Experience

Farnam Companies

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regulatory Specialist

  • May 2007 - Present

  Promoted to Regulatory Specialist from Regulatory Affairs Associate in August, 2013. Manage national registrations, licensing and tonnage reporting for over 1,200 animal feed and health products in all 50 states for seven subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet. Monitor and administer adverse reaction reporting to FDA. Evaluate labels and marketing materials to ensure state and federal compliance. Serve as liaison between regulatory agencies and internal Marketing, Sales Service and Quality… Show more Promoted to Regulatory Specialist from Regulatory Affairs Associate in August, 2013. Manage national registrations, licensing and tonnage reporting for over 1,200 animal feed and health products in all 50 states for seven subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet. Monitor and administer adverse reaction reporting to FDA. Evaluate labels and marketing materials to ensure state and federal compliance. Serve as liaison between regulatory agencies and internal Marketing, Sales Service and Quality Control groups to resolve stop-sale situations. Support new product launches. No penalty fees have been assessed by a government agency during tenure due to timely registrations and exemplary audits. Show less Promoted to Regulatory Specialist from Regulatory Affairs Associate in August, 2013. Manage national registrations, licensing and tonnage reporting for over 1,200 animal feed and health products in all 50 states for seven subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet. Monitor and administer adverse reaction reporting to FDA. Evaluate labels and marketing materials to ensure state and federal compliance. Serve as liaison between regulatory agencies and internal Marketing, Sales Service and Quality… Show more Promoted to Regulatory Specialist from Regulatory Affairs Associate in August, 2013. Manage national registrations, licensing and tonnage reporting for over 1,200 animal feed and health products in all 50 states for seven subsidiaries of Central Garden & Pet. Monitor and administer adverse reaction reporting to FDA. Evaluate labels and marketing materials to ensure state and federal compliance. Serve as liaison between regulatory agencies and internal Marketing, Sales Service and Quality Control groups to resolve stop-sale situations. Support new product launches. No penalty fees have been assessed by a government agency during tenure due to timely registrations and exemplary audits. Show less



KDC Architects. Engineers.

• Contract Administrator

  • Dec 2005 - Jul 2007

  Established and maintained project contract files. Prepared and monitored project budgets and established fiscal controls for wireless industry clients. Tracked work completion with Project Managers for cyclical client invoicing. Processed client purchase orders and subcontractor work authorizations. Monitored performance of subcontractors and served as liaison between clients and consultants. Prepared cost reports for corporate profitability reviews. Resolved client billing issues;… Show more Established and maintained project contract files. Prepared and monitored project budgets and established fiscal controls for wireless industry clients. Tracked work completion with Project Managers for cyclical client invoicing. Processed client purchase orders and subcontractor work authorizations. Monitored performance of subcontractors and served as liaison between clients and consultants. Prepared cost reports for corporate profitability reviews. Resolved client billing issues; detected and invoiced $350,000 of previously unaccounted T-Mobile and Verizon project work. Show less Established and maintained project contract files. Prepared and monitored project budgets and established fiscal controls for wireless industry clients. Tracked work completion with Project Managers for cyclical client invoicing. Processed client purchase orders and subcontractor work authorizations. Monitored performance of subcontractors and served as liaison between clients and consultants. Prepared cost reports for corporate profitability reviews. Resolved client billing issues;… Show more Established and maintained project contract files. Prepared and monitored project budgets and established fiscal controls for wireless industry clients. Tracked work completion with Project Managers for cyclical client invoicing. Processed client purchase orders and subcontractor work authorizations. Monitored performance of subcontractors and served as liaison between clients and consultants. Prepared cost reports for corporate profitability reviews. Resolved client billing issues; detected and invoiced $350,000 of previously unaccounted T-Mobile and Verizon project work. Show less



