Danielle Rice

Experience

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  Microstrategy

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Administrative Assistant

  Administrative Assistant to Outside Sales Division including designing and managing product testing tracking system within Microsoft Access.

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  Sage Hospitality Resources

  Mar 1998 - Mar 2001

  Senior Recruiter

  Responsible for filling General Manager and Executive / Corporate positions for approximately 56 hotels with over 3000 associates.Facilitated the implementation of Ceridian Source 500 Applicant Tracking System.Created and implemented 3 tier Corporate and Property level Referral Bonus Program.

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  Colorado United Credit Union

  Sept 2001 - Mar 2004

  Vice President of Human Resources

  Developed in house HR department by transitioning from a Preferred Employer Organization (PEO) to having all of HR in house within a 6-month timeframe, including the transition to a new 401(k) provider, Payroll processor, Workman’s Compensation, and insurance for all three companies.Developed legal foundation and compliance for the entire HR function of all three companies including recruiting, employee relations, as well as medication and conflict resolution, discipline and termination.Developed and facilitated annual Strategic Planning for Colorado United CU.Managed and ensured timely completion of annual performance reviews and mid-year reviews for continual communication of performance at all levels of the organizations as well as ensured appropriate compensation levels. Show less

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  Lakeshore

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2015

  Account Management and sales of contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire roles in the technology and healthcare industries. Project Manager and team lead of marketing and technology initiatives for nationwide staffing company. Projects included salesforce launch, social media strategy and IT networking within offices. Administered CRM system and trained users on best practices, as well as implemented customized usage and reporting for all team members to have actionable insights. Account Management and sales of contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire roles primarily in the financial industry.

  • Independent Sr. Business Development Agent

    May 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Team Captain, Marketing & Technology

    Sept 2011 - May 2014

  • Database Administrator & Trainer

    Jan 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Staffing Manager

    Apr 2004 - Feb 2010
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  Empowered Partnerships, LLC

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Co-Founder & Chief Mental Health Employer Solutions Provider

  Co-Creator of organization, a recruitment outsourcing platform customized for the mental and behavioral health industry.

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  KeyBank Commercial

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2023

  Program Manager responsible for sales effectiveness and demand generation efforts by utilizing prospecting tools, client surveys, internal trainings and actionable insights pulled from data analytics.-Analyzed email campaign success and provided reports to the executive team using Tableau Desktop and Salesforce reporting.-Developed company strategy for using ZoomInfo; provided guidance to others as the ZoomInfo SME; promoted the strategy and trained staff across the organization. Prepared and executed direct prospecting work utilizing databases including ZoomInfo, D&B Hoovers, and GovSpend.-Implemented and managed client surveys to drive responses. Utilized Agile methodologies to increase responses for actionable insights. Show less Managed and developed the Legal Forum training program and responsible for all corporate governance requirements for all organizational entities while also performing standard paralegal duties in support of the Assistant General Counsel.-Expanded TyMetrix reporting for all entities including customized reporting and tracking.-Centralized documentation for all Corporate Governance including designation of designated signers, schedule of authority, board minutes, organizational licenses, annual reports, and federal exams for entities related to KEF.-Hosted and managed Legal Forum training program, a training program for all of internal team members, on legal procedures. Show less

  • Program Manager - Sales Effectiveness / Demand Generation - Key Equipment Finance

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Paralegal - Key Equipment Finance

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Executive Assistant II - Key Equipment Finance

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
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  Summit Materials

  Jan 2024 - now

  Built and led a high-impact Legal Operations function for a multi-billion-dollar, publicly traded company, driving efficiency, transparency, and strategic alignment across the enterprise.Optimized legal billing, budgeting, and accrual processes, improving financial accuracy and cost management.Developed a Schedule of Authority for 70+ entities, streamlining decision-making and corporate governance compliance.Integrated a contract review system into an enterprise-wide platform, enhancing operational efficiency and legal insights.Led the transition to a new e-billing system providing a more advanced e-billing and spend management solution.Established KPIs and analytics infrastructure, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic oversight.Championed legal technology adoption, driving automation and AI enhancements for improved workflows.Managed corporate governance for 70+ entities, overseeing compliance tracking and regulatory reporting.Ensured adherence to federal regulations, including antitrust laws and mandatory reporting requirements.Focused on leveraging technology, automation, and data-driven strategies to enhance legal operations and align with business objectives. Show less As the lead and sole Legal Operations team member, responsible for financial planning to track legal spend, accruals, and budgets in order to identify cost saving opportunities and communicate spend and budget to the broader organization.Reporting and Analytics tracking KPI's. Building and managing the data infrastructure to understand how spend is being allocate. Legal metrics communications to the broader organization to facilitate informed decision making.Technology enablement and adoption utilizing legal tools and creating a technology roadmap that includes e-billing and matter management technologies.Corporate Governance management including annual reporting, SOP notification management and entity management for over 70 entities..Compliance Management with Federal Regulations including Anti Trust, Monthly and Quarterly reporting. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Legal Operations

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Legal Operations Manager

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025