Sales Manager
Resume:
VELMA W. AUBERT
Lake Charles, LA
Phone 337-***-****
********@*******.***
AREAS OF EXPOSURE:
Procurement/Contracts Sales Management Business Law
Government Regulations Sales Presentations Compliance/Audits
Business Communications Windows Professional 7 Oracle database
WORK HISTORY
2007-2010: NASA Office of Chief Counsel, Office of the Director, Houston, TX, Legal Assistant/Administrative Officer
Developed strategies/strategic business plans to stimulate productiveness and diversification of services to business units, as well as implemented services needed to support the business objectives of Johnson Space Center. Routinely provided technical and financial analysis support to Ethics’ attorneys, Procurement, and Contracting Sections. Procurement lead regarding sensitive documents, including RFPs and RFIs, financial disclosure forms, procurement charts, Statements of Work, Contract Awards, Fees, as well as other contractual documents. Monitored compliance with Federal Regulations regarding procurement, Government Contracts, and Ethics. Perform review of financial disclosure forms to ensure compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations. Routinely provided advice and assistance to the Directorates and to JSC organizational components in conducting Center activities regarding Financial Conflicts of Interest for personnel serving on Source Boards (Awarding of Contracts) and Performance Boards (Awarding of Fees to Contractors). Represented NASA Office of Chief Counsel at Meetings, Conferences, and Events.
• Part of five-person panel that coordinated and developed the testing and implementation of the new action tracking system for the Office of Chief Counsel (JATS).
• Responded autonomously to approximately 20 to 30 e-mail requests for information from the public, executives, managers, contract officers, and contract specialists.
• Served as JSC's point of contact on records retentions and records retention schedules, contracts, ethics, and government regulatory issues within or beyond the Center.
• Responded to requests for assistance from the public and clients.
• Served on panels as an analyst or adviser evaluating the effectiveness of programs and operations.
• Recommended changes, and provided directives, re: applicability and effect of new or proposed legislation, executive orders, agency directives, and other agency decisions.
• Managed Financial Disclosure and Contracts Document Control.
• Administrative Officer for Ethics Tracking and Compliance
2003-2007: CLARINS SALES COORDINATOR/MANAGER
Brought Clarins (Paris) to top sales producer in region through consultative sales and monthly Sales Event planning. Attained quarterly sale bonus during entire employment period. Recognized leader in Cross-Sell opportunities. Winner of new product launchings which resulted in top commission earner in region. Recognized expert at establishing client relationships.
2001-2003: VELMA AUBERT COURT REPORTING, Lake Charles, LA
Travel and Commissions: Certified Freelance Court Reporter generating expert witness and technical testimony for attorneys in Louisiana in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
2000-2001: NATHAN DOUGET COURT REPORTING, Lake Charles, LA
Travel and Commissions: Certified Freelance Court Reporter generating expert witness and technical testimony for attorneys in Louisiana in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
1997-2000: STOCKWELL SIEVERT VICCELLIO CLEMENTS & SHADDOCK, Lake Charles, LA PARALEGAL
Managed asbestos case load in toxic tort (Petrochemical) section of 21-attorney firm in defense of high profile claims against Petrochemical Corporations, and Energy Corporations. Drafted and reviewed pleadings for defense of complex civil litigation involving multiple plaintiff suits, and 20-plus defendant actions. Analyzed and evaluated complex allegations and legal issues in preparation of client case reports and status reports. Represented Stockwell, Sievert at Conferences, Industry Events, for Fortune 500 Corporate Petrochemical and Energy clients.
• Drafted and implemented spreadsheets for six Fortune 500 corporate defendants, and developed formulas regarding premise site percentages currently used in Global Asbestos/silica settlements.
• Conducted Legal Research and prepared case briefs.
• Independently responded to requests from defense groups, plaintiffs’ groups, judges, clients, and the media.
• 1998, achieved 40 percent over projected billable hours
• 1999, achieved 40 percent over projected billable hours
1992-1996 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, Hartford, CT PARALEGAL
Conducted legal analysis of contracts for compliance with government regulations.
Authored numerous interpretive memoranda, briefs, correspondence, and researched regulatory issues regarding federal and state banking laws. Conducted legal research regarding Federal and State laws. Responded to requests for assistance from the client regarding administrative claims against the FDIC. Responded to requests for indemnification from the Assuming Banks. Interpreted FDIC policies, procedures, clients and other government agencies. Represented FDIC in Conferences.
• Nominated to five-person committee responsible for drafting, compiling, and organizing Northeast Region Policy and Procedure Manual for compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, which resulted in cash award from the Chairman of the FDIC.
• Successfully implemented a Legal Division Research Bank for use by all Regional Personnel, which included briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Functioned as liaison between FDIC Legal Division and Assuming Banks and Outside Counsel
• Awarded two Merit Promotions and Four Special Achievement Awards for Performance (all awards bestowed by the Chairman of the FDIC).
1991-1992 CATUOGNO COURT REPORTING, Springfield, MA, CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER
Travel and Commissions: Freelance Court Reporter for firm that covered Boston, Springfield and Northern Connecticut. Reported technical and expert witness testimony for attorneys in Massachusetts and Connecticut in accordance with State and Federal Rules and Regulations.
1990-1991 MILLER and MILLER COURT REPORTERS, Knoxville, TN
Travel and Commissions: Freelance Court Reporter for firm covering Tennessee.
1985-1990 METROPOLITAN COURT REPORTERS, New Orleans, LA CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER
Travel and Commissions: Freelance Court Reporter, CSR, covering Greater New Orleans area. Produced computer generated transcripts of depositions involving expert witness testimony at speeds in excess of 225 words per minute.
EDUCATION:
MCNEESE UNIVERSITY – 1997-1998
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
MEDIA LAW; MEDIA TECHNICIAN
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
MICROSOFT WINDOWS ‘95
WORDPERFECT 8.0
EXCEL CERTIFICATE 2012
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE – University of Connecticut (UCONN)
West Hartford, CT 1994
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – Westfield College
Westfield, MA 1992-1993
PARTEE SCHOOL OF COURT REPORTING – New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA 1985-1989
ASNUNTUCK COLLEGE – Enfield, CT 1991-1992
Liberal Arts Curriculum
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