Jon R. Chick

**** ****** **., ***********, ** ***95, H: 517-***-****

Email: abnh1j@r.postjobfree.com

Versatile professional seeking a management level position with the ability to:

• Proactively increase efficiencies and reduce exposure to risk;

• Provide guidance on wide-ranging matters utilizing both my business and legal background;

• Provide leadership, integrity and motivation with 13+ years of professional & management experience.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Human Resources: 8Created viable human resources departments by implementing policies/procedures for

multiple organizations. Managed and administered virtually all HR functions for

growing workforces located in multiple states as well as Hong Kong and Canada;

8Improved employee retention and satisfaction by negotiating and administering

comprehensive benefit plans consisting of medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability, life

and Sec. 125 plans as well as self funded plans;

8Effectively advised or resolved all employment related matters and disputes for both

independent clients as well as my employers using both legal and business approach.

Strategic Planning: 8Worked closely with all officers, department heads and general staff in reviewing,

creating and implementing various proactive policies and procedures to improve

productivity and reduce exposure to risk;

8Performed budget oversight and cost-benefit analysis for multiple departments within

various organizations to ensure proper fiscal continuity and accountability;

8Evaluated and provided advice on new products and business initiatives that resulted in

significant long-term benefits for both the client and my employer.

Legal-Management:8Provided legal and business guidance to all levels of staff for the overall management of

an international, multi-site manufacturing operation, a large community bank, a premier

wireless content broker and several independent clients;

8 Saved well over $1MM + in outside legal fees for past employers by being able to

provide legal/business guidance with an understanding of the business.

Risk Management: 8Conducted entity-wide compliance audits to discover areas of weakness and to redefine

processes and provided training to enhance operations which reduced errors by up to

90%;

8Experienced in resolved all manner of contract related disputes as well as regulatory

discrepancies resulting in large savings from fines, penalties and litigation costs.

EXPERIENCE

WirelessDeveloper, Inc. East Lansing, MI: Hired to review large volume of broker/license agreements for a

leading provider of wireless content (e.g. ringtones, games, etc.). Additional responsibilities quickly followed

including business development, insurance review and management, overall risk management, and

implementation and management of all employee policies until economy forced my status to part-time.

Legal Counsel / Business Development August, 2007-January, 2009

Drafted or reviewed all contracts and negotiated the same through finalization;

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Managed all contracts and implemented new systems to improve efficiencies and reduce risk;

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Created & implemented an employee handbook to provide viable business structure and resolved or

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advised management on all employee related issues to minimize risk and ensure compliance with law;

Reviewed and advised management on all new business initiatives and undertakings to ensure proper

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alignment with goals and reduce exposure to risk including direct to consumer sales program;

Expanded customer/client base by working directly with existing and potential clients to develop new

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business relationships and expand current relationships by selling new products and services;

Responsible for managing and resolving all contract disputes and business related conflicts.

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First National Bank in Howell, Howell, MI: Revitalized an ailing compliance function for 9 branch - $500MM

national bank by taking on officer responsibilities & creating and managing a bank-wide compliance program.

In my first 7 months my efforts played a major role in upgrading the Bank’s compliance rating from “weak” to

“satisfactory” as determined by the Federal Office of the Comptroller of Currency.

Compliance Officer April, 2003-April, 2006

Became first dedicated compliance officer with oversight of entire bank-wide compliance function;

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Created and or revised all policies to ensure alignment with banking regulations or best practices;

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Reviewed all existing products and helped evaluate new products while implementing procedures to

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promote compliance with regulations, reduce exposure to risk and promote the success and continued

viability of the bank;

Reduced costs by as much as $60K/year and increased efficiencies by personally taking on federally

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required compliance audit responsibilities;

Provided bank-wide as well as departmental training on a regular basis for all compliance related

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matters and reduced errors by as much as 90% and improved overall understanding and efficiency.

TMP International, Inc., Plymouth, MI: Became increasingly involved with the overall management and

administration of this rapid growth, worldwide leader in the toy/collectible action figure, publishing and multi-

media markets until its relocation to Arizona in 2001. Sales grew from $5MM to $50MM during my term.

Vice President, Business Affairs/General Counsel 1996 -2001

Created a human resources department along with a policy and benefit handbook and managed all facets

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of the same for a workforce that more than tripled and was located in 5 states as well as Hong Kong and

Canada;

Reviewed, negotiated and managed all contracts and played an integral role in developing a 3rd party

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licensing system to help make TMP a top five leader in the toy action-figure market;

Increased the security and expanded the scope of the organizations major assets, its copyrights and

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trademarks, by obtaining necessary registrations, ensuring proper usage and protecting against

infringement which saved over $1MM in outside legal expense;

Played an integral role in the planning and development of the McFarlane Group of companies by

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strategically forming and aligning 6 separate stand-alone subsidiaries and acted as corporate secretary

for all companies to ensure proper compliance with reporting requirements and established goals;

Played and active role in the day to day operations along with the President and CFO to better facilitate

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the overall activities of the organization and provide for more efficient operations;

Managed all outside counsel necessary for matters requiring specific expertise and litigation.

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Jon Chick, Attorney & Counselor at law. Providing independent legal, business and individual services,

mainly in the areas of contracts, employment law, human resources, general policy/procedure review and overall

strategic planning related to the formation of new or established businesses.

Independent Legal & Business Advisor 2001 - present

Assisted clients in the design, creation and overall management of organizations based upon intended

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goals, current market trends and business infrastructure;

Helped attain more security and reduced exposure to risk by creating employee handbooks and policy

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manuals based on businesses needs, current status and future goals;

Provided ongoing advice and counsel on matters involving employment issues, contracts disputes, new

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products and overall business management.

Parkwood YMCA. Providing guidance and assistance in overall operations, strategic planning and annual

fundraising campaigns. Also nominated to Executive Committee and Metro YMCA planning committees.

Advisory Board of Directors 2004 - present

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, MI, 1994

Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Management, Albion College, Albion, MI, 1991

State Bar of Michigan, Admitted (P55021), 1996

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