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Shameka Cooper
Contract Manager, Northrop Grumman
Location: Murphy, TX United States
Joined: Feb 22nd, 2021

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Jackson State University class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Experience

I currently work with Northrop Grumman as Contract Manager
I have years of experience working in the Legal industry.

Contract Manager | Northrop Grumman
From November 2020 to January 2021 • 1 year(s)
Participated as cross-functional team member providing expertise to Sourcing Managers in structuring supplier agreements and contract negotiation from cradle to grave. Handled various commercial contracts including SaaS, SOW, Amendments, and other agreements while ensuring FAR and DFAR compliance.

CPS Contract Review Specialist | Pyramid Consulting
From September 2020 to November 2020 • 0 year(s)
Reviewed documents in complex third-party contractual matters from Oracle database platform. Negotiated contract agreements, assessed contractor performance, and handled breach of contracts while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Contract Manager | MoneyGram International, Inc.
From May 2019 to June 2020 • 1 year(s)
Provided expertise to Sourcing Managers in structuring supplier agreements and managed contract lifecycle. Created and maintained product licensing for vendor management including Microsoft, Amazon, and other software licensing on national and international basis.

Contracts Manager | Securonix, Inc.
From August 2018 to February 2019 • 1 year(s)
Reviewed, drafted, interpreted, and negotiated diverse contracts including technology agreements, software licenses, and SaaS agreements. Managed aggressive internal SLAs and provided business risk analysis while collaborating with sales teams.

Litigation Paralegal | Knightshead Law Firm
From August 2015 to July 2018 • 3 year(s)
Facilitated attorney preparation for litigation including criminal defense and general litigation by researching complex legal issues, answering discovery, and filing motions. Negotiated with insurance adjusters and created demand letters for settlement offers.

Legal Research and Writer | Jarvis Claiborne Law Firm
From September 2015 to March 2017 • 2 year(s)
Supported attorney in litigation of federal cases by filing motions and researching complex legal issues related to 1983 actions against police officers. Researched legal strategies using WestlawNext, Westlaw, and Lexis/Nexis for city attorney matters.

Sourcing and Contracts Manager | Honeywell PMT
From July 2016 to November 2016 • 0 year(s)
Facilitated contract negotiations for creation of new entity spinning off from Honeywell International. Drafted software and service agreements, interpreted contract law for transfer/assignment, and managed weekly progress reports for spin-off activities.

Law Clerk | East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney's Office
From April 2014 to August 2015 • 1 year(s)
Supported attorneys in litigation of federal and state claims against the city by answering discovery, filing motions, and researching civil rights claims. Completed discovery in federal cases and assisted with deposition preparation.

Professional Disability Representative | Richard Schwartz and Associates
From May 2011 to July 2012 • 1 year(s)
Litigated administrative law claims by filing motions for Social Security Benefits and represented clients appealing for Disability or Supplemental Security Benefits. Managed cases in Social Security department and interacted with vocational experts and administrative law judges.

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