PATRICK SOVIE
LEGAL,CONTRACTS, COMPLIANCE,HSE,INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW ADVISOR
Avon,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Advisor with more than 18 years in supporting company with compliance and paperwork related to international business ,cooperate, and international laws activities. Stayed current on relevant legislation and communicated changes to affected parties quickly and effectively. Trained management on legal requirements and assisted in developing compliance policies. Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in international business,law and economic development, Cooperate, counter terrorism and Counter intelligence, Humanright, etc law, including,laws of contracts Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.
Overview
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Language
20
20
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
FRAUD & FIELD INVESTIGATING DIRECTOR
Well Path Bridgewater State Hospital
Bridgewater, MA
05.2020 - Current
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss fraud trends and brainstorm methods to combat this type of crime.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
Legal Adviser and Grievance Investigator
Josas Global
Columbus, USA, Ohio
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Contributed strategies and recommendations to management of Ten thousand-person company to follow applicable laws.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Provided pre-, ongoing, and post-inspection follow-up assistance to governmental inspectors.
- Interpreted regulatory rules or rule changes and communicated with others through corporate policies and procedures.
- Wrote or updated standard operating procedures, work instructions or policies.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Legal Adviser
Sovie’s International LLC
Randolph, MA.
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:.
- Successfully deliver sound counsel to corporate employers.
- Able to complete various tasks and analyses job listings for and behalf of Company.
- Familiar with drawing up and arranging terms of various types of contracts for and on behalf of Company, which includes: Reviewing existing contracts and creating new documents.
- Review all company practices and processes to make sure that the corporation is working within all federal and state legal limits.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community.
Director of Business Development
Pinnacle Acquisitions
Randolph, MA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
- Developed and promoted successful company sales and account management personnel into leadership positions to drive company growth.
Contract Manager
Berks And Beyond
Reading, PA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Negotiated and administered leasing and service contracts for recruiting business.
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
- Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $500 million United Stated Dollars to 1 Billion Dollars Project
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
Principal Legal Associates
Anti-Corruption Sierra Leone
Freetown ,SierraLeone, Sierra Leone ,West Africa
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Onitor and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, laws, regulations, and policies and procedures in both the Public Health Department and the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new policies and procedures as needed.
- Identify and analyze data regarding health care programs, community priorities and resources and make recommendations to the Division Director on regional policy and/or program issues which need to be addressed.
- Design in-depth analytical studies including those that involve complex issues such as program staffing and workload distribution.
- Coordinate and prepare written reports outlining issues, and make recommendations to the Division Director for programmatic and operational changes.
- Assist program managers in planning implementation of change recommendations and oversee completion of complex projects, including development of necessary budgets, staffing, equipment and facility needs, and funding opportunities.
- Assess and address concerns about program services raised by inmate-patient family members or other advocates.
- Developed legal policies and procedures for businesses while advising on issues such as anti corruption ,corporate,criminal and international business laws.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
CHIEF NEGOTIATOR aND LEGAL EXECUTIVE
SOVIE'S INTERNATIONAL AND CONTRACTNG SL LIMITED
Waterloo,SierraLeone, Sierra Leone
10.2009 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as company representative.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
LEGAL CONSULTANT
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY
KUWAIT, KUWAIT
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Oversaw average of one hundred cases each month.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
ADINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
KELLOGG BROWN AND ROOT ,INC
IRAQ, IRAQ
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
- Found new sources for office supplies and closely monitored inventory use to cut costs by $ 500 Million dollars
ADMINISTRATIVE SITE MANAGER &HSE COORDINATOR
FIRSTKUWAITI COMPANY KUWAIT
KUWAIT, KUWAIT
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in site settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Education
Ph.D. - Law and Policy
Northeastern University College Of Professional Studies
Seattle, WA 01.2017 - Current
Master of Laws LL.M - Law
Northeastern University School Of Law
Boston, MA 01.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Law - Bachelor of Law With Honors LL.B
Fourah Bay College, University Of Sierra Leone
Freetown ,SierraLeone 10.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Information Sciences
University Of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College
Freetown Sierra Leone 10.2001 - 12.2005
MBA - MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHAND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
University Of SierraLeone
SierraLeone 01.2010 - 12.2012
No Degree - OSHA SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 29CFR 1910,
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL 01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
Law and Policy
undefinedAffiliations
- Black Lawyers Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association Member, member of the Student Bar Association, PHRGE Honors Merit Scholarship, An active member and Trainer of the Entrepreneurship Development Program.
- Student Ambassador, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies and Northeastern University School of Law respectively class of 2017.
- American Society of Safety Professionals
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of more than ten thousand Staff in the development of KOC- FMP
Quote
I think that only daring speculation can lead us further and not accumulation of facts.
Albert Einstein
Reading, Travelling
I read a lot of legal and other materials
Timeline
FRAUD & FIELD INVESTIGATING DIRECTOR
Well Path Bridgewater State Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Legal Adviser and Grievance Investigator
Josas Global
04.2018 - 05.2020
Legal Adviser
Sovie’s International LLC
01.2017 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Law and Policy
Northeastern University College Of Professional Studies
01.2017 - Current
No Degree - OSHA SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 29CFR 1910,
University Of Florida
01.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Laws LL.M - Law
Northeastern University School Of Law
01.2016 - 08.2017
Director of Business Development
Pinnacle Acquisitions
01.2015 - 12.2016
Contract Manager
Berks And Beyond
01.2014 - 01.2015
MBA - MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHAND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
University Of SierraLeone
01.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelors of Law - Bachelor of Law With Honors LL.B
Fourah Bay College, University Of Sierra Leone
10.2009 - 12.2013
CHIEF NEGOTIATOR aND LEGAL EXECUTIVE
SOVIE'S INTERNATIONAL AND CONTRACTNG SL LIMITED
10.2009 - 12.2014
Principal Legal Associates
Anti-Corruption Sierra Leone
01.2009 - 12.2014
ADINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
KELLOGG BROWN AND ROOT ,INC
01.2008 - 06.2009
LEGAL CONSULTANT
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY
01.2007 - 12.2009
ADMINISTRATIVE SITE MANAGER &HSE COORDINATOR
FIRSTKUWAITI COMPANY KUWAIT
01.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Information Sciences
University Of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College
10.2001 - 12.2005
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