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Objective: To become associated with a practice, business or project where work toward its success occurs by the contribution of my experience, diligence and problem solving skills.
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March 2002 to Current
JW Shepard Consulting – Self Employed
Columbus/Canton/Massillon OH ? North Kingstown RI ? Morgantown WV ? Pottstown/Royersford PA
Turnaround, expansion or start–up consulting. Business, economic, marketing and sales management recommendation on an outsource basis to small and medium sized companies. Assess, originate and develop strategies for distressed or growing operations, or those commencing. Implement and perform all aspects of the marketing and sales method, as well as fundamental management procedures. Research and analyze processes for opportunity and present the results of my findings; including implementation. Negotiate and resolve matters of income and debt service, prospect for new channels of conducting business and enterprise relationships. Particular emphasis on financial and legal affairs; and, most recently federal and state alcohol beverage compliance including Sino–American trade issues since June of 2006.
June 1996 to Current
Legal Response Services
Pittsburgh PA ? Chicago IL ? San Diego CA ? Baltimore MD
Paralegal and business support services. Outsource complete paralegal assignments with businesses; otherwise small or sole practitioner law firms. Business support services primarily involve wildcard research, problem solving and development of business opportunities. Attorney searches and introductions. Regulate accounts receivable management issues; initiate contact with commercial or consumer debtors on a national basis and tactfully negotiate liquidation of delinquent balances within client criteria. Other engagements to perform and complete document production and maintenance, legal audits and corporate compliance evaluations. Thorough understanding of UCC, FDCPA and EU compliance standards.
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