Experienced Contract Specialist bringing over ten years of experience with contract administration. Expertise includes Contract Development, Contract Management, Negotiation (cost & contract terms), Relationship Management and satisfying deadlines.
Skills
Contract Development
Contract Management
Cross-functional communication
Bid / RFP Evaluations
Planning and coordination
Relationship Management
Contract & Change Order Negotiation
Knowledge of Contract Clauses
Experience
Contract Specialist , 09/2013 to Current Hcsc – Mount Vernon, IL,
Drafts contract documents and correspondence for legal review and presentation to senior management staff.
Executes negotiation strategy for new contracts and amendments (aggregate savings exceeds $20M).
Leads procurement and contract management of various initiatives according to agency guidelines.
Builds strategic relationships with key stakeholders (Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Risk Management, Strategic Investment) to carry out daily operations and expedite problem-solving.
Assesses active contracts for compliance and identifies potential areas of noncompliance.
Prepares contract performance reports and spend analysis for management and other key stakeholders.
Collaborates with internal clients to ensure technical scopes are compliant with Agency/Federal/State guidelines.
Fields contractual inquires and requests from clients and various departments.
Presides over vendor selection process.
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).
Contract Administrator /Proposal Specialist, 06/2010 to 09/2013 Royal Bank Of Canada – Raleigh, NC,
Managed contract administration for various types of releases under umbrella contracts in accordance with company policies and Federal Regulations (FAR / DFAR).
Developed proposals by collaborating with specialists in other disciplines, including engineers, program management and product development.
Co-authored Sector Contract Closeout Procedure.
Drafted contract correspondence.
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.
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.
Mortgage Specialist, 06/2009 to 06/2010 Citigroup Inc. – Silver Spring, MD,
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.
Mortgage Operations Manager, 05/2003 to 07/2009 Destiny 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
MBA: Business Administration, Expected in 12/2011 Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Management Information Systems, Expected in 12/2002 SUNY College At Oswego - Oswego, NY GPA:
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