Tetra Tech Communications

• Contract Administrator

  • Sep 2003 - Oct 2005

  Advised project managers on contractual guideline specifics of Nextel contract to ensure compliance. Prepared and processed all documentation necessary to invoice completed milestones. Facilitated vendor contract negotiation and performance monitoring for construction management team. Tracked field site data to provide weekly status reports to corporate office and ensure correct client purchase orders. Initially responsible for AZ and NM; territory expanded to include CO and UT following… Show more Advised project managers on contractual guideline specifics of Nextel contract to ensure compliance. Prepared and processed all documentation necessary to invoice completed milestones. Facilitated vendor contract negotiation and performance monitoring for construction management team. Tracked field site data to provide weekly status reports to corporate office and ensure correct client purchase orders. Initially responsible for AZ and NM; territory expanded to include CO and UT following project reorganization and staff reductions. Show less Advised project managers on contractual guideline specifics of Nextel contract to ensure compliance. Prepared and processed all documentation necessary to invoice completed milestones. Facilitated vendor contract negotiation and performance monitoring for construction management team. Tracked field site data to provide weekly status reports to corporate office and ensure correct client purchase orders. Initially responsible for AZ and NM; territory expanded to include CO and UT following… Show more Advised project managers on contractual guideline specifics of Nextel contract to ensure compliance. Prepared and processed all documentation necessary to invoice completed milestones. Facilitated vendor contract negotiation and performance monitoring for construction management team. Tracked field site data to provide weekly status reports to corporate office and ensure correct client purchase orders. Initially responsible for AZ and NM; territory expanded to include CO and UT following project reorganization and staff reductions. Show less



L. A. Mart / Merchandise Mart Properties

• Executive Assistant to Vice President

  • Mar 2002 - Mar 2003

  Provided full administrative support to executive in charge of Marketing, Operations and Accounting of design center with over 100 showrooms. Prepared leasing proposals for tenant prospects, renewals and expansions. Assisted with planning and execution of four annual Gift & Home Furnishing Shows attended by 60,000 buyers. Managed display case leasing for 2003 term; resulted in 200% increase in revenue over 2002. Provided full administrative support to executive in charge of Marketing, Operations and Accounting of design center with over 100 showrooms. Prepared leasing proposals for tenant prospects, renewals and expansions. Assisted with planning and execution of four annual Gift & Home Furnishing Shows attended by 60,000 buyers. Managed display case leasing for 2003 term; resulted in 200% increase in revenue over 2002.



Sunrise Colony Company

• Contract Administrator, Purchasing Department

  • Feb 2001 - Oct 2001

  Contracted vendors and subcontractors involved with home construction in Red Rock Country Club. Managed 175 contracts and amendments for 40 subcontractors. Compiled bid comparison data. Analyzed and selected bids for conformity to construction specifications and cost effectiveness. Negotiated contract renewal pricing. Maintained contract status database. Contracted vendors and subcontractors involved with home construction in Red Rock Country Club. Managed 175 contracts and amendments for 40 subcontractors. Compiled bid comparison data. Analyzed and selected bids for conformity to construction specifications and cost effectiveness. Negotiated contract renewal pricing. Maintained contract status database.



Quisic

• E-learning

• Operations Manager, Academic Strategic Business Unit

  • May 2000 - Nov 2000

  Ensured daily operation of dot-com start-up sales division. Reported weekly on revenue and expenses. Created organizational communications including Strategy and Operations Guide. Implemented and improved interdepartmental processes. Supported efforts of Sales, Business Development and Client Services. Maintained contract files. Served as Facilities liaison for systems upgrades, company rebrand, staff relocations and new hires. Planned sales retreats and training seminars. Supervised… Show more Ensured daily operation of dot-com start-up sales division. Reported weekly on revenue and expenses. Created organizational communications including Strategy and Operations Guide. Implemented and improved interdepartmental processes. Supported efforts of Sales, Business Development and Client Services. Maintained contract files. Served as Facilities liaison for systems upgrades, company rebrand, staff relocations and new hires. Planned sales retreats and training seminars. Supervised Operations reception and fulfillment staff. Show less Ensured daily operation of dot-com start-up sales division. Reported weekly on revenue and expenses. Created organizational communications including Strategy and Operations Guide. Implemented and improved interdepartmental processes. Supported efforts of Sales, Business Development and Client Services. Maintained contract files. Served as Facilities liaison for systems upgrades, company rebrand, staff relocations and new hires. Planned sales retreats and training seminars. Supervised… Show more Ensured daily operation of dot-com start-up sales division. Reported weekly on revenue and expenses. Created organizational communications including Strategy and Operations Guide. Implemented and improved interdepartmental processes. Supported efforts of Sales, Business Development and Client Services. Maintained contract files. Served as Facilities liaison for systems upgrades, company rebrand, staff relocations and new hires. Planned sales retreats and training seminars. Supervised Operations reception and fulfillment staff. Show less



Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

• Office Manager, Department of Comparative Medicine

  • Feb 1991 - May 2000

  Promoted to Office Manager in 1994; retained previous duties as Executive Assistant to Director and assumed additional responsibilities supporting technical staff of 17: Processed new hires and performance appraisals. Negotiated vendor contracts. Administered Kronos payroll system. Planned and managed $1.3 million annual operations and wage budgets. Produced monthly financial reports. Facilitated fiscal and regulatory management of 300 research protocols and provided administrative… Show more Promoted to Office Manager in 1994; retained previous duties as Executive Assistant to Director and assumed additional responsibilities supporting technical staff of 17: Processed new hires and performance appraisals. Negotiated vendor contracts. Administered Kronos payroll system. Planned and managed $1.3 million annual operations and wage budgets. Produced monthly financial reports. Facilitated fiscal and regulatory management of 300 research protocols and provided administrative support to IACUC. Show less Promoted to Office Manager in 1994; retained previous duties as Executive Assistant to Director and assumed additional responsibilities supporting technical staff of 17: Processed new hires and performance appraisals. Negotiated vendor contracts. Administered Kronos payroll system. Planned and managed $1.3 million annual operations and wage budgets. Produced monthly financial reports. Facilitated fiscal and regulatory management of 300 research protocols and provided administrative… Show more Promoted to Office Manager in 1994; retained previous duties as Executive Assistant to Director and assumed additional responsibilities supporting technical staff of 17: Processed new hires and performance appraisals. Negotiated vendor contracts. Administered Kronos payroll system. Planned and managed $1.3 million annual operations and wage budgets. Produced monthly financial reports. Facilitated fiscal and regulatory management of 300 research protocols and provided administrative support to IACUC. Show less



Capitol Records

• Musicians
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Account Executive, Production Music Division

  • Nov 1988 - Feb 1991

  Sold music library rights to broadcast, corporate and government accounts. Created and implemented domestic and international direct mail campaigns, planned sales strategies and developed new markets. Liaison for 19 international accounts. Serviced entertainment accounts including Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Fox. Coordinated and attended trade industry shows. Maintained inventory control. Administered copyrights, music licensing, and client billing. Maintained top billings on sales staff… Show more Sold music library rights to broadcast, corporate and government accounts. Created and implemented domestic and international direct mail campaigns, planned sales strategies and developed new markets. Liaison for 19 international accounts. Serviced entertainment accounts including Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Fox. Coordinated and attended trade industry shows. Maintained inventory control. Administered copyrights, music licensing, and client billing. Maintained top billings on sales staff of four. Show less Sold music library rights to broadcast, corporate and government accounts. Created and implemented domestic and international direct mail campaigns, planned sales strategies and developed new markets. Liaison for 19 international accounts. Serviced entertainment accounts including Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Fox. Coordinated and attended trade industry shows. Maintained inventory control. Administered copyrights, music licensing, and client billing. Maintained top billings on sales staff… Show more Sold music library rights to broadcast, corporate and government accounts. Created and implemented domestic and international direct mail campaigns, planned sales strategies and developed new markets. Liaison for 19 international accounts. Serviced entertainment accounts including Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Fox. Coordinated and attended trade industry shows. Maintained inventory control. Administered copyrights, music licensing, and client billing. Maintained top billings on sales staff of four. Show less