Kavin S. Young Jr.

818-***-**** ad1tvs@r.postjobfree.com Henderson, NV 89014 LinkedIn

Compliance Development & Execution Risk Assessment & Mitigation Corporate Governance Audit & Reporting

Develops, implements, and oversees effective compliance programs that align with regulatory standards and business objectives. Navigates complex regulatory environments, drives process improvements, and mitigates risk. Establishes and leads the compliance department, fosters a culture of compliance, and maintains strong relationships with regulatory authorities. Ensures organizations are well-prepared for audits and implements solutions that streamline operations while maintaining high ethical standards. As a strategic leader, constantly focuses on enhancing compliance procedures, reducing inefficiencies, and driving organizational success.

Select Accomplishments at Associate Builders and Contractors – Southern California:

Develop & Oversee Control Systems: Increased subscribing contractors from 2 to 10 per week by creating an Excel tracking system to streamline contractor subscription; championed company-wide DocuSign integration to accelerate the documentation process.

Train and Develop Stakeholders: Improved contractors' public work law understanding by implementing orientation programs; delivered tailored educational content regarding wage issues and compliance updates via PowerPoint and Zoom.

Create Company Policies: Established multiple policies; implemented member orientation, mandated return of incorrectly completed forms, streamlined apprentice dispatch to contractors, advocated for DocuSign use; and optimized query handling.

Contract Review & Management

Policy Development & Implementation

Vendor Administration & Strategic Planning

Regulatory Knowledge

Contract Inspection & Oversight

Tools: MS Office, Zoom, & Flashpoint

Executive Partnerships

Stakeholder Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Professional Summary

Legal Operations Assistant, Clark County 10/2023 – Present

Oversaw legal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity, addressing any discovered issues with relevant personnel for resolution. Conducted verification, coding, editing, and data entry of legal information. Performed key court clerk responsibilities in small claims court, including documenting judgments, compiling minutes, and assisting the Judge. Led the receipt and processing of fines and fees, preparing receipts and balancing received monies, contributing to the financial accuracy of the unit.

Compliance Advisor, Associated Builders and Contractors – Southern California 12/2022 – 06/2023

Led the implementation of comprehensive compliance protocols throughout the organization; mastered prevailing wage laws at the federal and state levels, providing informed advice and support to the team. Administered contractor payroll; spearheaded compliance-related education initiatives to secure grant funding and support apprenticeship programs. Maintained federal and state compliance for subscribing businesses and contractors by overseeing prevailing wage and health and welfare regulations. Facilitated seamless Craft Championship competitions by assisting with event logistics and verifying competitor eligibility.

Compliance Management & Operational Efficiency

Enhanced contractor understanding of document handling and payroll processes by creating 3 compliance newsletters; identified inefficiencies and pitfalls in contractor operations with internal audit, and delivered comprehensive solutions through newsletters.

Administered subscribing employer programs and guided contractors seeking membership; oversaw the collection of insurance certificates, created key documents and forms, and ensured all paperwork was properly completed, processed, and retained.

Streamlined transparency and adherence to state law by scanning, filing, and dispatching letters of receipt for DS-140 and 142 forms; developed reports using Flashpoint to track and confirm the receipts.

Improved the apprentices' graduation by implementing stringent compliance checks, ensuring all necessary requirements were met; successfully increased the accuracy of apprentice records by auditing and verifying apprenticeship hours.

Represented the organization at quarterly California Employeeship Council and California Association for the Advancement of Employeeship and Training meetings; accelerated the apprentice induction process by formulating streamlined enrollment strategies; generated insightful quarterly reports for the Education Director using MS Word to synthesize key findings.

Strategic Collaboration & Process Improvements

Achieved accessibility of prevailing wage rates, and health and welfare information for contractors by collaborating with the website coordinator; regularly updated bi-annual and annual wage postings on the company website.

Optimized internal processes by revising existing program standards and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws; modified DAS-7 forms, and updated Excel timeline sheets and contractor status reports.

Collaborated with the executives to maintain a high level of compliance by monitoring subscribing members; utilized Flashpoint to audit employee records and provided recommendations to facilitate workforce adjustments.

Partnered with the President and the Education Director to improve workforce diversity by designing a female-centric marketing strategy; advocated for inclusive language and promotional tactics to empower women in trades.

Refined enrolment processes and ensured data accuracy by maintaining the Employment Training Panel database; tracked OSHA 30-hour attendance, 90-day retention period employment, and post-retention wages; maintained copies of class rosters.

Senior Clerk, Burbank Department of Water and Power 01/2022 – 12/2022

Ensured payroll administration accuracy through detailed auditing; coordinated with the payroll department and accounts payable to achieve error-free invoice processing. Improved internal communication by fostering strong relationships with cross-functional departments. Enhanced the processing speed of 50+ vendor contracts within a tight timeframe through meticulous contract analysis. Oversaw budgetary compliance for multiple projects by verifying the alignment of invoice amounts with contract terms through extensive collaboration with vendors. Streamlined data management by utilizing SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.

~ Completed a Juris Doctor degree and sat for the California Bar Examination. ~ 08/2016 – 01-2022

Legal Assistant, Law Offices of ATB (Adelson, Testan, Brundo, Novell, Jimenez) 02/2015 – 08/2016

Standardized task execution for lawyers by creating and administering court appearance calendars and communicating deadlines and responsibilities. Organized multiple legal files by implementing meticulous logging and filing systems to ensure prompt information retrieval. Fostered efficient inter-departmental communication among legal assistants by coordinating the exchange of case responsibilities. Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by diligently handling sensitive records to preserve client confidentiality. Improved document accuracy and completeness by analyzing and auditing legal documents to reduce potential errors.

Customer Service Supervisor, Signius 01/2014 – 02/2015

Directed multiple customer accounts while leading a team of 7. Hired and trained the staff; fostered employee skills through on-the-job training, one-on-one sessions, and performance monitoring. Enhanced team performance through monthly performance tests, regular feedback, and weekly team meetings. Streamlined customer experience and increased ratings from 4 stars to 5 stars by introducing a policy to handle one customer call at a time. Partnered with payroll and general management to improve administrative tasks and introduce new internal policies. Established compliance by ensuring adherence to internal policies.

~ Played professional basketball. ~ 06/2008 – 01/2014

Professional Development

Doctor of Jurisprudence, Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law 2020

Certified Mediator, Ventura Center for Settlement Dispute 2019

Bachelor in Communications, California State University, Stanislaus 2008

Associate of Arts in Political Communication, San Joaquin Delta College 2004

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