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GoogleContract Manager
Apr. 2024Atlanta Metropolitan Area
The Modern Griot CorporationBoard Member
Aug. 2022United StatesVolunteer as Board Member
GoogleAssociate Contract Manager
Oct. 2021 - Apr. 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesTransformed inbound marketing deal management by leading a team of deal desk contract managers responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value contracts across Google's Android, Play, Ads, and other product areas. Championed the implementation of contract process improvements by initiating and guiding cross-functional partnerships, driving efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization. Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs in collaboration with cross-functional partners, equipping clients and legal team members with the necessary skills to navigate and excel in Google's contracting processes. Exercised astute judgment in reviewing marketing campaigns, providing expert guidance to internal clients on third-party intellectual property rights, adhering to FTC guidelines on influencer marketing, ensuring privacy compliance, and upholding Google's policies. Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills, fostering a collaborative environment that nurtured innovation, promoted growth, and achieved remarkable results in contract management and cross-functional collaboration.
PinterestContract Manager
Nov. 2020 - Oct. 2021Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesAs the primary contact for supplier contract requests within the IronClad contract management system, assumed a leadership role in providing comprehensive contract administration, negotiation, and management for MSAs, SOWs, Order Forms, and License Agreements. Demonstrated a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of privacy, employment, and security issues, reviewing contract requests to identify potential concerns and facilitating the implementation of data processing agreements, security agreements, and vendor security assessments. Drove innovation and efficiency by spearheading the ideation of contract automation workflows, actively engaging stakeholders, gathering requirements, and developing strategic roadmaps. Collaborated extensively with cross-functional partners and vendors to successfully implement these workflows, optimizing productivity and reducing manual efforts. Took charge of gathering, tracking, and facilitating the implementation of legal's feature requests and workflows within IronClad, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with the team's objectives. Leveraged Datahub to download, clean, and analyze data from IronClad, generating insightful reports for stakeholders and leadership, enabling informed decision-making. Acted as a proactive manager in streamlining the contract change process, coordinating cross-functional approvals from accounting, vendor security, privacy, employment, and procurement teams. Successfully managed contract signatures and delegations of authority, both domestically and internationally, across the entire organization. Exhibited exceptional project management skills, leading the creation of customized commercial contracts training for seven business groups and over 200 employees. Served as a project manager for this initiative, ensuring its successful execution and positive impact on the organization.
AxiomContract Specialist
Apr. 2017 - Nov. 2020Greater Atlanta AreaAxiom consultant supporting Google/Axiom partnership.
GoogleContract Specialist (Axiom, on assignment at Google)
Apr. 2017 - Nov. 2020Mountain View, CA- Served as a SME on confidentiality matters across Google, advising legal team members across groups and regions and presenting on confidentiality issues when requested
- Drafted and negotiated confidentiality agreements, amendments, acknowledgement letters, and multiparty agreements for more than 40 business groups and product areas across Google; included assisting with POCs and government RFPs
- Assisted in developing a confidentiality playbook that included issues pertaining to licensing, privacy and personal data, confidentiality breaches, trade secrets, publicity, liability, export control, among others
- Created custom templates for work with top partners as well as contract templates for general use
- Reviewed redlines on both Google’s paper and outside parties’ paper, negotiated with outside party on behalf of business partners, and serve as single point of contact for contracts
- Led complex negotiations; managed communications with client and work with internal clients to set negotiation strategies
- Advised on contractual questions from internal and external clients providing contract interpretation to internal clients - Worked with other legal teams for feedback and approval on escalated issues (e.g., export control, operations, compliance and ethics, product counsel, etc.)
- Developed and implemented procedures and policies where needed which resulted in a library of training documents
- Assisted in managing Contract Specialist team, training, and directing work assignments - Assisted in routing legal notices to appropriate departments and teams globally
- Assisted in fulfilling internal requests for contracts and other legal documents globally
- Reviewed and processed email marketing campaign requests against US and international SPAM laws globally
Georgia-Pacific LLCContract Manager
Sep. 2015 - Mar. 2017Greater Atlanta AreaDemonstrated leadership as the first point of contact for buyers, sourcing, and procurement analysts managing all contract requests and inquiries Exhibited strong negotiation and drafting skills by handling a range of commercial contracts, including MSAs, MPAs, SOWs, Order Forms, NDAs, and Amendments. Ensured that contracts were meticulously crafted to protect the organization's interests while fostering mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and partners. Led collaborative efforts with sourcing and procurement representatives, playing a pivotal role in establishing strategic contractual approaches tailored to specific needs and objectives. By leveraging strong communication and influencing abilities, fostered a cohesive environment that aligned contract strategies with overall organizational goals. Was a proactive project manager, monitoring and overseeing contract workflows with weekly status meetings involving attorneys and contract managers. This hands-on approach ensured effective coordination, timely execution, and successful completion of contracts, minimizing delays and optimizing productivity. Revolutionized contract procedures by implementing innovative practices that eliminated or significantly reduced bottlenecks and barriers to contract execution. Through astute analysis and proactive problem-solving, streamlined business practices and cultivated a more efficient contract management process. Took the initiative to develop and implement a comprehensive contract administration process that resulted in an impressive 50% increase in efficiency rates for processing contract requests from the sourcing and procurement team. This achievement showcases strong management skills, analytical thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities by fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, inspiring team members to achieve their best and driving positive change throughout the organization.
Georgia-Pacific LLCCorporate Governance Paralegal
Oct. 2014 - Sep. 2015Atlanta, GALed the annual record retention processing initiative for my group, meticulously reviewing over 75% of 130 critical document boxes. The efforts in 2015 significantly reduced the record retention workload for 2016. Effectively managed a substantial portfolio of over 200 physical and digital corporate minute books. Introduced a streamlined process for the company's statutory annual audit, implementing a central depository system in SharePoint. This innovative approach facilitated seamless document flow to external auditing firms and enabled the audit team to meet extended deadlines. The implementation of this process has ensured enhanced efficiency in the company's audit procedures for future years. Efficiently processed and administered a backlog of critical corporate documents spanning a decade, ensuring their accurate and organized management. Took charge of records management for both internal and external document requests within the company, effectively handling inquiries from departments across Georgia-Pacific and external agencies. Diligently drafted and administered over 150 officer resignations, meticulously routing them to relevant stakeholders, ensuring proper signatures, and uploading them to appropriate databases. Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance by incorporating and managing more than 20 Bermuda entities, in addition to overseeing more than 120 domestic entities associated with the company. Provided valuable assistance to the transaction team, supporting them in the comprehensive administration of transactional documents through various stages.
Troutman Sanders LLPCommunity Relations Coordinator
Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2014Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesCommunity Relations Coordinator supporting the Nonprofit and Corporate Responsibility Directors. Managed portion of nonprofit budget and community events.
The ProassistsBusiness Manager
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2017United StatesCreated company to provide virtual administrative support, social media marketing, and website content creation support to businesses.
Georgia State UniversityAdministrative Assistant
Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2013Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesAdministrative Assistant for the Animal Resources Program & Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Georgia Health Department Center of Excellence
DUNCAN & ADAIR, PCLitigation Paralegal
Oct. 2011 - Oct. 2012Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesParalegal for insurance defense law firm
Monge & AssociatesParalegal
Jan. 2010 - Oct. 2011Atlanta Metropolitan AreaParalegal for the SSI/SSD department
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