Experience

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  BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

    • Jul 2015 - Present
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    - Coordinating all phases of partnerships, alliances, transactions. Developing transaction structure, planning and executing negotiations, managing due diligence process and preparation of legal documentation.- Act as business liaison between executive management and attorneys in the legal depar...

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  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

  • Fall Semester Law Clerk

    • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

    Researched and analyzed complex legal issues involving organizational matters. Prepared documents and memos, giving recommendations, involving legal matters. Participated in meetings with General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

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  Kean Miller LLP

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

  • Fall Semester Law Clerk

    • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

    Researched and analyzed law sources to prepare briefs and arguments for review by attorney. Reviewed and filed pleadings, partitions and other documents relevant to court actions. Analyzed complex legal issues, and drafted concise, well-researched opinions.

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  Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

  • Summer Law Clerk

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

    Participated in trial procedure. Drafted a variety of legal documents including trial briefs, memos, and motions for the court. Attended depositions and hearings with attorneys.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Manager Strategic Planning and Analysis

    • 2006 - 2009
    • Atlanta, GA

    Project leader within Strategic Planning and Analysis responsible for achieving objectives of the overall Controllers group. Coordinated all project phases including developing project plan, managing analysts, executing the plan, and communicating with Senior Management.

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  The Marcus Institute

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Director of Finance

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Atlanta, GA

    Managed the financial operations of a non-profit healthcare organization. Responsible for the Institute’s strategic financial planning efforts including the feasibility, evaluation, and assessment of new programs and services.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions

    • 1997 - 2004
    • Atlanta, GA

    • Managed the execution of multiple mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.• Coordinated transaction process, including developing business and financial plans with management team and assisting with the implementation of Company financial and operating standards.• Evaluated domestic and interna...

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  MCI Telecommuniations

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Manager of Market Analysis

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Atlanta, GA

    • Managed a team responsible for coordinating and preparing monthly competitive industry report involving analysis of industry changes through various resources. Identified, developed and monitored true business drives of the competitive environment and interpreted industry changes and their imp...

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  The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Economic Analyst

    • 1988 - 1994
    • Atlanta, GA

    • Analyzed and forecasted economic trends of industries to aid in monetary policy decisions.• Authored several financially orientated publications; developed both internal and external reports.