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Kathy J. Schut is a legal project manager with over 20 years of experience managing complex legal projects and cross-functional teams. She utilizes proven project management methodologies and strong communication skills to efficiently manage projects through all phases and deliver exceptional results on time and on budget. Kathy has expertise in developing electronic filing systems and e-commerce strategies, and she spearheaded the development and launch of multiple litigation management systems. She is currently a legal project manager at Alticor Inc, where she obtains collaboration from clients to provide strategic support on various legal projects.

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KATHY J. SCHUT Legal Project Manager 616.240.2094 • kathyjschut@gmail.com Career Focus: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Value Offered  Proven cross-functional team leadership talent to build consensus among stakeholders and keep projects on track, even under challenging circumstances, to deliver exceptional results  Exceptionally diverse combination of hard and soft skills from software savvy and process methodology to learning agility, flexibility, problem-solving, and interpersonal effectiveness  Unique blend of strategic and creative vision to fill multiple roles on a team and interact productively with all business units  Strong communication, detail, and organizational expertise to work with all stakeholders to effectively determine needs and develop action plan with effective workflow Professional EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS ProjectManagement &Leadership  Apply effective project management methodologies to efficiently manage multiple legal matters and projects through all phases  Manage various phases of litigation projects including events, negotiating venues, budgets and schedules with firm deadlines  Prepare, track, and summarize detailed projects and budgets, and present findings to various levels of management  Synchronize the efforts of major initiatives involving multiple groups and departments  Liaise with internal and external business unit teams (clients) using internal marketing techniques to ensure communication flow and resolve concerns  Prioritize and coordinate tasks to complete projects within scope and deadline  Consistently monitor project progress with effective controls to  Research and collect critical data that enables legal team to focus on winning strategies  Achieved a strong record of success in a dynamic environment Media & Technology  Design, develop, and maintain various tasks and overall jobs in Microsoft Excel projects with superb attention to detail  Defined governing processes for litigation data and matter management system and orchestrated internal product launch

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 Spearheaded development of electronic file share solution with departments abroad, developing and documenting process from beginning to end  Conceived and implemented centralized electronic filing structure and processes for busy litigation department  Designed and implemented successful online wholesale and retail e-Commerce sales strategies for clients within project and budget specifications Career CHRONOLOGY ALTICOR INC, Ada, MI Legal Project Manager/Paralegal, 2003 - Present Using internal marketing strategies to obtain collaboration from in-house business clients, provide strategy, analysis, and collaboration in support of legal projects for $12B manufacturing and direct selling company. e-Commerce/Website Design, Greenville, MI Independent Website Designer, 1998 - 2003 Designed and implemented successful online wholesale and retail websites from the ground up, as well as sales and marketing strategies. AMWAY CORP, Ada, MI Information Coordinator, 1995-1998 Designed, developed, and maintained human resources and benefits databases and information, including statistical reports for large manufacturing company. MARKMAN/CARTER, INC., Van Nuys, CA Sales and Marketing Coordinator, 1992-1995 Provided sales, marketing, and project support, including budgeting and scheduling for corporate presence at industry trade shows for consumer electronics representative firm. Education and SPECIAL SKILLS DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY, Grand Rapids, MI - ABA: Business Administration (with focus on Marketing coursework in pursuit of B.S. in Marketing), Expected Graduation: 2015, GPA: 3.94. Notable achievements include consistent President’s List honors. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA - Certificate of Paralegal Studies CONTINUING EDUCATION – Workshops and seminars in time management, project management, Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES – Microsoft Excel (MOS 2013 Certified), Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Social Media, Google apps (Calendar, Drive, Sheets, etc.), technologically motivated, very adaptable, and quick learner.

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  • 1. KATHY J. SCHUT Legal Project Manager 616.240.2094 • kathyjschut@gmail.com Career Focus: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Value Offered  Proven cross-functional team leadership talent to build consensus among stakeholders and keep projects on track, even under challenging circumstances, to deliver exceptional results  Exceptionally diverse combination of hard and soft skills from software savvy and process methodology to learning agility, flexibility, problem-solving, and interpersonal effectiveness  Unique blend of strategic and creative vision to fill multiple roles on a team and interact productively with all business units  Strong communication, detail, and organizational expertise to work with all stakeholders to effectively determine needs and develop action plan with effective workflow Professional EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS ProjectManagement &Leadership  Apply effective project management methodologies to efficiently manage multiple legal matters and projects through all phases  Manage various phases of litigation projects including events, negotiating venues, budgets and schedules with firm deadlines  Prepare, track, and summarize detailed projects and budgets, and present findings to various levels of management  Synchronize the efforts of major initiatives involving multiple groups and departments  Liaise with internal and external business unit teams (clients) using internal marketing techniques to ensure communication flow and resolve concerns  Prioritize and coordinate tasks to complete projects within scope and deadline  Consistently monitor project progress with effective controls to  Research and collect critical data that enables legal team to focus on winning strategies  Achieved a strong record of success in a dynamic environment Media & Technology  Design, develop, and maintain various tasks and overall jobs in Microsoft Excel projects with superb attention to detail  Defined governing processes for litigation data and matter management system and orchestrated internal product launch
  • 2.  Spearheaded development of electronic file share solution with departments abroad, developing and documenting process from beginning to end  Conceived and implemented centralized electronic filing structure and processes for busy litigation department  Designed and implemented successful online wholesale and retail e-Commerce sales strategies for clients within project and budget specifications Career CHRONOLOGY ALTICOR INC, Ada, MI Legal Project Manager/Paralegal, 2003 - Present Using internal marketing strategies to obtain collaboration from in-house business clients, provide strategy, analysis, and collaboration in support of legal projects for $12B manufacturing and direct selling company. e-Commerce/Website Design, Greenville, MI Independent Website Designer, 1998 - 2003 Designed and implemented successful online wholesale and retail websites from the ground up, as well as sales and marketing strategies. AMWAY CORP, Ada, MI Information Coordinator, 1995-1998 Designed, developed, and maintained human resources and benefits databases and information, including statistical reports for large manufacturing company. MARKMAN/CARTER, INC., Van Nuys, CA Sales and Marketing Coordinator, 1992-1995 Provided sales, marketing, and project support, including budgeting and scheduling for corporate presence at industry trade shows for consumer electronics representative firm. Education and SPECIAL SKILLS DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY, Grand Rapids, MI - ABA: Business Administration (with focus on Marketing coursework in pursuit of B.S. in Marketing), Expected Graduation: 2015, GPA: 3.94. Notable achievements include consistent President’s List honors. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA - Certificate of Paralegal Studies CONTINUING EDUCATION – Workshops and seminars in time management, project management, Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES – Microsoft Excel (MOS 2013 Certified), Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Social Media, Google apps (Calendar, Drive, Sheets, etc.), technologically motivated, very adaptable, and quick learner.