CV JD MBA June 1, 2017 Resume
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MARGARET M. ESCHBACH
Cobbleview Drive
Lexington, South Carolina
OBJECTIVE To utilize my legal and business education and experience in a compliance, contracts, administration, audit, processes, procedures, negotiations, vendor relationships, program management, licensing, law, analysis, procurement, sourcing, risk mitigation, purchasing, supply chain, human resources, or employee concerns role at a highly ethical organization
EDUCATION MILLSAPS COLLEGE Jackson, MS
M.B.A., Beta Gamma Sigma
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE Jackson, MS
J.D., Delta Theta Phi
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN
B.A., Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Oct. – CONFIDENTIAL Windsor, CT and Lexington, SC
Present Assets Administration Compliance Advisor
Performed all due diligence and investigations. Discovered, collected, and preserved decedent’s assets. Ascertained valuations. Notified deceased’s creditors and settled claims. Managed estate’s securities accounts. Prepared and reviewed: PC- application for probate; PC- probate inventory; PC- return of claims; state and federal final income tax returns; federal estate tax return filing extension; state and federal estate tax returns; federal life insurance proceeds; federal annual estate fiduciary income tax return filing extension; state and federal annual estate fiduciary income tax returns; PC- affidavit of closing estate; PC- decedent estate account administration; PC- final accounting; and other estate documents as needed. Ensured fiduciary compliance. Coordinated activities of professional services firms. Resolved revenue department inquiries and audits. Appointed Power Of Attorney. Maintain estate bank account. Continue to address estate issues as they arise.
- Researched and consulted with Internal Revenue Service, attorneys, accountants, and financial advisers on Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) unsettled rule of law to formulate course of action
Jan. – DELL, INC. Lexington, SC
Oct. Contracts Manager Consultant
Developed sales and supplier statements of work, change orders, and amendments for Information Technology (IT) project and outsourcing services agreements. Negotiated with customers and vendors such as Accenture, BP, DHL, Goodyear, and Siemens. Assisted the sales accounts organization with the bid, proposal, and contract process for hardware and IT services engagements. Ensured the flow down of contractual provisions to suppliers. Analyzed risks and associated strategies. Managed the customer dispute resolution process. Interacted with and provided recommendations to senior management on controversial situations. Managed client negotiations.
- Appointed to overhaul and lead the Velocity business team in its contracts, processes, and compliance with Dell policies
Sept. – ALSTOM POWER INC. Windsor, CT
Dec. Project Commercial Manager, Construction and Retrofitting
Managed commercial activities for the $,, Iatan environmental retrofitting and Iatan coal fired power plant construction. Assumed responsibility for all project commercial activities, including obtaining a formal notice to proceed, purchase orders, lien waivers, and insurance certificates. Identified customer, consortium, and other third party obligations and developed project claim strategies. Ensured appropriate schedules for subcontracts are maintained. Identified project risks and opportunities. Preserved Alstom’s rights and entitlements as provided in its agreements and ensured proper notices are given in line with contractual requirements. Responded to international force majeure situations. Provided required notices. Monitored injunction proceedings. Managed claims to and from the customer, consortium partners, contractors, and sub-suppliers as required, controlled back-charges from site, and ensured appropriate recovery from third parties and/or refuted claims of subcontractors. Tracked and managed variation requests and orders. Guided the project team on contract related issues and clarifications of contractual and legal queries. Ensured that all terms and conditions of contracts are complied with so that Alstom will be able to obtain final payment from customer and the return of any financial securities. Co-authored monthly status report to Kansas City Power & Light Company. Undertook additional commercial tasks requested by the Project Director.
