Susan B. Pecoraro

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Phone: 203-***-**** - Email: ad1ayo@r.postjobfree.com BACKGROUND: Experienced, dedicated and polished Senior Paralegal and Notary Public with DoD Secret Security Clearance, and more than 20 years’ legal experience assisting attorneys, associates and C-level executives, in various fast-paced, deadline driven environments, including but not limited to defense contracts, aerospace, pharmaceutical, academic and litigation forums. Proficiencies include:

Critical thinking and problem solving capabilities;

Written and verbal communications;

Time management and deadline compliance;

Leadership and teamwork efforts;

Research;

Ability to interact positively with all personality types;

Computer literacy- including but not limited to MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION - Groton, CT 2011-present Senior Paralegal

Provide legal support to Senior Assistant General Counsel(s) (5 attorneys) primarily in the area of Government Defense contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Demonstrate efficient, accurate and thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, regulations, and incorporating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards.

Working knowledge of (FAR), and (DFARS) and other related federal regulations pertaining to government contracts including but not limited to IMEX, ITAR and FCPA.

Negotiate, adjudicate and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements including terms and conditions; interface with and develop professional relationships with prime and sub-prime contractor administrators to resolve contracting issues;

Prepare and review legal documents including but not limited to customer agreements, vendor agreements, consultant agreements, confidentiality agreements, spreadsheets, Amendments and leases;

Legal Department Records Management Coordinator;

Legal Liaison and Point of Contact for outside counsel;

Prepare and process Asbestos Litigation Settlement packages;

Proof reading complex legal and contractual documents;

Maintain and update monthly Legal Activity Reports PFIZER– Groton, CT

Facilities Management, Legal Administrator 2008-2011

Draft and manage commercial Non-Disclosure and other contractual agreements and statements of work for outside vendors.

Advise business manager on the contractual issues and risks, agreement structures, approval processes, company policies and procedures;

Respond promptly to legal requests from Business Development, Marketing and other clients, summarizing and communicating legal concepts that business units can utilize;

Oversee personnel in all aspects of materials management and supplier interface including but not limited to strategic sourcing / contracting, and work scope development;

Provide oversight of staff performance, ensuring compliance to company policies and government regulations;

Manage facility finances, purchasing orders, and driving budget and performance goals;

Oversee administration for the facility's daily business operations, planning schedules and delegating activities;

Ensure and/or conduct personnel training on standard operating procedures and quality assurance;

Process Contract Close-Outs;

Maintain Case Management workload;

Conduct Intellectual Property Legal Research;

Act as outside Interdepartmental Liaison;

EDUCATION

Albertus Magnus College – New Haven, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Graduate 2001 (summa cum laude) American Educational Institute for Paralegal Studies – Bridgeport, Connecticut Accredited Certification in Paralegal Studies 1998 AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

President - Women in Defense New England Shoreline Chapter (WID-NESC) FY2019-current Secretary – WID-NESC FY2012-2013

Member - Society for International Affairs FY2011 - present Member – Electric Boat Management Association (EBMA) FY2011 - present Certified - Six Sigma Training

Notary Public on good standing for State of Connecticut