Manager Administration
Resume:
David Haas
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Professional Experience
September 2015 – Present Coca-Cola European Partners plc Atlanta, GA
Manager, Administration (CCE – NYSE)
Manage paralegal group.
Prepare and file SEC documents (6K, 8K, 10K, 10Q and Section 16 – Forms 3, 4 and 5).
Oversee Proxy and D&O Questionnaire preparation process.
Board Meeting book preparation and minutes.
Oversee the Director Compensation process.
Maintain subsidiary corporation database and establishment of domestic and international subsidiaries.
Assist In-House Counsel in M&A transactions including due diligence.
Manage electronic data room and assist in due diligence for M&A transactions.
Direct point of contact for C-Level executives and Board of Directors.
April 2015 – September 2015 Altisource Portfolio Solutions, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Manager, Securities and Governance (ASPS – NASDAQ)
Manage a team of two paralegals handling:
Management of equity compensation
Filing SEC documents (8K, 10K, 10Q and Section 16 – Forms 3, 4 and 5).
Preparation Proxy and D&O Questionnaires.
Preparation Board Meeting books and minutes (42 entities requiring quarterly meetings).
Supervised Director Compensation process.
Managed subsidiary corporation database and established entities.
May 2011 – April 2015 Graphic Packaging Holding Company Atlanta, GA
Senior Legal Administrator – Securities (GPK – NYSE)
Worked with the Compensation Department to administer Graphic’s equity programs.
Filed SEC documents (8K, 10K, 10Q and Section 16 – Forms 3, 4 and 5).
Handled stock option and stock award transactions for Officers and Directors.
Tracked Directors compensation and reimbursement for proxy statement.
Assisted In-House Counsel in Proxy preparation including D&O Questionnaires.
Maintained option/award database via Fidelity system. Also experienced with Express Options and Solium software.
Maintained databases for corporation files for domestic and international entities.
Established new entities to include filing of corporation formation documents, completed IRS form SS-4 to obtain company EINs, registered agent set-up, and maintained entity files including drafting corporate minutes and resolutions.
Maintained corporate minute books for publicly traded and privately held entities.
Assisted In-House Counsel in M&A transactions and bond filings including due diligence.
Maintained data room for all M&A and bond transactions.
Acted as liaison between In-House Counsel and outside attorneys.
Researched legal matters on Westlaw, Lexis Nexis and the internet.
May 2008 – May 2011 American Safety Insurance Atlanta, GA
Paralegal
Administered ASI’s stock incentive program.
Filed SEC (8K, 10K, 10Q and Section 16 – Forms 3, 4 and 5) documents via the EDGAR system.
Handled stock option and stock award transactions for Officers and Directors.
Tracked Directors compensation and reimbursement for proxy statement.
Maintained option/award database.
Maintained databases for litigation, insurance, stock and corporation files.
Established new entities to include filing of corporation formation documents, completed IRS form SS-4 to obtain company EINs, registered agent set-up, and maintained entity files including drafting corporate minutes and resolutions.
Assisted with company licensure and renewals for various insurance entities.
Maintained corporate minute books for publicly traded and privately held entities.
Assisted General Counsel, Staff Attorney, and Regulatory Manager in legal and licensing matters.
Liaised with outside counsel.
Researched legal matters on Westlaw, Lexis Nexis and the internet including monitoring regulatory issues and legislation.
Assisted in the regulatory manager with preparation for state examinations and audits to include responses to examiner/auditor requests.
Maintained agreement database including license agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
March 2003 – December 2007 Zenerji LLC Naples, FL
Paralegal
Coordinated filing applications and schedule office action responses for numerous patents and trademarks.
Reviewed and facilitated intellectual property annuity payments.
Established new entities to include filing of corporation formation documents, completed IRS form SS-4 to obtain company EINs, registered agent set-up, and maintained entity files.
Filed UCC security agreements related to venture capital investments.
Filed USPTO security agreements related to venture capital investments.
Participated in domestic and international, commercial and residential real estate transactions.
Conducted due diligence research for potential venture capital and real estate investments.
Aided non-resident employees for investment companies with the filing of proper employment eligibility paperwork.
Prepared H1B applications. Worked independently with applicants to assure accuracy and timely filing of all paperwork. Coordinated all applicant and sponsor paperwork (financial documents, job description, Tax ID, etc.).
Prepared L-1 applications for software engineers. Work directly with applicants to ensure timely filing and accuracy of all documents.
Prepared L-1 petitions for sponsored employers.
Assisted employees and their families through the immigration and naturalization process
Assisted with accounting and licensing of an organic grocery market and restaurant.
Coordinated lobbying activities for various political and environmental issues.
Researched various legal, political, environmental and personal interests for business owner and legal counsel using West Law, Lois Law, Lexis Nexis and various internet sources.
Education
Hodges University Naples, FL
Associates in Legal Studies
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
Executive MBA
Professional Affiliations
MENSA – Member, October 2006 – Present
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