Manager Management

Andrea M. Powell

************@****.***

**** ****** **. **** *****: 419-***-****

Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Cell Phone: 419-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

More than ten years of proven contract administration and management. Skilled in preparation, review,

revision, negotiation and administration of all types of proposals, contracts and subcontracts

including construction, software, intellectual property, sales, supply and procurement agreements.

Experienced in writing, reviewing, preparing and researching for all types of contracts and proposals for

governmental entities including Federal (FAR), State and Local. Department manager responsibility

including business planning, implementation and administration of corporate policy and programs.

Effectively carried out personnel administration responsibilities for a team of more than ten, including

salary administration, hires, discipline, performance management and communication according to

established company policies and procedures. Strong and successful negotiation and sales skills

honed in direct communication with customers, vendors and their representatives. Track record of

contributions including strategic analysis and planning, innovation, and achievement of objectives.

Excellent written and verbal communication ability combined with very effective interpersonal skills. High

energy level, quick learner with attention to detail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio

Fortune 500 building materials manufacturer

Contract Compliance Manager 2008

Designed and implemented process for review and administration of all company contracts globally.

Ensured compliance with company policies, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and financial controls.

Identified process improvements that resulted in a 20% increase in data accuracy and increased

efficiency. Created 16-language training module to educate and enroll 6000 employees in 26

countries into contract policy.

Masco Builder Cabinet Group, Adrian, Michigan 2004 to 2008

Fortune 500 building materials manufacturer and contractor

Contract Risk Manager 2005 to 2008

Directed and administered process for creation, review, negotiation and administration of all corporate

sales, procurement and construction contracts with governmental entities, vendors and general

contractors (20,000 annually). Ensured contracts complied with governmental requirements,

company policies and financial controls.

• Recruited and trained start-up department staff of 13 without assistance from Human Resources

to handle all Masco contracts in addition to those for Merillat division to reduce unacceptable risk.

• Developed plan to roll contract process out to 360 branch offices, completed rollout 4 months

ahead of schedule and under budget by 20%.

• Managed team in administration of contracts with a value in excess of $6 Billion annually.

• Led team of negotiators in direct negotiation of terms with customers that resulted in 90% of

contracts containing favorable risk terms while retaining the sale.

• Attained highest internal customer satisfaction scores as a department on each quarterly survey.

• Recognized by senior management with first-ever stock award for outstanding performance.

Senior Contract Analyst 2004 to 2005

Designed and administered process for creation, review, and tracking of all division contracts (1500

annually). Ensured contracts complied with company and legal requirements.

• Effectively and efficiently reviewed contracts and consistently met objectives while maintaining

three-day turn around time.

• Conducted direct negotiation with customers and vendors resulting in favorable terms.

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Medical Mutual of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio 2002 to 2004

Medical Insurance Company

Underwriter/Actuarial Analyst

Calculated initial medical insurance rates and renewal rates for group product of 150 policyholders by

forecasting future loss performance. Developed benefit change quotes using analysis of

historical data. Performed analysis of alternate funding strategies.

• Projected accurate financial performance resulting in mid-size group product being most

profitable segment.

• Retained 90% of group segment annually due to successful negotiation of benefit changes and

rate adjustments.

Schindler Elevator Corporation (formerly known as Millar Elevator), Holland, Ohio 1995 to 2001

Privately owned international Elevator Manufacturer

Risk Manager 2000 to 2001

Directed contract management including preparation, administration, review and negotiation of

proposals and contracts for construction and maintenance of elevators. Mitigated risk for self-

insured program including strategy for General Liability and Workers’ Compensation claims and

litigation. Provided support, advice and recommendations on risk management issues to all levels of

the organization. Analyzed data for forecasting and budgeting.

• Managed third-party claim (GL and WC) adjustment vendor resulting in reduction of per claim

cost with improved performance.

• Budgeted over $15 million in claims and litigated matters annually.

• Reduced workers’ compensation claims by 20% as key player on team that developed new

safety program and improved communication.

Legal Assistant 1995 to 2000

Performed contract management including preparation, administration, review and negotiation of

proposals and contracts for construction and maintenance of elevators. Varied duties included

maintenance of database, management of litigated matters and other legal duties.

• Managed team of over 50 outside attorneys to ensure favorable result in litigation with lowest

cost.

• Adjusted over 300 litigated matters annually with favorable cost/indemnity ratio.

• Accomplished creation, preparation, review and negotiation of over 800 contracts annually.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH (summa cum laude) 2001

Associates Degree in Legal Assisting Technology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 1991

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Certified Workers Compensation Professional, Michigan State University, College of Industrial Relations

Dale Carnegie

Strategic Negotiation Program, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Business

International Association of Commercial Contract Management-Member

MS Office, including Word, Excel Access and PowerPoint

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