Compliance, auditing, legal analysis, contract negotiation, procuremen

Alfoster Garrett, Jr.

Address: ***** ** ***** **. ***** Valley, WA 98038 Phone:

206-***-**** Email: *****************@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An accomplished professional with a verifiable record of success in

tackling complex operational and strategic business challenges, with an

emphasis on legal analysis, risk management, procurement, compliance and

change management. I am able to effectively lead unstructured and cross-

functional teams on projects that effect change, add revenue, improve

productivity and deepen relationships. Able to engage, influence and

inspire people to positively embrace change. I am a skilled negotiator,

facilitator and presenter in media, labor and executive settings.

Disciplined and focused on urgency and purpose to produce results which

provide immediate and sustained value to the enterprise. Specific

management expertise in the following areas:

Legal Analysis Compensation & Benefits Pricing & Procurement

Compliance & Business Risk and Project Management Supplier Management

Analytics

SAS/SSAE/SOX Audits

Employment & Contract Law Contract Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABC Legal Services, Seattle-WA.

Compliance Manager, (2013-2014)

. Analyze all regulatory changes in the commercial lending & debt buying

arena and the impact they have on business operations.

. Act as a liaison to maintain positive relationship between government and

management to implement operational changes pursuant to regulatory

changes to CFPB and FDCA.

. Respond to vendor and customer compliance requests.

. Draft, review and manage all contractual agreements between company and

outside ventures.

. Draft and negotiate all commercial leases.

. Also assumed role as facilities manager.

Triple Tech Imaging, Bellevue-WA.

Director of Operations/Senior Procurement Manager, (2010-2012)

. Responsible for drafting and negotiating all procurement contracts with

digital photo lab suppliers. Use business acumen to develop sales cadence

and goals and best management practices.

. Supervised and lead sales staff. Lead team meetings and present company

strategy to increase value, quality and delivery.

. Maintained metrics and scorecards for sales staff. Created standard data

marts or operational queues used to guide management decisions and

budgetary planning.

. Provided business expertise including, (1) finding, assessing and

qualifying suppliers of equipment, (2) joint venture agreements, teaming

arrangements and secrecy agreements, (3) designing sales measuring

systems, guidelines and certifications, (4) evaluating, awarding, and

executing contracts for partnerships and services.

. Streamlined internal organization to ensure continuous quality

improvement, capable supply base and to maximize return on investment

(ROI).

. Trained, coach, guide and provided development opportunities to new sales

staff.

Law Offices of Alfoster Garrett, Jr., Seattle-WA.

President/Owner, (2003 to 2010)

. Built strong criminal and personal injury practice. Designed,

implemented and carried out marketing plans, business infrastructure and

strategic development. Identify industry trends and emerging

opportunities, lead creation of industry sales strategy, develop

execution plan, facilitate market messaging, ensure vision and strategy

is well communicated and outcomes measured.

. Participate in key industry events, analyst briefings, press engagements,

symposiums and user-groups to position and articulate practice message in

the industry.

. Lead, execute and develop theory for successful trial strategies.

Organize, create and perform jury presentations aimed at selling the

factual theory. Successfully handled over fifty document intensive

trials and countless negotiations while leading the trial and/or

negotiating team.

. Litigate substantial number of PI cases, employment cases, and criminal

cases. Civil practice revolved around civil rights claims, including but

not limited to police misconduct, EEOC employment claims, landlord tenant

and fair housing claims. Handled a substantial number of mediations and

arbitrations. Managed staff, including but not limited to, other

associates, investigators, paralegals and supplementary staff.

National Association for Advancement of Colored People, Seattle-WA

President & CEO, (2005 to 2006)

. Awarded the coveted Thelmheimer Award of excellence. Lead committee teams

on marketing and procurement campaigns, annual fundraising events and

developing strategic partnerships.

. Supervised and managed twenty five standing committees. Chair, organize

and manage all board meetings, press conferences and public appearances.

Oversee finance committee, approve fiscal budget and approve all

expenditures of standing committees. Manage six figure operating budget

and supervise CFO's management of company assets.

. Maintained metrics and scorecards for standing committee goals. Created

new benchmarks used in future business operational planning. Worked with

employees, consultants and other non-profit organizations to execute

projects that delivered legislative changes in line with company

strategies. Created overall cost savings and efficiencies in corporate

operations. Assets grew close to half a million and membership increased

150%.

. Provided business expertise including, (1) finding, assessing and

qualifying suppliers of equipment, material, and technical services, (2)

creating political alliances, joint venture agreements, teaming

arrangements and secrecy agreements, (3) designing measuring systems,

guidelines and certifications, (4) evaluating, awarding, and executing

contracts for partnerships and services.

. Supervised all civil rights claims that were handled by the branch.

Streamlined internal organization and improved business processes, and

maximized return on investment (ROI). For example, I created a legal

redress committee and an intake process. As a result, the NAACP was able

to begin handling more cases.

Barker Martin & Merchant, Seattle-WA.

Attorney, (2001 to 2002)

. Firm specialized in the representation of condominium associations

against developers and contractors for construction defects.

. Perform depositions, arbitrations and handle all aspects of complex

litigation.

. Developed labor and employment practice by taking on large

discrimination, FLSA, Wage and Hour, and Title VII clients.

. Sued large companies for various violations of labor and employment laws

by management and/or failure of HR and management to reasonably respond

to or take appropriate steps to resolve grievances on a myriad of issues.

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, OR.

Legal Intern (1996 to 1999)

. Perform legal research, litigation preparation and case analysis in the

employment law area.

. Prepare employment law motions, briefs and other legal memorandums

dealing with claims in the areas of ERISA, comparable worth, FLSA,

wrongful termination, ADA, Title VII, and veteran's preference.

. Assist with litigation, mediation and settlement of claims in the above

areas.

PUBLICATIONS ( "1997 Amendments to FRE 407," OSB Product Liability

Newsletter, March

1998.

( "Privacy in the Workplace: What Every Employer Should

Know,"

OSB Labor Law Newsletter, October 1997.

( "The Cable Phenomenon in Telecommunications Law," OSB

Telecommunications CLE, August 1996.

EDUCATION

Denison University, May 1993 (BA Economics)

Northwestern School of Law @ Lewis & Clark, May 1999 (JD)

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