KIRK R. NORD

**** *. **** *.

South Weber, UT ***05

801-***-****

email:oovnhx@r.postjobfree.com

I am: A critical thinker, analytical problem solver, self motivated, independent systems thinker, strategic communicator and team player desiring to work within the online safety and security industry in a role that will promote child safety and help eliminate exposure to illegal material on the Internet

Experience:

McVeigh Performance Group, LLC Vice President – Legal Affairs, Salt Lake City, Utah / Amityville, New York (August 2011 – Current)

• Corporate Governance, Corporate Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contracts and Employment Experience

• General Counsel for Top 10 Travel Industry Company responsible for providing guidance on all corporate compliance matters between McVeigh and federal / state governments, travel industry regulators, and the SEC. Developed and implemented a code of conduct and corporate policies and procedures for the company as well as incident reporting methods. Oversaw all collection efforts for the company while adhering to state and federal debt collection requirements. Counseled executive management team on day to day compliance matters including information privacy laws, tax and growth strategies and explaining any new or modified legal compliance requirements with existing business practices.

• Led input into decision-making processes at the executive level. I am and have been responsible for managing trade-offs between executives and between partner organizations on business model strategy implementation, in order to ensure delivery of McVeigh travel offerings nationwide. Responsible for being up to date on the latest travel industry programs and product offerings and incorporating those programs and offerings into company strategies.

• Developed multiple project plans and contingency plans based on budget and business needs. Responsible for implementing a 12 and 24 month projected sales forecast with sales team members, implementing a customer support service strategy with tour directors and travel agents, and implemented competitor sales and pricing models in those forecasts and strategies.

• I was responsible for raising $200,000.00 in seed capital and bringing in multiple new clients to the company. Experience in adaptability and flexibility with program timing and changing directives. Demonstrated emotional intelligence and teamwork behavior when negotiating and mitigating differing executive mindsets on course of business and future focus strategies.

Ogden City Assistant Attorney, Ogden, Utah (March 2010 – July 2011)

• Corporate Governance, Commercial / Corporate Agreements, Human Resources

• Responsible for legal review, municipal compliance and contract review and drafting on all Economic and Community Development projects for the city. Responsible for advising the Economic Development, Community Development, Fleet, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement and Engineering Departments.

• Litigated child welfare and child protection criminal cases for the City.

• Provided legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and City Officials, evaluated policies and procedures and made recommendations. I communicated status of projects to city departments and to executive management. Developed the ability to reason with and influence senior management officials. Reviewed and approved policies and procedures related to city governance matters.

• Assisted in the development of city policies and provide legal advice to City boards, committees and commissions. Developed a compliance training program on Ogden City administrative staff responsibility along with compliance incident reporting procedures.

• Developed and maintained business relationships between the cities and government contractors, local businesses, manufacturing plants and the state courts. Executed and managed multiple development projects utilizing cross-group skills that enabled the city to meet tight deadlines while allowing local businesses and government contractors to perform under their own priorities and deadlines. Maintained teamwork behavior during development projects.

• Extensive experience reviewing and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements including vendor contracts, licensing and royalty agreements, consulting agreements, joint venture agreements, distribution agreements between the city and media outlets, owner participation agreements, leases, development agreements, real property exchange agreements, employment agreements, non-disclosure and other privacy agreements, assignments, independent contractor agreements.

• Advised and negotiated in the development of over 10 million dollars worth of projects to Ogden City, including bringing a Hilton Hotel, Wal-Mart, IRS Phase III Project Building, CRS Stores, Ogden Rox, Recreation Outlet, Black & Decker Store, Solomon Skis, Dynastar Skis, and Quality Bicycle Products stores to the downtown Ogden area.

Spanish Fork City / Salem City Assistant Attorney, Spanish Fork, Utah (December 2008 – March 2010)

• Litigation, Contracts, Human Resources and Municipal Law Experience

• Litigated over 700 criminal cases as prosecutor for the City. Involved in over 50 child protection cases.

• Responsible for developing and implementing community development projects in the greater Spanish Fork / Salem area, and advising city leadership on those projects.

• Provided legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and City Officials, evaluated policies and procedures and made recommendations. I communicated status of projects to city departments and to executive management. Developed the ability to reason with and influence senior management officials. Reviewed and approved policies and procedures related to city governance matters.

• Reviewed and negotiated corporate and commercial agreements including vendor contracts, licensing and royalty agreements, leases, development agreements, intellectual property exchange agreements, employment agreements, non-disclosure and other privacy agreements, assignments, independent contractor agreements.

• Developed and maintained business relationships between the cities and government contractors, local businesses, manufacturing plants and the state courts. Executed and managed multiple development projects utilizing cross-group skills that enabled the city to meet tight deadlines while allowing local businesses and government contractors to perform under their own priorities and deadlines. Maintained teamwork behavior during development projects.

Kirk R. Nord Legal Group, Dallas, Texas / Salt Lake City, Utah (November 2001 – December 2008) Owner

• Corporate and Health Law Experience – Clients include American Express Travel Syndicate, Advanced Care Home Medical & Oxygen, Navigational Leadership Group, Luxe Travel, Children’s Miracle Network, and Nextel.

• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, government contracts, licensing agreements, marketing/advertising contracts and merger / acquisition agreements and project collaboration management. Knowledgeable with HIPAA and other state and federal personal information privacy laws, Medicare/ Medicaid anti-assignment rules, and fee splitting and anti-kick back laws.

• Experienced in assisting with company processes as general counsel and/or senior project manager such as: consumer support services, product and support policy implementation, sales training, contract management and administration, managerial oversight functions, drafting legal agreements and executive functions. Strong customer service skills, communication skills and proven ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• General Counsel of Advanced Care Home Medical & Oxygen. (2003-2009). Responsible for legal review of all government contracts, Medicaid and Medicare regulation, private insurance regulation, quality assurance, health care contracts, Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance contracts as well as consulting with management on the implications of Medicare / Medicaid laws at both the Utah state and federal level Counseled ownership on day-to-day compliance matters with HIPAA and other state and federal health and personal information privacy laws. Oversaw corporate compliance. Involved in the day-to-day strategic vision of the company. Responsible for all personnel hiring and sales training programs and helped deliver large scale marketing projects that impacted the organization positively. Reviewed marketing materials for accuracy and legal compliance. I was also responsible for all employment and HR issues.

Education:

Southern Methodist University, School of Law, Dallas, Texas

• Juris Doctorate - May 2000

• Mac Taylor Inns of Court Member, VITA Income Tax Assistant, International Law Society, JD Ambassadors Chairman, Civil Clinic.

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

• B.A. in International Relations (Business Emphasis) (April 1997); B.A. in German (April 1997).

• Student Government - BYUSA Executive Director of Campus Special Events (1996); International Mock United Nations Tournament (N.Y.) - First Place Team Delegate (1995); Rotary Foundation Scholar, Brigham Award Recipient. I was a varsity member of the BYU Soccer Team (91, 94).

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