Commercial Contract Specialist with 9+ Years Experience
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Deann Dupee
Verona, PA ***** 412-***-**** *******@*******.***
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Commercial Contract Specialist with 9+ years of experience in contract administration and management. Strategic in preparing contracts, identifying, negotiating, mitigating risks and meeting stringent timelines. Dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.
SKILLS • Contract analysis • Attention to detail
• Contract administration • Teamwork
• Multitasking • Reliable
• Contract term negotiation • Risk mitigation
• Case Management • Document drafting
• Westlaw • LexisNexis
• ProLaw • Time management
• Verbal and Written Proficiency • Microsoft Office EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
COMMERCIAL CONTRACT SPECIALIST 02/2016 to 05/2025
ERT, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Analyzed the project specifications to verify approach including costing and required contract terms.
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Drafted Start-up Agreements, Full Work Orders, Change Orders, Change Order Logs, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Master Services Agreements.
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Communicated with finance/accounting department for resolution of budget discrepancies.
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Collaborated with client's outsourcing, legal, and clinical personnel in accordance with organization's standard and regulatory requirements to address contract disputes and minimizing risk in contracts and related documents.
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Maintained all related data in the central database to ensure accurate and concise information is obtained and captured to allow reporting of booked business, backlog and forecast information.
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Performed the initial review of all core agreements prior to submitting to the Director, Contracts, ERT General Counsel or an authorized designee to make sure all terms and conditions are acceptable.
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Developed and maintain relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective contract negotiation processes.
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• Implemented process improvements that enhance contract management efficiency D D
and reduce turnaround time.
Assisted in the development of training materials to unify contract management processes.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ANALYST (CONTRACTOR) 07/2015 to 09/2015 American Eagle Outfitters Pittsburgh, PA
• Prepared IP registrations and applications with appropriate agency. Assisted counsel with IP acquisitions, license, design agreements and other IP transactions.
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• Reviewed internal communications related to AEO brands.
• Maintained trademark list for marketing partners. LEASE ANALYST (CONTRACTOR) 10/2014 to 05/2015
EQT Pittsburgh, PA
Assisted the legal department in researching and analyzing new and legacy oil and gas agreements including Unitization and Pooling Agreements, Sublease Agreements, Settlement Agreements, and Free Gas Agreements to ensure compliance of terms in contract.
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Verified inconsistencies in gross acreage, net acreage and working interest via Enertia.
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Resolved disputes of expired and upcoming expiration dates of well and lease agreements.
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Reviewed and reconciled delay rental payments, minimum royalty payments, extension payments and shut-in payments due to landowners supporting the third party operators' rights to operate EQT leases.
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DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST (CONTRACTOR) 08/2014 to 09/2014 NetHealth Systems Pittsburgh, PA
Enter protocol data into database pertaining to medical codes for various health care providers.
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MORTGAGE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST 09/2011 to 10/2013
Bank of America, N.A. Pittsburgh, PA
Managed and reviewed legal documents to determine case merit and assigned monetary risk to company and its investors.
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Classified inequalities in default, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or REO policy and procedures and facilitate resolution where applicable and drafted affidavits for execution of documents.
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Developed strategy with internal and local counsel that is consistent with applicable law and investor guidelines.
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Maintained litigation loan database. Provided reports displaying current information on the status of the litigation, strategy currently used, and upcoming court trials, testimony, depositions and mediations.
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REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL (CONTRACTOR) 10/2010 to 09/2011 FedEx Ground Package Systems Inc. Moon Township, PA Drafted and reviewed residential and commercial real estate contracts ensuring compliance with state regulations.
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Conducted title searches, analyzed property records, and resolved discrepancies to facilitate smooth transactions.
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Coordinated closing processes, preparing necessary documentation and liaised between clients, attorneys, and financial institutions.
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Managed case files efficiently, maintained accurate records and organized documents for easy retrieval during legal proceedings.
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Assisted senior counsel in review and analysis of complex real estate matters and transactions.
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Prepared amendments to lease agreements which included expansions, renewals, extensions, and change order allowances.
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• Coordinated title searches, liens and encumbrance reports.
• Drafted Estoppel certificates and purchase agreements and deeds.
• Served as liaison between outside counsel, clients, and real estate department.
• Organized Standard Operating Agreements with respect to contractors. Researched CDAS database for active/inactive drivers and contractors in the Multi-District litigation area.
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• Analyzed correspondence for privilege communication. PARALEGAL 05/2003 to 05/2010
Reed Smith, LLP Pittsburgh, PA
• Conducted legal research to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Collaborated with attorneys to prepare for trial. Researched libel documents through social media for defamation in the best interest of the client.
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Coordinated and managed large projects with client's legal staff to ensure achieving deadlines while delivering high quality standards.
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Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests, responses to interrogatories, requests for admissions, and physical examinations.
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Conducted cite checking, due diligence and remained proficient in electronic discovery.
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• Filed complaints electronically in the Western, Eastern and Middle district courts. Coordinated and managed large projects with client's legal staff to ensure achieving deadlines while delivering high quality standards.
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Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
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COORDINATOR FOR THE LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 10/2001 to 05/2003 LAW DEPT.
Reed Smith, LLP Pittsburgh, PA
Coordinated departmental activities to enhance operational efficiency and workflow processes.
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Streamlined communication channels between teams, improving collaboration and project tracking.
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• Conducted onboarding sessions for new staff members. Developed detailed financial budget reports to determine future allotments and remained in compliance with budget initiatives.
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EDUCATION Master of Science Leadership and Business Ethics Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts Legal Studies
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Certificate of Completion Paralegal Studies
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
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