Monika A. Underwood, J.D.

Mountain View, CA T: 310-***-**** E: adb1qq@r.postjobfree.com L: linkedin.com/in/monikaunderwood26 EDUCATION

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts, 2008. Major: European History and Economics. Magna Cum Laude.

PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY,

Juris Doctor, 2012. Concentration: Banking, Finance, and Securities Law. Cum Laude.

PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

BLADE SHADOW, Mountain View, CA & Paris, France (November 2018 – February 2020)

(Cloud Computing Company)

Reason for Leaving: US-based CEO & Tech Co-Founder Stepped Down. New CEO in Paris. I did not want to relocate. VP Chief of Staff

Strategy & Partnerships:

§ Contributed to the short and long-term direction of the organization through a review of business practices, and lead the development of an innovative, highly competent operations team that is in alignment with those strategies.

§ Worked cross-departmentally with Product, Engineering, and R&D to create a 6 month and 1-5-year technology and partnerships roadmap.

§ Analyzed opportunities for potential collaborations through market research, networking, and identification of complementary interests.

§ Built an opportunity pipeline through outreach and networking.

§ Developed and negotiated commercial terms with potential strategic partners; worked with CFO team and lead business case development and financial modeling to allow for optimal decision making.

§ Managed day to day relationships with strategic partners, including all of their business units. Team, People & Culture Leadership:

§ Built a strong operations leadership team that is innovative, driven and commercially minded. Provided in house coaching to leadership to help resolve problems, strengthen their leadership skills and solidify cultural values.

§ Set clear expectations and provided ongoing feedback and development opportunities for individuals throughout the ops function. Established and monitored KPIs to track operational and leadership effectiveness.

§ Evaluated and oversaw onboarding efforts to ensure newly hired team members understood expectations, were trained properly and set up for success.

§ Built a learning culture by creating a learning opportunity budget and on site trainings. Operational & Financial Excellence:

§ Fostered and lead a KPI, OKR, and QBR culture with strong alignment & accountability.

§ Managed and analyzed all operational metrics and KPIs that guide decision making and strategy.

§ Led a quarterly QBR assessment for all departments.

§ Oversaw compliance and legal affairs.

§ Implemented a financial dashboard and worked with the CFO team to develop company-wide and department level budgets.

Investor Relations:

§ Managed investor relations: from building and maintaining a lead pipeline to pitching prospects, to managing ongoing relationships.

Monika A. Underwood, J.D.

Mountain View, CA T: 310-***-**** E: adb1qq@r.postjobfree.com L: linkedin.com/in/monikaunderwood26

§ Worked hand in hand with the CEO to drive Series B fundraise by pitching investors and providing due diligence materials on ongoing basis.

§ Analyzed feedback from investors to identify pitch and storyline improvement areas and messaging opportunities. APP’N’ROLL., San Francisco, CA & Warsaw, Poland

(Software Development Company)

Advisory Board Member (Dec 2018 – Present)

Head of Strategy & Corporate Development (Jan 2017 – Dec 2018)

§ Drove the development of the corporate strategy, including quarterly reviews of the company’s long-term strategic plan.

§ Worked closely with senior executives to lead most critical strategic initiatives, including geographic expansion efforts, and new business launches.

§ Provided unbiased business and market analysis and recommendations in support of senior management decision making.

§ Developed clear communications materials; communicated findings and recommendations to senior management.

§ Developed strategic partnerships and presented M&A opportunities. DEVRIES & ASSOCIATES P.C., Kailua-Kona & Honolulu, HI (Dec 2013 – Jan 2017) Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

§ Co-founded and managed a technology and systems-driven law firm in Hawaii, specializing in business, real estate and community association law.

§ Drafted, from scratch, all operating internal and external policies and procedures as well as client manuals.

§ Oversaw quarterly KPI/OKR goal setting and tracked progress. Presented initiatives and solutions to pivot and alter tactics, if necessary.

§ Implemented Agile Project Management and Kanban Board into the fabric of daily legal workflow.

§ Built out SKUs for all practice areas of the firm.

§ Designed and implemented an HR infrastructure, including systems for recruiting top talent, hiring, onboarding, and benefit management.

§ Oversaw all financials. Communicated directly with the bookkeeper, accountant, and external CFO team.

§ Developed relationships with key stakeholders in the business community.

§ Represented the company and community as Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Board Member. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, (NOW, NYSE: ICE), New York, NY (May 2012 – Dec 2013) Chief of Staff to Corporate Secretary (General Counsel Team)

§ Acted as the Corporate Secretary’s trusted advisor and the main point of contact.

§ Directed and managed the Corporate Secretary’s agenda and priorities.

§ Managed special ad hoc projects across departments on the end-to-end basis, namely from planning and project management to progress tracking and recommending further actions.

§ Prepared all first drafts of Corporate Secretary Meeting Minutes. Monika A. Underwood, J.D.

Mountain View, CA T: 310-***-**** E: adb1qq@r.postjobfree.com L: linkedin.com/in/monikaunderwood26

§ Managed all board and committee meeting logistics; facilitated board communications.

§ Facilitated the orientation of new Directors and assisted in Director training and development.

§ Maintained key corporate documents and records.

§ Assisted in all SEC reporting and compliance.

§ Oversaw stockholder relations including stock issuance and transfer operations; stockholder correspondence; preparation and distribution of proxy statements.

§ Managed the process pertaining to the annual shareholder meeting. HARGADON, LENIHAN & HERRINGTON, PLLC, New York, NY (June 2007 – May 2011) Head of Operations & Business Development

§ Managed all business operations of the firm – financial (payroll, accounting, budgeting); HR (hiring, onboarding, terminations, benefit management, tax & legal compliance); operations (drafting policies & procedures, client handbooks); sales & marketing (point of contact with outside PR & marketing firm).

§ Worked with the law firm partners in developing and implementing personal business development plans and network expanding activities.

§ Tracked and provided monthly updates detailing business development activity and successes (win/loss ratios, referrals, return on networking investments, upcoming activities).

§ Participated in networking opportunities to directly generate new business opportunities for the firm.

§ Oversaw research and related competitive intelligence activity for key clients and prospects, working closely with the Market & Competitive Intelligence leader. Monitor the business development strategies and related activity of key competitors.

§ Developed and managed budget for practice-related marketing memberships, sponsorship and hosted events.

§ Negotiated contracts, speaking slots and other related benefits.

§ Coached lawyers on business development, including personal business development plans.

§ Worked with Communications leaders to develop and implement public relations strategies that further the group’s goal for positive media exposure and visibility.

ADDITIONAL I NFORMATION

§ Board Member: Columbia University Club of Northern California.

§ Member: Athena Alliance, a Silicon Valley professional organization for executive-level female entrepreneurs.

§ Volunteer: Bunker Labs, a Not for Profit Organization helping veterans transition from active military duty into civilian life by helping them build successful tech and other businesses.

§ Volunteer: Defy, a Not for Profit Organization helping prisoners find opportunities by connecting them with entrepreneurs, investors, business executives and other community members inside of prison and out.

§ Languages: Polish (Native)

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