- Identified Missouri Form project exemption tax application error with multimillion dollar implications
July – NCR West Columbia, SC
Sept. NCR CORPORATION
Compliance Program Manager, ATM Authorized Sales and Service Provider Partner Channel
Developed, implemented, and monitored an onboarding and compliance asset management program for the Worldwide Customer Service division’s ATM Authorized Sales and Service Provider (ASSP) channel. Reviewed, edited, created, and drafted program related agreements, processes, policies, procedures, and related documentation. Worked with law department and analysts to address and mitigate business and program concerns. Highlighted outstanding risks. Enforced ASSP program and its contractual requirements. Ensured reseller training certification, diagnostic software licenses, parts procurement, reporting, and payment requirements are met. Investigated and scrutinized reseller submitted data for inconsistencies, suspicious activities, and potential unauthorized use of proprietary Intellectual Property. Developed and managed Thompson Prometric service engineer certification testing. Audited ASSP data and performed on-site inspections. Advised on performance issues, corrective plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- In year , created ASSP on-site audit procedures
- In year , managed a million dollar licensing initiative
- In year , discovered a hardware equipment definition “million dollar contract drafting mistake”
TERADATA, A DIVISION OF NCR CORPORATION
Business Manager, Software Procurement, Contracts, Compliance, and Audits
Managed Teradata software procurement agreements. Analyzed purchasing requests to determine if they make “good business sense”. Led cross-functional project teams. Negotiated supply line management cost reductions, agreements, and relationships with vendors and partners such as Microsoft, Dell, Solectron, Veritas, and Sun. Managed and oversaw worldwide Microsoft OEM software licensing, tracking, auditing, manufacturing, and contractual obligations and renewals across Financial, Retail, and Teradata divisions and their manufacturing sites. Directed global Microsoft audits, billing transitions, inventory counts, reconciliations, reporting, change management, and antitrust related matters. Teamed with Product Manager Engineers, Product Directors, Marketing Directors, Vice-Presidents, and third-party accounting firms to determine project needs. Worked with Finance Managers and Directors to determine accurate billings and reporting obligations. Collaborated with Law Vice-President to determine risks. Advised on contract language and compliance. Recommended “workaround solutions” and options when nonstandard situations arose. Drafted contract language and procedures.
- In year , received Teradata division recognition award
- In year , achieved over $ million in cost avoidance and contract reductions
- In year , achieved over $ million in cost avoidance and contract reductions
- In year , reduced initial audit discrepancy findings by over $ million
Aug. – ENTERGY Jackson, MS
June ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Senior Procurement Specialist, Nuclear Power Plant Contracts
Negotiated contracts with vendors. Drafted general service agreements, contracts, contract orders, amendments, and change orders for nuclear power plant training, equipment, engineering, and staff augmentation requirements. Prepared request for proposal (RFP) packages. Evaluated bids. Executed procurement documents. Reviewed engineering buyer requests for services for technical, legal, quality assurance, training, safety, and security requirements. Ensured procurement documents are approved by the appropriate authorities and are in accordance with company policies and procedures. Developed and coordinated contractual terms with legal, risk management, and other departments. Maintained communications with contract managers and contractors. Resolved claims and invoice discrepancies. Tracked consolidated agreement diving services savings. Trained and mentored junior specialists. Updated the contracts templates database.
- Appointed exclusive contracts manager for diving services at all company nuclear plants
- Appointed training and facilities contracts specialist
- Created uniform maritime insurance language provisions
- Granted unescorted access to nuclear plant security and vital areas
- Signature authority for contracts up to $,
- Unrestricted on-call authority to approve and coordinate services and emergency work at all sites
ENTERGY NUCLEAR, INC.
Acquisitions Analyst, Nuclear Power Plant Due Diligence, Contracts, and Business Development
Researched and analyzed nuclear industry trends and power plant acquisition strategies. Conducted extensive Internet searches and queries. Compiled, centralized, and updated potential acquisition information for companywide database. Created, distributed, and maintained company confidentiality agreements. Tracked all legally binding agreements and obligations. Drafted, reviewed, and edited letters, memoranda of understanding, proposals, indicative bids, decommissioning contracts, and purchase and sale agreements.
- Moving toward the vision Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant acquisition and transition team member award recipient
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