Experience

COFENSE

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Contracts Administrator

  • Jul 2018 - Present



WG Services, Inc.

• Chantilly, VA

• Sr. Corporate Paralegal, Worldwide

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2018

  Sr. Corporate Paralegal, Worldwide Served as the Sr. Paralegal for the global team, supporting attorneys in the USA, EMEA and APAC, to include the global corporate governance functions, reviewing international agreements, drafting NDA’s and other similar global agreements. Responsible for contracts management oversight utilizing Salesforce.com while supporting the SVP General Counsel on compliance activities. • Supervised and trained a team of administrative professionals and junior… Show more Sr. Corporate Paralegal, Worldwide Served as the Sr. Paralegal for the global team, supporting attorneys in the USA, EMEA and APAC, to include the global corporate governance functions, reviewing international agreements, drafting NDA’s and other similar global agreements. Responsible for contracts management oversight utilizing Salesforce.com while supporting the SVP General Counsel on compliance activities. • Supervised and trained a team of administrative professionals and junior paralegals, with daily duties to include use of technology such as Apttus, DocuSign as well as navigating the legal website • Responsible for reviewing and negotiating NDAs , in addition to providing first review of various other documents • Prepared and submitted standard global credit applications for approval and signature • Independently negotiated sales contracts for reseller and end users, resulting in final agreements • Prepared and processed documents for corporate filings • Maintained entity organizational charts to include the master entity list, ensuring current and accurate information • Worked with registered agent for annual corporate governance filings • Provided assistance and support during due diligence prior and after acquisition of part of the company • Managed high volume of activity in a fast –paced, risk-based corporate environment, ensuring process driven solutions and regulatory compliance • Assisted with the creation of standard operating procedures to build on existing contract templates and administer processes to ensure consistent use of best practices Show less Sr. Corporate Paralegal, Worldwide Served as the Sr. Paralegal for the global team, supporting attorneys in the USA, EMEA and APAC, to include the global corporate governance functions, reviewing international agreements, drafting NDA’s and other similar global agreements. Responsible for contracts management oversight utilizing Salesforce.com while supporting the SVP General Counsel on compliance activities. • Supervised and trained a team of administrative professionals and junior… Show more Sr. Corporate Paralegal, Worldwide Served as the Sr. Paralegal for the global team, supporting attorneys in the USA, EMEA and APAC, to include the global corporate governance functions, reviewing international agreements, drafting NDA’s and other similar global agreements. Responsible for contracts management oversight utilizing Salesforce.com while supporting the SVP General Counsel on compliance activities. • Supervised and trained a team of administrative professionals and junior paralegals, with daily duties to include use of technology such as Apttus, DocuSign as well as navigating the legal website • Responsible for reviewing and negotiating NDAs , in addition to providing first review of various other documents • Prepared and submitted standard global credit applications for approval and signature • Independently negotiated sales contracts for reseller and end users, resulting in final agreements • Prepared and processed documents for corporate filings • Maintained entity organizational charts to include the master entity list, ensuring current and accurate information • Worked with registered agent for annual corporate governance filings • Provided assistance and support during due diligence prior and after acquisition of part of the company • Managed high volume of activity in a fast –paced, risk-based corporate environment, ensuring process driven solutions and regulatory compliance • Assisted with the creation of standard operating procedures to build on existing contract templates and administer processes to ensure consistent use of best practices Show less



