Management Service

Samantha Alexander

*** ****** ********* • Brooklyn, NY 11203 • 517-***-****

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Education

Western Michigan University, Lansing, MI

J.D., January 2010

Honors: Dean’s Award, Honors Scholarship

Activities: Pre Trial & Trial practice

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

M.P.A., May 2005

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

B.A., May 2003

Honors: Who’s Who among American Colleges and Universities, Community Service Scholarship

Activities: Vice President Student Government Association, Resident Assistant

Admissions & Certifications

Bar Admissions: New York, District of Colombia Eligible

Relevant Work Experience

THE LAW OFFICES OF FARREL DONALD • BROOKLYN • NEW YORK

Associate Attorney, 01/2016-Present

Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Real Estate Leases, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, settlements and technology contracts.

Research and counsel clients on a wide range of business and real estate issues.

Correspond with firm attorneys, clients and opposing counsel through concept, deal negotiation and closing.

Handle the day-to-day administration of customer claims, lawsuits, filings etc.

Gather relevant documents and conduct research for discovery, obtain affidavits, recommend courses of action.

Draft business and legal communications such as cease/desist letters.

NATIONAL CORPORATE RESEARCH • NEW YORK • NEW YORK

Legal Service Manager, 02/2012-06/2016

Led investigations of employee relations concerns while protecting the company from legal risk.

Led investigations of employee relations concerns while protecting the company from legal risk.

Enforced EEOC standards in hiring and management practices and provided EEOC training for all levels of staff.

Hired and trained exempt and non-exempt employees. Managed staff in the ongoing process of driving positive results via training and development, and HR initiatives. Supervised 2 departments of fulltime professionals.

Created and implemented companywide policies and procedures crucial to enhancing business processes and addressing general operational risks.

Directed the performance management process by coaching, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and implementing counseling and corrective actions.

Increased sales by over 20% and generated over 3 million dollars annually while exploring effective and innovative client retention and development strategies.

Led investigations of employee relations concerns while protecting the company from legal risk.

Managed corporate structuring, secured transactions, corporate filings, service of process and UCC Due Diligence searches for various law firms and financial institutions.

Conducted corporate training at major law firms such as Paul, Weiss, Rifkin, Wharton, & Garrison LLP.

Formulated and negotiated vendor agreements, terms of service and technology contracts.

Assisted in managing employee complaints and investigations.

Created staff expectations, job descriptions, and performance standards while implementing performance measurement monitoring tools and administering employee handbooks.

Created and implemented policies and procedures addressing risks associated with catastrophic events, computer security, internal and external fraud and other policies crucial to operational risk management.

Provided advice for the resolution of employee issues and consultation on employee rights.

Executed talent strategies, created succession plans, and utilized talent management and development tools to ensure appropriate assignment of key responsibilities in a high-volume deadline-driven environment.

Spearheaded recruitment and training initiatives. Established a companywide interviewing and training program.

Created job postings and recruitment guidelines, ensuring alignment of company objectives and communication.

Ensured compliance with Anti-Bribery, Sexual Harassment, Non-Discrimination & Confidentiality policies.

Coordinated employee leave under the Family Medical Leave Act.

OMEGA VENTURES LLC • BEAR • DELAWARE

Legal Counsel, 06/2011-12/2014

Provided legal advice on policies and procedure critical to compliance and company development.

Drafted and implemented internal operational risk management policies and procedures.

Prepared legal contracts, non-disclosure agreements, immigration forms and various legal documents while also providing legal oversight at strategic meetings.

Developed job descriptions and created companywide policies and procedures.

Researched matters of risk management and implemented risk management guidelines.

Managed contract review, formulation, and negotiation. Negotiated and formulated non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, employment contracts, master service agreements, vendor agreements, technology service agreements, IT software and hardware contract in addition to general contracts.

Created and implemented policies and procedures addressing risks associated with catastrophic events, computer security, internal and external fraud and other policies crucial to operational risk management.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • EAST LANSING • MICHIGAN

Complex Director, 12/2007-06/2010

Supervised a staff of 38 exempt and non-exempt employees in a service centered, fast paced environment.

Enforced EEOC standards in hiring and management practices and provided EEOC and general training for all levels of staff.

Managed Higher Education issues with a focus on state and federal compliance; as well as labor and employment matters. Substantial experience with investigating, and adjudicating allegations of sexual misconduct and coordinating programs addressing Title IX compliance.

Promoted and implemented University procedures in adherence with Title IV; FERPA; HIPAA; trademarks and intellectual property compliance.

Developed job descriptions, employee policies and procedures & recruitment and training manuals.

Implemented and monitored campus policies and procedures and provided ongoing feedback to establish effective compliance systems.

Coordinated and facilitated employee training and professional development on compliance and leadership related issues while coauthoring a campus wide staff manual.

Assisted in managing employee complaints and investigations.

Administered Employee Relations by investigating various employee dispute claims, attending hearings, dealing with grievances and protecting the institution from legal risks.

Served as a Hearing Officer and collaborated with Campus Safety, University Counsel, Office of Student Conduct, and Counseling Services to document, review, investigate, and resolve student and employee grievances regarding legal violations such as harassment, abuse and discrimination.

Created job postings and recruitment guidelines, ensuring alignment of company objectives and communication.

Ensured compliance with policies Anti-Bribery, Sexual Harassment, Non-Discrimination, & Confidentiality.

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