Paul Lenski

Experience

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  Burgers LLC dba McDonald's

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

  Corporate Training Manager and Assistant General Manager

  Held a dual-role for conducting management development and training at five locations and managing a $3.0 million restaurant location with 35 employees.• Created the crew development program that outlined specific procedures for training crew members at each location on all aspects of job functions.• Conducted the training and development program of existing and newly hired managers including classroom and on-the-job training covering all operations.• Conducted interviewing, screening, hiring, and disciplinary actions for the location and worked with the Human Resource Director to ensure compliance with policies.• Reduced store manager turnover by 40% by initiating standardized training programs as well as individual development programs (IDPs) and strategic plan audits connecting IDPs with company goals.• Turned around operations at an underperforming location that increased revenues 40% at the location over three years from $1.8 million to $3.0 million.• Improved customer experience and loyalty by re-staffing the entire location and refocusing the team on performance and customer service.• Completed the "Bachelor of Hamburerology" program from Hamburger University where students study operational excellence and general management techniques to ensure high levels of profitability while maintain organizational and governmental compliance. Show less

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  Youth Villages

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  East Tennessee Training & Compliance Manager

  Promoted into this leadership role responsible for overseeing training management/administration and compliance for all East Tennessee and the recruiting program for Northeast Tennessee. • Fulfill primary role of growing number of foster homes and volunteers, maintaining growth of the program and attempting to meet the needs presented by the ever-growing number of foster children. • Oversee the creation of programs designed to attract new foster parents through establishing relationships the community generally and with other organizations and groups in the community. • Significantly increased the number of foster homes and child placements by up to 25% by streamlining and simplifying the certification and approval process for new foster homes. • Coordinate the training program implementation and administration for the recruiting and training team. • Play a key leadership role in on-going staff development efforts by evaluating their performance, identifying their training needs, and assisting them with overcoming their weaknesses. • Conduct a diverse range of staff training programs that has included formal classroom, one-on-one, webinars, e-learning, and distance teaching using on-line tools. • Worked through the Leadership Development Team to promote leadership and team building concepts using role playing and training initiatives with management team members. Show less

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  Held Law Firm

  May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Business Attorney

  Hired to assist staff attorneys and the owner with operational strategies and client management. • Managed personal community engagement plan, focusing on establishing network of local businesses via connecting with local non-profit business organizations. • Worked with clients on contracts, business formations, and establishing relationships with government entities.• Consulted the firm's owner on management strategies, focusing on employee retention and satisfaction.• Developed new on-boarding procedures for incoming staff and attorneys.• Facilitated firm wide changes, including adding staff and new areas of practice.• Oversaw the transition to client management software and digital record keeping.• Updated client record keeping strategy to ensure compliance with latest state policies. Show less

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  DW Lenski Law Group, PLLC

  May 2018 - Oct 2021

  Partner/Attorney

  Legal firm meeting the needs of clients in the areas of estate planning and business needs, including formation, contract review, and negotiations.- Worked with medical and healthcare organizations to create joint ventures and establish new facilities, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.- Worked with medical professionals to develop contracts for their organizations and to negotiate contractual work with larger facilities.- Meet with clients to determine the best plan for their estate, ensuring their assets transfer based on their wishes.- Work with clients to plan for their eventual death and help them determine the best plan for their advanced directive.- Counsel clients on the appropriate type of organizational structure to meet the unique needs each client's organization.- Advise clients throughout negotiations in order to maximize the benefits received from a secured agreement.- Design and implement unique strategies for the organization as requested by the client.- Review, draft, and modify contracts for the organization, including employment contracts, non-compete agreements, contractor agreements, and sales contracts.- Act as liaison for the organization as needed in multiple negotiation settings, including sale and M&A scenarios.- Prepare for and attend hearings as needed. Show less

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  Johnson University

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  Affiliate Professor

  Teach students on the subjects of small business management, entrepreneurship, management science, and organizational behavior.

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  Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc.

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2023

  Contract Manager

  Manage all agreements for the Phillips Infrastructure Holdings family of companies (Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Phillips & Jordan, RowCon, National Fleet Service, and P&J Environmental); a contractual portfolio of approximately $650m.Leveraging my legal knowledge and experience to provide insight to complex agreements across the nation. Phillips and Jordan, Inc. (P&J) and Phillips Infrastructure Holdings (PIH) provides services in Industrial/Commercial, Water Resources, Heavy Civil, Foundations, Rights of Way, and Access markets.- Comprehensive contract management for P&J and PIH.- Successfully launched Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and other corporate level support software.- Negotiate complex agreements "upstream" with utilities and governmental entities.- Negotiate "downstream" agreements with subcontractors that vary in scope from traffic control to aggregate hauling to hazard tree removal to any number of other scopes.- Coordinate risk mitigation strategies with the the VP of Risk management, ensuring P&J's risk profile is maintained.- Ensure proper insurance is maintained by all subcontractors on all projects.- Oversee the AR/AP program (directly associated with subcontracts and projects).- Manage the contractual database for both P&J and PIH. Show less

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  ORC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Contract Administration

  Responsible for the creation and management of the contracts department for the ORC group of companies (which focus on real estate acquisitions for infrastructure projects), including contract development, risk management, and SOP generation.- Comprehensive documentation management for the organization, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements at all levels (clients and subcontractors).- Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements for internal, proprietary software.- Advise leadership on risk and risk tolerance practices.- Develop and implement SOPs for contract review and processing throughout the organizations.- Select, develop, and launch a contract management system (CMS) capable of meeting the organizations needs both currently and in the future. Show less