Exceptional Contract Manager successful at directing change management initiatives requiring fast-paced execution. More than 3+ years in project management with proven success in Power Generation industry. Offers strong analytical, planning and organizational skills to manage competing demands.
Education
State University of New YorkAlbany, NYExpected in 2008 ā āBACHELOR OF ARTS:POLITICAL SCIENCE - GPA:
Highlights
Contract Management | Procurement & Planner Leader for Factory Direct Material/ Supplier Negotiations/ Logistics Coordinator/ Process Improvement
Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects
Proficient in, SSP5, Clear Orbit & Oracle ERP System
Budget, Risk analysis
Clients, Risk management
Customer satisfaction
Experience
Mcgrath Rentcorp - Project Manager Jurupa Valley, CA, 01/2017 - Current
Generated USD6.2M in Revenue for fiscal year 2019 across 17 customers with USD1.2M Contribution Margin
Led and successfully executed External Change Orders to existing contracts enabled for recognize revenue totaling USD3M in 19Q4 surpassing revenue goals
Lead regional implementation of New Product Introductions (NPI) and take actions necessary to expand existing product lines
Subsequently, growing business through development of new products and services
Primary customer contact for extent of each project
Commission resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with staff as appropriate
Managed varied staff that will include employees, customers, partner companies and subcontractors
Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets and customer expectations
Track regional quarterly Revenue Recognition targets and ensure plan to execution
Negotiate Change Orders with customers
Proactively monitor supply processes and identify areas of improvements
Recommend and implement actions to mitigate risk
Comprehend concepts of supply chain risk management and supplier relationship management
Detailed improvements to restoration plans by creating detailed budgets, schedules and cost estimates for clients
Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve schedule targets
Developed and implemented sourcing strategies for critical path components relative to cost, quality and fulfillment
Drive Supply base to 100% on-time delivery performance
Managed and performed all required functions from initiation of intent, to purchase, through satisfactory delivery of materials
Placed USD5.4M across 44 Purchase Order lines in 16Q3 & 16Q4; 37 of which were less than or equal to last price paid totaling Net savings of USD396,000
Connected with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure necessary design changes are implemented in timely fashion
Facilitated and procured direct material to meet Manufacturing requirements
Ensured key supplier qualifications are completed in timely manner to ensure fulfillment, cost out and single /sole source supplier reduction
Coordinated and participated in engineering productivity ideas to reduce cost of products
Monitored and interfaced with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure all critical business needs are being met
Acme Brick Tile & More - Financial Project Support Coordinator San Antonio, TX, 07/2014 - 01/2015
Managed Project & Budget related reports as requested, including creating actual vs
Estimate labor usage and labor cost reporting
Administered purchase order process for project execution through SSP5 purchasing system & ORACLE ERP (i.e Labor, support services & indirect needs)
Established Indirect Deliveries
Supported close out -close purchase orders, reconcile invoices, update Estimate At Completion tool with actual expenditures from ledger
Generated staffing plan per project requirement(s)
Radiant Logistics, Inc. - Logistics Coordinator Woodridge, IL, 01/2014 - 07/2014
Maintain and conduct evaluation of Project Packing Lists
Extract data from various data basis to build Project Shipping Model
Communicate with third party logistics provider to support Power Generation projects fulfillment (route and site surveys, carrier assessments/assignments, cost rationalization, cost capture, etc)
Correspond with Power Generation and provide insight to project managers to successfully meet contract requirements
Contribute in commercial documentation generation
Monitored shipment paperwork for Customs Clearance to ensure paperwork was complete as per customs requirements
Anticipate current and future project logistics requirements
Mitigate supply risk to effectively achieve goals and successfully complete projects
Identify alternate supply options and implemented when necessary
Communicate logistic plans to project managers and customers
Ensured accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department
Generated all documentation and information required for customer shipments
Worked with vendors to schedule more than 10 daily pickups and 40 weekly deliveries
Trans-Border Global Freight Systems - Import Operations Specialist City, STATE, 01/2010 - 01/2014
Facilitated new customer orders with overseas partners and foreign exporters
Arranged all necessary formalities throughout transport from origin to destination
Established rapport with clients and provided continuous updates
Appraised existing logistic of shipments and embraced cost effective opportunities
Performed risk analysis of materials and logistic components
Provided risk updates to senior management and evaluated risk elements
Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations
Coordinated scheduling and booking of 50+ weekly transportation
Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances
Produced, reviewed and submitted documentation to US Customs department to facilitate smooth cargo movements
Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Work History
GE Renewable Energy, Configurations Modifications & Upgrades- Project Manager Schenectady, NY01/2017 - Current
Lead regional implementation of New Product Introductions (NPI) and take actions necessary to expand existing product lines.
