Karen T. Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

Manages the Contracting and Procurement Services (CAPS) unit of the Finance & Accounting Services Team (FAST). Works closely with deans, department heads, contract officers and financial managers. Responsible for university compliance with all applicable procurement policies, rules and statutes. Reports to Executive Director of FAST. Collaborates with university Office of General Counsel and Risk Management Office.

Portland, Oregon Area

Manage Contracting and Procurement Services (CAPS) unit of the Finance & Accounting Services Team (FAST). Work closely with deans, department heads, contract officers and financial managers. Responsible for university compliance with all applicable procurement policies, rules and statutes. Work closely with Director of CAPS. Collaborate with university Office of General Counsel and Risk Management Office.

Office Of General Counsel

Worked in General Counsel's office providing legal advice and representation for Research and Strategic Partnerships. Responsibilities also include: Policy Review and Development, Export Control Program Development. Worked as Contract Officer responsible for research contracts with private industry, private non-profit, state and local government and federal prime contractors.

Portland, Oregon Area

Contracts Officer supporting research office.

Directed expansion of Worldwide Contracts Group responsible for customer agreements, managed three attorneys, two contract officers and one contract specialist. Also responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating business contracts, software licenses, facility agreements and real estate leases and sales agreements.