CHS Health Services, Inc

• Reston, VA

• Paralegal

  • Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Paralegal As the Contracts Paralegal, provided several functions from the RFP stage to contract signature and maintenance, to operation for health care clinic. Provided contract administration support to Account Vice Presidents, Account Managers as well as sales team • Responsible for reviewing , editing and providing feedback on contractual documents ( contract agreements, Business Associate Agreements, RFPs) , to include responding to questions contained in the RFP • Drafted client… Show more Paralegal As the Contracts Paralegal, provided several functions from the RFP stage to contract signature and maintenance, to operation for health care clinic. Provided contract administration support to Account Vice Presidents, Account Managers as well as sales team • Responsible for reviewing , editing and providing feedback on contractual documents ( contract agreements, Business Associate Agreements, RFPs) , to include responding to questions contained in the RFP • Drafted client services agreements from standard templates • Negotiated and/or assisted in negotiation of agreement terms, involving outside counsel when appropriate • Collaborated with Operations Team regarding contractual inquiries, drafting modifications when necessary • Responsible for drafting and managing Independent Contractor Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements and Staffing Agreements based on standard guidelines, facilitating execution of agreements and modifications • Managed and maintained file and log of all NDAs and BAAs, ensuring accuracy consistently • Charged with maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of policies, procedures, and systems Show less Paralegal As the Contracts Paralegal, provided several functions from the RFP stage to contract signature and maintenance, to operation for health care clinic. Provided contract administration support to Account Vice Presidents, Account Managers as well as sales team • Responsible for reviewing , editing and providing feedback on contractual documents ( contract agreements, Business Associate Agreements, RFPs) , to include responding to questions contained in the RFP • Drafted client… Show more Paralegal As the Contracts Paralegal, provided several functions from the RFP stage to contract signature and maintenance, to operation for health care clinic. Provided contract administration support to Account Vice Presidents, Account Managers as well as sales team • Responsible for reviewing , editing and providing feedback on contractual documents ( contract agreements, Business Associate Agreements, RFPs) , to include responding to questions contained in the RFP • Drafted client services agreements from standard templates • Negotiated and/or assisted in negotiation of agreement terms, involving outside counsel when appropriate • Collaborated with Operations Team regarding contractual inquiries, drafting modifications when necessary • Responsible for drafting and managing Independent Contractor Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements and Staffing Agreements based on standard guidelines, facilitating execution of agreements and modifications • Managed and maintained file and log of all NDAs and BAAs, ensuring accuracy consistently • Charged with maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of policies, procedures, and systems Show less



Optimos

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Administrator

  • May 2008 - Dec 2009

  Contract Administrator Served as Contract Administrator, provided assistance to General Counsel, and provided contract support to three Directors. Primary responsibility included creating, maintaining, and auditing contract documents; to include ensuring files contain client contract and associated vendor contracts, and maintaining personnel traceability workbook. Heather Quinn Page 2 of 2 • Developed and supported new and existing processes to streamline contract flow from… Show more Contract Administrator Served as Contract Administrator, provided assistance to General Counsel, and provided contract support to three Directors. Primary responsibility included creating, maintaining, and auditing contract documents; to include ensuring files contain client contract and associated vendor contracts, and maintaining personnel traceability workbook. Heather Quinn Page 2 of 2 • Developed and supported new and existing processes to streamline contract flow from creation to closing • Performed audits on current client contracts to maintain accuracy of all requisite details • Created contract audit database to assist in company compliance review, implementing better controls • Organized and restructured contract filing system, increasing efficiency • Monitored and followed up with recruiters and sales team for appropriate vendor and client documentation • Maintained records of active contracts and active personnel’s actively working, regarding performance, company rates and billability Show less Contract Administrator Served as Contract Administrator, provided assistance to General Counsel, and provided contract support to three Directors. Primary responsibility included creating, maintaining, and auditing contract documents; to include ensuring files contain client contract and associated vendor contracts, and maintaining personnel traceability workbook. Heather Quinn Page 2 of 2 • Developed and supported new and existing processes to streamline contract flow from… Show more Contract Administrator Served as Contract Administrator, provided assistance to General Counsel, and provided contract support to three Directors. Primary responsibility included creating, maintaining, and auditing contract documents; to include ensuring files contain client contract and associated vendor contracts, and maintaining personnel traceability workbook. Heather Quinn Page 2 of 2 • Developed and supported new and existing processes to streamline contract flow from creation to closing • Performed audits on current client contracts to maintain accuracy of all requisite details • Created contract audit database to assist in company compliance review, implementing better controls • Organized and restructured contract filing system, increasing efficiency • Monitored and followed up with recruiters and sales team for appropriate vendor and client documentation • Maintained records of active contracts and active personnel’s actively working, regarding performance, company rates and billability Show less



