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Project Manager or Regulatory Affairs Resume
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| Desired Industry: Biotech |
SpiderID: 18478 |
| Desired Job Location: Princeton, New Jersey |
Date Posted: 1/17/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: March 2008 |
| Desired Wage: 90,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: JD |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Highly accomplished, articulate, and goal-oriented professional with broad-based background in Law, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, and Science. Exceptional critical thinking and analysis skills, able to assess a range of environmental and regulatory issues and propose substantive solutions. Demonstrated in-depth understanding of legal processes with extensive experience preparing a range of legal documents based on comprehensive review of applicable statutes, precedents, and evidence. Outstanding relationship building skills, adept at communicating with diverse individuals and presenting information clearly and concisely.
Experience:
REGULATORY / LEGAL EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT ATTORNEY ¡V New York, NY
Legal Consultant (2005 ¡V Present)
Assist various law firms prepare for litigation. Research, analyze, and code legal documents and prepare reports. Utilize Applied Discovery, Zantaz, Lexis / Nexus, Concordance, and other electronic discovery applications. Ensure comprehensive documentation supporting cases.
Key Contributions:
„« Successfully leveraged extensive network and solid professional reputation to develop client base.
„« Demonstrated extensive, in-depth understanding of a range of laws, regulations, and statutes.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ¡V Trenton, NJ
Assistant Deputy Public Defender / Law Guardian (2003 ¡V 2005)
Represented children in abuse, neglect, and termination of parental rights proceedings in the Family Courts of the State of New Jersey. Liaised with the Division of Youth and Family Services, the Attorney General¡¦s Office, and court personnel throughout the duration of proceedings. Conducted one-on-one visits with clients in homes and institutional settings. Drafted legal briefs, devised strategy, prepared arguments and testimony, and presented cases in court.
Key Contributions:
„« Collaborated with numerous professionals to build and present solid cases and attain judgments in the best interest of the child.
„« Continually augmented knowledge of family law, the family court system, and the family services system.
JAMES E. WHITE, PC ¡V New York, NY
Attorney (1997 ¡V 2002)
Provided legal services for a broad range of civil and criminal suits. Gathered and analyzed evidence for divorce, civil, criminal, and other cases to develop defense strategy. Initiated legal action on behalf of defendants. Advised clients of legal rights and courses of action based on client circumstances. Prepared all necessary legal documents. Represented clients in court and before quasi-judicial and government administrative agencies. Drafted wills, trusts, transfers of assets, gifts, and other documents.
Key Contributions:
„« Reviewed, researched, and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individual and corporate clients.
„« Advised corporate clients regarding business transactions involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers, and relations with the general public.
„« Communicated with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.
HARLEM TEAMS FOR SELF HELP ¡V New York, NY
General Counsel (1996 ¡V 2001)
Advised chief administrative officer on creating / administering organizational policies. Monitored activities, costs / budgets, operations, and data. Liaised with management and union officials in regards to devising, applying, and interpreting labor relations policies. Composed internal communications on EEOC policies and opportunities, compensation, and benefits packages. Presented industrial relations policies and practices to corporate officers and government officials. Spearheaded meetings with employees and management to investigate and resolve a range of grievances.
Key Contributions:
„« Reviewed Constitution, statutes, decisions, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies, as well as legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts.
„« Expertly examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
„« Utilized records of action taken concerning grievances, arbitration and mediation cases, and related labor relations activities.
„« Authored and distributed children¡¦s Internet policies regarding pornographic Web sites / content.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / REGULATORY EXPERIENCE
ROY F. WESTON, INC. ¡V Edison, NJ
Project Manager / Environmental Scientist (4.5-year tenure)
Served as project manager for various hazardous waste cleanup / treatment projects. Held responsibility for 4 Environmental Specialists, as well as 100+ contractors and other team members; oversaw schedules, determined salaries, resolved issues, and provided performance evaluations. Directed funds allocation based on agency spending priorities. Assessed accounting records to verify financial resources necessary to implement programs. Recommended approval or disapproval of funds requests and submitted recommendations for budget allocations. Prepared a range of informational literature in response to inquiries. Assisted industry representatives, government agencies, and members of the public. Provided technical support for hazardous chemical spills.
Key Contributions:
„« Composed and distributed reports summarizing findings related to spills and prepared documents for use in legal proceedings.
„« Identified pollutants, assessed environmental impact, and recommended appropriate corrective action.
„« Authored work plans and health and safety plans.
„« Analyzed hazardous waste treatment / disposal alternatives and associated costs.
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ¡V Trenton, NJ
Project Manager / Environmental Specialist (1.5-year tenure)
Oversaw environmental impact assessment projects and development of impact statements for proposed recreational projects. Served as department representative and Subject Matter Expert at various meetings. Analyzed a variety of data to determine pollution problems. Interacted with project scientists and research engineers.
Key Contributions:
„« Leveraged scientific and engineering expertise to design methods controlling environmental pollution sources, including emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring, meteorological and mineralogical data, and soil and water samples.
„« Assessed local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and developments in pollution abatement methodologies.
Education:
Juris Doctor • New York Law School ¡V New York, NY
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology • Howard University ¡V Washington, DC
Project Management Certificate Program • Boston University ¡V Boston, MA
Currently enrolled
Additional Information:
Additional experience as Chemist with the Water Department of the City of Trenton, Production Bacteriologist with Pitman-Moore, Inc., Senior Research Scientist with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and Senior Research Scientist with the National Institutes of Health.
Reference:
Available upon request
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: James White |
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Phone: 609-638-5383 |
| City: Ewing |
Fax: - |
| State: - |
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| Zip: 08618 |
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