Licensed Attorney with a MBA in International Business and Finance, and BS in Banking and Money Management. Expertise in employment law, business operations, mergers and acquisitions, business development, corporate finance and accounting matters, compliance, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, corporate governance, strategic planning and budgeting, corporate restructuring, and dispute resolution. Sound decision maker and strategic thinker with excellent management and interpersonal skills. Skilled negotiator and problem solver.
- Successfully managed and negotiated the
acquisition, divestiture, and merger of more than 10 companies over the
last 18 months including conducting due diligence, and drafting and
negotiating agreements
- Negotiated and drafted corporate business
agreements such as licensing agreements, employment agreements, vendor
service contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Assisted business units with new business
development/joint ventures and other operational issues including employee
matters and disputes.
- Handled general corporate legal matters
including employment matters, business negotiations, financial and
accounting issues and disputes, and retention and supervision of external
counsel.
- Ensured compliance and handled issues relating
to federal and state regulations.
- Directed the investigation of Business Ethics,
Code of Conduct, Whistleblower matters, fraudulent activities, and employee
and agent misconduct.
- Managed arbitration and litigation matters
with special emphasis on cost control.
- Conducted compliance and regulatory seminars
for employees and external agents.
- Drafted and implemented corporate policies and
procedures including the company’s Record Retention and Destruction Policy. Provided policy training to staff and
external agents.
- Effected the timely resolution of operational
and accounting issues and disputes.
- Provided guidance on corporate matters such as
employment issues, business transactions, finance, taxes and federal and
state compliance.
- Provide guidance on business ventures, business organizations, and
financing.
- Prepare business advisory presentations and negotiate investor
funding.
- Draft and review business and financial agreements.
- Managed and negotiated risk management
programs (e.g. captive programs, and deductible funding programs) for
large multinational corporations and banks such as Shell, ExxonMobil, Coca
Cola, IBM, Societe Generale and ING Group.
- Directed business development efforts: Managed six (6) global profit centers to
ensure well-structured insurance programs and a steadily improving bottom
line.
- Drafted and/or negotiated client insurance
agreements and other legal documentation.
- Ensured portfolio compliance with local and
international regulations.
- Developed and marketed new products in United
States, Europe and Latin America including a credit card fraud program
marketed by Visa, and a US product recall program that provided protection
for manufactured goods and consumer products.
- Drafted insurance policies for new products.
- Negotiated and developed trade credit
insurance programs.
- Performed country and industry risk analyses
to determine program pricing, and establish credit limits for companies
and countries.
- Negotiated and structured trade finance
agreements: analyzed banks and
geographic markets throughout Latin America; prepared business proposals
that included recommended credit limits, and research of economic and
political developments.
- Analyzed Fortune 500 companies to determine
loan levels in the range of $5 million to $25 million, and prepared credit
proposals.
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Society of Corporate Secretaries
Association of Corporate Counsel
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