CTGi

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Administrator

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2008

  Contract Administrator As Contract Administrator, managed burn rate of projects and requested additional funding as needed, drafted vendor agreement modifications to extend period of performance and review vendor invoices for approval of payment. • Maintained client project workbook that indicated client project, resources , term length, rates and funding • Responsible for preparing internal new client information sheets and creating new files, preparing existing client modification… Show more Contract Administrator As Contract Administrator, managed burn rate of projects and requested additional funding as needed, drafted vendor agreement modifications to extend period of performance and review vendor invoices for approval of payment. • Maintained client project workbook that indicated client project, resources , term length, rates and funding • Responsible for preparing internal new client information sheets and creating new files, preparing existing client modification sheets and distributing copies to appropriate parties • Updated monthly contract list, pulled closed contracts and confirmed accurate information in database, consistently • Prepared and reviewed client and vendor invoices , confirmed billable and non-billable hours and items with accounting team Show less Contract Administrator As Contract Administrator, managed burn rate of projects and requested additional funding as needed, drafted vendor agreement modifications to extend period of performance and review vendor invoices for approval of payment. • Maintained client project workbook that indicated client project, resources , term length, rates and funding • Responsible for preparing internal new client information sheets and creating new files, preparing existing client modification… Show more Contract Administrator As Contract Administrator, managed burn rate of projects and requested additional funding as needed, drafted vendor agreement modifications to extend period of performance and review vendor invoices for approval of payment. • Maintained client project workbook that indicated client project, resources , term length, rates and funding • Responsible for preparing internal new client information sheets and creating new files, preparing existing client modification sheets and distributing copies to appropriate parties • Updated monthly contract list, pulled closed contracts and confirmed accurate information in database, consistently • Prepared and reviewed client and vendor invoices , confirmed billable and non-billable hours and items with accounting team Show less



CDK Global

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Administrator

  • Nov 2004 - Sep 2007

  Contract Administrator II (2004-2007) As Contract administrator, provided direct support to 21 sales representatives and 3 managers within the US and Canada • Responsible for entering contracts into mainframe database in support of Lightspeed Group, which expanded the business to include RV’s and Marine business • Interfaced with outside sales team to resolve contract discrepancies • Supported account specialists on client collection or contractual matters • Trained new hires on… Show more Contract Administrator II (2004-2007) As Contract administrator, provided direct support to 21 sales representatives and 3 managers within the US and Canada • Responsible for entering contracts into mainframe database in support of Lightspeed Group, which expanded the business to include RV’s and Marine business • Interfaced with outside sales team to resolve contract discrepancies • Supported account specialists on client collection or contractual matters • Trained new hires on entering orders into system, working in Lightspeed region • Processed OEM projects, to include Chrysler Start Parts, GM Rims, Carink and Traver • Trainer and Subject Matter Expert on issues pertaining to Customer Hub ( Internal client database)

• Contract Coordinator

  • May 1999 - Nov 2004

  Responsible for reviewing and approving incoming contracts with the US and Canada, totaling approximately 3,000 per month • Reviewed contracts from the United States and Canada to ensure legal requirements are consistently met • Created reconciliations and prepared documents for legal counsel regarding client separation • Assisted contract administrators and sales representatives in resolving contract discrepancies • Worked with IT to resolve issues and maintain data integrity

• Legal Assistant

  • May 1998 - May 1999

  Handled Administrative duties • Responsible for timely entry of all incoming contracts into database • Copied approved contracts for both clients and billing department • Pulled files and contracts for attorneys and contract coordinators