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Lisa Lawson

Lady Lake

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at EDSI Solutions in contract negotiation and compliance enforcement. Adept at enhancing operational efficiencies and delivering compelling content. Strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional organizational skills drive successful project outcomes. Committed to achieving excellence in all endeavors while fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Coordinator/ Special Projects

EDSI Solutions
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed content and oversaw procurement process for requests for information, requests for proposals, and agreements.
  • Conducted on-site investigations to verify compliance with contract requirements, including projected outcome, contract spending milestones, and compliance with federal and local regulations.
  • Recommended contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and modifications to decision-makers.
  • Negotiated terms, scope of services, and budget for contracts, resulting in effective use of resources.
  • Determined operational improvements and procedural efficiencies to improve contract process.
  • Followed prospective contracts through review process and coordinated actions for breach of contract or compliance situations.
  • Remote

Writer

The Daily Sun
The Villages
02.2017 - 05.2019
  • Completed exhaustive research on diverse topics to build information for accurate writing.
  • Maintained creative structure of work through evaluation of content standards and project requirements.
  • Reviewed work thoroughly to correct factual errors and grammatical problems.
  • Produced creative and error-free content through utilization of outstanding writing and editing skills.
  • Examined content with editors to determine story shape and achieve error elimination.
  • Managed creative initiatives from concept to completion, including campaigns and brand messaging.
  • Maintained updated understanding of writing industry and genre trends to strengthen writing success and marketability.
  • Edited existing written material and submitted written material for approval to supervisor, editor, or publisher.
  • Worked efficiently to meet the established deadlines while producing high-quality work.

Payroll Administrative Assistant

The Middlesex Corporation
West Hartford
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Supported front office staff by providing word processing of correspondence and reports.
  • Scheduled meetings and assisted in making travel arrangements.
  • Filed and retrieved documents, introducing more efficient filing system adopted by company.
  • Assisted company in preparing proposals for new business, including editing and collating.
  • Gained valuable skills by learning how to create spreadsheets and use pivot tables.
  • Helped HR team answer benefits questions, build new employee files, and off-board terminated employees.
  • Worked with managers on resolving payroll issues such as collecting and correcting employees' information.
  • Kept meticulous records to avoid errors in employees' paychecks and company liability calculations.
  • Handled requests from employees to resolve questions and concerns related to bi-weekly payroll.
  • Trained employees on how to accurately use the organization's timekeeping system and avoid payroll delays.
  • Verified the information submitted to identify and resolve discrepancies with payroll and employee personal data.
  • Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and flagged errors to gather additional information or correct data.

Dispatcher Office Assistant

A-Tech Service
Windsor
10.2006 - 10.2011
  • Collaborated with drivers to maintain deadline adherence, provide assignments, and exchange information.
  • Dispatched work orders seamlessly by carefully monitoring schedules and resources.
  • Oversaw dispatch coordination and directed attention to special instructions.
  • Reported driver performance issues or concerns to management for resolution.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, prepared agendas and materials, and took minutes.
  • Answered phones, greeted visitors, and answered basic visitor questions.
  • Operated office machinery, including photocopiers, scanners, and telephone systems.
  • Processed bills and invoices.
  • Handled administrative functions, including filing, typing, copying, and faxing.
  • Scheduled and assigned work assignments.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Business

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2021

Skills

  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Requests for information
  • Compliance enforcement
  • Presentation skills
  • Bid solicitation
  • Problem solving
  • Verbal communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Research proficiency
  • Office administration
  • Content development
  • Accounts receivable management

Timeline

Account Coordinator/ Special Projects

EDSI Solutions
06.2019 - Current

Writer

The Daily Sun
02.2017 - 05.2019

Payroll Administrative Assistant

The Middlesex Corporation
10.2012 - 09.2016

Dispatcher Office Assistant

A-Tech Service
10.2006 - 10.2011

Master of Science - Project Management

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Business

Walden University

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