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Winnipeg, Canada, Ca

Coordinated process management for all quotes and contracts, including notification and follow-through of all approved agreements with internal departments including sales, marketing, customer service, finance, and support services. Managed relationship with Managed Healthcare Associates (MHA) and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO). Implementation/Data migration experience.CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION* Created redlines for RFPs, RFIs and generated RFQs partnered with the sales and service department. Expert with workflows, dashboards, reports, and configurations in Salesforce.com.Maintained contractual changes, addendums, modifications, assignments and assumptions and ensured all finalized documents were scanned and saved. Assisted other departments in reviewing and preparing supplier and distribution agreements. Researched discrepancies on service and new acquisition contracts for existing customers including Federal Government locations, state institutions, and private customers.* Delivered a high level of support to Sales Executive throughout quote to contract process for French speaking customers. Translated to French all necessary documents related to the contracting process.SALES REPORTING* Utilized SalesForce software to generate contract documents accurately and in a timely manner.* Created and continuously improved standard procedures and training materials to satisfy internal and external needs. Proactively identified changing requirements for contractual commitments to reflect new products, services, or business relationships.* Collaborated on the development of a resource library. Maintained a library of commonly used contract templates and special terms and conditions.

Consulting firm to aid individuals seeking investment funds from the European Union. Focused on projects from $25K to >$15M. * Increased revenue by 60% through services improvements.* Contracts (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts)—Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution: Non Disclosure Agreements, Sales / Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions; Distribution Agreements (resellers, agents, joint marketing etc.); Commercial and Public (Federal, State and Local Municipalities) Contracting* Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual “middleman” between company employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations.* On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached* Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.* As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.* Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.* Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures. Identify areas of recurrent pressure.* Work with Finance to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements * Handle on-going issue and change management* Oversee Service Level Agreement Compliance* Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal

Led concept development, sales planning, marketing, and operational responsibilities for rally car sporting events. Directed all communications.* Negotiated direct sponsorship contracts and supply contracts. Provided legal support and updated legal documents. Performed the accounting and financial planning for entire event. * Wrote creative and engaging briefs for internal and external marketing agencies and media outlets.

Directed staffing operations for passenger ship company and performed business analysis. * Created weekly and monthly schedules for all employees working with customers in reception area. Conducted monthly and yearly performance evaluations. Dealt with performance issues.* Developed and delivered ongoing training sessions to newly hired employees. Established best practices for new procedures. * Maintained communication with Port Authorities.* Analyzed sales and usage of available activities; monitored quality of programs. Created reports for top management.

Focused on the development of strategic marketing plans geared toward maximizing sales for new products and branded products entering new market area in Romania. Developed media plans, created promotional materials, and researched market trends.* Designed packaging for Brancoveanu Brandy; identified printer and managed production. Managed budgets, reviewed contracts, supervised sales and distribution.* Partnered with US teams to launch Puma brand in Romania. Compiled comprehensive lists describing products and service offerings. Collaborated with advertising and promotion managers to promote products.* Conducted market research to test new logo for Ursus Beer Company. Collaborated with marketing and communications teams on standardization, design, and production of marketing materials.

Planned and managed budgets >$3.2M for faux stone manufacturing factory.* Transformed Parmur in just 3 years from start-up business (zero to negative profitability totals) to one of the top-performing organizations, exceeding profit goals and driving change on multiple fronts (e.g. quality improvements, inventory cuts). * Introduced modern manufacturing techniques and adapted solutions to specific requirements and environment, resulting in 20% cost reductions and 30% decreases in manufacturing cycle time.* Increased productivity 20% in a single year, managing a staff of 164.* Reduced and streamlined overhead expenses, overhauled and improved operating processes and systems, resolved quality and warranty issues and differentiated product lines.* Improved financial returns and grow market position.

Prepared company accounts and tax returns for audits. Prepared documentation for RFP and RFI's.Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 200+ employees.

Bucharest, Ro

Researched and created market segmentation reports. Supervised advertising teams. Directed sales promotions.

Bachelor Of Technical Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor'S Degree, International Marketing

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Marine Transportation

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering