Management Training

CAREER PROFILE of GARY M. SHAPIRO

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Diverse background, which includes Corporate Legal, private

law practice, Contract Compliance (Systems Integrity), Major Subcontracts,

Contract Management, Supplier Management Operations, and extensive

experience in dealing with Supplier Management & Procurement issues

pertaining to subcontracting in support of U.S. Government prime contracts.

Well grounded in Supplier Management policies and procedures

and IPT processes, including familiarity with CPSR standards.

Contract Compliance (Systems Integrity) responsibilities

included providing compliance advice consistent with government

regulations, prime contract requirements (e.g. FAR, DFARS), and company

policies and procedures, which included preparation of Prime Contract flow

downs.

Demonstrated track record in problem-solving skills by effectively

analyzing issues, communicating, and practical business decision-making.

Possess exceptional verbal and writing skills.

Documented record of providing team leadership and exhibiting

team building skills in a dynamic environment, while offering solutions to

complex supplier management problems.

Worked on two teams that created process and methodology

changes during the Boeing Integrated Defense Systems reorganization, which

included the review of procedures relating to business conduct.

Participated in the Proprietary Smart Tool project to improve existing

processes that deployed a new supplier management and procurement strategy.

Proven ability in interacting with a wide range of individuals and

organizational levels, having conducted training classes for buyers and

management. Knowledge of general human resource principals and practices,

including EEO, Affirmative Action, and Diversity policies.

EXPERIENCE

The Boeing Company (Huntington Beach) - (5/2008-9/2010)

Procurement Analyst with primary responsibilities as the Award Fee

Administrator for the BCTM(FSC) Program, and coordinating supplier

Intellectual Property restrictions with Prime Contracts. Assisted in the

development of two automated Tools; one for the administration of the

Program Award Fee, and the other a Data Assertion Tool for the management

of Intellectual Property restrictions. Also engaged in quarterly reporting

of Supplier (Partner) Health Metrics and admin. duties supporting the

Supply Chain & Information Tool.

As Admin., regularly auditing team member's compliance with Prime Contract

IP requirements, and coordinating with IP Contract Managers for contract

interpretations and solutions. Helped lead the process improvement in the

development of the IP Restriction Tool that facilitated the closure of a

Level III CAR.

The Boeing Company (Huntington Beach) - (7/2004-5/2008)

Procurement Agent in Major Subcontracts working on proprietary programs.

Often provided professional consultation, guidance and business advice to

IPT leaders/STMs, recommending solutions to complex issues and

participating in implementation of their resolution. Involved in

negotiating and administering complex contractual items and issues.

Ability and experience in expressing ideas and positions concisely and

confidently. Possess a Secret Clearance.

The Boeing Company (Anaheim) - (11/2002-7/2004)

Served as a consultant to peers in GMD Major Subcontracts, and often

represented the organization on significant matters pertaining to supplier

management such as terms and conditions, procedures, and procurement system

issues. Conducted Peer Reviews of complex major subcontract packages, and

provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced PAs on procurement

related matters. Responsible for managing and administering the large

dollar value (in excess of $150m) Northrop Grumman Information Technology,

Inc. CLE Software (Cost Reimbursable) and SE&I (Labor Hours) Subcontracts.

Utilization of EVMS and Award Fee Determination experience. Involved in

Alpha Contracting while on the GMD Program.

The Boeing Company (Anaheim) - (7/2000-11/2002)

Compliance Advisor to the supplier management organization with primary

dedication to the GMD Program. Duties included pre-award and post-award

review of contract files; resolution of deviations to terms & conditions;

negotiation support; prime contract analysis and flow down creation; PIA

and SOW reviews; procedure reviews; training, coaching, mentoring; and

advice and counsel to buyers & management.

Provided training to buyers/management on the Transaction Review

Checklist.

Created contractual solutions to procurement system issues for buyers

PariGain Technologies, Inc. (1999)

Contracts/Legal Consultant for a $225 million/yr. Digital Subscriber Line

(DSL) equipment maker of devices that speed data transmission. Reviewed

and cross-compared various DSL contracts, preparing a contract brief, and

business risk assessment.

Met critical deadline in providing a company response to Bell

Atlantic on a contract award, which had the potential of adding $15 million

in revenue.

Contour Aerospace - (5/1997-6/1999)

Director of Contracts for a $75 million/yr. Manufacturer of complex

component parts for high-tech aerospace customers. Primary responsibility

over the company contracts (domestic and international); proposal effort,

and customer relations.

Handled key communications on behalf of the company CEO

Successfully settled multiple contract disputes/termination claims,

resulting in the company avoiding multi-million dollar liability exposure.

Resolved favorably an unlawful termination claim for the H.R. Dept.

and Senior Management.

Implemented a formal correspondence/data control system to support

infrastructure development and fulfill commitment to ISO 9000 procedural

requirements.

Airtek Engineering Services, Inc. (7/1992-5/1997)

(A small business concern that specialized in providing technical services

to primarily large aerospace companies.)

Procurement Legal Advisor (and Contracts Administrator) at McDonnell

Douglas Corp. on a high-tech multi-billion dollar NASA program (Space

Station).

Provided timely review and approval of $450 million of

contracts/changes.

Assisted in the company obtaining its approved purchasing system by

reviewing & revising procedures, and responding to the Government

Representative issues.

Revised and created Model Subcontract Agreements.

Self-employed - (10/1990-7/1992)

Small business advisor and legal counsel to environmental remediation

companies.

Negotiated an indemnification agreement with Shell Oil Co., enabling

a client to sell his commercial property.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation - (7/1988-10/1990)

Sr. Division Attorney and Procurement Legal Advisor in providing the review

and negotiation support of major subcontracts that involved both U.S.

Government and commercial contracting; conducting training classes for

buyers and management; and reviewing and revising company procedures.

Revised the company's Standard Terms & Conditions Booklet sent out to

its suppliers.

Interfaced with all levels of management at the Long Beach site to

provide procurement legal advice and support supplier negotiations.

Northrop Corporation - (8/1985-7/1988)

Procurement Administration on a multi-billion dollar program, rendering

support to the procurement/subcontracts organization and the legal dept.,

including procedural review; audits; terms and conditions; training; and

Government Representative interface.

General private law practice and county employment as a trial attorney

(6/1977-8/1985)

Managed a satellite office for one year with a heavy case volume.

Extensive litigation experience over an 8-year period.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Active member, California State Bar - License #75026

Member of The Orange County Bar Association

Juris Doctor, University of La Verne Law School

B.A.- Religious Studies (emphasis in Ethics & Law) California State

University at Northridge

U.C.L.A. Extension Course - "Frontline Supervision"

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