Experienced Contract Specialist bringing over ten years of experience with contract administration. Expertise includes contract management, negotiation (cost & contract terms), contract development, building strong working relationships with clients and satisfying deadlines. Approaches tasks with purpose and determination to ensure optimal results are achieved.
Skills
Contract Management
Planning and coordination
Cross-functional communication
Contract & Change Order Negotiation
Relationship Management
Contract Development
Bid / RFP Evaluations
Knowledge of Contract Clauses
Experience
09/2013 to Current
Contract Specialist (Construction and Engineering)Grubhub – Milltown, NJ,
Leads Procurement and Contract Management of Design, Engineering and Construction initiatives in accordance with agency guidelines.
Builds strategic relationships with key stakeholders to carry out daily contract management activities and expedite problem-solving.
Establishes and executes negotiation strategy for new contracts and Change Orders (aggregate savings exceeds $20M).
Drafts Contract documents and correspondence for legal review and presentation to senior management staff.
Coordinates with clients to ensure technical statements of work are compliant with Agency/Federal/State guidelines.
Presides over vendor selection process.
Assesses active contracts for compliance and identifies potential areas of noncompliance.
Prepares contract performance reports and spend analysis for management and other key stakeholders
Monitors existing contracts for upcoming expiration dates, subsequently coordinating with appropriate channels for contract re-negotiation.
Represents organization at various meetings to discuss contract status, risks and vendor obligations.
Composes award recommendation memo for new contracts and amendments.
Ensures vendor compliance with agency goals for Women, Minority, Veteran, Disabled Owned Businesses (MBE/WBE/SDVOB/DBE).
06/2010 to 09/2013
Contract AdministratorRoyal Bank Of Canada – Austin, TX,
Managed contract administration for various types of releases under umbrella contracts in accordance with company policies and Federal Regulations (FAR / DFAR).
Oversaw management of subcontractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
Conducted strategic negotiations with government agencies for multi-million dollar change orders.
Collaborated with various departments to develop technical and cost proposals.
Drafted contract correspondence.
Co-authored Sector Contract Closeout Procedure.
Evaluated contract performance data and prepared reports to be distributed to other key stakeholders.
Attended trainings to enhance understanding of Contract Administration and Industry Best Practices.
Represented company at meetings to discuss contractual obligations.
06/2009 to 06/2010
Mortgage SpecialistCredible – New York, NY,
Generated new business and boosted sales using extensive knowledge, target market penetration, partner relationships and customer care techniques.
Trained sales team on internal processes and procedures.
Fostered relationships with all key stakeholders to expedite processing of loan applications.
Restructured, refined and enhanced operational procedures to increase profits and performance within competitive markets.
Pre-Approved mortgage loans by examining applications and supporting documentation.
Developed incentives to boost team morale, drive motivation, increase performance and retain top talent.
05/2003 to 07/2009
Mortgage Operations ManagerDestiny Funding Corporation – City, STATE,
Led a diverse team consisting of sales representatives, loan processors and back end support staff.
Managed company pipeline of mortgage loans from application to closing by coordinating file movements and negotiating pricing with lenders.
Built strong rapport with new and existing B2B clients to better serve organizational needs and promote company loyalty.
Analyzed mortgage applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loans.
Generated income by executing complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and close.
Articulated growth objectives and operating plans.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2011 to to
MBA: Business Administration Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY GPA:
Expected in 12/2002 to to
Bachelor of Science: Management Information Systems SUNY College At Oswego - Oswego, NY GPA:
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School Attended
Hofstra University
SUNY College At Oswego
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Contract Specialist (Construction and Engineering)