Paralegal/Contract Administrator

GIANNA A. HANEY

Phone: 770-***-**** E-mail: **********@***.***

SUMMARY

Highly dependable and proactive legal professional with a ten year track record of success as a Contract

Administrator and Paralegal. Extremely organized with the ability to accurately draft, negotiate, analyze and

research legal documents. Always putting the client first, with an innate ability to build instant rapport and develop

long term working relationships, all while exceeding the client’s expectations. Expertise in the following:

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: PARALEGAL:

• Highly competent contracts administrator with • Provided exceptional litigation support:

extensive experience in administering multi-million- Document Production

dollar-dollar contacts. Trial Preparation

• Several years of commercial contracting experience Legal Research

Deposition Summaries

in the areas of software licensing for information

• Corporate Transactional Support:

technology, health care technology companies and

franchise agreements. - Corporate filings (UCC)

• Familiar with government contracts - Preparation of meeting minutes

• Analyze contracts varying in complexity for content, - Researched information on company

clauses & certain contractual matters corporations, by-laws and articles of

• RFP’s, RFI’s and SOW’s incorporation

EDUCATION

Masters of Organizational Management, University of Phoenix

Bachelors in Pre-Law; Paralegal Certification, ABA Approved, University of New Orleans

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Summation, West Law, matter management

databases and various contract databases

EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSAL PERONNEL (CHEVRON ORONITE COMPANY, LLC), Belle Chasse, LA 9/2013 – Present

Subcontracting Assistant

Work closely with members of engineering, procurement, supply chain and finance regarding various subcontracting duties to

include:

• Coordinating with technical or material management specialists to ensure proper communication of

requirements for Chevron plant locations

• Create and/or maintain databases in support of data collection using excel and SAP

• Develop, maintain and analyze purchasing and finance reports using SAP and excel

• Manage/Create raw material (RM) purchase orders for various Chevron plant locations

• Issue standard purchase orders as necessary in SAP for internal material movement as well as shipping to

customers from toll manufacturing locations

• Work with finance to resolve issues and root causes related to payable exceptions

• Create and maintain procurement records in accordance with regulatory and internal data standards and

record-keeping guidelines

• Handle various trouble shooting issues in SAP relating to purchase orders

• Monitor storage tank levels of materials at various Chevron locations

• Determine order quantity and shipment timing to optimize inventory levels

• Process purchase orders for RMs and blend components per contracts negotiated by Procurement

Organization to maintain specified target inventories for various chevron plant locations

• Responsible for handling sudden demand changes relating to supply and demand changes

• Track inbound materials and notify the subcontracting specialist of delays and material shortages to avoid

stock out situations

• Capture, document, and transfer paperwork and data to finance, operations, and accounts payable as needed

• Provide input when needed regarding subcontracting and supply chain process improvements

• Consult with Logistics group of any issues with railcars or APO

• Ensure compliance-related data is maintained, PO process and approval, and SOX compliance.

• Determining logistic and carrier requirements for all purchase orders and internal stock

transfers

• Posting all end of month financial inventory adjustments and variance reversals

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CONTINUED

• Assist Subcontracting and Procurement teams with pricing and system errors

• Work closely with Planning team to correct and prevent APO system errors caused by

SAP

• Handle special projects as assigned by supervisor

• Enter Certificate of Analysis (COA) results for materials

Special Projects include:

• McKinnon Exit Strategy

• Dominion Set up strategy

• Development of hurricane preparation plan for 3rd party locations

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (CONTRACTOR) Atlanta, GA 3/2009 – 09/2013

Provided contract administrative duties relating to various projects for the following companies: Gebbs Healthcare

Solutions, Infor Global Solutions, Incomm and Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Drafted, negotiated and administered the following types of contracts: master service agreements,

vendor agreements, channel agreements, software licensing agreements, reseller agreements, statement of

works, renewals and termination agreements.

• Provided professional legal support service and assistance to staff attorneys and

field(sales)operations on various matters including acting as first point of contact regarding all contractual

issues

• Reviewed contracts to ensure they complied with the company policy

• Escalate contractual issues to appropriate parties when required

• Conduct negotiations of contract modifications.

