Crystal Oliphant
About Crystal Oliphant
Crystal Oliphant is the Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at VIQ Solutions, where she has worked since 2020. With over twenty years of leadership experience in health, financial, and SaaS systems, she has a proven track record in optimizing operations and managing regulatory compliance.
Work at VIQ Solutions
Crystal Oliphant has served as the Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at VIQ Solutions since 2020. In this role, she operates remotely from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal and compliance matters, ensuring the company adheres to regulatory standards, and managing compliance issues related to privacy, GDPR, CCPA, and data rights. Her position emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust internal controls and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Crystal Oliphant earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Everest University-South Orlando, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in legal and compliance roles. She leverages her knowledge in data architecture and analytics to enhance operational efficiency within organizations.
Background in Legal and Compliance
Crystal Oliphant has over twenty years of leadership experience in optimizing operations across various sectors, including health, financial, and SaaS systems. Prior to her current role at VIQ Solutions, she held several positions at Nuance Communications, where she progressed from Senior Contract Administrator to Senior Manager of Healthcare Legal. Her career also includes roles at CloudCheckr and Dictaphone, where she developed critical skills in contract management and regulatory compliance.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Throughout her career, Crystal Oliphant has focused on improving operational processes. She developed an in-house legal department and deal desk, which significantly enhanced the sale to cash cycle time and established effective commercial policies. Her collaboration with executive leadership, including the CEO and COO, has strengthened internal control systems, contributing to the overall success of the organizations she has worked with.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Crystal Oliphant is recognized for her strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. These attributes enable her to thrive in fast-paced environments and effectively manage teams. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and transparency, which are essential for navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance across global operations.