Raquel Tabor

Experience

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  Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2015

  Docketing and Annuities Manager

  • Work directly with founding partners to implement their vision for client service with an emphasis on quality and cost control• Oversee day-to-day docketing, electronic files and and quality control for 14,000+ patents, 6000+ trademarks and all associated file types, including compliance with AIA and TTAB proceedings, keeping up to date on law changes and creating workflows around new developments• Directly train and supervise two team members in the department; ensure all deadlines met and all records in compliance with malpractice insurance requirements; work with all team members to ensure compliance• Generate portfolio and cost reports as needed according to client needs, interact with diverse international client and non-U.S. associate firms• Coordinate new initiatives with IT resources and firm leadership• Extensive IP intake project management, including transfer in, transfer out, and electronic cataloguing Show less

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  CPA Global

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2019

  Continual Improvement Consultant

  Operations leader on global team reporting to Head of Operational Excellence. Regional Compliance Officer. Internal Auditor Support for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001. MN Notary.Responsibilities:· Works closely with executive management, managers and staff; develops long-term relationships with key decision makers in the organization.· Leads internal teams and client stakeholders to assess, define and refine various strategies and tactics to deliver against business goals. · Builds commitment and consensus among client sponsors, influencers, operational contributors and financial stakeholders.· Identifies, analyzes, coordinates, manages and delivers upon improvement initiatives using a variety of practice tools, with a primary focus on Lean Sigma techniques. Also responsible for partnering with business leaders to facilitate process mapping workshops in order identify waste in processes, define solutions to identified problems and ensure delivery and capture of expected benefits of the initiative.• Leads corporate responsibility efforts, special projects such as World IP Day celebration and garner community recognition of healthy workplace initiatives (received local silver award).· Establishes and implements standard procedures for operations; develops process improvements and identifies opportunity for service enhancements. Oversight of Best Practices, including but not limited to operations manuals, service guides, training, and communication.• Partners with operational units to conduct analyses and improvement plans that drive quality initiatives including process and quality improvement, cost reduction and improved efficiency.• Supports the embedding and use of Operational KPIs and data to drive decision-making across operational teams.• Works closely with the Change Management and IS Departments to ensure timely delivery of technology changes required to support process improvements. Show less

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  Resideo

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Administer and maintain record of Resideo’s IP portfolio using a management database tool (IP Folio), including docketing, management of user accounts, reports for IP attorneys and business leaders; matter intake and transfer out projects for acquisition or divestiture of IP assets• Administer Resideo patent committees, maintain membership roster, monitor patent and trademark docket for actions requiring decision, schedule and drive regular meetings, create agendas, document and implement patent committee decisions, provide input on invention disclosures, process inventor awards • Organize cross-functional maintenance reviews of patent, domain name and trademark portfolios, communicate results to outside counsel and maintenance payment providers• Communicate with and train employees regarding the invention submission process, ensure disclosure forms are complete, identify and escalate bar dates; similarly, coordinate with business partners regarding requests for new domain name or trademark filings as well as renewals• Coordinate with outside counsel on all stages of patent, domain name and trademark filings and prosecution worldwide and provide substantive input, as required• Support in-house counsel in clearance, enforcement, litigation, acquisition, and licensing activities and project manage repository of same• Generate department reports to include IP-specific metrics and spend against budget• Review bills and approve bills, and manage spend with outside counsel• Ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines• Manage Ascent and docketing of IP litigation matters• Identify, document and implement improvements to current paralegal processes and workflows• Create and manage Front Door (Intranet) content regarding IP-related matters• Other managerial responsibilities as assigned to keep department running smoothly Show less

  • Senior Legal Project Management Specialist

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Intellectual Property Paralegal

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
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  The Rescue Pack

  Aug 2021 - now

  Board Member