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Project Manager

Location:
Pasadena, CA, 91107
Posted:
August 10, 2010

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Bijan Tabrizi **** Cartwright Street, Pasadena, CA, 91107, H. (626) 351-

****, *. 818-***-****, E-mail:*****.*******@*****.***

MBA graduate with expertise in finance, contract, and

marketing/Communications

Professional Experience

Director of Contracts & ITAR, EAR Compliance Officer, Ontic Eng. 01/08 -

& Manufacturing Inc. Chatsworth, CA (Aerospace Engineering Present

Company)

. Operate as a client contact, leading contract negotiations, strategic

and tactical planning activities with oversight responsibilities for

integrating all services on assigned contracts. Work closely with the

CEO, COO, and CFO in the midyear and five-year business planning

projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience with FAR, DFARs, ITAR, CAS

(Cost Accounting Standards) and EVMS.

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, contract negotiation, HR, &

payroll.

. Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership, and Communications skills to

effectively interface with contract managers, financial analysts,

account executives, accounting managers, and Program management,

Quality and Engineering teams.

. Ongoing management responsibilities of all contractual, functional,

and financial aspects of projects at hand, such as contract

performance measurements, proposal pricing & project inception, risk

assessment and management, understanding and implementing scope of

work and statement of work as it pertains to each contract, budgeting,

project cost analysis, project requirements analysis, schedule

variances, rate changes & impacts, interpretation of contract

modifications, revenue recognition process and continuous measurement

of project's progress i.e. budget vs. actual costs and estimate to

complete variance reports.

. Developed details on the business and workflow relationships to

customize logistical tracking, transaction tracking, and billing

services while interfacing with other functional areas of the company.

. Provide stimulus for innovative solutions to business and client

issues.

. Accountable for the contract negotiation and performance, audit,

reconciliation, credit, invoicing, and payment approvals to vendors,

collection analysis of major projects, and oversight of the pricing

and proposal of all major commercial and government contracts.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience of commercial and IDIQ and

other types of contracts such as CPFF, CPIF, FFIP, FFP, and Time and

Material contracts, experience in contracts with D.O.D., Air Force,

Navy, Army, and subcontract and prime contract experience with

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, NAVAIR, NAVICP,

AMCOM, DSCR, DSCP, DSCC, Goodrich, Hamilton Sundstrand, Pratt &

Whitney, Honeywell, Gulfstream, Hawker Beechcraft, Lear Jet, etc.

. Review and maintain contracts and contract closeouts, financial

records, contract modifications, project milestones, material,

subcontractors and outside service purchases.

Senior Contract Manager, APIC Corporation, Culver City, CA 06/06 -

(Aerospace Engineering Company) 09/07

. Operate as a client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning

activities with oversight responsibilities for integrating all

services on assigned projects. Work closely with the CEO, COO, and

Controller in the midyear and five-year business planning projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience with FAR, DFARs, ITAR, CAS

(Cost Accounting Standards) and EVMS.

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, contract negotiation, HR, &

payroll.

. Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership, and Communications skills to

effectively interface with contract managers, financial analysts,

account executives, accounting managers, and Program management &

Engineering teams.

. Ongoing management responsibilities of all contractual, functional,

and financial aspects of projects at hand, such as contract

performance measurements, proposal pricing & project inception, risk

assessment and management, understanding and implementing scope of

work and statement of work as it pertains to each contract, budgeting,

project cost analysis, project requirements analysis, schedule

variances, rate changes & impacts, interpretation of contract

modifications, revenue recognition process and continuous measurement

of project's progress i.e. budget vs. actual costs and estimate to

complete variance reports.

. Developed details on the business and workflow relationships to

customize logistical tracking, transaction tracking, and billing

services while interfacing with other functional arenas of the

company.

. Provide stimulus for innovative solutions to business and client

issues.

. Accountable for the contract negotiation and performance, audit,

reconciliation, credit, invoicing, and payment approvals to vendors,

collection analysis of major projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience of commercial and IDIQ and

other types of contracts such as CPFF, FFP, and Time and Material

contracts, experience in contracts with D.O.D., Air Force, Navy, GSA,

and subcontract experience with Lockheed Martin, Penn State

University, Cal-Tech University, UCLA University and Stanford

University.

. Review and maintain contracts and contract closeouts, financial

records, contract modifications, project milestones, material,

subcontractors and outside service purchases.

