Robert A. Dussman
Phone 714-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
Objective: Contracts Manager
Highlight of Qualifications
. 10+ years of experience as a government Contracts Manager with
knowledge of FAR, TINA, ITAR, Sub Contracts, Data Management, etc.
. Have DoD experience directly managing people who deal with the DoD
. Experienced in various areas such as engineering, quality control,
manufacturing, and involved in the preparation of various types of
management reports
. Experienced with commercial and government contracts and familiar with
different types of proposals and requests for proposals; expertise in
contract close outs and life cycle analysis
. Committed, Goal-Directed, Independent, Knowledgeable and Serious
Skills
Management/ Client Relations/ Marketing
Analysis and interpretation of state, federal, and departmental regulations
& policies
Team building, conflict resolution, client advocacy, and community outreach
Business research and reporting, budget development and implementation
Staff recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation
Project Management
Project Funding and Scheduling, Budget Control, Contract Negotiations,
Risk
Management, Allocation of Capital and Human Resources, Project Status
Reporting, Earned Value Analysis, Team Building and Coaching, Use of
Project
Management Software (such as Microsoft Project)
Contracts
Managed customer changes and implementation of those changes
Acted as a team leader for changes and implementation of changes including
pricing
Monitored area procedures for cost, schedule and contract performance
Prepared detailed reports before and after negotiations including proposals
and their
supporting packages
Discussed and implemented cost reduction efforts for customer
Career History
3-2009 to 4-2010 CM Automotive
Walnut, CA
Purchasing Manager
(Major Accomplishment: Oversaw entire purchasing operation
8-2006 to 5-2008 General Electric
Santa Ana, CA
Senior Buyer/ Sub Contracts Administrator
( Major Accomplishment: Opened bidding process which resulted in
more
competition and a savings of 5 million dollars per year.
1-2004 to 8-2006, Boeing Huntington
Beach, CA
Contracts/ Data Manager
( Major Accomplishment: Implemented a Boeing Standard system which
resulted a
savings of 8 million dollars per year.
11-2001 to 11-2002 US Department of Justice
Santa Ana, CA
Management Immigration Information Officer Contract Employee
( Major Accomplishment: Implemented a queue system which resulted in
increased
efficiency and a savings of 3 million dollars per year.
6-2000 to 3-2001 IBM, Nissan
Carson, CA
Contracts Manager, Contract Employee
( Major Accomplishment: Devised a matrix system which resulted in
identifying
all subcontractors and a savings of 4 million dollars per year.
8-1998 to 6-2000 School District Teacher Various School
Districts
( Major Accomplishment: Changed class size which resulted in better
class
management and a savings of 2 million dollars per year.
Previous Work History
Douglas Aircraft, Northrop, Aircraft Systems, and Boeing--Contracts Manager
of Aircraft Parts and Systems, Specification Control and Compliance
Seattle First Bank--Contracts Engineer
U.S. Navy-- Administration and Contracts Officer
Education
JD Degree Pacific Coast University
Long Beach, California
MBA National University
San Diego, California
BA Degree University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma