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Andrew Smith


287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

 A mission oriented team player and highly successful contract manager with a proven ability to establish and negotiate as well as developing innovative contracting approaches to achieve positive outcomes.  Ability to work under pressure, ability to meet deadlines. Organized and conscientious, Good at planning and meeting deadlines. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, accurate processing of all transactions, adherence to all relevant operating procedures, confidentiality regarding company documents and operations, professional work ethics 

Employment history

Contracts Manager, Ferry and Sons. Port Zachariah, Hawaii
Oct. 2010 – Present
  • Responsible for the deal process – Land Purchases and Vendor Products (Third Party)
  • Manage legal agreements & administration process
  • Making sure that all procurement & contracting activities are carried out in accordance with the Company’s legislation and company policy
  • Ensure Client Files are all in accordance for Auditors
  • Report directly to the CEO in the UK and Managing Director regarding availability of Funds 
  • Manage Contract Administrators duties with regard to deal process
  • Overseeing Office Administrator / Office Manager duties
  • Overseeing Front Line Administrators duties
  • Manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders through the contract process
  • Evaluating the needs of clients
  • Ensuring that personnel have access to all company policies and procedure documentation
  • Ensuring legal compliance requirements through:
        (a) Bank Statements
        (b) FICA requirements
        (c) Tax Clearance/Letter
        (d) Full payment received
        (e) Legal pack documentation
  • Prepare and administer routine correspondence, contract documentation in order to ensure timely completion
  • Contributing to the business development of the company
  • Adherence to completion targets
  • Preparation of Reserve Bank packs & liaison with commercial bank to ensure efficient transfer of offshore funds
  • Contract management issues identified and suitable solutions proposed
  • Overseeing the Plot Promotion Agreement (PPA) process
  • Preparation and presentation of weekly and monthly completion reports – Magic Numbers and Completion forecasts – Monitoring budgets and forecasts
  • Provide operational reports as required
  • Responsible for approving and signing off of all drafted legal documentation regarding the Sales and deal process
  • Responsible for the training of new staff (Sales and Admin)
  • Responsible for reasonable payments acquired on company credit card – within agreed limits
  • Liaising with Front Line Administrator with regard to business contracts, i.e Courier / stationers – sign off accordingly
  • Liaise with the Legal Assistant in the UK, with regard to Title Deed / Plot registration
  • Processing of online Title Deed applications
  • Liaise with Sales teams in all branches for updates on deals and Client documentation
  • Work hand in hand with the Financial Manger regarding the completion of contracts
  • Fully responsible for obtaining funding for cash flow requirements
  • Supporting Senior Managers in the development of risk and policy documentation 
  • Define, maintain and improve the contracts process of the Company
  • Safeguarding the Company’s interests
  • Providing expert advice to colleagues on any issues that may arise
  • Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
  • Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms. 

Contracts Administrator, Nikolaus and Sons. West Codyberg, West Virginia
Oct. 2007 – May. 2008
  • Provide full support and assistance to the Financial Director
  • Understand, follow and uphold the SJ Capital Land Sales process
  • Controlling of documents and filing throughout the deal process
  • Ensure that the deal process is followed correctly and with attention to detail
  • The Offer To Purchase is supported by required FICA/KYC documents
  • Legal pack is created and issued to the relevant Sales consultant
  • Ensuring legal compliance requirements through:
        (a)    Bank Statements
        (b)  Tax Clearance
        (c)  Full payment received
  • Ensure that the administration registers are up to date daily
  • Overseeing the Plot Promotion Agreement process
  • Updating with attention to detail, the company’s CRM system
  • Liaising with the Legal Assistant in the UK, with regard to Title Deed / Plot registration.
  • Promote the company and product in positive light
  • Ensure polite and attentive communication with Clients
  • Provide full administrative support and assistance, where necessary, to the Sales team
  • Ensure all technical equipment in office are in working order and dealing with the appropriate companies / contractors for resolution including sourcing competitive quotes Be responsible for issuing, and accurate record keeping of office keys and if applicable alarm code details and procedure, to staff
  • Responsible for any documentation required for office is correctly displayed, with regard to staff, building information and safety and security information
  • Overseeing the smooth running of office logistics
  • Ensure office and meeting rooms are organised and orderly
  • To keep filing and office storage areas / rooms orderly
  • Responsible for office petty cash
  • Ensure availability to attend all Sales meetings and training sessions

Frontline Office Administrator, Rowe-Luettgen. Schoenborough, Texas
Dec. 2006 – Feb. 2007
  • Managing a clean and hospitable reception desk and area
  • Receive and welcome visitors, guests and Clients to the office premises
  • Ensure polite and attentive communication with visitors, guests, Clients and staff 
  • Effective handling of the Switchboard, as well as managing calls and messages 
  • Managing boardroom and meeting room bookings
  • Provided full and efficient administrative support and assistance, where necessary, to the Management, Sales and administration teams in all branches 
  • Liaise with Administration Manager with duties
  • Adhered to the Fire drill and evacuation procedure policy of the building
  • Ensuring IT support and queries are followed up and concluded
  • Ensure all technical equipment in office are in working order and dealing with the appropriate companies / contractors for resolution
  • Accurate filing (paper and electronic) with attention to detail 
  • When necessary, arranging and booking full travel arrangements for staff and Management 
  • Overseeing the smooth running of office logistics, incl: 
        (a)    Ordering and stock control of office stationery 
        (b)    Office fixtures and fittings to be kept in working order and                     orderly 
        (c)     Any breakages or maintenance of fixtures and fittings to be                   attended to 
        (d)    Any new or additional equipment or stock to be added to                      Insurance policy 
        (e)    To keep filing and office storage areas orderly 
        (f)   Assist with stock control of groceries / supplies for office
  • Maintaining accurate and precise records of the cell phone and other hardware registers 
  • Management and overseeing of contracted courier 
  • Administration and logistic assistance with company shows and events
  • Ensure capturing of Land Enquiry forms from Sales staff are accurate and complete 
  • Promote the company and product in a positive light 

Personal Assistant/Administrator, Jacobs Group. Armstrongmouth, Idaho
Nov. 2002 – Aug. 2005
  • Deputising for the Manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the Managers absence 
  • General admin duties (coordination of diaries, travel arrangements, personal projects, filing and invoicing) 
  • Technical support (coordinate fault report queries, arrange for daily site meetings, receiving and checking of stock purchased according to specification) 
  • Assisting in producing monthly VAT, producing monthly figures, responsible for monthly savings report, in charge if Nashua Mobile contracts and renewals (including activation of sim cards) 
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff members 
 

Receptionist/Administrator, Spinka-Koss. Schultzburgh, Pennsylvania
Jan. 2001 – Feb. 2001
  • Updating database 
  • General administration duties (responsible for the switchboard, filing, invoicing) 
  • Provide assistance in daily projects 
  • Customer Services 
  • Office Support 

Education

Eastern Harris, Cherrylchester, Colorado
BBA, Business Administration, Present

East Zboncak University, Adanfort, Wyoming
Numerical Skills for Business, Dec. 2013

Reilly College, Rennerland, Utah
Sep. 2000

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Risk Management

Negotiation

Contract Awareness

Communication Skills

contracts manager

  • Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating 
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.policies with suppliers.a to executives and other managers.

contracts manager

  • Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for non commercial agreements. 
  • Craft, evaluate, negotiate and execute a wide variety of different contracts covering a range of transactions. 
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers and serve asthe singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts. 
  • Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress. Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters. Monitor contracts and move forward withclose-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company. Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internallywith the company itself.

contracts manager

  • Maintenance of sites
  • Maintenance of crews – Safety Inspections
  • Overseeing Front Line Administrators duties
  • Manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders through the contract process

contracts manager

  • Responsible for the deal process – Land Purchases and Vendor Products (Third Party)
  • Manage legal agreements & administration process
  • Making sure that all procurement & contracting activities are carried out in accordance with the Company’s legislation and company policy
  • Ensure Client Files are all in accordance for Auditors
  • Report directly to the CEO in the UK and Managing Director regarding availability of Funds 
  • Manage Contract Administrators duties with regard to deal process
  • Overseeing Office Administrator / Office Manager duties

contracts manager

  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide solutions to problems encountered.
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
  • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
  • Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Assist with performing buying duties when necessary, such as responding to customer and supplier inquiries about changes, or cancellations. 
  • Prepare, maintain, and review management monthly, weekly, daily reporting of work completed vs risks involved

contracts manager

  • Diverse contracts across a variety of industries including commercial offices, buildings, schools, manufacturing, Industrial, retail facilities
  • Interviewing, hiring and training of new cleaning staff
  • Rosters, time sheets and special cleans outside the scope of the contracts
  • Maintaining strong control over your site budgets and provide regular reporting to management  
  • Undertake site inspections and regular meeting with clients
  • Assisting in tender process’s for new and current contracts

contracts manager

  • Managed the negotiations of labor and equipment rates for turnarounds, rig up, rig downs, fire and rescue, and other projects. 
  • Approved quotes from sales team by negotiating labor, product, and rental equipment rates. 
  • Performed margin analysis, labor burden build up, and suggested mark ups resulting in an average of 15% revenue.
  • Worked closely with Legal, Finance, Technology and Corporate Procurement to define and execute on facility spending. Reviewed and approved MSA contracts including submitting commercial terms.