Senior Contract Manager, Leonie Industries, LLC., Pacific 10/05 -

Palisades, CA (Defense Contractor) 06/06

. Operate as a client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning

activities with oversight responsibilities for integrating all

services on assigned projects. Work closely with the CEO, COO, and

Controller in the midyear and five-year business planning projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience with FAR, DFARs, ITAR, CAS

(Cost Accounting Standards) and EVMS.

Bijan Tabrizi 3870 Cartwright Street, Pasadena, CA, 91107, H. (626) 351-

9980, C. 818-***-****, E-mail:*****.*******@*****.***

MBA graduate with expertise in finance, contract, and

marketing/Communications

Professional Experience (Continued)

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, contract negotiation, HR, &

payroll.

. Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership, and Communications skills to

effectively interface with contract managers, financial analysts,

account executives, accounting managers, and Program management &

Production teams.

. Ongoing management responsibilities of all contractual, functional,

and financial aspects of projects at hand, such as contract

performance measurements, proposal pricing & project inception, risk

assessment and management, understanding and implementing scope of

work and statement of work as it pertains to each contract, budgeting,

project cost analysis, project requirements analysis, schedule

variances, rate changes & impacts, interpretation of contract

modifications, revenue recognition process and continuous measurement

of project's progress i.e. budget vs. actual costs and estimate to

complete variance reports.

. Developed details on the business and workflow relationships to

customize logistical tracking, transaction tracking, and billing

services while interfacing with other functional arenas of the

company.

. Provide stimulus for innovative solutions to business and client

issues.

. Accountable for the contract negotiation and performance, audit,

reconciliation, credit, invoicing, and payment approvals to vendors,

collection analysis of major projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience of commercial and IDIQ and

other types of contracts such as CPFF, FFP, and Time and Material

contracts, experience in contracts with D.O.D. Air Force, Navy, DIA,

and subcontract experience with L-3 Communication, and Lockheed

Martin.

. Review and maintain contracts and contract closeouts, financial

records, contract modifications, project milestones, material,

subcontractors and outside service purchases.

Senior Contract Administrator/ Program Analyst Supervisor, 06/03 -

EDOTSO, Lancaster, CA (Aerospace Engineering Company) 10/05

. Operate as a client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning

activities with oversight responsibilities for integrating all

services on assigned projects. Integral member of the division's

Sarbanes Oxley process and implementation team. Worked closely with

the Division's G.M. and Controller in the midyear and five-year

business planning projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience with FAR, DFARs, ITAR, CAS

(Cost Accounting Standards) and EVMS.

. Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership, and Communications skills to

effectively interface with contract managers, analysts, account

executives, accounting managers, and Program management & Engineering

teams.

. Ongoing management responsibilities of all contractual, functional,

and financial aspects of projects at hand, such as contract

performance measurements, proposal pricing & project inception,

budgeting, project cost analysis, project requirements analysis,

Schedule variances, rate changes & impacts, interpretation of contract

modifications, revenue recognition process and continuous

measurement of project's progress i.e. budget vs. actual costs and

estimate to complete variance reports.

. Developed details on the business and workflow relationships to

customize logistical tracking, transaction tracking, and billing

services while interfacing with other functional arenas of the

company.

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, contract negotiation, HR, &

payroll.

. Provide stimulus for innovative solutions to business and client

issues.

. Accountable for the contract negotiation and performance, audit,

reconciliation, credit, billing and collection analysis of major

projects i.e. PLM-4 (R.S.S), and a multitude of Air Force projects.

. Thorough knowledge and work experience of commercial and government

IDIQ and other types of contracts such as CPFF, FFP, and Time and

Material contracts, experience in contracts with D.O.D., Air Force,

Navy, GSA, and subcontract experience with L-BAE, Raytheon, Northrop

Grumman, and Lockheed Martin.

. Review and maintain contracts, financial records, contract

modifications, project milestones, material and outside service

purchases.

Account Manager- Client Accounting, Western/ Initiative Media 06/98

Inc., Encino, CA - 10/02

. Operate as a client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning

activities with oversight responsibilities for integrating all

services on assigned accounts.

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, contract negotiation, HR, &

payroll.

. Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership and Communications skills to

effectively interface with contract managers, analysts, account

executives, accounting managers, and client's management teams.

. Ongoing responsibilities of management of all contractual, functional,

and financial aspects of projects at hand. Such as contract

negotiations, proposals & project inception, budgeting, project cost

analysis, project requirement analysis, proof of pilot,

implementation, and continuous measurement of project's progress.

. Developed details on the business and workflow relationships to

customize logistical tracking, transaction tracking, and billing

services while interfacing with other functional arenas of the

company.

