Project Manager Sales

Lee Ann Wilson 508-***-****

** ***** ***** ****, *********, MA 01748 ***.********@*****.***

Profile

Results oriented manager with strong legal background and experience in compliance, corporate and litigation law, as well as

business experience in operations, insurance, due diligence, HR, and office management.

1. Recognized by many general counsel and executives for my ability to multi-task and be "one step ahead", allowing them to

focus on bigger issues and ease their stressful schedules

2. Successful track record of negotiating variety of contracts to achieve a "win-win" result for partners and clients

3. Adept at building positive relationships across the organization and with clients through effective communication;

particularly skilled in translating across technical and non-technical subject matter to ensure understanding

4. Highly productive project manager, skilled in creating realistic goals, prioritizing and delegating effectively and tracking

progress to ensure accurate, on-schedule and on-budget completion

5. Hands on experience in corporate startups, turnarounds and reorganizations in financial services sector

6. Motivated, independent and creative, with an unwavering regard for the highest standards of ethical conduct

Accomplishments and Experience

Denham Capital/Sowood Capital, Boston, MA, a private equity and hedge fund firms 2004-2010

Operations and Compliance Officer - 2006 to 2010 at Denham Capital which is spinoff of Sowood Capital

Compliance and Legal Services Manager - 2004 to 2006 at Sowood Capital

Legal/Due Diligence/Insurance

7. Generated all corporate documentation required for entity creations and filings; drafted and maintained corporate records

on an ongoing basis

8. Drafted, negotiated and tracked terms and conditions of all business and corporate contracts

9. Streamlined legal process and due diligence procedures for purchases and sales of target portfolio companies

10. Assisted deal team executives and local counsel with all legal aspects of sales/purchases in pipeline; required that I had

working knowledge of term sheets, deal structures and status at all times

11. Performed due diligence and background checks on target portfolio companies and management candidates utilizing

database technology, industry contacts and consultants

12. Created systemized process for reviewing and hiring outside counsel worldwide; directly responsible for review and

approval of all outside counsel legal invoices

13. Responsible for interviewing/selecting insurance broker and carriers; negotiating enhanced policy endorsements;

coordinating all insurance coverage, implementation and renewals; managed claims and assisted counsel

14. Collaborated with industry specialists to review and assist over 45 portfolio companies worldwide with their insurance

requirements and liability claims; served as liaison with outside counsel for litigation and contract disputes

15. Administered highly confidential fund documents including PPM, subscription documents and partnership agreements;

oversaw database development and tracking of terms and investor information

16. Reviewed and negotiated fund contracts including ISDA agreements, prime broker and counterparty contracts; MRA, MSLA

and Overseas Lending Agreements

17. Responded to "KYC" (Know Your Customer) requests and documentation requirements for account openings

18. Hired and trained executive assistants to help with legal workload; included oversight of their work product and fielding

questions with regard to applicable legal guidelines and procedures

19. Worked closely with other corporate departments to provide any legal answers quickly to ensure legal department was not

"bottleneck"

Compliance

20. Worked concurrently with counsel to develop and implement critical compliance policies/procedures and code of ethics

guidelines in accordance with Investment Advisor legal requirements

21. Performed compliance officer responsibilities including analysis of trading records and personnel brokerage statements;

reviewed and approved all pre-clearance trade requests; implemented ethical walls and restricted lists

22. Devised and implemented policies on record retention and anti-money laundering; monitored compliance, and documented

infractions; conducted annual audits and personnel training

23. Experienced in SEC registration and mock audits for fund Investment Advisor role

24. Monitored international FCPA guidelines as well as changes in state and federal laws; for example, developed an

electronics communication policy in accordance with the new MA privacy and personal data security laws enacted

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Business Operations/Office Management

25. Managed first-stage operations and start-up for both private investment and hedge fund firms

26. Oversaw day to day operations of facilities including security, tenant/building issues, staffing, disaster and safety

procedures, systems operations, and office equipment leasing and supplies

27. Directed RFP development, vendor selection, acquisition and deployment of company-wide CRM package

28. Played strategic role in development and roll out of website and website portal for investors

29. Directed all phases of five office build outs (three domestic, two international) including lease negotiations, bidding and

selection of architect and contractors, budget, design, construction and occupancy, all on time and under budget

30. Planned and executed annual investor events and high-level white paper presentations across the U.S.

NMS Communications, Framingham, MA 2001-2004

Corporate Paralegal, for publicly traded global high-tech firm (subsequently acquired by Dialogic Corporation)

Fulfilled wide-ranging paralegal duties including corporate filings, due diligence, contract negotiations, and litigation support.

Responsibilities included reviewing and paying invoices from outside legal counsel worldwide, and maintained internal legal website

and various legal databases.

31. Handled all subsidiary annual filings worldwide; updated corporate minute books and board materials

32. Researched, filed and monitored all patent and trademark filings

33. Participated in human resources, sales and marketing meetings as legal liaison

Relocation, moved to NY and directed focus on family and education 1997-2001

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., Danvers, MA 1995-1997

Paralegal and Executive Assistant to General Counsel, for international licenser of rights to millions of books, journals, newspapers,

websites, ebooks, images, blogs and more

34. Worked with General Counsel to insure smooth operation of the in-house legal department, coincident with the monitoring

of all attorneys employed worldwide

35. Assisted in the drafting and editing of all contracts; reviewed and approved revisions by customers and publishers

36. Attended sales and marketing meetings to insure all legal aspects being considered in the day-to-day operations of

company

37. Worked closely with Human Resources Department to oversee in-house legal issues

38. Researched and documented guidelines with regard to personnel and various legal issues encompassing technology and

the Internet

39. Responsible for all corporate and subsidiary filings, and contract renewal deadlines

40. Performed all administrative tasks for department including preparation of correspondence, filings, law library upkeep and

legal research

Goodwin, Procter LLP, Boston, MA 1989-1994

Litigation Support Database Administrator, for litigation department at leading Boston law firm

Headed department which was accountable to the 100+ attorneys for litigation support. Developed searchable full-text and coded

databases, precedent libraries and forms' databases. Presided as database expert and liaison between the IT Department and

attorneys

41. Administrated over database activities including application support and quality assurance, hiring and training of personnel,

coordinating input and editing process with temp personnel and word processing department

42. Managed the on-line indexing, coding and storing of over 200,000 production documents and full text depositions in multi-

million dollar environmental suit; assisted in all aspects of discovery and trial

43. Provided analysis of database usage, budget, and technology purchases/upgrades to senior division management

44. Developed training materials and conducted computer instruction classes with legal staff

Education

Business: Bachelors of Arts Studies, Mercy College, Yorktown, NY

Legal: Paralegal Studies, Lincoln School of Commerce, Lincoln, NE

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