General Counsel

• Jul 2021 - Present

Counsel

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

Senior Contracts Manager

• Dec 2016 - Feb 2019

Responsible for providing contracting and procurement expertise and leadership to ensure that corporate contracting and procurement processes are compliant with industry standards and, when applicable, that such processes are compliant with Federal and State laws. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✔ Draft, review, and negotiate terms & conditions for contracts, subcontracts, licenses, non-disclosure agreements, and teaming agreements. ✔ Lead technical teams in negotiations, contract management, and subcontracting. ✔ Successfully identify and manage contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out, including timely submittal of required contract reports (MBE, funds disbursement, deliverable tracking, IP reports, and subcontract management, as applicable). ✔ Manage and support solicitations (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs) to ensure compliance with all requirements. ✔ Effectively coordinate with program managers and directors to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled. Show less

Associate General Counsel

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2014

Managed all facets of corporate contract management process. Sought and developed strategic contract opportunities for cost savings, minimizing liability risk and addressing unfavorable language. Developed and provided comprehensive employee training on contractual management process and various contractual obligations to reduce business risk. Developed and managed corporate lobbying policies and procedures. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✔ Saved business over $2.5M by securing favorable terms in commercial real estate agreements ✔ Assisted in successful award of substantial U.S federal government sub-contract ✔ Implemented corporate-wide contract management program that led to significant cost savings and improved processes ✔ Minimized vendor service impact and product disruptions ✔ Realized significant cost savings and internal business user satisfaction by identifying most qualified and viable vendors Show less

Sourcing Buyer

• Mar 2001 - Aug 2003

Negotiated high-value contracts for purchase of telecommunications hardware and software in support of 18,000 agent locations, 3 regional offices hubs and corporate headquarters located in US and Canada. Responsible for providing various purchasing options that were low liability risk, cost effective and efficient by identifying, evaluating, and selecting supplies, negotiating favorable contract language, pricing, delivery and supply terms for business. Provided executives and senior management with cost benefit and risk analysis, regarding purchasing options and contractual issues, to improve business decisions. Monitored contracts and developed procedures for keeping vendors compliant with corporate policies and applicable laws to enhance compliance. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✔ Recovered over $225K from 1999 – 2001 by performing series of sales analysis activities on prior transactions, reviewing accounting discrepancies and incorrect reading of active contracts ✔ Decreased costs and optimized vendor performance by identifying new opportunities through market research and negotiating timescales with vendors ✔ Achieved significant cost savings by purchasing full range of telecommunications equipment, including servers, routers, switches, PBXs, phone systems, and supporting software, streamlining strategic processes Show less