Francine Cecala

Experience

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  Internal Revenue Service

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Paralegal
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  Delaware North

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Paralegal
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  Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Paralegal

  Drafted pleadings and documents for State & Federal Court litigation in Corporate/Commercial Litigation Department. Reviewed and analyzed contracts and collective bargaining agreements to develop strategy for litigation or settlement negotiations. Performed legal, factual and regulatory research on State and Federal levels for corporate entities to obtain asset and liability information. Effectively coordinated Labor Union/Fund Federal ERISA litigation to protect customer best interests.

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  Howden North America Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2017

  Paralegal

  Worked under the Colfax Corporation umbrella, managed all Howden companies in North America. Performed contract administration; identified and resolved legal and commercial issues for customer and supplier contracts, purchase orders and commercial bids. Reviewed terms and conditions and negotiated contracts in accordance with company policies, federal & state regulations. Worked with senior management to obtain approvals and support strategic goals. Practiced Lean Six Sigma process improvements principles. Participated on Corporate Trade Compliance Team to ensure all ever-changing world-wide export regulations were adhered to and assist and educate the business on questions and red flag items. Organized and maintained files, master agreements and electronic databases to track a wide array of legal issues and contracts. Show less

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  PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Government Contracts Specialist
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  Aleron Shared Services, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2024

  Contract Administrator