Subsequently, growing the business through development of new products and services.
Primary customer contact for the extent of each project.
Commission resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with staff as appropriate.
Manage a varied staff that will include employees, customers, partner companies and subcontractors.
Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets and customer expectations.
Track regional quarterly Revenue Recognition targets and ensure plan to execution.
Negotiate Change Orders with customers.
Proactively monitor supply processes and identify areas of improvements.
Recommend and implement actions to mitigate risk.
Comprehend concepts of supply chain risk management and supplier relationship management.
GE Power Gas Power Systems- Supply Chain Leader Schenectady, NY01/2015 - 01/2017
Developed and implemented sourcing strategies for critical path components relative to cost, quality and fulfillment.
Drive Supply base to 100% on-time delivery performance.
Managed and performed all required functions from initiation of an intent, to purchase, through satisfactory delivery of materials.
Connected with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure necessary design changes are implemented in a timely fashion.
Facilitated and procured direct material to meet Manufacturing requirements.
Ensured key supplier qualifications are completed in a timely manner to ensure fulfillment, cost out and single /sole source supplier reduction.
Coordinated and participated in engineering productivity ideas to reduce cost of products.
Monitored and interfaced with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure all critical business needs are being met.
Granite Services International contracted to General Electric- Financial Project Support Coordinator Schenectady, NY07/2014 - 01/2015
Managed Project & Budget related reports as requested, including creating actual vs.
Estimate labor usage and labor cost reporting.
Administered the purchase order process for project execution through SSP5 purchasing system (i.e.
Labor, support services & indirect needs).
Established Indirect Deliveries.
Supported close out -close purchase orders, reconcile invoices, update EAC tool with actual expenditures from ledger.
Generated staffing plan per the project requirement(s).
Granite Services International contracted to General Electric- Logistics Coordinator Schenectady, NY01/2014 - 07/2014
Maintain and conduct evaluation of Project Packing Lists.
Extract data from various data basis to build Project Shipping Model.
Communicate with third party logistics provider to support Power Generation projects fulfillment (route and site surveys, carrier assessments/assignments, cost rationalization, cost capture, etc).
Correspond with Power Generation and provide insight to project managers to successfully meet contract requirements.
Contribute in commercial documentation generation.
Monitored shipment paperwork for Customs Clearance to ensure paperwork was complete as per customs requirements.
Anticipate current and future project logistics requirements.
Mitigate supply risk to effectively achieve goals and successfully complete projects.
Identify alternate supply options and implemented when necessary.
Communicate logistic plans to project managers and customers.
Trans-Border Global Freight Systems- Import Operations Specialist Round Lake, NY01/2010 - 01/2014
Air/Ocean Import.
FCL/LCL freight.
Facilitated new customer orders with overseas partners and the foreign exporters.
Effectively communicated shipment specific information to our vendors and customers.
Track and trace Air/Ocean import shipments.
Arranged all the necessary formalities throughout the transport from origin to destination.
Addressed and resolved issues or problems that arose.
Established rapport with clients and provided continuous updates.
Appraised existing logistic of shipments and embraced cost effective opportunities.
Performed risk analysis of the materials and logistic components.
Provided risk updates to senior management and evaluated risk elements.
Languages
Proficient in Albanian
Skills
Project Management | Supply Chain Leader | Procurement Leader for Factory Direct Material/ Critical Path Materials Planning/ Supplier Negotiations/ Logistics Coordinator/ Inco Terms/ Process Improvement, Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision, Work, and Entourage; Proficient with Mac OSX Suite Numbers, Keynote, and Pages; Operating systems include: Windows XP, NT, ME, Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OSX
Experienced in Markview, APSS, SSP5, Clear Orbit & GE travel Database
Proficient with ERP Systems, VMI, and pull systems,
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