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Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Tamara Uvina

Procurement Specialist, Lawyer
Uzhgorod
Tamara  Uvina

Summary

Results-driven procurement specialist with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
7
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Uzhhorod City Council Municipal Enterprise "KSHEP"
Uzhgorod

Procurement Manager
09.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Planning and managing procurement processes in accordance with the state procurement politics and organization's budget.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Elaboration tender documentation for procurement procedures in accordance to Ukrainian state standards.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.

Uzhhorod City Council Municipal Enterprise "KSHEP"
Uzhgorod

Corporate Lawyer
01.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
  • Providing legal advice to facilitate hiring and staff employment to reach recruitment goals.
  • Сooperation with state treasury bodies, other financial control bodies.
  • Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised on variety of legal areas.
  • Assessed claims filed against and on behalf of company and worked with outside counsel and management to define and implement strategy.
  • Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
  • Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
  • Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
  • Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.

self employed
Kyiv

Creative Copywriter
11.2018 - Current

Job overview

Key topics: jurisprudence, legislative regulation of gambling and betting, public procurement.

  • Wroting analytics of regulatory acts in certain state fields, legislation reviews, interviews, etc. for specialized blogs and business publications , for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Reviewing and editing final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
  • Monitoring performance of copywriting campaigns and analyzing data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Sourcing third-party content and contributions to incorporate diverse writing styles.
  • Confirming compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines prior to publication.
  • Selecting high-quality photos and videos to complement written copy.
  • Formatting copy to align with project-specific guidelines.
  • Supporting client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables.
  • Preparing works in appropriate format for publication and sent to publishers or producers.
  • Revising written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers or producers.
  • Working with copyediting and development editors to enhance development and presentation of each piece.

Transcarpathian Regional Center of Free Secondary Legal Aid
Uzhgorod

Criminal Lawyer
07.2015 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
  • Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
  • Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.

Bar association
Uzhgorod

Lawyer
07.2014 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
  • Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
  • Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.

Bar association
Uzhgorod

Lawyer's Assistant
02.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for law firm.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Education

Uzhgorod National University
Uzhgorod

Specialist` Degree from Legal, Economic Law
09.2007 - 07.2012

Skills

    Reporting knowledge

Requests for information

Account management

Contract Negotiation

Document preparation

Vendor sourcing

Bid coordination

Procurement expertise

Trend Analysis

Profit and loss understanding

Financial administration

Critical Thinking

Cultural Awareness

PPE Compliance

Google Workspace

Attention to Detail

Additional Information

  • Advanced user of PC, MS office, Excel, Google business tools, Google doc, basic CRM systems;
  • Fluent Ukrainian, English, russian speaker
  • Stress-resistant, ready to work in a team, endowed with critical thinking;
  • Provided with all the necessary office equipment for uninterrupted performance of the duties of the purchase specialist from home office.

Certification

Online course "Participation in tenders: from the first step to victory" provided by Zakupki.Prom

Timeline

Training course for purchasing gurus: legislative changes and procurement features" provided by Radnyk Academy

12-2022

Digitogram. Diya. Digital education

11-2022

Online Course "Tender_marathon: practice of DASU, AMCU, contractual work, administrative responsibility of the Management Board" provided by Lecturer Yaroslavа Dubrova

09-2022

Seminar "Public procurement and sales under martial law" provided by Lecturer Yaroslavа Dubrovа

06-2022

Digigram 2.0, Diya. Digital education

06-2022

Corporate Lawyer

Uzhhorod City Council Municipal Enterprise "KSHEP"
01.2022 - 03.2023

Digital Journalism, Ministry of Digital Transformation, Diya

01-2022

Online course "Participation in tenders: from the first step to victory" provided by Zakupki.Prom

10-2021

Procurement Manager

Uzhhorod City Council Municipal Enterprise "KSHEP"
09.2021 - 03.2023

Creative Copywriter

self employed
11.2018 - Current

Criminal Lawyer

Transcarpathian Regional Center of Free Secondary Legal Aid
07.2015 - 09.2019

Lawyer

Bar association
07.2014 - 08.2019

Lawyer's Assistant

Bar association
02.2012 - 06.2014

Uzhgorod National University

Specialist` Degree from Legal, Economic Law
09.2007 - 07.2012
Tamara UvinaProcurement Specialist, Lawyer