High School Marketing
Resume:
Carole L. Biggers
Greensboro, NC 27408
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SUMMARY
Corporate law specialist with extensive experience providing counsel on a
broad range of issues. Experienced in the legal aspects of manufacturing
and distribution operations, contract negotiation and regulatory
compliance. Effective leadership of internal teams and outside counsel in
complex business transactions. Consummated corporate transactions in new
business areas, including acquisitions valued at over $100 million.
Recognized by senior management for practical, business-oriented approach
to corporate law and as a skilled advocate and negotiator.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
. Federal and state regulatory compliance
. Corporate and commercial law
. Mergers and acquisitions
. Provided support for multiple business units
. E-commerce initiatives
. Excellent communication skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC., Greensboro, NC
1997 - 2009
Corporate Counsel.
. Responsible for legal support for the manufacture, marketing and
distribution of the company's diverse product lines.
. Responsible for regulatory compliance, advertising and marketing
review and contract negotiation and development.
. Provided legal support for multiple client groups, including Business
Development and New Ventures, and provided guidance on expansion into
new business areas and protection of intellectual property rights.
. Regularly provided advice to clients on areas of law, including
antitrust compliance and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance.
. Successfully negotiated and closed multiple product acquisitions and
divestitures.
. Championed the development and implementation of a computer program to
streamline the generation of standard customer agreements which
reduced outside legal expenses by over $200,000 annually.
. Structured third party partnerships to implement the company's
biofuels initiatives.
. Developed strong relationships with senior management.
. Partnered with business clients to position the company for effective
presence on the internet by developing policies for Web site content
and customer engagement on social networking sites.
. Partnered with marketing groups to develop legally supportable
marketing campaigns and sales programs including radio placements and
print media, direct mail, contests and sweepstakes.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ
Senior Attorney
Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI
Attorney
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Juris Doctorate
Review of Law and Social Change, Editorial Board
Student/Faculty Publications Committee, Member
Consumer Law Clinic
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts in English
The Daily Pennsylvanian, Writer
Professional
State Bar of Michigan
North Carolina State Bar
Personal:
Guilford County Guardian ad Litem, Volunteer
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Piedmont Triad Chapter, Volunteer
and former Board Member
Page High School Orchestra Boosters, President
United Arts Council, Volunteer and former Awards Committee Member
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