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Michelle Morse Verified Account

Contract Negotiator
  • Leawood, Kansas , USA
  • About Michelle


    Lawyer with professional background in contract management, negotiation and execution. I have worked in several industries including publishing, construction, laboratories and telecom. I have also worked in non-profit fundraising and have owned two pet businesses. I have extensive experience with time management, priortizing work across teams, managing teams and balancing the needs of external customers. I have been working remotely for seven years for a multi-national publishing company. ... Read more

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    Professional Experience


    Cengage Group

    Learning and Content Team Coordinator October 2021 - November 2023

    Worked for three teams concurrently

    Accessibility Team

    • Managed Accessibility Email Inbox communication with students, educators, administrators and internal stakeholders
    • Created trusted relationships with Disability Officers at schools using Cengage products
    • Obtained critical information about learner’s challenges through email conversations with educators and administrators, eliminating extensive multi-team email conversations
    • Created cost savings for Accessibility Team through streamlined communication
    • Updated internal team training documents with process and procedural changes
    • Streamlined JIRA ticket creation process by removing duplicative steps for alerting multiple teams of product issues received from external clients through Rights Management System (RMS) and email requests
    • Processed alt-text requests with Archives team ensuring requesting school had permission to receive alt-text for student with accessibility needs

    Content Acquisitions Operations Tasks

    • Managed Permissions Email Inbox requests for use of Cengage material from external and internal stakeholders 
    • Automated workflow for 10 different Smartsheet forms to streamline process, improve efficiency and communication
    • Created PowerPoint training detailing Permissions process- used across several teams for training and reference
    • Researched requests for permission to use Cengage content, confirmed ownership of content, and provided rates for usage of content by external partners
    • Created, emailed, managed, and tracked over 200 permissions letters per month regarding external requests
    • Purchased, downloaded, and posted requested images for internal Cengage content
    • Processed, coded, reconciled, and approved invoices for images ordered monthly for entire team

    Content and Learning Team Tasks

    • Created training for over 50 team members for time keeping transition from Excel to PlanView
    • Conducted and recorded four separate trainings for transition to Planview
    • Coordinated creation of new fields in PlanView between Learning Team Managers and Cengage PlanView manager
    •  Curated data and created various charts displaying Learning Team working hours for upper management
    • Streamlined requests regarding vendor access to Cognero program from multiple emails into one Smartsheet form with automated workflow thus improving productivity and reducing processing time
    • Reviewed, coded, and processed time card invoices from independent contractors through internal invoice system
    • Updated weekly Print Access Code request process by clarifying responsible roles for populating missing required information in internal publishing system

    Bag to the Bone, LLC

    Owner & Inventor March 2020 - Present

    • Invented, trademarked, and patented product to simplify opening and carrying dog waste bags
    • Worked with an engineer and vendors on product development from concept to production of product
    • Manage vendor relationships from production to shipping
    • Manage sales, social media, marketing, shipping and sales events

    MuttMama KC, LLC

    CEO, Owner & Founder August 2013 - Present

    • Developed pet concierge company providing outstanding pet services in Kansas City
    • Provided dog walking, in-home pet sitting and pet taxi services for over 100 clients
    • Interviewed and managed several independent contractors to provide services to clients

    INTL FCStone, LLC

    Contracts Negotiator July 2012 - August 2013

    • Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders managing questions about Dodd Frank process
    • Tracked ISDA agreements for OTC Trading
    • Tracked and reported ISDA redlines from counterparties to all relevant teams
    • Kept minutes for weekly Risk call with teams across the country and reported minutes to upper management
    • Drafted, sent, and managed Promissory notes required for ISDA amendments
    • Maintained weekly status report for active contracts, updating sales with status updates and redline requests

    Jackson County CASA

    Development Director 2009 - 2012

    • Applied for over $3 million in grant requests since starting at agency
    • Wrote, managed and reported all aspects of federal grants
    • Raised the most funds in the history of the organization in 2010
    • Exceeded revenue goals in 2010 and 2011
    • Discovered new corporate foundation grants for 2010, increasing funding by $24,000
    • Applied for and received new federal funding for 2011-2013 funding increasing funding by $33,000
    • Secured over 10% of budget in first month of 2012
    • Manage website, Facebook and Twitter for agency
    • Assisted with a successful capital campaign of $400,000
    • Manage volunteers for fundraising events and development activities

    YRC Logistics

    Contract Analyst September 2008 - July 2009

    • Drafted and managed all Non-Disclosure Agreements for company
    • Drafted, negotiated, and managed client contracts, amendments, and pricing agreements for vendor logistics routes
    • Trained internal teams on compliance review and enforcement for maintaining SOX standards in daily duties

    Aptuit, Inc

    Contract Specialist March 2007 - May 2008

    • Negotiate and managed all Confidentiality Agreements internationally
    • Drafted, negotiated, and managed Master Services Agreements, Single Service Agreements and Terms and Conditions
    • Negotiated and redlined limit of liability, indemnification, insurance, and warranty provisions with vendors

    Sprint

    Contracts Administrator 2006 - December 2007

    • Request payments for landlords for over 250 commercial leases all over the world
    • Review monthly rent statement for escalations, unusual charges, or other rent changes
    • Created cost savings for company in excess of $30,000 over five months

    Education


    University Of Kansas Law School

    Juris DoctorGraduated in 2000


    Bethany College

    Bachelor of ArtsGraduated in 1998