Erin Oien

Experience

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  Institute for Systems Biology

  Jul 2006 - May 2010

  • Prepared and filed patent, trademark and copyright applications.• Administered IP agreements including MTAs, IIAs and NDAs.• Managed subcontract agreements and liaised with collaborating institutions. • Managed administrative tasks for the IP and licensing portfolios.• Maintained IP database, tracking all patent, trademark and copyright documentation.

  • Contracts Associate - Intellectual Property

    Feb 2008 - May 2010

  • Executive Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

    Jul 2006 - Feb 2008
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  Leibow McKean & Baden Pllc

  Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  Paralegal - Trademarks & Copyrights

  • Managed trademark and copyright prosecution dockets using WebTMS.• Conducted research projects using USPTO, WIPO and various foreign trademark office websites.• Corresponded with foreign counsel regarding IP and invoice/payment processing matters.

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  Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Managed legal aspects of the Grand Challenges Explorations grant program for Global Health.• Conducted due diligence on grant recipients regarding IP and taxation matters.• Acted as primary contact for grantees and monitored compliance with grant agreement terms. • Administered contracts for Operations teams, ensuring compliance with Foundation policies.• Drafted and processed Work Orders, Amendments, and NDAs.• Conducted vendor set up functions, including COI checks, in contracts management systems.

  • Paralegal - Global Health

    May 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Contracts Administrator - Operations

    Jun 2011 - May 2012
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  T-Mobile

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2015

  Senior Paralegal - Marketing

  • Reviewed digital, print, and audio marketing collateral for compliance with industry standards.• Administered company brand portal and advised Marketing teams/creative agencies on updates to company marks.• Supported vendor negotiations and revisions to MSAs/SOWs/Amendments for project scopes.• Managed event contracts and sponsorship agreements for national marketing events.

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  Nordstrom

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2018

  Strategic Sourcing Manager - Marketing

  • Supported Marketing teams in advancing initiatives through third-party partnerships.• Drafted MSAs/SOWs/Amendments and managed vendor relationships post contract execution.• Developed category strategies, advising on purchase price and market conditions.• Led the business initiative to create a revised MSA for social media influencer projects.

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  Expedia Group

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Strategic Sourcing Manager - Marketing

  • Served as the commercial subject matter expert for the Western Hemisphere Marketing teams.• Managed end-to-end sourcing process including vendor identification, competitive sourcing events, and contract negotiation.• Led cross-functional project collaboration for Legal, Finance, Technology and Marketing teams.• Developed and executed Marketing project plans, tracked progress, and reported project metrics.

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  Denali - WNS

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  Delivery Team Lead - Marketing Sourcing

  On assignment at: Meta Platforms, Inc. (Oculus AR/VR)• Led client marketing procurement team in executing complex projects under a condensed SLA.• Managed end-to-end marketing procurement operations including negotiations and RFx processes.• Provided leadership and guidance to confirm quality and consistency of deliverables.• Managed delivery team workload and capacity, ensuring efficient service to client.

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  Wimmer Solutions

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  Project Manager - Technology

  On assignment at: Gates Family Office (Watermark LLC)• Managed design, development, coordination, and execution of cross-functional technology projects.• Developed project objectives that aligned to company and stakeholder goals.• Led cross-functional teams within Digital Media, Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Travel.• Monitored project progress and reported metrics on milestones and deliverables to all stakeholders. • Facilitated project implementation activities and continuously mitigated risks. Show less