. Accountable for the contract negotiation and performance, audit,

reconciliation, credit, and collection analysis of national media buys

(direct response, direct mail, spot radio, television, print and

cable).

Bijan Tabrizi 3870 Cartwright Street, Pasadena, CA, 91107, H. (626) 351-

9980, C. 818-***-****, E-mail:*****.*******@*****.***

MBA graduate with expertise in finance, contract, and

marketing/Communications

Professional Experience (Continued)

. Responsible for monitoring and balancing profit margins with budget

figures in excess of $200 million annually.

. Recommend spot market test and procedural changes for potential

competitive advantages in client retention.

. Review and maintain contracts, job orders, traffic instructions,

scripts, and flight schedules

. Supervise client accountants, buyers, and numerous accounts such as:

Gateway Computers, California Adventures, Mirage resorts, Bellagio,

Stratosphere, Mobil/Tosco marketing, Bizzbuyer.com, Paymybills.com,

Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente, AT&T Broadband, and Nextel.

Senior Auditor, Intercon Security, Pasadena, CA

04/97-

06/98

. Engineered and produced complex monthly financial statements.

. Documented restricted funds to clarify amounts available.

. Audited employees' service hours, calculated over-time, double-time,

and holiday pays of employees service hours

. Managed client receivables and account reconciliation.

. Processed purchase orders, affidavits, credit memos, and vendor

payments.

. Provided research support for client account services.

. Interfaced with senior management on a variety of operational issues.

Sales & Client Services Manager, G.C.S. Inc., Santa Ana, CA 01/95

- 04/97

. Developed a strategic sales and marketing plan.

. Contract proposals and negotiations

. Conducted competitive market positioning research.

. Developed demographic studies to ensure return of probability in regards

to courier scheduling.

. Created and developed promotional materials.

. Facilitated and built awareness of clientele and company portfolio

through personal sales.

. Generated leads through telemarketing and created a direct response

campaign for existing customers.

. Created and maintained master mailing list for solicitation of new

business development.

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, HR, payroll.

. Excellent Interpersonal, Leadership and Communications skills to

effectively interface with analysts, account executives, accounting

managers, and client's management teams.

. Ongoing responsibilities of management of all functional and financial

aspects of projects at hand. Such as project inception, budgeting,

project requirement analysis, proof of pilot, implementation, and

continuous measurement of project's progress.

. Developed details on the business and workflow relationships to customize

logistical tracking, transaction tracking, and billing services while

interfacing with other functional arenas of the company.

Marketing & Business Development Manager, Rama-Tex Inc, San 06/92

Gabriel, CA - 01/95

. Planned, administered, and executed all company contracts with

company's clients and vendors.

. Supervised all sales and customer relations throughout the West Coast.

. Established and maintained new clients with Textile factoring

agencies.

. Implemented and strategize new business growth programs.

. Participated in national textile trade shows.

. Strong functional knowledge of financial, HR, payroll.

. Ongoing responsibilities of management of all functional and financial

aspects of projects at hand. Such as project inception, budgeting,

project requirement analysis, proof of pilot, implementation, and

continuous measurement of project's progress.

Education

EDD (Organizational Leadership), Doctoral Candidate, Pepperdine University,

Culver City, CA.

Government Contracting Certification - in progress, UCLA Extension, Los

Angeles, CA

MBA, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

B.S., Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Pasadena, CA

Certificate of Completion ITAR & Export Compliance and Management,

Department Of Commerce, Business Industry Securities Division (June 2009).

Certificate of Completion ITAR, Export & Security Compliance and

Management, Boeing Suppliers Conference, KPMG (Feb. 2008)

Certificate of Completion of Task Order Contracting, Presented by Federal

Publications Seminars LLC, and Los Angeles M.T.A.

Certificate of Completion of Changes in Contracting, Presented by Federal

Publications Seminars LLC, and Los Angeles M.T.A.

Certificate of Completion of S.O.W. in Contracting, Presented by Federal

Publications Seminars LLC, and Los Angeles M.T.A.

Professional Certification in Government Contracting, in progress (1 Course

left to complete), UCLA, CA.

Bijan Tabrizi 3870 Cartwright Street, Pasadena, CA, 91107, H. (626) 351-

9980, C. 818-***-****, E-mail:*****.*******@*****.***

MBA graduate with expertise in finance, contract, and

marketing/Communications

Technical Skills

Foreign Languages

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Farsi

Deltek, Donovan, Visual Compliance, German

LA-400, FORTRAN, JD-Edwards

Security Clearance

I am a U.S. citizen and have possessed an active Secret Security Clearance

within the past 10 years.



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