FREDERICK J. DAMON

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Kansas City, Missouri 64137

816-***-**** abhsm6@r.postjobfree.com

I have a somewhat diverse background as an attorney that includes research

and development contracts, business agreements, government procurement,

document reviews, environmental, energy (renewable), international

(primarily the Middle East), and limited intellectual property activities,

as well as varied management and staff functions at a nonprofit

organization. All of this work has been conducted in an in-house or a sole

practitioner role.

I am primarily seeking part-time, temporary, or contract assignments in the

US or overseas. Minimal relocation assistance may be required for

assignments within the US, depending on the nature and duration of the

assignment. As a self employed attorney, I am available for fairly prompt

relocation and/or extensive travel.

I have worked in the renewable energy field in both the US and the Middle

East (primarily in Saudi Arabia) on various solar energy projects as both a

contract manager and as an attorney. This work was conducted while employed

by Midwest Research Institute, the manager of the Department of Energy's

National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

With my experience, I offer the capability of operating independently or as

a member of a team. I formed department staffs and also special teams to

address issues that arose during the course of business operations. This

experience includes, among many other activities:

. Preparing or reviewing commercial contracts/subcontracts

. Preparing or reviewing business agreements

. Preparing or reviewing research and development contracts

. Full range of US government procurement responsibilities

. Reviews of legal documents for privilege, potential risks, etc.

. Review and analysis of applicability of government laws and

regulations

. International contract management (primarily the Middle East)

. Overseas assignments for participation in project management

. Participation in intellectual property activities (primarily

licensing)

. Varied management and staff functions at a nonprofit organization

Should it be necessary for a company's operations, and the right

opportunity, I would also be able to relocate worldwide on a single status

basis for short or long term assignments. I have worked on overseas

assignments in Saudi Arabia.

ATTORNEY (Self Employed) 1992 to Present

Currently working as an Attorney providing business and legal services to

law firms and companies on a contract basis.

Provide consultation to clients in such areas as: review of US Government

contracts for legal compliance, internal corporate document reviews,

proposal preparation and review, contract negotiation and administration,

and preparation or review of various agreements required for ongoing

business activities.

Since 2002 engaged part time as Of Counsel by Stewart and Associates P.C.,

located in Atlanta, Georgia, to perform legal services for the firm and its

clients throughout the State of Missouri.

MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MRI) Kansas City, Missouri 1979 - 1992

Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Treasurer (1989 - 1992)

Provided legal and business support for corporate management, scientific

staff and MRI's subsidiary entities.

Prepared various documents that included patent licenses, contracts for

research, and proposals for MRI's international programs.

Provided legal guidance for a team of technical specialists reviewing the

operations of MRI, as manager of the US Department of Energy's National

Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, to ensure

compliance with environmental, safety and health regulations.

Assistant Chief Counsel - MRI/National renewable energy laboratory division

(1989- 1991)

(Duties conducted concurrently with those of Assistant to the Senior Vice

President and Treasure, Traveled weekly to Colorado to meet these

responsibilities)

Provided legal guidance to senior management in environmental, safety,

health, and other related laws.

Reviewed and provided legal approval of NREL subcontracts, leases, and

various other contractual commitments.

Assumed the responsibilities of Director of Procurement for NREL during the

transition period for replacement of the former director.

Manager, Legal and Financial Services, MRI International Division (1982 -

1989)

Coordinated legal, accounting, and support services for US, third country

national, and local staff.

Developed employment agreements, personnel policies, and operating

procedures for MRI's international programs.

Designed contract formats for research, service, and construction projects

performed in both the United States and Saudi Arabia.

Developed a cost control system that ensured that programs were completed

within budget.

Promoted MRI business interests through marketing trips in the United

States, Europe, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong.

Conducted negotiations for major contracts for the International Division.

Provided on-site direction for the "close-out" activities for MRI projects

in Saudi Arabia.

Interfaced with the U. S. Department of Energy and DCAA for subcontract

audits and the audit of MRI.

Drafted and negotiated subcontracts for a $100,000,000 solar energy project

jointly funded by the United States and Saudi Arabia.

Chief, Prime Contracts Branch - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (1981

- 1982)

Administered the contract between MRI and the U.S. Department of Energy for

the operation of NREL.

Oversaw the fulfillment of corporate contract objectives and requirements.

Provided legal support to senior management with regard to business

policies, contract negotiations, and international agreements.

Coordinated NREL's first international program, located in Saudi Arabia.

Provided on-site assistance for the establishment of the logistical support

base in Saudi Arabia.

Contracts Manager (1979 - 1981)

Established (while on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and at $700,000 less

than expected), the logistical support services for MRI's first

international contract -- a multi-year consumer protection project. This

task was significant because MRI had inadvertently not included various

housing and other costs of about $500,000 in its proposal.

Extensive experience with US government contract negotiations and

administration. Agencies included EPA, DOE, and HHS.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration

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