NICOLA SPENCE
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Executive offering 20 + years’ global service to profit, government, and non-for-profits. Has provided legal and advice to 50+ clients in 8 industries, with specific expertise in international trade
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts Manager
ALPHA DESIGN CUSTOM FURNITURE
Berkeley, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Company co-founder and head of operations and compliance departments with an ability to lead and strategize
- Led due diligence and conversion processes from inception to completion of sale transaction
- Developed internal audit function, transitioning process internally
- Directed management of corporate office and manufacturing facilities
- Drafts, negotiates and executes of annual contracts and loan processing
- Managed, coordinated and favorably resolved complex federal and state litigation and arbitration to avoid potential material adverse impact on the company
- Worked with business development and operations teams to expand the company's geographical footprint, by identifying customers and closing acquisitions
- Managed compliance with government regulations and local/state governments
- Reduced overall expenses by 30% over five years
- Launched inventory cycle count program eliminating full physical requirement saving $25k annually
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Conducted research and maintained corporate books, records and governance databases (Blueprint)
- Developed a compliance agenda and tracking system that greatly enhanced regulatory and governance compliance.
Education
LLM And Visiting Scholar Fellow -
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Berkeley, CA2015
LLB, LLM And LL.D - International Economic and Investment Law
OSAKA UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LAW AND POLITICS
1998
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and a strong work ethic A self-starter who is comfortable rolling up sleeves and being a doer as well as a leader
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables in a very dynamic and variable environment where business assumptions fluctuate frequently
- Knowledgeable program/project management ability
- Detail oriented, have strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills
- - Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability, with the ability to research, interpret, and communicate complex issues
- Strong working knowledge of contract law, including provisions related to warranties, limitation of liability, and indemnification
- Strong negotiating, interpersonal and analytical skills, professional attitude, and ability to interact with senior management personnel
- Review Digital Marketing contracts and details in CRM tool, requiring strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to deal professionally with difficult individuals and problematic situations
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
100 Women in Finance Northern California Board member
American Intellectual Property Association International Association of Privacy Professionals
PETA San Francisco Intellectual Property Association
Save Lake Tahoe
Small Business Coordinator between the City of Berkeley and the Office of Economic Development Stanford University Institute of Economic Policy Research
Languages
French
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Contracts Manager
ALPHA DESIGN CUSTOM FURNITURE
01.2013 - Current
LLM And Visiting Scholar Fellow -
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
LLB, LLM And LL.D - International Economic and Investment Law
OSAKA UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LAW AND POLITICS
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