Amanda Phillips is an Intellectual Property Paralegal at Walmart who manages their global trademark portfolio and product review process. She has over 13 years of experience at Walmart in various roles, including Claims Supervisor and Grocery Supervision, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Paralegal Studies as well as an MBA. She is skilled in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and providing solutions to business leaders on intellectual property matters.

1. Amanda Phillips
Intellectual Property Paralegal at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Amanda.Phillips@walmartlegal.com
330-357-6974, 479-204-5173
 Global Trademark Administration in Middle East, Asia, and United States
 Trademark Watch Notices for Global Protection of Walmart’s Brand
 Instruct U.S. Trademark Searches
 Leadership Foundations Graduate
 Lean Six Sigma White Belt
 Business Project Management Basics Graduate
 Product Review Portfolio Management
 Intellectual Property Monthly Metrics Analysis
 Patent Unsolicited Submissions Management
 Management of Processes and Strategies
 Sam’s Club Intellectual Property Portfolio
 Provides and supports implementation of business solutions for IP Legal
Amanda is a Paralegal with 1 year of work experience in fast-paced, diverse clientele corporate
in house environment. She has worked in the field for 13 years prior to coming to Home Office
in May of 2014. She has worked many different positions within Wal-Mart at store level, always
seeking out challenges and assisting customers. She has diverse work experience working with
Associates at different stores and within my current role as a Paralegal. She currently manages
the entire portfolio of Product Reviews, including shoes, jewelry, accessories, toys, and other
product reviews. She has managed several projects within the Intellectual Property Legal team.
She is consistently recognized as a team player and is sought out to help manage and assist with
other team members’ projects. She can be relied upon to assist peers with overflow work and
with Retail Link questions. She is consistently applauded for her positive attitude and creating a
positive atmosphere for team members and business clients.
Paralegal at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
May 2014-Present (1 year)
Product Reviews (Process, Strategy, Protection), Ad Review (Answer IP questions regarding
Ads and in store signage) Trademark Watch Notices (Global Protection of Wal-Mart’s Brand),
Trademark Prosecution (Middle East, Asia) Monthly Metrics Analytical Data, Develop Process
and Strategies for Apparel, Jewelry, and Product Reviews, Provides support to all Attorneys and
consistently meet with the business leaders regarding Intellectual Property concerns, Implement
solutions for business leaders regarding Intellectual Property matters, Manage Outside Counsel
budget, Attend meetings with Attorneys, Continuous growth and training of all Associates

2. Claims Supervisor at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
October 2014-May 2014 (7 months)
Process Store Returns and Damaged Products, Adhered to the Standards for the Department of
Transportation in shipping Hazardous Materials and Claims Pallets to the Return Center or to the
Supplier, Process Recalls according to Wal-Mart’s policy, Work with all associates, including
management that all claims processes were followed correctly
Grocery Merchandise Supervisor at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
June 2013-October 2014 (1 year 4 months)
Customer Service, Maintain In-Stock, Work with Vendors to ensure they are stocked and
featured properly, Delegate to associates work processes, Maintain clean backroom, Follow Wal-
Mart’s safety policies and procedures, Work with Management team to ensure Feature
Management is run correctly, Follow the Planned Feature Report, Process Grocery Claims and
Returns, Work Price Changes and On-Hand Reports. Work Inventory Management System to
ensure freight flow is correct, Order when needed, Plan Events at the store during each of the
season, Assist Customers at all times
Kent State University (June 2008-May 2014)
Bachelor of Arts
Majored in Political Science (concentration in American Politics) and Paralegal Studies
Capella University (February 2015-March 2017)
Master in Business Administration
General Business Administration