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420 Lexington Avenue - 12Th Floor, New York, Ny

Direct Metro-North Operations Procurement - Railroad Rolling Stock Procurement Capital, Standard and Non-Standard Stock business segment and all aspects of Contract Management.Direct staff of Procurement Managers and Specialists for the sole purpose to actively support the daily operations of Metro-North’s extensive rail fleet in excess of 1100 cars, locomotives and 5 maintenance facilities.Provide key oversight and direct support to staff members in order to ensure effective and efficient procurement while upholding the company’s goals and strategic procurement initiatives. Direct managerial staff to proper implementation of Metro-North’s Bid Process for the acquisition of new railcars, goods and services in conjunction with obtaining required funding and uphold the company’s solicitation and award process and procedures.Actively negotiate all commercial impacts for existing procurements on both contractual and technical matters and obtain resolutions to the benefit of Metro-North.Report all activities, tasks and related responsibilities to the Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Director to Procurement.

Directed Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (North America) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Global) overall marketing and strategic procurement, planning programs, and communications in the division of Rolling Stock. Facilitated client development through ethical marketing and client services programs and practices. Reported all marketing activities, tasks and related responsibilities to the Executive Vice President. Duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to:Designed, implemented, and facilitated annual marketing plan for the firm. Supported and facilitated development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.Planned and administered the firm’s Marketing Operations budget; supported development of regional marketing budgets.Supervised Kawasaki’s Request-For-Proposal (RFP) protocol process including soliciting RFPs from desirable prospective clients and writing proposals for new business; participated in planning and presentation sessions, when assigned.Took commercial lead in negotiating the 12797 procurement which lead to the award of the Metro-North/CDOT M8 contract estimated at $884M.Assisted with and supported Kawasaki’s involvement in various legal networks including coordinating business development and marketing activities via these relationships.Assisted with and supported Kawasaki’s involvement in various federal, state and local governmental and congressional networks including coordinating business development and marketing activities via these relationships such as APTA, UITP and UL

2002 – 2005 Principal Transit Management AnalystManaged and administer the R142A and R143 capital contracts for Car Equipment Engineering and Technical Support. Interfaced with division heads and project managers in relation to R142A and R143 program and other current projects.Assisted Procurement in all relative contractual and technical changes with Contractors to reach equitable pricing and resolution. Provided monthly project management financial updates for CPOC and PMOC reporting to senior NYCT staff.2001 – 2002 Senior Quality Control SpecialistsAnalyzed and audited contractors’ and consultants’ contractual obligations to ensure terms and conditions are fulfilled. Analyzed, prepared, and audited contractors’ and consultants’ capital payment estimates.Represented Contract Administration in negotiations of contractual and technical issues on the R142A contract. Trained and supervised professional and technical employees in the preparation of car builder invoices and change orders.Interfaced with management and contractor managers in relation to R142/A program and other current projects.1998 – 2001 Associate Staff AnalystAnalyzed, prepared, reviewed and monitored the division’s operating and capital budgets. Prepare variance reports.Analyzed and audited contractors’ and consultants’ contractual obligations to ensure terms and conditions are fulfilled. Developed and prepared payment history and change order status reports. Reviewed capital/operating contracts.Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to senior management.

15 East 39Th Street, New York, Ny

Acquired contracts with manufactures of consumer electronics and offer a diverse product line to domestic and international consumers, global wholesalers and retailers.Export/Import agent for midsize firms and corporate individuals involved in the acquisition of commodities i.e. Coffee, Sugar and Agricultural and Industrial equipment.

World Financial Center

Intermediate with international brokers, traders and overseas exchange floors to facilitate proactive trading.Possesse a broad-based knowledge of over 50 futures markets from Euroyen, Tokyo Cotton Yarn to Soybean Spreads and Eurodollars.Specialized in dealing with Australian, Singapore and Tokyo Markets.Efficiently manage heavy telephone volume at company’s International Desk.

Yonkers, New York

Achieved 1992 goals by over 21% and 1993 by over 30% through managing all branch sales efforts.Customer retention was maintained at 77% through responsive customer service.

Transportation Management

Bba, Finance

Activities and Societies: DTX