DENNIS XAVIER GOSS

P.O. Box ****, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-***-**** – acvcqj@r.postjobfree.com

Background

Meticulous award winning professional with 30 years’ business experience, who undertakes complex assignments, meets tight deadlines, and delivers superior performance under budget. Applies strong financial planning and analytical skills to inform senior management of key trends and reduce company expenditures. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced setting with a killer sense of humor. Lover of white boards. Core Competencies include:

Business Management – Project Management – Contract Formation & Management – Construction – Engineering – Environmental – Communication – Process Execution – Total Quality Management – Innovative – Problem Solver – Leader/Mentor/Team Player – Customer Service – Cross Function expert – Development of tools to track performance, budgets, deliveries – Process Improvement - Development of Standard Operating Policies – Negotiation expert – Audits (DCMA/DCAA/CAS) performance, compliance, efficiency, budget, etc., – Correspondence Control – Rates and Factors development – Work Break Down Structures – Scheduling – Logistics – Research and Development – Risk Management – Public Works Contracts – Value Added expert – Diplomatic – Lessons Learned expert – Training – Strategy – Planning – Development – Design Build – T & M – FFP/Incentive/Award Fee/ID/IQ

Cost Reimbursable/Labor/Sealed Bidding/GSA/LOE/Defense Logistics Agency

Professional Experience

Law Office of Dennis Goss, Port Orchard, WA 2003 – Current

Attorney

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated standard and non-standard complex, national and international commercial and government contracts. Drafted, performed redline reviews of and negotiated agreements, including, but not limited to technical assistant, non-disclosure/confidentiality/proprietary, service, teaming, joint-ventures, support and maintenance, letters of intent, contract changes and construction and subcontract/vendor agreements and SOW development. Also, practiced criminal defense, family law, business formation. Performed due diligence and risk assessment for clients.

Chemawa Management LLC, Salem, OR 1996-2002

Managing Member

Accomplished what 27 land owners could not in 25 years by consolidating a 125 acre tract of land in Keizer, Oregon. Worked successfully with City Officials to rezone the property and marketed tract to developer.

Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians, Siletz, OR 1998-1999

General Manager

Developed a team approach to deliver services to Tribal Members that addressed each members’ individual needs utilizing a cross-functional approach. This approach identified Tribal members who had been denied assistance in the past who now were receiving a global solution based delivery of Tribal services instead of the piecemeal approach the Tribe had unsuccessfully practiced in the past. Assisted Tribe hire a General Manger for Chinook Winds Casino and participated in the casino’s renovation.

Johnson Controls, Inc., Silverdale, WA 1994-1996

Director of Construction & Contract Administration

Developed new communications with customer that increased customer satisfaction and project transparency. Developed management tools to assist in tracking performance, budgets, compliance, deliverables, warranty work, etc. One of these tools was nicknamed the “Goss Report.” The Goss Report was an ‘action-item’ report that identified a 7 year backlog of work that had an open issue(s) that had never been closed out by the customer. The Goss Report identified that 88% of the open items remained open due to the customer’s failure to close the open action. Johnson Controls was evaluated each quarter and based upon their evaluation score they were awarded a profit. Prior to my arrival on the project the most the project had made on a $65 million annual contract was $100,000.00. After the Goss Report was discussed with the Base Commander our quarterly evaluation scores moved from an average of 82% to an average of 97% with my division receiving scores of 99%. Profits went from $100,000 to $1.3 million before Johnson Controls lost the contract re-bid. My project won every local and national customer satisfaction awards during my tenure including the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the nation’s only Presidential award for performance excellence, and, the Washington State Quality Award for large businesses. My team and I were recognized for our leadership in the project total quality management program and success. I implemented a new approach of communication and cooperation between the company disciplines and Navy disciplines that resulted in closing out the year-end back log on the last day of the fiscal year, without incurring one hour of overtime, the first time in the projects history. Provided accurate and responsive counsel and advice to management on program legal issues concerning contract, construction, program management, human resources and customer concerns.

Shannon & Wilson, Inc., Seattle, WA 1993-1994

Contract/Business Manager

Designed and implemented contracts/legal organization for an environmental/geotechnical engineering company, as well as, designed and implemented a new business model and organizational chart that resulted in increased gross revenue in government prime contracting from 5% to 65%. Negotiated new office lease resulting in 50% more space for 25% less rents. Worked with management to assess legal and contractual issues and their risks. Supported HR on employment issues. Drafted and implemented policies and procedures. Performed internal and subcontractor/vendor compliance audits and due diligence and risk assessment. Participated in DCAA and CAS audits. Drafted, negotiated and managed miscellaneous complex commercial and government contracts.

