JD, Contracts

Tammy Robinson-Jenkins, JD

Bristol, PA ***** 267-***-**** *******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyrobinsonjenkins/

Contract Experience

A meticulous Contracts and Compliance Professional, Connecticut Bar admitted JD, with 7+ years of dynamic experience in commercial and government contracts and corporate compliance, including: contract formation, negotiation and implementation, with an emphasis on interpreting contract requirements, terms and conditions, reconciliation of awards to proposals and contractual compliance/maintenance. Demonstrated track record of preserving organizations’ rights. Extensive experience acting as a liaison between customers and Program Managers to build productive relationships. Seasoned in developing compliance programs for commercial contracts and government awards. Well-versed, with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Areas of Expertise

Contract Management/Negotiation Organizational Skills Legal Analysis & Reasoning Risk Management Problem-Solving Legislative/Regulatory Interpretation & Review BSA AML OFAC Screenings Compliance/Corporate/Business Law

Professional Experience

Board of Elections Bucks County, Doylestown, PA November 2020 – Present

Interim Judge of Elections

Supervise assigned polling locations and workers during elections to ensure compliance with voting and election regulations.

Certify ballot boxes, administer oath of office to election officials and tabulate/deliver election results, while triaging deviations on an ad hoc basis, recording irregularities and taking corrective actions to ensure integrity of process.

Tabulate, certify, record and publish election results, overseeing a variety of associated administrative activities.

ASRC Federal, Moorestown, NJ December 2023 – June 2024

Contracts Administrator

Responsible for all aspects of US government contract administration life-cycle - from cradle to grave; including, but not limited to, supporting award to proposal activities, leading awarded negotiations and managing contracts through to closeout.

Review, reconcile and manage complex US government contract requirements, observing FARS/DFARS, in support of major proposals, awarded programs and NDAs.

Provide administrative contract formation support, evaluating proposal terms and conditions and interpreting contractual requirements and iterations, while working to limit company risk and support business goals.

Coordinate with Program Managers and support administrative staff to create negotiations plans, negotiate terms and pricing, and facilitate effective implementation of contractual requirements post-contract award.

Represent contracts organization with peer organizations and customers in coordination with Program Managers to develop plans, organize work, monitor progress, and resolve problems.

Serve as primary liaison between the company and its customers, maintaining a formal record, documenting contractual commitments and observing financial reporting practices that incorporate all agreed-to clarifications.

Create and maintain contract documents in electronic filing system to be audit-ready.

Oversee a variety of associated administrative staff support activities, that require excellent computer knowledge and skills in database management and Microsoft suite (Excel, Word. PowerPoint).

Evolution Americas, Philadelphia, PA August 2021 – April 2022

Regulatory Compliance Specialist North America

Served as regulatory gaming advisor for North American regulatory matters, engaging in legislative review and interpretation of laws to establish regulatory requirements for suppliers in the nascent industry of on-line gaming.

Acted as a business liaison in new markets, establishing dynamic and effective B2B vendor relationships.

Represented Compliance Division with peer organizations and customers, hosting bespoke meetings weekly with regulatory agencies in eight separate jurisdictions (US/Canada), to collaboratively negotiate proposed legislative interpretation, procurement, product approval, manufacturing, supplier requirements and cybersecurity.

Participated daily in group meetings in Microsoft Teams to manage and coordinate launch dates and operations in over a dozen jurisdictions with the requirements of four North American compliance divisions.

Regularly prepared, complied and submitted document packages for regulatory submissions, audits and inspections, tracking relevant registrations and communicating major milestones to ensure timely dissemination of information.

Conducted periodic assessments, analyzing technical and studio standards to proactively identify potential commercial and compliance risks and advise of mitigation tactics to align legally and increase efficiency.

J & R Personal Financial Services, Inc., Bristol, PA February 2019 – June 2021

Contract Compliance Specialist

Negotiated, revised and red-lined form agreements and drafted non-standard amendments and addendums.

Monitored contract performance and compliance, while implementing best practices.

Performed a variety of associated administrative/staff support activities, which required excellent computer knowledge and skills in database management and Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Sugarhouse Casino, Philadelphia, PA January 2017 – January 2019

Compliance Legal Coordinator

Directly reported to the Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel and Director of Compliance. Engaged in the review, negotiation, revision and interdepartmental collaboration of all agreements (SOW, PO, MSA, NDA, RFP, etc.) with vendors, contractors and sub-contractors to cohesively execute the contractual needs of 20 departments. Collaborated cross-operationally with Finance, Marketing, HR, Procurement and Risk Departments, in support of legal objectives, exercising discretion in escalation.

Coordinated with Program Managers to create negotiation plans and negotiate terms and pricing for commercial contracts, tailoring agreements to provide fluid contractual execution, implementation and satisfaction of terms.

Served as primary liaison between the company and its customers, maintaining a formal record and documenting contractual commitments and clarifications for in excess of 100 active contracts at any given time.

Drafted and implemented SOPs, streamlined contract lifecycle processes, reconciled customer awards to proposals, perfected incomplete contracts and updated internal policies and procedures - improving company’s efficiency 30%.

Independently developed a digital legal document repository for previously unrecorded contracts, becoming experienced in accurate data input, while documenting the company’s contractual commitments.

Spearheaded the implementation of Cobblestone CSM (to create and maintain contracts in SAP/ERP) and negotiated contracts for four properties into one Master Agreement to reduce pricing by 25%.

Became the go-to legal advisor for Senior Leadership on contractual matters related to operations, compliance and contract implementation, while performing risk analysis and audit for contract and OFAC compliance.

Ensured proposal terms and conditions limited company’s risk and supported business goals, identifying and reporting legal vulnerabilities in bi-annual liability budget meetings with outside legal counsel and insurance carriers.

Tracked and managed renewals, COIs and service records, establishing compliance metrics and reporting monthly.

Led review and negotiation of Nondisclosure and Teaming Agreements.

Reviewed financial activity daily, using FinCEN-compliant software to perform investigations of suspicious activity, utilizing investigative tools (e.g. Lexis Diligence) and writing SAR reports, in keeping with AML/BSA, KYC, EDD, OFAC.

Parx Casino and Racetrack, Bensalem, PA November 2010 – October 2016

Casino Dealer/Table Games Supervisor

Supervised live casino games while maintaining the integrity of Table Games operations in accordance with PA Gaming Commission regulations and departmental compliance procedures, pursuant to Title 31, the BSA and AML.

Implemented accounting practices daily, on live games with bankrolls in excess of $500,000, identifying triggers for Enhanced Due Diligence and notification to chain of command, while facilitating the fluid conduction of live gaming.

Trained, supervised and mentored 300+ new hires, teaching game fundamentals and customer service skills.

Performed annual reviews in furtherance of trainees’ skillset development.

Demonstrated organizational skills, while working independently in a demanding fast-paced environment, mediating and resolving disputes, throughout the course of four property expansions,

Selected by upper management for projects to rewrite SOPs, policies and training manuals to improve procedures and streamline operational compliance with state regulations.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island CT Bar

Study Abroad, Catholic University, Lisbon, Portugal - International/Conflict Law

Bachelor of Arts in English and Mass Communication, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

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