• Managed and supervised the integration process of Scientific-Atlanta channel partners; handled all

reseller and distributor agreements for channel partners; worked with international counsel regarding legal

issues

• Coordinated issues regarding pricing and resources for vendors

• Created and managed contract templates

• Responsible for the upkeep of all contracts using various contract management databases

• Manage contract renewal process

MCKESSON CORP., Alpharetta, GA 05/2007-03/2009

Contract Specialist

Researched and extensively drafted and negotiated commercial contracts to include contract supplements, software

license agreements, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), renewals and amendments relating to deals for customers

driven by core or non-core field sales representatives. Served as liaison between Attorney and Sales Department

regarding contract terms and proposals.

• Verified all aspects of the contract request, including pricing, master agreement and non-standard terms per the

Contract Negotiation Boundary Matrix to ensure conformance with company policies while maintaining a high

level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness. Worked closely with various business units ensure company

and corporate policies are adhered to

• Worked closely with internal business units and upper management regarding Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

compliance

• Handled issues regarding HIPAA compliance and the negotiation of BAAs (Business Associate Agreements)

• Review of contracts regarding CPT-4 Codes

• Maintained thorough records of contract terms and provided timely, professional performance in contract

negotiations while addressing clients' daily needs and requests

• Played a key role in managing and handling contract matters for a $15 billion client

EQUIFAX, INC., Atlanta, GA 04/2006- 04/2007

Contract Administrator

Managed a large portfolio of contracts and agreements. Administered, negotiated, interpreted and drafted a wide

variety of contracts including, but not limited to: master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs),

statement of works (SOW’s), software license agreements, confidentiality agreements, amendments, addenda and

request for proposals (RFPs), request for information (RFI’s) for various products and services.

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EQUIFAX, INC, Atlanta, GA CONTINUED

• Advised internal clients on contractual issues

• Acted as liaison between client and sales regarding contract terms and proposals

• Worked closely with internal business units and upper management regarding Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

requirements and compliance with governing regulations, company policies and procedures.

• Maintained thorough records and provided timely, professional performance in contract negotiations of contracts

ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000, while addressing clients' daily needs and requests

FOCUS BRANDS, INC., Atlanta, GA 11/2002-04/2006

Manager – Contracts and Compliance

Managed a large portfolio of contracts regarding franchisees to ensure compliance with company business policies and

regulatory compliance; Provided corporate transactional support to attorneys.

• Assisted attorney in the preparation and filing of UCC filings and handle UCC filing search requests in all states.

• Provided attorney with assistance in the preparation for and closing of various corporate transactions

• Maintained trademark and domain name records

• Prepared minutes to corporate compliance meetings

• Conduct online research of legal databases to get updated legal information on any corporate laws that may have

an impact on company by-laws

• Prepared default and termination notices

• Assisted in the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all franchise units are in

compliance with their contractual provisions and federal regulatory requirements

• Organized and implemented compliance meetings with upper management

Franchise Administrator

Provided contractual and legal support to the Franchise Sales and Development team in Administrating franchise

agreements to new and existing franchisees.

• Extensive drafting and negotiation of franchise agreements regarding licenses, transfers and renewals

• Responded to requests from franchisees and their attorneys for information and internal requests from in-house

counsel

• Completed administrative tasks to support the company's legal function, including document preparation,

organizing and tracking files, and legal correspondence

• Assisted with various legal tasks including UCC filings

• Prepared assignments of corporations

• Processed and reviewed lease agreements and certificates of insurance regarding franchisee compliance to

company policies

• Attributed to company revenue growth for the execution of 200 contracts for the year 2002-2003

PARALEGAL, New Orleans, LA and Atlanta, GA 1999-2002

Served as a paralegal specialist exercising discretion and independent judgment in the applications of laws and

regulations. Provided extensive litigation support while assisting attorneys as needed in the areas of federal tort

claims, class action suits and products liability law for various law firms in the New Orleans area.

• Evaluated requests for applicable cases, laws, and regulations pertaining to policies

• Analyzed documents, and prepared written summaries of investigative reports and allegations in various cases.

• Drafted pleadings, handled inquiries requiring legal action

• Prepared correspondence regarding legal issues

• Performed other duties as assigned, to include administrative case preparation, cite checking, trial support, and

legal research utilizing electronic databases

• Summarized depositions and medical records of defendants and plaintiffs

• Developed and evaluated all evidence, facts, and circumstances related to a case

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• Prepared and drafted settlement agreements

• Completed initial investigations of cases and settlement negotiations with opposing counsel

• Conducted negotiations with opposing counsel regarding FDCPA claims

• Completed administrative tasks to support the company's legal function, including document preparation,

organizing and tracking files, and legal correspondence

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