LOUISE R. CARTWRIGHT
Contract Administrator - Paralegal
Bridgewater,Massachusetts
Summary
Looking for Part-Time Work Certified Paralegal / Contract Administrator with extensive experience in contract management. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with good understanding of legal concepts and contract law. Collaborative and dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
Securitas Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
- Draft contract agreements including NDAs, Master Agreements, SOWs, Reseller Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements and legal letters to support organizational goals from cradle to grave
- Review and redline contracts during negotiations while assuring version control
- Maintain contract database assuring status updates are current
- Review contract estimates, including proposed materials, production costs and determine whether reasonable and accurate
- Arrange for execution of all contracts
- Work closely with Sales to draft and negotiate complex contracts and meet quarterly deadlines
- Negotiate and approve contract terms while ensuring that projects remain within established budget
- Attend and participate in legal meetings with corporate counsel, sales team and customers
- Create regular status reports regarding progress on projects
- Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with state, federal laws and regulations
- Oversaw contracts for over 50 sales people using both manual and automated strategies
Corporate Paralegal
eClinical Solutions LLC
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Overall responsibility for reviewing terms and conditions for first level / in-house prioritization and review of all existing standard and non-standard contracts
- Draft, edit, standardize, review/redline and participate in terms negotiation of contracts and handle transactional matters through to final signature including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements
- Create and update policies for HR, Legal, Compliance and company handbook
- Handle insurance coverage and policies and act as primary contact for agents, request COIs
- Develop, implement, and enforce core contract management processes for request, execution and filing of contracts
- Identified and led implementation of contracts software platform that tracked and filed all company contracts
- Educate staff on core contract management processes for generation, effective execution and filing of contracts
- Work closely with Compliance Team and support all compliance initiatives, trainings and enforcement
- Stay abreast of changing laws and impact on organization; present at leadership meetings
Project/Program Analyst
Dell EMC
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Reviewed master hardware/software leases, and 3rd party vendor agreements to assure compliance and special provisions
- Acted as liaison between sales, returns, finance, legal, logistics and 3rd party vendors
- Drafted legal and sales documents such as SOWs, NDAs, extension agreements and buyout documentation
- Managed and coordinated with outsourced lease administration vendor providing required direction/approval internally as needed
- Researched leased assets to assure compliance with master lease terms, location, returns, buyouts, and extensions
- Oversaw end of lease processes, including return of hardware, termination of software contracts
- Updated hardware and software lease information databases including: InfoLease, SAP, Salesforce, CST, Oracle, Portfolio management
- Analyzed, interpreted and communicated contract terms both internally and externally
Operations Manager
Pump 'n' Jump, Inc
07.2007 - 11.2018
- Hire, terminate, train, manage and mentor up to 20 employees in two locations
- Develop employee handbook, draft/update company polices, handle human resources
- Negotiate, draft and amend contracts for vendors, leases, non-compete and employment
- Ensure favorable customer experience and deal with issues and complaints
- Assist District Manager in all administrative aspects of business
- Handle all marketing, promotions, social media and organizing of fundraisers and events
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 26% growth of customer base
Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Drafted legal pleadings, letters, documentation and performed administrative duties
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Transcribed depositions and legal documentation, updated databases
- Reviewed and organized confidential documentation prior to trials and court appearances
- Performed legal research and assisted attorneys in court
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules
Contract Administrator
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc
05.2000 - 06.2004
- Drafted, reviewed and edited various contracts (franchise, vendor, employment)
- Worked hand in hand with attorneys in house on documentation and contracts
- Supported several field executives and provided updates on deals
- Maintained and updated Oracle database of contracts from inception to execution
- Created, maintained and distributed reports to update team on contract statuses
- Reviewed quotes from contractors to obtain best pricing and service for organization
- Coordinated and attended meetings as company's main contact to review contractual obligations
- Negotiated pricing with vendors
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Stonehill College
North Easton, Massachusetts1997
Paralegal Certificate: Paralegal Studies -
Stonehill College
North Easton, Massachusetts1997
Skills
- Proficient in
- MicroSoft Office 365
- Law firm, healthcare, software, corporate franchise experience
- Database Management – Salesforce, SAP, InfoLease, CST, Docusign
- Contract Agreement Preparation
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Contract Administrator
Securitas Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
Corporate Paralegal
eClinical Solutions LLC
11.2019 - 10.2020
Project/Program Analyst
Dell EMC
11.2018 - 11.2019
Operations Manager
Pump 'n' Jump, Inc
07.2007 - 11.2018
Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
07.2004 - 06.2007
Contract Administrator
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc
05.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Stonehill College
Paralegal Certificate: Paralegal Studies -
Stonehill College
Work Availability
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