Manager Management

Kathryn McPherson

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Mill Creek, Washington 98012

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425-***-**** (hm)

425-***-**** (cell)

Background Summary

As Director of Contract/Risk Management for Adaptis Inc., my

responsibilities included:

- company-wide budget responsibility and accountability for legal,

administrative and facilities-related expenses

- review, negotiation and maintenance of agreements with vendors,

clients and partners

- the establishment and oversight of administrative policies and

procedures

- integral participation in various special projects critical to the

success of the organization

- assessing business risks and procuring insurance or proposing and

implementing procedures to mitigate those risks, as appropriate

- supervising administrative staff

Prior to accepting my most recent position, I assisted a couple of

information technology firms in their start-up efforts, providing sole

administrative support to these firms in the areas of contract & facilities

management, accounting/purchasing and human resources for about three

years.

The 12 previous years, I acted as both Administrative Manager and

Contract/Risk Manager for a nationwide environmental consulting firm.

Additionally, I have managed the purchasing, logistics and trading

operations for a firm servicing the offshore oil exploration industry.

Expertise in: contract/risk management, facilities management, project

management, purchasing, office administration and supervision.

Major strengths include: excellent interpersonal skills which have been

employed to form effective and efficient project teams; strong supervisory

skills; superior problem solving abilities resulting in creative solutions

to tough challenges; strong initiative, and a cheerful, positive attitude.

Professional Experience

Contract/Risk Management

Developed and implemented contracting procedures for EMCON's northwest

region (six offices). Reviewed, initiated, negotiated and renewed

contracts with clients as well as subcontractors and vendors. EMCON's

broad client mix necessitated familiarity with the varied contracting

issues associated with conducting business in both the private and public

sectors, including compliance with the FAR. Summarized unique client

contract terms and conditions and/or insurance requirements and

disseminated to project managers to encourage wise management of risks.

Administered insurance coverage and maintained corporate registrations with

state and local agencies.

Project Management

Managed a 150-person office relocation project in downtown Seattle

including selecting and providing key oversight of architects, contractors,

furniture vendors, etc. Prior to orchestrating the move was responsible

for locating the property and negotiating a lease for space to accommodate

25% growth while reducing our rent by almost 45% and included more than

$1.1 million in tenant improvement.

Recently completed a nationwide search to locate an operations facility in

an economically depressed area, secured federal grants and loans with a

value of just under $1 million to facilitate the project. The operations

center opened on time and within budget.

Built consensus regarding criteria for nationwide vendors, prepared and

submitted requests for proposals, evaluated proposals, awarded business,

coordinated the transition from one vendor to another, and monitored the

quality of the new service and/or products.

Instrumental in establishing and coordinating the efforts of a worldwide

network of purchasing and shipping agents. Integral member of small team

that planned and executed the following projects:

- Chartered specialized steamships to move drill rigs to/from remote

locations.

- Arranged for the Army Corps of Engineers to strategically flood

portions of the Columbia River in order to bring an ocean-going

vessel all the way to Pasco, WA and, more importantly, coordinated

the return of the fully loaded ship to sea.

- In order to ready eight 62-ton thrusters for shipment to Japan,

chartered a 32-wheel hydraulic trailer, arranged for the temporary

closure of the Autobahn, a specialized crane to load the thrusters

to river barges, and an ice breaker to proceed the barges along the

Elbe River to the dock in Hamburg, West Germany.

Administrative Management

Provided administrative oversight to an environmental consulting firm as it

grew from two offices/43 employees to more than 40 offices/1500 employees;

and then downsized to closer to 30 offices/1000 employees. Initially

responsible for directing the accounting, human resource, and computer

services activities, then in response to growing needs, hiring managers

with expertise in these disciplines and departmentalizing to better handle

the press of business.

Coordinated the efforts of 30-40 office managers, determined appropriate

level of administrative support for each office and assisted with other

staffing issues. Established and implemented word processing, technical

writing and production procedures to ensure a standardized final product.

Also, provided executive level administrative support such as coordinating

Board meetings where I was responsible for everything from travel and

catering arrangements to presentations, resolutions and minutes.

Employment History

Adaptis Inc., Director, Contract/Risk Management, October 2001 to June 2010

J.A. Young & Co./Powerhouse Technology, Inc., Administrator, March 1998 to

September 2001

EMCON, Contract/Risk Manager/National Administrative Manager, January 1992

to March 1998

Regional Office Manager, January 1989 to December 1992

Office Manager, March 1987 to December 1988

A. R. Torrico & Sons, Inc., Vice President/Operations Manager, November

1978 to February 1987

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English, Western Washington University

Certificate, Contract Management, University of Washington Extension

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