Adrean Meacham

Professional Summary

Years of extensive knowledge in handling of corporate transaction with legal preparation. Immense knowledge of range from business litigation to shareholder disputes. Familiarity with proofreading and evaluation of corporations’ legal documents. Ability to interact with all clients and counsel in a positive manner.  Plus, over 10 years of Business Analyst experience with ability to creative and manipulate Microsoft Office programs and electronic legal resources programs.

Areas of Expertise

Account Maintenance ▪ Business Banking Operations ▪ Contract ▪ Discovery/ E*Discovery ▪ Trials ▪Underwriting ▪Transaction/ Commercial ▪ Legal Writing ▪ Consumer ▪ Credit Cards ▪ Audits ▪ Variance Analyses ▪ Troubleshooting ▪ Insurance Principles/Concepts

Technical Proficiency

Microsoft Certified Technology ▪ Fidelity Lending Portal (MSP) ▪ SharePoint ▪ LPS ▪ Fiserv ▪ Access Database ▪ ASQ (Six Sigma) ▪ Green Belt ▪ Black Belt▪ Linux ▪ Westlaw/Nexis ▪ Prodoc ▪ FedEx System ▪ Cisco ▪ Oracle ▪ Mortgage Server ▪ SQL ▪ PeopleSoft ▪ AS400 ▪ Laserpro▪ Esourcing

Professional Experience

CitiCards (Axelon: Contactor)                                               Irving, TX                                            November 2015 to Present

Paralegal (Consumer/ Commercial Credit Cards, Marketing and Business Operations)

·         Contributed in business operations transactions, which included knowledge of preparing Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Amendments, and Business Partners/Citi Marketing Materials.

·         Evaluated business operations contracts and checked for compliance issues. 

·         Conducted marketing of credit card campaign for business partner under CFPB regulations. 

·         Participated in meetings and conference calls focused on the development, CFPB compliance, and operation of strategic projects.

·         Proficient in SharePoint and Viewshare with regard to document and content management.

·         Performed UCC searches, drafted and filed amendments

·         Assisted with due diligence for business operations transactions

·         Strong communications skills that allow to express the difficult law terminologies in easy to understand manner

·         Excellent analytical, data evaluation, audit compliance and problem solving abilities needed to comply with federal, state, CFPB and local regulations

·         Conduct research and analysis of business requirements, procedures, problems and available technologies to define systems solutions that increase work efficiency and effectiveness.

·         Ensured legal format of marketing material complied with CFPB regulations.

BANK OF AMERICA                                                                 Fort Worth, TX                                                  February 2013 to March 2015

Paralegal (Commercial, Corporate, Residential/Origination and Title)

·         Evaluated commercial contracts and checked for compliance issues. 

·         Conducted marketing of credit card campaign for business partner under CFPB regulations. 

·         Received bankruptcy filings from counsel and notified all legal parties associate with action, subsequently. 

·         Developed and maintained positive interactions with business partners and counsels. 

·         Provide legal assistance to facilitate the acquisition of commercial properties in all 50 states, comprised of office buildings, shopping centers, high-rise and commercial subvisions.

·         Support Corporate Counsel in ensuring that partner/business advertisement/marketing is in compliance with CFPB, FTC, EPA, OCC, UDAB, Regulation Z,

·         Work on special projects as assigned by management

·         Manages commercial and business lease and legal documents and contracts to include draft progress, accuracy of execution, copy and making sure signatures are secured and documents are collected/maintained.

·         Strong communications skills that allow to express the difficult law terminologies in easy to understand manner

·         Excellent analytical, data evaluation, audit compliance and problem solving abilities needed to comply with federal, state, CFPB and local regulations

·         Conduct research and analysis of business requirements, procedures, problems and available technologies to define systems solutions that increase work efficiency and effectiveness.

JP MORGAN CHASE                                                                          Lewisville, TX                                                  June 2009 to November 2012

Affiant /Business Analyst (Commercial, Corporate, Residential/Origination and Title)

·         Conduct and audit through due diligence compliance of commercial, litigation, and corporate assets to limit the financial, reputational, and operational risks associated with line of business transactions.

·         Handled and provided legal assistance to clients and counsel regarding commercial and business operations properties. 

·         Prepared and submitted all required legal documents.

·         Researched and evaluated titles, surveys, policies and agreements.

·         Contacted counsel and informed them about business operations process. 

·         Monitored and followed up on real estate related transactions process. 

·         Developed and maintained professional relationships with management, counsels and business partners. 

·         Confirm accuracy of data such as loan amounts, bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, entry of journal entries for accruals & adjustments, research and analytics on high volume lender accounts receivable accounts, working closely with co-workers and management to complete research and resolve issues

·         Achieved proper compliance and accurate executive level reporting.

·         Manages departments legal documents and contracts to include draft progress, accuracy of execution copies and making sure signatures are secured and documents are collected/maintained

·         Maintain and work on case matters to assure any risk needed to comply with federal, state and local regulations

·         Work on special projects as assigned by management

·         Maintain confidential information

FEDEX KINKO’S OFFICE                                                     Dallas, TX                                                                                          2007-2009

Real Estate Paralegal

·         Assist counsel in the preparation and filing of commercial contracts, leases, agreements and business operations process.

Law office of donald b. cripe                                  riverside, ca                                                                                               1999-2006

Paralegal

·         Assist counsel in the preparation and filing of all civil cases according to federal, state and local regulations.

Education

·         InterCoast College, Riverside, CA                                       Paralegal Specialists Certification                                                    2000

·         University of Irvine, Irvine, CA                                            Bachelor of Paralegal Studies                                                          1998            

Certifications

·         Paralegal Specialist – ABA Approved (NALA)

·         Certified Business Analysis Professional, ASQ (Six Sigma), Cisco, Oracle, SQL, Microsoft Certified Technology, Green Belt

·         TX- Notary # 13066798-2; Notary Public (CA, TX)