Manager Assistant
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GRACE E. WOODSON
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715
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SUMMARY:
A goal-oriented and diplomatic legal services manager with broad-based expertise in paralegal
management, corporate law, retail operations, litigation management, regulatory compliance,
medical coding & billing, contract management and vendor relations. Builds trusting
relationships within the workplace by conducting business with honesty and integrity. Takes on a
variety of responsibilities and delivers top results within tight timelines. A loyal and committed
team player who partners with multiple level managers in the organization to ensure that the
company's objectives/goals are met. Interfaces with senior management to enhance department
and organizational effectiveness towards the bottom line.
EXPERIENCE:
WAL-MART STORES, INC, Bentonville, Arkansas
Contract Compliance Manager, 2007-2009
Negotiated contracts with all facility maintenance vendors for all 4,300 Wal-Mart stores and
clubs. Maintained over 25,000 contracts and other signed documents by vendors in ARIBA
system. Supplied copies of contracts to internal clients such as Wal-Mart legal department, claims
department, buyers and maintenance directors. Drafted and implemented scopes of work for
specific service types. Instituted and implemented procedures on proper handling and distribution
of contracts.
Ÿ Established contracts and implemented ARIBA Supplier Network (ASN) special project as
part of company’s sustainability program to cut back on paper usage.
Ÿ Encouraged vendors to use email address and accept contracts online to reduce printing.
Ÿ Reduced paper contracts by 85%.
Ÿ Ensured vendor compliance with 1986 federal immigration laws through the E-verify
process.
Paralegal, 2001-2007
Managed 650 lawsuits under the directions of an attorney. Saved all emails and documents from
outside and in-house counsel to lawsuits case notes. Opened and assigned lawsuits to outside
counselors. Monitored all lawsuits to ensure receipt of updates every 60 days. Trained all new
paralegals and attorneys joining team. Trained outside counselors and indemnity counselors on
Wal-Mart’s procedures and requirements. Prepared all Small Claims and Limited Jurisdiction
court documents and sent to store associates for trial. Ensured associates attended trials on trial
date.
Ÿ Saved legal department over $700,000 or more per year in legal fees by handling small
claims and limited jurisdiction court cases.
Ÿ Managed all limited jurisdiction and small claims lawsuits in up to 15 states, under directions
of an attorney.
Ÿ Interviewed, trained and prepared all court documents for store associates for trial
preparations in small claims and limited jurisdiction courts.
Ÿ Worked closely with judges and court clerks on small claims and limited jurisdiction court
cases.
Ÿ Cut all settlement and satisfaction of judgment checks.
Assistant Manager, Caro, Michigan, 1999-2001
Facilitated daily operation of stores and preparations of annual store budgets. Interviewed and
hired new associates. Trained all new department managers and sales floor associates. Held store
meeting with each shift in absence of store manager. Approved and balanced cash offices daily
cash balances. Made daily cash deposits.
Ÿ Increased the margin of sales from 8% to 82% in less than two months in one trouble
department.
Ÿ Directed and oversaw 12 department managers with average of $50,000 daily sales in each
department.
Ÿ Maintained double-digit sales profits.
Ÿ Planned and implemented annual budgets for 12 departments.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
GOLDBERG, PERSKY, JENNINGS & WHITE, P.C., Saginaw, Michigan, Legal Assistant, 1998-
1999.
Interviewed clients, prepared and submitted letters and reviews to attorney for court filings.
Maintained client’s files and medical records. Transported clients to initial medical exam (IME)
visits.
WOMEN'S LEGAL SERVICES, INC., Coldwater, Michigan, Legal Assistant, 1993-1998.
Interviewed clients and prepared briefs, motions, responses for civil, probate and criminal
matters. Prepared and submitted judicial reviews, leave to appeals in administrative and criminal
law in Michigan court of appeals.
MANPOWER, INC. /DOW CHEMICAL, Midland, Michigan, Legal Assistant, 1991-1993.
Organized, prepared, and maintained all case files involving the nation’s largest class action
breast implant lawsuit. Over 10,000 cases were filed.
MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE/AMERITECH CORPORATION, Saginaw, Michigan,
Supervisor, 1974-1991.
Oversaw, trained, and directed 20 employees in day-to-day operations in data
processing/computer department. Held responsibility for operation/running of multimillion-dollar
mainframe computer, maintaining business and billing process of millions of customers.
EDUCATION:
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, Michigan
B.S., Liberal Arts, Philosophy, (April 1996)
DELTA COLLEGE, Bay City, Michigan
A.A., Legal Assistant/Paralegal, (April 1996)
DELTA COLLEGE, Bay City, Michigan
Legal Assistant Certificate (April 1993)
PETRA ALLIED HEALTH, Springdale, Arkansas
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (October 2009)
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Rogers, Arkansas
Medical Coding & Billing Professional (April 2010)
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Association of Legal Assistant Certification
Human Resources Professional Certification
Medical Coding & Billing Certification
AFFILIATION:
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA, 2002)
American Allied Health (AAH, 2009)
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC, 2010)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
ARIBA, Team Connect, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft, Claim Zone
PERSONAL:
Married. Enjoys golfing, reading, traveling and helping others.
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