VP of BHIP Renewals

• Apr 2022 - Present

REALTOR®

• Jan 2022 - Present

Legal Services Manager

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2021

• Manages a global team of six Paralegals who support the multiple legal specialties of Intellectual Property (IP), Litigation, and Labor & Employment.• Collaborates with various cross-functional corporate teams (IT, Security, Procurement) to develop, drive, and streamline enterprise-wide processes and procedures to improve operations by addressing key challenges (or issues) with relevant software solutions.• Gathers business requirements and details project scope, timelines, and budget presentations for senior management. • Partners and communicates with senior management to ensure legal compliance with company policies and procedures.• Participates in major decisions by delivering critical data and information to senior management. • Assists with contract negotiation to secure top quality partnerships and cost-savings in engagements. Accomplishments• Led as a Project Manager on a global software system implementation to realize efficient management and collaboration with Intellectual Property assets.• Assisted with the implementation of a legal matter management and e-billing tool to increase Department productivity and efficiencies.• Established a cloud-based interface with a third-party vendor to manage patent annuities, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $500,000. Show less

Supervisory Patent Paralegal

• Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

Paralegal

• Jan 2007 - Apr 2015

• Liaised with senior management and outside counsel to ensure legal deadlines were met and to resolve outstanding issues.• Developed and organized training programs for newly implemented software systems.• Researched, prepared, and processed multiple legal documents supporting patent prosecution.• Ensured legal compliance of submitted documentation with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.• Conducted due diligence to establish current IP asset ownership status and managed large IP asset ownership transfers resulting from mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Show less

Owner & Designer

• Aug 2008 - Dec 2018

• Delivered top-quality home décor services with a unique and creative touch, both online and in a local storefront. • Outlined various decorative project plans and budgets to meet client’s requests and ensure customer satisfaction in improving the look and feel of their homes. • Implemented successful marketing strategies to increase business visibility. • Delivered top-quality home décor services with a unique and creative touch, both online and in a local storefront. • Outlined various decorative project plans and budgets to meet client’s requests and ensure customer satisfaction in improving the look and feel of their homes. • Implemented successful marketing strategies to increase business visibility.

Real Estate Agent

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

• Showcased homes and properties and facilitated negotiations for buyers and sellers in a highly competitive market, resulting in $1M in sales in a two-month period. • Ensured all contracts, inspections, agreements, and necessary documentation were properly completed. • Managed buyers’ expectations and financial requirements, discussed market conditions, and provided tailored recommendations on suitable properties. • Conducted open houses and widely distributed marketing materials to promote properties. Show less

Real Estate Agent and Broker's Assistant

• May 2006 - Jul 2006

• Assisted with all tasks related to opening new office. • Researched market conditions and provided recommendations on suitable properties. • Assisted with all tasks related to opening new office. • Researched market conditions and provided recommendations on suitable properties.

Paralegal/Office Manager

• May 1996 - Apr 2006

• Partnered with and assisted four attorneys by efficiently performing patent and trademark research and independently drafting and filing legal documents with the appropriate Patent Offices and legal tribunals. • Managed all financial responsibilities for the firm to allow attorneys to focus on legal matters. • Partnered with and assisted four attorneys by efficiently performing patent and trademark research and independently drafting and filing legal documents with the appropriate Patent Offices and legal tribunals. • Managed all financial responsibilities for the firm to allow attorneys to focus on legal matters.