Management Manager

Seitu I. StephenS, J.D.

*** ********* **** ( East Fallowfield, Pa 19320 215-***-**** (

*************@*****.***

Profile

A seasoned JD professional with extensive legal and contract administrative

background developed

through experience as a budget analyst and state government contract

analyst for the Intergovernmental

Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives and as a

technology consultant for institutions

of higher education seeks a position as a Contract Administrator. Excels in

relationship building, risk

management and regulatory compliance while offering advanced contract

negotiation skills, regulation

subject matter expertise and knowledge of various contract types.

Expertise

Contract Negotiation Contract Database Project Management

NDA Drafting & Review Management Procurement

Risk & Benefit Analysis Policies & Procedures Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management RFP Distribution Compliance Training

Grant Writing

Experience

CHEYNEY UNIVERISITY- Cheyney, PA 2010

to Present Director of Mobile App Project & Contract Compliance Consultant

Provide strategic guidance to organization with regard to IT technology, IT

infrastructures, and the implementation of second-generation mobile

platform software.

. Negotiate terms and agreements of contracts, service provider

agreements, and NDA's on behalf of school with third party application

and technology developers

. Preparation of initial drafts of agreements, amendments, statements of

work, non-disclosure agreements, work orders, as well as, various

other legal documents

. Research, forecast and evaluate the effects of mobile platform

technology on organization, using public sources, industry driven best

practices, and personal contacts within the technology field

. Coordination with the committees and stakeholders to ensure

contractual alignment of arrangements with faculty and administrative

feedback; customer agreements; applicable laws and regulations; state

policies and procedures;

. Establish and maintain two-way communication with relevant official

bodies and stakeholders to update on

. Maintain regular contact, in person and in writing, with leadership,

board of trustee members and regulatory bodies to brief them on

clients' work and concerns

PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- Harrisburg, PA 2008 to

2010

Legislative Analyst

Forecast political, economic and social trends to provide consultation and

advisement to government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, media,

and political parties including the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission and

the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee in addition:

. Wrote contracts, drafts of legislative proposals, and prepared

speeches, correspondence, policy papers and contracts for

governmental use

. Evaluated programs, policies, and related recommendations to

institutions and organizations

. Analyzed policies, public issues, legislation, and operations of

governments, businesses, and organizations

. Provided media commentary related to public policy, political issues

and events

. Disseminated research results through academic publications, written

reports, and public presentations

. Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data including election results

and public opinion survey report on findings, recommendations, and

conclusions

. Developed and test theories, using information from interviews,

newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, and/or

statistical sources

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- Harrisburg, PA 2007 to

2008

Research Analyst

Provided consistency and oversight for international and intergovernmental

contracts and contractual relationships leading to the management of

contracts in coordination with legal counsel and contractors in addition:

. Led completion of bid and request for proposal process for contract

award

. Ensured compliance with insurance and bonding requirements

. Drafted, negotiated and managed contracts for construction, services

and materials

. Researched and drafted legislation regarding issues within the

intergovernmental affairs realm

. Advised legislators, executives, and community advocates on

legislation pending in the House of Representatives

PA HOUSE LEGISLATIVE POLICY & RESEARCH OFFICE- Harrisburg, PA

2006 to 2007

District Office Manager

Developed collaborative partnerships with agencies and groups to provide

services and support to underserved communities in the Philadelphia's 181st

district; Served as a District representative to provide interpretive and

recreational program outreach in addition:

. Analyzed and surveyed constituents for development of new strategic

planning and community initiatives

. Organized departments and businesses to provide program services,

outreach delivery and launch projects

. Facilitated presentations about District programs and services to

local community groups, and staffed events to increase the District's

outreach program goals

. Implemented program development, planning and evaluation including

annual assessment and evaluation of department outreach programs

CONSTAR INC- Philadelphia, PA

2005 to 2006

Document Review

Managed technical development team in preparation of documentation for

inclusion to tender submissions; and negotiate legal requirements of bids

in addition:

