Charles Wheeler

Experience

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  Danaher, Tedford, Lagnese & Neal

  Aug 1997 - May 2001

  Litigation Paralegal

  Managed asbestos caseload for cases in Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia. Drafted motions and correspondence for filing in various regional courts. Reviewed and organized discovery including deposition transcripts and interrogatory answers for large scale asbestos litigation. Scheduled and attended plaintiff, co-worker and expert depositions. Organized and maintained large deposition library.

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  McCarter & English, LLP

  May 2001 - Jul 2007

  Medical Coordinator

  Supervised medical work-up for all products liability cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Coordinated IME and records review schedule with defense experts.Researched and analyzed medical literature regarding asbestos related diseases.Contacted and developed potential medical and expert witnesses. Located and obtained historical medical records, radiology and pathology materials. Monitored deposition and deadline schedule for several hundred pending cases.

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  MERINGER, ZOIS & QUIGG, LLC

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2017

  Senior Litigation Paralegal

  Prepared detailed summaries of fact witness depositions, hospital admissions and medical consultations.Contacted appropriate parties and obtain police reports, witness statements and medical records.Performed medical and background investigations for all injury related claims.Researched medical background and identified any contributing factors to present illness.Scheduled IME's and developed potential medical and expert witnesses.Coordinated physical examintion and case review schedule with defense experts.Assisted senior attorneys in all phases of the litigation process including discovery, settlement negotiations, trial preparation and trial proceedins. Show less

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  Russell Anthony Exteriors

  Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

  Customer Relations Manager

  Visit customers and jobsites to ensure client satisfaction and proper completion of all projects.Apply for, obtain and deliver all necessary building permits for jobs in Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties.Developed and Implemented e-mail and direct contact marketing strategy resulting in 18% increase in sales appointments. Guide customers in posting reviews on social media websites such as Home Advisor, Angie’s List and Google.Increased company’s Better Business Bureau rating from B+ to A+ in just over two months.Generate new business leads from previous customers and by obtaining referrals. Show less

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  Alban CAT

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  Contract Specialist/Paralegal

  Perform Initial review of incoming contracts to identify any unfavorable terms or terms that vary from corporate standards. Review and negotiate subcontracts master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and all other partnership agreements. Negotiate a wide variety of agreements with external vendors and suppliers. Analyze significant and or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. Review/analyze RFP’s and IFB’s for government projects and identify any issues or concerns regarding bid process, deadlines or terms and conditions. Assist sales and management teams with customer negotiations on contract disputes or contentious terms. Show less

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  American Contracting and Environmental Services

  Aug 2020 - May 2024

  Contract Manager

  Collaborate with project teams to draft, review and finalize contracts and change orders with vendors and subcontractors. Manage vendor and subcontractor compliance including insurance requirements, certified payroll reports and payment/performance bonds. Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors and subcontractors. Apply for and Obtain Use & Sales Tax Exemption Certificates for projects in MD, NY and VA. Serve a Co-Chairman of the Company’s Investment Committee. Researched, selected and Implemented e-signature and contract management software. Show less

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  Ballard Marine Construction

  May 2024 - now

  Contract Manager