KATHLEEN CUPIT

**** ****** ****** *** *******, CA 90034

Cell: 321-***-**** acok5m@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Distinct analytical and problem solving skills with impeccable business judgment. Ability to be personable yet persistent

and think strategically about complex issues leading to thoughtful recommendations and effective action plans.

Comprehensive knowledge and proficiency with FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA, EVMS. Background in contracts, finance, and

law with a passion for compliance and risk management interested in opportunities with companies that have a global

presence. ITAR compliant with active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Core Qualifications

• • Risk Management

Business Development

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Contract Management Supply Chain

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Regulatory Compliance Data Analytics

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Cost and Pricing Contract Administration

Accomplishments

• Increased company revenue more than 15M through successful negotiation and disposition Defective Pricing

claims. Previous management had been unable to secure agreement.

• Led successful initiative to “mend fences” with a major Air Force Customer (WPAFB) in support of key

FMS program.

• Averted financial impact greater than 75M through the identification of root cause and implementation of

corrective action on a series of F-35 SDD Contracts.

• Resolved complex delivery terms issue with DK Mod that had been unresolved for 20 months impacting

ability to ship product. Utilized extensive communication skills to resolve the issue and find path forward

which drastically improved relations with the DK Commercial Manager.

• Established initiatives for a compliant risk-management process.

• Increased cost- effectiveness on Company Agreements by implementing more efficient allocation of

resources and improved customer relations. Key project initiatives that improved customer relations.

Professional Experience

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Contract Management/Analyst/Procurement (10/2014 -Current)

• Prepare, draft and negotiate vendor agreements, amendments and other legal and purchasing documents for

strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement engagements, including but not limited to Data Privacy and

Information Security requirements, identification of terms and conditions that present risk to clients. Advise

clients on policies and compliance requirements on Product Purchase Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and

General Service Agreements.

• Manage contracts, agreements of all types, Insurance Certificates with vendors. Support ad hoc reporting and

spend analysis, assist with purchase requisitions, support client meetings.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

RISK MANAGEMENT/CONTRACT MANAGEMENT/CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR/BUYER (2010 2013)

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Researched, organized, and analyzed large amounts of data to quantify the insurance needs for Aerospace and

Aviation Hull insurance programs, including management of property, casualty, and liability claims.

Provided overall guidance and support to all levels of leadership on the compliance of Contract Terms and

Conditions, FAR's, DFAR's, and Company Policy.

Managed Flight Mishap reports and liability claims, coordinated and facilitated teams for investigation and

litigation.

Led large team comprised of more than 10 industry and government team members focused on Unliquidated

Obligations, Foreign Military Sales and Canceling Funds to Contract Closeout.

• Successfully led negotiations with U.S. Government on claims greater than 15M to settlement, and received

corporate recognition for performance.

• Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial matters

on cost and pricing compliance.

• Provided monthly delivery metrics to demonstrate change process improvement in support of F-35 Joint

Strike Fighter Program on SDD and subsequent LRIP’s.

• Contracted by IS&GS to provide litigation support to the United States Attorney’s Office by interfacing with

AUSA’s and law enforcement agents.

• Analyzed evidence provided by law enforcement agents and converted digital media through various

software programs to courtroom compatibility for trial.

• Utilized a high degree of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to analyze, evaluate and convert digital

media for courtroom compatibility during trial.

• Active member on designated committees and task force operations such as Health Care Fraud Prevention

and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) to liaise between the USAO and local representatives.

LITIGATION PARALEGAL (2005 to 2010)

• Experience in Civil, Criminal, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Law, Mortgage Foreclosure, Probate,

Transactional, Wills and Estates.

• Evaluated data involving assets, income, liabilities, expenditures and surpluses and addressed contract-

specific matters during case precedent research.

• Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation, reviewed and negotiated legal documents

relating to the specific matters to determine possible outcome and course of action.

• Set hearings, drafted Motions, Complaints, and other legal documents.

• Appeared for status conferences and settlement conferences. Set hearings, interface with attorneys, clients,

and various government agencies, managed office personnel including interviews and training. Developed

and implemented policy and procedure manual.

• Attended law school in Michigan in 2008.

LAW CLERK

• Law Clerk for Circuit Court Judge, in Family Law and Criminal Law. (Death Penalty Certified.)

• Participated and coordinated courtroom activity, interfaced with counsel and third parties, charged the jury,

attended hearings and trials in both Circuit and Federal Court.

• Researched case law for felony criminal cases and provided analysis, briefs and Memorandums of Law.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS (1995 to 2002)

• Billing, auditing, accounts receivable, under payment recovery, and contract management activities related to

patient account management.

Education and Other Information

• University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, Bachelor Degree in Law

• The Risk Management Society (RIMS)

• Proficient in SAP, MS Office, Novatis, Ariba, ERP, Pro Docs, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and Best Case

• University of Central Florida Alumni DFW Chapter - Communications Chair and Event Coordinator

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