Detailed- oriented CIPP-US certified attorney with significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts in support of sales teams. Highly effective at handling multiple task and meeting tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Negotiations Administrator
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
01.2010 - Current
Draft, negotiate and evaluate enterprise-wide Master Service Agreements, Software License Agreements, Statements of Work, renewals, amendments, and exhibits
Wrote termination letters for vendor contracts and lead definition of business terms for vendors to ensure fulfillment of business needs
Create, negotiate, and examine Confidential Data Release Agreements ("CDRAs"), Special Purpose CDRAs and Lab Data Release Agreements, and Lab Data Exchange Agreements with lab vendors
Collaborate with employer groups and associated vendors on issues related to CDRAs and Lab Data Release Agreements; support account executives in Sales & Marketing on all contract issues regarding CDRAs and Lab Data Release Agreements
Serve as subject matter expert for data exchange agreements and deliver support, enterprise-wide, according to corporate data policies and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association data policies
Train, guide, and advise Contract Vendor Analysts on CDRAs, Lab Data Release Agreements, data exchange arrangements, corporate data policies, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association data policies
Standardized guidelines and framework for sharing Confidential Information with third parties.
Contract Vendor Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Developed, negotiated, and analyzed enterprise-wide vendor contracts
Oversaw creation of business terms for vendors to ensure accomplishment of organizational business needs
Served as part of a team to negotiate vendor contracts and execute contract vendor process
Drafted, negotiated, and examined CDRAs as well as supported account executives in Sales and Marketing on all contract issues pertaining to CDRAs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 2010-01-01, Present, Sr Business Solutions Consultant (formerly, Contract Negotiations Administrator), Draft, negotiate and evaluate enterprise-wide Master Service Agreements, Software License Agreements, Statements of Work, renewals, amendments, and exhibits., Wrote termination letters for vendor contracts and lead definition of business terms for vendors to ensure fulfillment of business needs., Create, negotiate, and examine Confidential Data Release Agreements (CDRAs), Special Purpose CDRAs and Lab Data Release Agreements, and Lab Data Exchange Agreements with lab vendors., Collaborate with employer groups and associated vendors on issues related to CDRAs and Lab Data Release Agreements; support account executives in Sales & Marketing on all contract issues regarding CDRAs and Lab Data Release Agreements., Serve as subject matter expert for data exchange agreements and deliver support, enterprise-wide, according to corporate data policies and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association data policies., Train, guide, and advise Contract Vendor Analysts on CDRAs, Lab Data Release Agreements, data exchange arrangements, corporate data policies, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association data policies., Standardized guidelines and framework for sharing Confidential Information with third parties., Negotiated and drafted $25M amendment with behavioral healthcare vendor., Played a key role in setting company's data governance guidelines regarding communication of Confidential Information with employer group's business associates., Created and negotiated multiple unique data exchange agreements with various niche companies that aimed at using Confidential Information to deliver creative and unique healthcare services to members.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 2010-01-01, Present, Contract Vendor Analyst, Developed, negotiated, and analyzed enterprise-wide vendor contracts., Oversaw creation of business terms for vendors to ensure accomplishment of organizational business needs., Served as part of a team to negotiate vendor contracts and execute contract vendor process., Drafted, negotiated, and examined CDRAs as well as supported account executives in Sales and Marketing on all contract issues pertaining to CDRAs., Authored and drove negotiation for the project team to conclude within a stringent timeframe of 30 days for a Texas Medicaid Agreement with a major vision provider., Closed 625 Confidential Data Release Agreements and EEDI related matters in 2012 and 268 Confidential Data Release Agreements and EEDI related matters in 2011.
Certification
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)- The Certified Information Privacy Professional, US (CIPP/US)
Membership
Admitted to Illinois Bar
Voluntary Experience
Attorney at ANGELS OF PRAISE PRODUCTIONS
Qualifications Summary
CIPP/US Certified; recognized for closing more than 850 confidential data release and data exchange agreements, as well as drafting and negotiation of a $25M amendment with a vendor. Extensive experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial contracts, including customer agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, RFPs, SLAs, Master Service Agreements, and Licensing Agreements, while interpreting and advising business partners on complex documents using exceptional communication skills. Demonstrated excellence in driving the negotiation to closure and reaching agreements with clients on various commercial, financial, and legal contractual issues. Resourceful leader with a stellar record of mentoring, guiding, and leading teams for execution of critical tasks, while promoting collaborations to maintain open communication, share learning and experience, and uphold business focus. Strong negotiator and evaluator with an innate ability to rapidly assimilate new information, situations, and processes. Adept at establishing and nurturing collaborative relationships with employees, management, and executives by using strong relationship-building skills.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.