Experience

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - MMRF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Paralegal

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Self Employed

• Greater New York City Area

• Freelance Paralegal & CT Notary Public

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Freelance Paralegal and Notary Public for CT offering Paralegal and Legal Administrative services as defined by the National Association of Legal Assistants. I am not an attorney nor do I provide legal advise. Law Area: Corporate Governance, Litigation, Securities, Bankruptcy, Ethics & Compliance, Civil Litigation and Records Management Paraprofessional Experience: International Business Degree, Legal Certification, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, CT Small Claims, Global Litigation Paralegal, Litigation Matter Tracking, Board & Executive Admin Support, Board and Executive Meeting Planner Show less



LANXESS

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Legal Paraprofessional / Liason to Board of Directors

  • Apr 2009 - May 2017

  Executive Legal Paraprofessional - assistant to the EVP & GC, the M&A and SEC Attorney and the EH&S, RA & Litigation Attorney; liaison to the Board of Directors • Corporate paralegal and lead in preparation of Board and committee meeting schedules; managed logistics and traveled with the Board; project manager for Board plant tours, managing safety and presentation schedule; Board and executive events planner; coordinator of Director education; collected from senior management meeting materials for distribution to the Board; assembled electronic Board material and maintained the Board portal; maintained corporate minute book; CSC Matter Management system and GEMS legal entity record keeping system; Board performance management; Director education. • SEC and M&A trained paralegal; maintained Section 16 and insider trading lists; distributed quarterly trading and blackout notices; managed logistics and compliance of mandatory employee training on Insider Trading and SEC • Litigation Paralegal; tracking litigation matters; Brazil tax matters; handled subpoena requests; managed outside counsel forecast and budget; handled apostilles and Power of Attorney documentation. • Managed annual budget of 1.2 million dollars for Corporate Secretary cost center; assists with the annual budget and quarterly forecast of litigation matters. • Legal Paraprofessional supporting the Employment, HR/Benefits & Compliance Attorney for 5 years; provided support and on a variety of employment matters, employee investigations and third party due-diligence; participated in the research, writing and development of the employee handbook. • Managed the Global LRN Compliance training system; worked with Global HR Associates to ensure compliance with ethics training. • Records Management & Information Governance, supporting Records Manager. • Lexis Nexis legal billing invoicing and Accounting interface system. • Project Management Show less



St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, Inc. - Consultant (Jaci Carroll Staffing)

• Waterbury, CT

• Executive Assistant To The President and Funding Specialist

  • 2009 - Mar 2009

  Funding Specialist: Reporting to the President & Director of Development • Provided Corporate Governance support to President and Director of Development • Liaison to the Board • Minute keeper Funding Specialist: Reporting to the President & Director of Development • Provided Corporate Governance support to President and Director of Development • Liaison to the Board • Minute keeper



CJR

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Arts Instructor, Teacher Artist and Youth Mentor

  • 2006 - 2009

  • Educator/ teacher artist teaching an introduction to theatre program to at risk youth in the Waterbury, CT and Hartford County School system under a grant outreach program • Mentor to at-risk-youth • Educator/ teacher artist teaching an introduction to theatre program to at risk youth in the Waterbury, CT and Hartford County School system under a grant outreach program • Mentor to at-risk-youth



LATICRETE International

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • May 2005 - Feb 2006

  HR Generalist/Associate – Reporting to the HR Manager • Performed a wide range of duties including health and welfare benefits administration; coordinated workers compensation claims; handled all aspects of COBRA administration; employee leave, including communicating company policy to employees; managed the United Way Campaign; new employee orientation for all sites; tracking of employee evaluations; plan and execute company events. HR Generalist/Associate – Reporting to the HR Manager • Performed a wide range of duties including health and welfare benefits administration; coordinated workers compensation claims; handled all aspects of COBRA administration; employee leave, including communicating company policy to employees; managed the United Way Campaign; new employee orientation for all sites; tracking of employee evaluations; plan and execute company events.



Community Radiology Network Management, LLC

• Southbury, CT

• HR Associate and Accounting Asst.

  • Feb 2003 - Mar 2005

  HR Associate / Accounting - Reporting to Accounting Manager • Handled payroll, A/P, 401K, Benefit processes for three sub-divisions • Reconciled company bank accounts and monthly budgeting • Handle all software and MRI equipment contracts • Lease Agreements and contracts HR Associate / Accounting - Reporting to Accounting Manager • Handled payroll, A/P, 401K, Benefit processes for three sub-divisions • Reconciled company bank accounts and monthly budgeting • Handle all software and MRI equipment contracts • Lease Agreements and contracts



Investcorp

• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• HR & Benefits Supervisor

  • Apr 1998 - Jan 2001

  HR & Benefits Supervisor/ Office Manager - Reporting to Director of Administration and Coordinator of New Business • Supervised all support staff ensuring proper support for Principals and senior executives, offering alternatives when necessary • Handled the selection, interview and negotiation process for exempt and non-exempt recruits; Immigration and visa petitions. Assisted Business Associates with preparation of business school - Chase Business Program • Reviewed sick leave and FMLA policy suggesting changes while maintaining corporate perspective • Implemented an executive assistant/ investment associate, internal processes handbook. Identified support-staff training needs and coordinated appropriate education • Oversaw year-end performance review, headcount /utilization/ hours analysis • Suggested and implemented the use of computerized employee data base and payroll system • Oversaw the transfer of 401k assets from Scudder to Fidelity Management • Compiled data for completion of 5500’s • Reviewed benefit policies and programs. Recommended changes to upper management when appropriate • Established yearly budget for benefit programs and oversaw monthly premium funding and accruals • Provided hands on payroll processes including direct interface with accounting • Year-end forecasting for employee benefit programs 401K, bonus & pension amounts • Handled Insurance contracts for new area/ 6 million reconstruction of two floors project Show less