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Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida

Cradle to grave contract administration (Federal contracts including DoD) of Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price and Time and Material type contract vehicles and subcontracts of varying size • Coordinates and/or implements contract action requests from customers and project management• Reviews and finalizes budget realignments for submission to client• Monitors regulatory compliance of contract performance • Develops and implements corrective contractual action plans as necessary• Monitors schedule of contractual deliverables to ensure timely submission• Develops and/or coordinates start-up and close-out procedures with project management

Chicago, Il

EKI is a Minority Owned Small Business providing management and technology consulting, trusted advisor and expert technology solutions builder to some of the most sophisticated and demanding organizations. EKI services customers in the commercial, governmental and non-for-profit sectors. Contracts Manager/Specialist (Jan 2008 – May 2015)- Developed, implemented and maintained Company contract administration program including the facilitation and proper implementation of all contracts across departments (i.e. Operations, Sales, Finance, and Marketing).- Administered internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance with specific contract requirements especially in heavily regulated industries (i.e. Financial) and within the government sector (FARs, state and local regs).- Draft and negotiate teaming agreements, NDAs, subcontracting agreements, MOUs, EULAs and Customer Agreements. - Review, analyze and mitigate company risk associated with all agreements and recommend action on problem situations arising from contracts.- Maintain vendor information, certifications and disclosures for federal, state and local government organizations.- Review and monitor project profitability with Finance and Delivery throughout project life-cycles.Human Resources - Liaison between Company and General Counsel (Immigration, Employment, Contracts, etc)- Played a key role in developing benefit strategies and implementing designs

Master Of Studies In Law, Government Procurement

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And Urban Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Alpha Political Honor Society Undergraduate Fellow – Loyola University Center for Urban Research.