Analogy Software, Inc., Beaverton, OR 1990-1993

Contract/Business Manager

Designed and implemented legal/contracts organization for emerging software developer. Responsible for all transactional matters including, but, not limited to, drafting, negotiating and administering, IP software license agreements, installation and distribution agreements, maintenance agreements, joint-ventures, source code, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, lease agreements, OEM, BETA agreements, professional service agreements, statements of work, transfer agreements, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, reseller and channel distribution agreements. Worked with management to assess legal and contractual issues and their risks. Cleared an 18 month $160 million backlog of stalled negotiations in 2 weeks upon my arrival. Assisted improving stock value from $.23 cents a share to $21.04 a share and finalizing sale to California Company.

Mentor Graphics Corporation, Beaverton, OR 1989-1990

Contract Administrator

Negotiated a simple contract change that resulted in clearing a one million dollar billing issue that had remained on the books for over one year at Mentor Graphics Corporation. Finalized $350 million of contract negotiations on final day of sales quarter breaking every sales record in Mentor Graphics history. Worked with sales and accounting staff to introduce intricacies of government regulations and how to comply with state and federal regulations.

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Auburn, WA

General Manager

Developed expansion plan for tribal office and project managed the build-up that resulted in a $750,000 savings to the Tribe. Assisted in initial plans for casino and concert venue.

The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA 1985-1987

Contracts Manager/Administrator

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated standard and non-standard complex, national and international agreements, including non-disclosure, teaming, support and maintenance, joint-ventures, letter of intent, source code, OEM, MOUs, contract changes and amendments on large federal procurements and R&D contracts including the multi-billion dollar B1-B Bomber Avionics program, the multi-million dollar Air Force One program, the $75 billion Advanced Tactical Fighter, and ADA Real Time Software Development. Worked with management to assess legal and contractual issues and their risks. Supported HR on employment issues. Drafted and implemented corporate and program specific policies and procedures. Served as project’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) liaison. Developed a negotiation schedule for a 3 year, $500 million, spare parts backlog on the B1-B Bomber Avionics Program that cleared the backlog in less than 45 days. Developed and implemented corporate and program specific policies and procedures and compliance initiatives. Developed and implemented training programs to implement and discuss company policies and procedures, contract negotiation strategies, and the importance of cross-function communication, as well as, quality assurance training. Proven ability in exercising critical and innovative thinking, analysis and judgment in decision-making as well as the ability to perform an in-depth risk analysis as well as spot potential issues and finding innovative alternatives and solutions. Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal/external clients, elected officials, the public, and a culturally diverse citizenry. Nicknamed “Darth Vader” by the President/CEO of Boeing for my ability to bring divergent interests together and finalize contracts.

Baugh Construction Company, Seattle, WA 1979-1982

Project Manager/Purchasing Agent

While attending law school I secured, planned, and managed complex multi-million dollar commercial construction projects such as the $20 million SEA-TAC Marriott and the $9 million CX project where my team and I broke every record in Baugh’s 25 year history by delivering the project 2.5 months ahead of schedule and $938,000 under budget. Additionally, added $3.2 million in change orders making the total project cost in excess of $12 million. Reduced lead time by developing effective supply chain management strategies and relationships. First time Marriott Corporation did not act as its own General Contractor. Received $50,000 in bonuses for my performance.

University of Puget Sound Law School, Tacoma, WA 1979-1982

Student

Represented law school at Native American Law Conferences and with the planning of the new law school in downtown Tacoma.

Washington State Senate, Olympia, WA 1972-1973

Intern to Senator Booth Gardner and Senator Gary Grant

Bill Room Clerk

Washington State House of Representatives, Olympia, WA 1973-1975

Intern to the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Office Manager Speaker’s internal staff

Education

Seattle University Law School, Seattle, WA

Juris Doctor

Phi Delta Phi

The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

BA with an emphasis in Business and Economics

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Tripe Major Program in Business, Economics and Political Science and Dean’s List

Admission

Washington State Bar Association

U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington

Community Service

Port Orchard Party Charity – Sponsor; 2006

Kitsap County Bar Association Law Day Recipient – 2011-2014

Seattle University Law School – Student Ambassador; 2003-2014

Native American Business Economic Council – Board Member; 1995-1997

Washington State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award – Recipient; 2003-2015

Renton School District’s Citizen Advisory Board – President; 1985-1987

South Kitsap School District’s Citizens Budget Review Committee – Member; 2003-2006

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue’s Citizens Budget Review Committee – Member; 2005-2006

A.P.P.L.E. Program for Abused Children – Volunteer; 1985-1987

United Way of Kitsap County – Loaned Executive; 1995 and 1996

South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank – Contributor; 2003-2014

Washington State Special Olympics – Volunteer; 1979-1982

South Kitsap School District – Parent Volunteer; 1994-2006

Kitsap Legal Aid – Volunteer; 2011-2015

Kitsap Legal Aid Pro Bono Hall of Fame – 2014

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