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SENIOR MANAGER, LEGAL OPERATIONS
Summary

Experienced strategic leader who drives innovation with a demonstrated history of working in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry. Motivated to drive productivity, profit and efficiency goals through proactive and hands-on leadership. Areas of responsibility and expertise include acting as chief of staff to the general counsel, driving efficiency, communications, and processes across the company & department, strategic planning, knowledge management, budget analysis and management, outside counsel, M&A integration, legal technology, contract management, and tool implementation.

Skills
  • Project management
  • Sales strategies and planning
  • Operations planning
  • Budget oversight
  • Cross-functional communication and team leadership
  • Business operations
  • Process improvement
  • Operational improvement
  • Team management
  • Employee training and development
  • Business Administration
  • Board governance optimization
  • MS Office
Experience
Senior Manager, Legal Operations, 03/2020 － CurrentCornerstone OnDemand, Inc. － Santa Monica, CA
  • Directed and led the implementation of an electronic signature process through Salesforce to accelerate the end-to-end contracting process to support strategic initiatives.
  • Resolved problems proactively and decisively, applying business acumen and sound judgment.
  • Managed yearly budget of $2.2M.
  • Saved time by spearheading special legal projects through effective emergency resolutions.
  • Exceeded specific team goals and resolved time-sensitive issues by partnering with staff to share and implement project initiatives.
  • Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies.
  • Worked closely with other stakeholders to immediately address issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Managed workplace productivity and coordination of 21 attorneys, paralegals and other legal personnel.
Manager, Legal Operations, 07/2016 － CurrentCornerstone OnDemand, Inc. － Santa Monica, CA
  • Worked cross-functionally with marketing, sales and finance departments.
  • Established priorities and clear policies for Legal operations area.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Streamlined systems and enhanced technology management, allowing for internal efficiencies to optimize overall productivity.
  • Contributed to professional development initiatives for continuous improvement and updated knowledge of current trends and industry best practices.
  • Mitigated project gaps by training staff on legal best practices and protocols.
Paralegal/Contracts Manager, 08/2014 － CurrentCornerstone OnDemand, Inc. － Santa Monica, CA
  • Managed corporate governance matters for U.S. and foreign subsidiaries, including drafting and maintaining corporate minute books, preparation of corporate action items, submission of annual reports and filings, and coordination of meetings.
  • Assisted in compliance with applicable securities laws.
  • Drafted, reviewed, edited, negotiated, and routed for signature all marketing and vendor contracts, lease agreements, contractor, partner and client agreements.
  • Provided high-level administrative support and recommendations to the Legal Department by analyzing, developing and managing efficient processes.
  • Created and maintained several departmental policies related to the implementation of new software application.
  • Supervised and trained support staff in various administrative duties, including but not limited to document drafting, filing, negotiating and review.
  • Facilitated corporate expansions into new markets.
  • Maintained the Legal Department's form agreements and records.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process.
Legal Assistant, 08/2011 － 07/2014Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. － Irvine, CA
  • Transactional assistance with regulatory and qualification filings including: Securities Exchange Commission registration statements (all filing types and Section 16).
  • Drafted, reviewed, negotiated and administered non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, consulting agreements, service agreements and other form agreements.
  • Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited Memorandums and Reports.
  • Conducted proofreading and document revisions.
  • Coordinated support for the board of directors and its subcommittees, which includes preparing and distributing board materials, and drafting resolutions, consents and similar materials.
  • Coordinated with Finance Department in the drafting, tracking and maintenance of option rights, vesting, and option exercises.
  • Efficiently managed corporate contracts, correspondence, filing and contract database.
  • Remained actively involved throughout the implementation process of current contract database system.
  • Oversaw corporate maintenance including corporate documentation of entity minute books, processing of annual reports and license renewals, stock ledgers and corporate seals.
  • Managed highly confidential projects domestically and globally.
  • Prepared and drafted initial organizational documents and minutes, minutes of shareholders and board of directors, special minutes, resolutions and other entity transactions.
  • Managed U.S. and international patent and trademark applications, issuance and renewals.
  • Interim Executive Assistant to C-Level Executives.
Education and Training
Mt San Antonio College － Walnut, CAAssociate of ScienceParalegal Studies

concentration Corporations/Business - ABA Approved Program

Arizona State University － Tempe, AZBachelor of SciencePolitical Science
Certifications
  • Leadership Process: Motivating Achievement (LPMA)
  • California Notary Public – Commission Expires December 2023
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.
  • Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

School Attended

  • Mt San Antonio College
  • Arizona State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Manager, Legal Operations
  • Manager, Legal Operations
  • Paralegal/Contracts Manager
  • Legal Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Science Paralegal Studies
    Bachelor of Science Political Science

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