Natalie Chi Rasmussen, Mba, Cpcm, Cccm Email & Phone Number

South San Francisco, California, United States

Manage standard and Paratransit Bus Procurement within FTA regulations; Manage government procurement of services, materials, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and professional services for bus maintenance operations; Manage budgets for complex projects and programs; Strategize with upper management to meet organizational goals; Seek and apply for grant opportunities; Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful procurement and project implementation; Manage staff to ensure timely procurement; Train staff, stakeholders, and contractors/consultants regarding project and program process and procedures

San Carlos, Ca

Manage standard and Paratransit Bus Procurement within FTA regulations; Manage government procurement of services, materials, and professional services for bus maintenance operations; Manage budgets for complex projects; Strategize with upper management to meet organizational goals; Seek and apply for grant opportunities; Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful procurement and project implementation; Efficient time management of workload; Train stakeholders and contractors/consultants regarding contract process and procedures

San Ramon, California

Contract assignment as Contract Administrator supporting the Gas Pipeline DIGS Work Stream. Worked with Project Managers, Contract Specialists, Sourcing, and contractors to identify and manage contract issues; ensured all parties adhere to contract requirements and specifications, confirmed that the contractor delivered on contract commitments. Reviewed terms and conditions of Master Services Agreements (MSA), Contract Work Authorizations (CWA), and Change Orders. Created shopping carts for CWAs and Change Orders in SRM. Ran PCO and RFI reports for Contract Management review. Collaborated with project managers, construction management and other stakeholders to validate contractor invoices. Where applicable obtained and processed progress reports from the field. Ensured accurate monthly financial contract costs are accounted for in a timely manner. Reduced payment cycle time, reduced missed early payment discounts, and drove down total blocked invoices. Prepared and issued Notice to Proceed upon approvals of CWA, site-specific safety plan (SSSP), and Release to Construction (RTC) documents. Performed contract closeout. Ensured accurate documentation was complete and transmitted. Processed final payments. Where applicable obtained, calculated, and supported legacy contract true-ups. Monitored and managed retention releases. Ensured that release was consistent with terms and conditions of the contract. Utilized SRM/SAP, Unifier, Electronic Routing System and PRSR to support role.

San Leandro, California

Contracts and risk management for a national heavy hauling and crane corporation. Started as a Contract Administrator in support of the contracts function under the General Counsel and Contracts / Risk Manager. Promoted to Contracts Manager with authority to sign on behalf of company. Signing authority on behalf of company for all contracts (over $1 Million) as Contracts Manager. Drafted, reviewed, edited, identified contractual risks for discussion, prepared risk matrix as necessary, managed contracts from inception to full execution. Worked closely with counsel, sales, operations, accounting, and VPs to achieve best practices. Managed direct and indirect reports with daily contract/risk administration locally and nation-wide. Collaborated with IT for product development for contracts management in Salesforce. Took lead on negotiations over contractual terms in line with company policies and presented to Vice President for final approval. Direct relationship with Insurance Broker to place insurance policies or bonds for corporate's needs or meeting contractual obligations. Collaborated with Sales, Finance, Accounting, and Facilities divisions to comply with insurance related issues. Reviewed, collected, and approved insurance certificates for crane rentals and ordered certificates for project opportunities. Trained sales support staff about insurance certificates and endorsements. Collaborated with Safety/Claims Manager to resolve claims.

San Ramon

Contracts and risk management including, but not limited to, the following duties: Managed Public Works Owner (Prime) Contracts and compliance requirements upstream and downstream. Familiar with bid documents and awarded contracts by local municipality, Caltrans, State and Federal-funded projects. Drafted, reviewed, edited, and negotiated subcontracts and purchase orders for Vendors, Truckers, and Subcontractors. Managed Vendors and Subcontractors, ensuring that all insurance and contractual compliance was met. Point of Contact for company's annual renewals for General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation/Employer Liability, Property, and other policies as needed. Point of Contact for all company claims. Managed claims and corresponded with insurance agent, attorneys, and adjusters. Filed claims against others' insurance as necessary by preparing documentation and interfacing with claim adjusters. Managed collections and compliance of insurance for risk management. Dispersed certificates of insurance as required. Collaborated with insurance agency / carrier for loss control management. Managed Labor Compliance including, but not limited to, certified payroll reports, apprenticeships, and dues for projects. Supported in the business development of public works projects with completions of pre-qualifications, RFPs/RFQs, and all related contract administration. Management of Extra Work Bills (Change Orders) in Caltrans’ web-based Oracle system. Managed indirect support in field offices with regards to contracts, insurance, claims, compliance, safety, and payroll.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Women In Leadership Fellow, UP Club, coaching, social project, community network

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Graduate level contracts management certificates program (10 month program)

B.S., Business Administration - International Business