Experience

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  Reach Hospitality Group

  • United States
  • Restaurants
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Risk and Litigation

    • Jul 2023 - Present

  • Risk Manager and Corporate Paralegal

    • Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

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  Sun Holdings, Inc.

  • Dallas, Texas, United States

  • Senior Corporate Compliance Specialist

    • Jun 2019 - Mar 2022
    • Dallas, Texas, United States

    Sun oversees the management of over 1,400 franchised locations of concepts that include Burger King®, Golden Corral®, McAlisters®, Popeye’s®, Papa Johns®, GNC ®, I-Hop®, Arby’s®, Applebee’s®, and is a licensee of T-Mobile ®. As of January 1, 2019, Sun’s affiliate is the Franchisor of Taco Bueno®. Manage and coordinate the performance of the legal department.  Managed up to 3 paralegals and 2 interns. Assisted with the review of purchase sale agreements, asset purchase agreements, vendor contracts, and loan agreements. Facilitate and manage the M&A process. Responsible for corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Point person for the loan acquisition process. Facilitate litigation and forensic investigations. Manage the Immigration Visa Processing (H1B Visas and Permanent Resident Licensing) with outside counsel. Oversee the management and filing of all franchise agreements and related documents. Responsible for TABC/AIMS liquor license registration and maintenance.  Manage and create Intercreditor Schedules. Point person for loan due diligence. Closed a $55M loan for 50 properties. Closed a $185M loan for 123 properties. Responsible for 85 entity corporate restructure. Assisted with the legal work of an 86-unit restaurant disposition.

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  Randover Games, LLC

  • Grapevine, Texas

  • Chief Financial Office and Executive Producer

    • Aug 2014 - Jan 2020
    • Grapevine, Texas

    www.randovergames.com

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  Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

  • National Office, Irving, Texas

  • Regulatory Compliance Specialist

    • Sep 2014 - Jun 2019
    • National Office, Irving, Texas

    MADD’s mission is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.September 2014 – June 2019 Managed the regulatory compliance of the organization.  Responsible for all charitable registrations in each state in order for the organization to accept donations.  Filed annual reports for all states.  Drafted positions statements and responded to various state regulatory inquiries.  Responsible for administering Board governance for the organization.  Implemented customized digital contract management software. Created and trained all staff on the contract management software.  Evolved training as needed to meet the organization’s demands. Managed trademarks and drafted cease and desist letters.  Involved in the commercial/general liability renewal process and claims management. In-house case management for all litigation and employment matters.

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  Thompson Coe Cousins and Irons, LLC

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Legal Secretary (Professional Liability, First-Party Insurance)

    • Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Dallas, Texas

    Established and recognized insurance defense firm with over two hundred lawyers and seventy years in operation.February 2012 – July 2014 Case management for state, federal, and appellate courts for senior associates.  Prepared and filed pleadings and correspondence for state and federal court. Managed calendars and case dockets. Coordinated meetings and travel arrangements.  Liaison between clients, vendors, and management. Conducted research and compiled databases. Medical and legal record retrieval.  Document transcription. Managed and processed accounting and billing reports. Maintained licenses and memberships for attorneys. Technical trainer on legal systems.

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  Irelan * Hargis, P.L.L.C.

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • ADR Coordinator/Legal Secretary (Insurance Defense)

    • Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
    • Houston, Texas Area

     Coordinated mediation for managing partner. Corporate compliance. Designed marketing materials. Managed corporate advertisements. Managed and organized case dockets for state, federal, and appellate courts. Prepared and filed state and federal court documents. Medical and legal record retrieval. Generated statistical reports and databases. Transcribed pleadings and medical reports.  Scheduled meetings and travel arrangements. Liaison between clients, management, and vendors. Conducted legal research and generated reports. Processed accounting and tax documents. Maintained active memberships and licenses for attorneys. Provided technical support and customer service.

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  Christian Smith & Jewell, LLP

  • Houston, Texas

  • Legal Secretary (Civil, Family, and Personal Injury Litigation)

    • Jul 2005 - Jun 2011
    • Houston, Texas

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  Dillards

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Operations Secretary

    • Mar 2003 - May 2006
    • Houston, Texas Area

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  Texas A&M University,

  • College Station, Texas

  • Laboratory Technician, Biochemistry Department

    • May 2002 - Dec 2003
    • College Station, Texas