentation Team Lead

U.S. Bank
07.2015 - 01.2019

Store Manager

Maurices
10.2010 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Corporate Finance

Southwest Minnesota State University
Leah BoxSenior Negotiation Analyst