. Identified user & functional tech specifications required to develop

company's homegrown contract database

. Trained legal, sales, and contract management departments on use of

contract database

. Drafted, negotiated, and administered agreements with clients, partner

organizations, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants

. Worked with the Professional Services team to ensure the correct

application of U.S. Government and other donor agency regulations,

policies and procedures in regular project operations

. Summarize contract key provisions for clients and stakeholders

. Creation of compliance policies and procedures, and stock purchase

agreements

ROBERT HALF LEGAL- Philadelphia, PA

2005 to 2006

Document Review

Ensured contracts, processes, procedures and marketing materials met

business objectives and are in compliance with applicable laws governing

consumer finance in addition:

. Reviewed and revised product marketing materials, customer facing

materials and customer correspondence to determine compliance with

federal and state laws and regulations regarding advertising and

unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices

. Participated on business teams to provide legal support for new

programs and processes

KELLY LAW- Philadelphia, PA 2005 to

2006

Document Review

Pursued strategies and actions for patent protection on a client to client

basis; Prepared and filed patent applications and substantive responses and

oversees procedural actions in addition:

. Counseled and educated clients on patent and intellectual property law

. Researched to ensure the patent is not currently held by another

entity

. Obtained, tracked, and managed the patents of each client

. Initiated legal action against individuals and entities who infringe

upon patents held by clients

DESSEN MOSES & SHEINOFF LAW FIRM- Cherry Hill, NJ 2002 to

2006

Law Clerk

Conducted legal research, prepared memoranda, opinions, and orders for

attorneys concerning case files; Reviewed and annotated laws, court

decisions, documents, opinions, briefs and legal authorities in addition:

. Analyzed law for oral motions made during trials

. Administered change orders ensuring legal and contractual compliance

. Complied references on laws and decisions required for legal

terminations

. Conferred with judge concerning legal questions, construction of

documents and granting of orders

Subject Matter Expertise

UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY 10/2012 to

Present

Evaluating Conflict Resolution Processes: Explores principles, challenges,

and models of conflict

resolution. The course emphasizes using organizational business metrics as

key macro-level outcomes measures, and multiple-method, multiple source

measurement approaches to predicting and explaining outcomes.

Diagnosing Conflict: Focuses on the methods available to examine the causes

of conflict. Topics include theories of the dynamics that lead to conflict,

power in families, teams, organizations, and communities, and outcomes of

conflict. Emphasis is upon understanding the origins of conflict as a means

to designing effective ways to resolve conflict through mediation rather

than adversarial confrontation.

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY 3/2012 to

Present

Business Law: Traces the history and development of the judicial system and

the social and legal environment of business. Principles of business legal

ethics and corporate social responsibilities, government regulation of

business, securities law, consumer protection law labor law, employment law

and environmental law are discussed and analyzed through use of cases and

problems. Emphasis placed upon the legal dimension of ethical issues in the

world of business.

Legal Writing & Research: The course has three major components. First, it

provides an introduction to sources of law, legal reasoning, interpretative

methodologies, and professional responsibility. Second, it teaches the

sources and techniques for basic legal research. Third, it develops and

hones students' ability to write about complex legal issues in a variety of

settings and for a variety of audiences. Students have the opportunity to

practice a number of skills, including interviewing, counseling, and oral

argument. Classes include lectures, workshops, and simulated client

representation exercises.

Publications

. International Relations, Faculty Editorial Review, Wadsworth Cengage

Learning Publishing, 2013

. High Stakes in Second Debate, Philadelphia Tribune, 2012 ?

. PA Democrats Struggle to Find Footing in Harrisburg, Philadelphia

Tribune, 2011 ?

. Meager Population Growth Could Cost City, Philadelphia Tribune, 2011 ?

Education

Juris Doctorate Widener University School of

Law

Bachelor of Science, History Lincoln University

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