ryan benson

* Legal Research, Analysis and Enhancement * Create editorial enhancements to help customers understand the context and developments of the law * Classify legal information in the form of headnotes, keynotes and other text * Maintain up to date and accurate statutory text by analyzing and integrating enacted legislation * Review content rendered as print or electronic products for completeness and accuracy * Demonstrate competence in Westlaw navigation and on-line research tools

* Managed accounts receivable and collections process, having increased accounts receivable collections efficiency by 30%. * Analyzed financial statements and presented financial reports to senior management. * Prepared and maintain operating budget. * Drafted and reviewed employment contracts, author agreements, copyright agreements, license agreements, trademark applications and business transactions. * Prepared demand and response letters. * Helped research and facilitate in settlement negotiations.

* Analyzed account receivables and collections. * Helped develop and integrate the account receivable process. * Prepared financial statements.

* Supervised the customer service team. * Trained new customer service representatives. * Coordinated schedules with publishers. * Answered questions and explained magazine terms and conditions to customers. * Resolved customer service complaints and issues. * Prepared bank deposits for customers.

* Manage all legal matters for company including licensing, intellectual property portfolio, employment matters, and litigation. * Negotiate, draft, review, and execute agreements and contracts including; employment contracts, author agreements, copyright agreements, license agreements, trademark license agreements and service agreements. * Responsible for negotiating and closing all of the company’s largest revenue generating agreements to date, a publishing and licensing agreement. * Advise senior management on current and future business endeavors, including the creation of business plans. * Develop and manage online marketing campaigns for three consumer magazines, effectively driving brand awareness, engagement and traffic to social media pages. * Achieve a strong, visible social media presence and develop concepts with viral potential. Continuously monitor online public relations and ensure the success of social media programs. * Assess social media marketing strategies to determine rate of return. Identify and tap into new channels to optimize ROI and fuel revenue growth.