Carol Custer
About Carol Custer
Carol Custer is a Senior Project Manager at Adobe, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in legal and project management roles, including previous positions at Adobe and FileMaker Inc.
Current Role as Senior Project Manager
Carol Custer currently holds the position of Senior Project Manager at Adobe, where she has worked since 2017. In this role, she focuses on enhancing project management processes and tools to improve collaboration and productivity within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing project tracking tools that align with key objectives and support operational needs.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Carol Custer has extensive experience at Adobe, having worked in various roles since 2003. She served as an IP & Licensing Specialist in Adobe Legal from 2003 to 2011, and later as an IP Audit Manager in Adobe Engineering from 2011 to 2017. In these positions, she contributed to the development of sales contract templates and negotiation aids, as well as participated in the design and implementation of a new Contract Lifecycle Management system.
Professional Background at FileMaker Inc.
Before her tenure at Adobe, Carol Custer worked at FileMaker Inc., an Apple subsidiary. She held multiple roles from 1996 to 2003, including Paralegal and Online Marketing Specialist. Her work involved supporting legal operations and marketing initiatives, which provided her with a solid foundation in both legal and project management practices.
Educational Qualifications
Carol Custer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from San Jose State University. Additionally, she studied Fashion/Apparel Design at West Valley College, where she achieved a Certificate. Her educational background has equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her roles in project management and legal operations.
Skills in Project Management and Legal Operations
Carol Custer has demonstrated expertise in project management and legal operations throughout her career. She has created and deployed project tracking tools at Adobe, designed SharePoint sites for enhanced user accessibility, and collaborated with IT to manage sales agreement templates. Her ability to curate contract templates and contribute to contract lifecycle management showcases her proficiency in ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.