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Run MinnesotaExecutive Director
Nov. 2024United States, MinneapolisI lead the 501(c)3 nonprofit providing events, programming, and advocacy for the running community. My team builds healthy communities as the oldest and largest running organization in Minnesota.
MTPDirector of Business Affairs
Oct. 2024United States, MinneapolisIn this fractional capacity, I work with the founder, senior leaders, and the clients to tackle challenges and scale the best practices in a rapid growth environment. I also work with our clients, including Google, and our vendors to structure deals, design process improvements, and support the acceleration of compliant, scalable systems.
Igvyi ConsultingFractional COO, Senior Consultant, Program Director
Sep. 2022United States, MinneapolisI am the founder of Igvyi Consulting. I serve entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and rapid growth organizations.
Services include:
*Fractional Executive Leadership (CEO, COO, CPO, General Counsel)
*Business Affairs, Operations, Risk Management
*Program, Project, Product Development & Management
*Mergers & Acquisition
Array Construction TechnologyBoard Member
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2021Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaThis exciting IoT company for the construction industry leverages my knowledge of people, staffing, and human resources to maximize profitability for general contractors, sub-contractors, and real estate developers throughout the country. Learn more at arrayconstructiontech.com
Cadre SchedulingPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Jun. 2016 - Dec. 2017Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaCadre Scheduling helped staffing companies, large employers, and enterprise operating in multiple jurisdictions deploy contingent workforces, It did this by managing candidate communication, dramatically improving return in work opportunity tax credit (WOTC), and automating compliance with city or state laws governing employee scheduling.
The Contingent PlanPresident
Feb. 2016Minneapolis, MinnesotaWe demystify the talent acquisition process to make it easier for real people to connect with the right employers. The Contingent Plan does this with its proprietary methods gained from unparalleled knowledge of talent acquisition technology and insights gained from employers through the recruiting process. Our team of experienced resume writers, coaches, and recruiters are experts in removing the barriers in talent acquisition created by outdated job boards and applicant tracking systems (ATS). The most popular services of the Contingent Plan include:
*Unlimited Resumes + Cover Letters
*Have an Expert Pull Jobs for You
*LinkedIn Optimization for Job Search
*Recruiting
*Outplacement Services
*Consulting + Coaching
*Interview Preparation Find out more about what we do and get a quote today:
www.thecontingentplan.com
Tower Legal SolutionsManaging Director
Apr. 2014 - Jan. 2016Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaAs the managing director for a legal staffing and recruiting firm, I was responsible for managing 5 direct reports across the Midwest and Central US. This required strong sales, operational, and legal knowledge to enter new markets cost effectively while maintaining compliance. As a thought leader, I also provided comprehensive support for implementing new marketing and HR initiatives through out the organization. A few of my achievements in this role include:
• Developed strategy and drove initiatives to grow revenues in Midwest over 500% within one year while supervising implementation of changed protocols for continued sustainable growth.
• Created systemic plan, identified platforms, facilitated distribution protocols, and served as chief editor for enterprise-level blog and newsletter of the relatively new company.
• Planned and implemented initiatives for marketing, business development, and recruiting in order to support the organization’s strategic goals while utilizing existing resources or identifying strategic needs.
• Motivated employees to achieve results despite challenging or uncertain circumstances utilizing excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Drafted and delivered effective marketing communications, proposals, presentations, and RFP responses for law firms or corporations in need of legal staffing or consulting services.
• Managed compliance and assessment of all internal and contract staff with varying educational backgrounds and highly variable volume.
• Coordinated and managed outside counsel as needed on matters ranging involving commercial contracts, employment law, real estate, and general commercial matters.
Thomson Reuters WestlawProduct Manager
Aug. 2013 - Apr. 2014Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaI worked in the Practical Law Group which had been recently acquired at the time. In this newly formed role, I served as the link between the groups creating, improving, and deploying the new products across 20 markets. I worked across the product lifecycle including research, quality testing, and deployment. My role was to serve as the voice of the customer that played a key role in shaping the roadmap. This enabled me to make trade-off decisions and influence the end-user experience. I did this while applying the enterprise standards and reconciling them with the local variances required to ensure the quality of the content distributed by the technical products.
Larkin HoffmanAssociate Attorney
Aug. 2008 - Jun. 2013Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaI worked in the restructuring group at this mid-size regional firm with approximately 80 attorneys at the time. In this role, I worked business clients that were encountering complex operational and financial challenges and helped them develop plans to turnaround their enterprises. I also worked with creditor's committees and individual creditors in cases of varying complexity across the US. A few of the big cases that I worked on while practicing at this firm include:
*In re: ARC Venture Holdings, Inc (and its subsidiaries);
*In re: Lehman Brothers *In re: Dimation
*In re: King of Diamonds
*and a number of complicated individual or multi-jurisdictional cases requiring collaboration and coalitions amongst the various stakeholders in the legal or operational matters
Redmond & Nazar LLPAssociate Attorney
Jan. 2007 - Jul. 2008Wichita, Kansas AreaI moved to Kansas for my husband's job and joined this boutique firm as a new law school grad. This was a great opportunity to gain high-level hands-on experience in complex cases with the ability to directly interface with business clients. I worked in the office of the Chapter 12 and Chapter 7 trustee and also represented business clients in a variety of restructuring, Chapter 11, and complex turnarounds or securities cases. A few of the big cases that I worked on at this firm included:
* Represented Receiver in federal securities case and assisted in marshalling approximately $150 Million in assets in Securities Exchange Commission v. McNaul, et. al.
*In re Chapter 7 Trustees v. Employees of Spirit Aerosystems (multiple cases with asset recoveries resulting from an IPO)
*Multiple appellate cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Tenth Circuit.
*In re Wild West World
Kansas Legal ServicesTemporary Attorney
Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2006Wichita, Kansas AreaI moved to the Wichita area right after graduating from law school. New to the market, I volunteered at the Kansas Legal Services regulary while studying for and immediately after the bar. This enabled me to build relationships in the new market while also gaining hands-on experience representing clients that proved useful in my job search. After a few months as a volunteer, I was hired on a temporary basis to fill a gap created by an attorney that elected to move to private practice. During the time as a temporary attorney, I helped in the drafting of appellate briefs, individually represented a high volume of clients, and continued my networking/job search that ultimately resulted in an offer at well-respected firm.
• Represented clients in various domestic and appellate matters.
State of Minnesota Office of Administrative HearingsAdministrative Law Extern
Jan. 2006 - May. 2006I externed with the Chief Justice of the Office of Administrative Hearings while in my third year of law school. During this time, I was able to work with a number of administrative law judges to attend hearings, write opinions, and provide legal research. I covered a number of topics in this role including: agency rulemaking, professional licensure, sex offender reassessment, public utilities, and zoning.
Dudley & Smith P.A.Litigation Law Clerk
Aug. 2005 - Apr. 2006Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaDuring my third year of law school, I worked in this role as a part-time law clerk role in a small firm in St. Paul. I worked mostly on complex cases for the healthcare and business clients facing challenging situations. Due to the nature of the cases that I worked on, I was regularly reviewing high volumes of information, performing research, and building messages to advocate on behalf of their position. A few of my wins in this role include:
*Drafted position assessment memos, client intake, witness preparation, and expert evaluation.
*Assisted in the representation of healthcare clients including providers, home healthcare, and small clinics.
*Researched and drafted pleadings in commercial litigation, shareholder litigation, administrative law, employment, collection, criminal, personal injury, workers compensation, and probate law.
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