Reshma Dhanani Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Supervisory duties include:- Proven organizational leader with talent for motivating and developing teams with a high performance culture focused on the successful achievement of project goals- Maintain job duties of Subject Matter Expert while supervising a team of 10 Contract Administrators- Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across the team, assign work, monitor and evaluate performance, manage resources, and take actions to achieve goals and objectives- Act as the technical authority and consultant to the Contract Management Office Contracts Director on all contract management matters- Determine staffing level needed, request the resources required, and allocate personnel to adequately and effectively perform contract operations- Provide leadership to subordinates and technical guidance to other managers and their personnel in the area of contract administrationBlack Belt Duties include:- Co-instructed LSS Green Belt and Black Belt classes and mentor students through OSD certification- Replaced Office of Secretary of Defense contractors as mentors resulting in a savings exceeding $21,200- Achieved return on investment for projects mentored of over 3.2 to 1 with three year Type I savings easily totaling above $210,000- Worked with key stakeholders at all levels of management to gather business requirements and implement change- Selected to facilitate several HQ level projects with OSD visibility including supply chain management and end-to-end hiring times- Lead cross-functional change to implement change and achieve cost savings- Expert in an array of continuous process improvement tools centered on lean and six sigma methodologies including standard operating procedures, statistical process control, visual management systems, 5S, continuous flow and Kanban systems

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

- Serves as contracting subject matter expert and advises the Contracts Director, Commander, and staff on contracting and acquisition related issues. - Advises personnel on the new requirements, policy, regulation changes, and other contractual matters. - Represents DCMA and/or the PCO, when requested, at Government and/or industry conferences and meetings. - Develops classes, computer based training, on-the-job training plans and other training materials to mitigate training gaps. - Conducts training for all contracting personnel for six sites across three states.- Coordinates data flow, policy coordination, and information across all levels of the enterprise to include Headquarters personnel and Region personnel. - Act as the informal performance improvement officer for the contracting team by monitoring monthly metrics and ensuring performance goals are met. - Coordinates with the other functional subject matter experts in order to achieve multi functional continuity across the local organization.- Performs internal management control reviews to ensure controls are in place in our current processes. If escapes present then develops and institutes corrective action procedures.- Writes and coordinates internal policies, desktop procedures, and standard operating procedures. - Recognizes and submits employees for awards and recognition.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Safeguard the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships by ensuring contractor compliance with terms and conditions to contracts, while identifying problems that threaten performance. Make decisions that are binding upon the Government; administer ~900 contracts valuing over $2.25B, covering complex components and spares for major systems, engineering and scientific studies, and extensive technical services Evaluate and monitor contractor performance, systems, policies, and procedures Ensure contractors deliver requirements in accordance with contract and statement of work Negotiate contract modifications, terms and costs of changes, forward pricing proposals, provisioning orders, unpriced orders, final overhead rates, and settlements Monitor contractor’s financial condition, compliance with labor and industrial relations, use of Government property, and small and minority business mandatory subcontracting programs. Determine allowability of costs and approve or disapprove contractor’s requests for payments Analyze claims and negotiate final settlements Close out contracts, assuring delivery of the contract end items and inclusion of final reports and clearances Ensure local compliance to DoD Instruction for Contract Audit Follow-up, reporting to Inspector General for resolution and disposition of audit findingsLean Six Sigma Black Belt  Co-instruct LSS Green Belt and Black Belt classes and mentor students through OSD certification Replaced Office of Secretary of Defense contractors as mentors resulting in a savings exceeding $21,200 Achieved return on investment for projects mentored of over 3.2 to 1 with three year Type I savings easily totaling above $210,000 Worked with key stakeholders at all levels of management to gather business requirements and implement change Selected to facilitate several HQ level projects with OSD visibility including supply chain management and end-to-end hiring times

Fort Lee, Virgnia

I was the Lean Six Sigma certified Black Belt that led the Agency wide (Enterprise) project concerning Supply Chain Predictability (Tools and Training). The project is a design for six sigma project and is designed to develop an integrated assessment architecture and operating concept to assemble timely, accurate, and predictive supply chain information through the use of instruction, tools, and training. This is accomplished through the use of the structured DMEDI process and the tool set that comes with this structure. As the Black Belt I lead the team through the use of the lean tools; not only how to use them but the significance behind them. I showed the team how to think differently using the lean principles. Not only did I lead the team I was also a team member. I worked closely with colleagues from across the Agency in order to affect change.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Administer ~100 active contracts valued over $280M relating to high visibility programs and contracts at a major Raytheon Division HQ and perform pricing and negotiations for unpriced orders. Performed price and cost analysis of proposals to facilitate the award and administration of DoD contracts Conducted analytical analysis on the elements of contractor proposals (overhead rates, allocation bases, labor rates) and provide recommendations to buying activities Negotiated proposals and unpriced order prices under basic ordering agreements based on market forces, market research, commerciality issues Monitored expenditures and compliance with contract, regulatory, and statutory provisions Assured contractor proposals are correct, reasonable, and fair to both Government and contractor Formulated recommendations and solutions for sensitive problem areas

Alexandria, Virgina

I was the Lean Six Sigma certified Black Belt leading an Agency wide (Enterprise) project concerning the End to End Hiring Process. The project was designed to accelerate qualified-candidate delivery through the use of the structured DMAIC process and the tool set that comes with this structure. The goal was to reduce cycle time to seat the right candidate. As the Black Belt I led the team through the utilization of the lean toolbox and the significance and importance of each tool. I taught the team how to think differently using the lean principles. Not only did I lead the team I was also a team member. I presented the project to Senior Leaders to include the Agency Director. I worked closely with colleagues from across the Agency in order to affect change.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

- Researched contractors’ financial history and determined contractors’ financial position to secure government contracts-Researched and reviewed cost and pricing data to facilitate the award of DoD contracts-Provided analysis, advice, and recommendations into the elements of contractor proposals with respect to appropriateness of cost and pricing issues and cost accounting standards (CAS)compliance-Monitored contractor cost practices including tracking approved accounting, estimating, purchasing systems with assistance from the Defense Contract Audit Agency -Conducted extensive in-depth analytical and judgmental evaluations of the elements (overhead rates, allocation basis, labor rates, material dollars) included in contractor's proposals-Prepared negotiation memorandums to assist in contract negotiations -Verified contractor's proposals are in accordance forward pricing rate agreements-Selected to work on special projects including FY 2008 budget-Contract administration duties include contract and modification input, close-out of overage contracts, contract receipt and review, and close out of contracts past final delivery date-Mentored Lean Six Sigma Green Belt candidates to help in improving business practices agency wide

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

 Generated return on investment reports Managed budget of $87,000 Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised a team of 25 student callers, including performance counseling  Coordinated telemarketing activities with SMU Development Center Raised $450,000 for 2003-2004 Developed incentives to motivate employees resulting in a greater retention rate and higher staffing levels

Master’S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting

High School