Contracts Administrator

MICHELLE GAUTHIER

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SUMMARY

Over 25 years experience in contract work including editing, negotiating and approval of contracts in various corporate settings.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Strong work ethic

Ability to self direct and work independently

Ability to supervise and manage members of the work team to achieve and surpass goals.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Expert in Microsoft Word and Excel

Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR

EXPERIENCE

2003-2015 Manager, Contracts Administration, PC Connection, Inc. Merrimack, NH

Reviewed, edited, negotiated and approved contracts for a multimillion dollar company and its subsidiaries.

Conducted contract negotiations with vendors and partners to insure compliance with company policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Acted as liaison with vendors and the company regarding details and documentation of contacts.

Worked collaboratively with other departments, including Product Management, Executive Management, Business Management and Legal Counsel to provide contract fulfillment in accordance with the negotiated requirements.

Developed data base of all contracts and pertinent terms and conditions for use by all departments of the company.

Created streamlined process for contract progression from initial concept to signing to insure proper and consistent contract creation.

Supervised and reviewed work of paralegals in the contract department for accuracy and served as resource person for other departments. Served as lead specialist for executive team special projects.

1998-2003 Owner, Alternative Office Support, Nashua, NH

Established home based word processing/office support company specializing in legal and general transcription, processing of manuals, organizational charts, contracts and other company related work products.

1993-1998 Teacher, Victory Christian School, Londonderrry, NH

Elementary school teacher for third grade level students.

Organized and wrote individualized lesson and learning plans for students and families to insure completion of required school year goals.

1978-1993 Senior Contract Coordinator, Litton-Itek Optical Systems, Lexington, MA

Responsible for proposal and administration of contract activity for both government and commercial contracts.

Communicated, coordinated and developed contract management requirements for the company.

Developed and maintained computer database of contract terms and conditions of government secured information that was utilized by numerous departments of the company.

EDUCATION

Current Pursuing Bachelor Degree in Business Administration on a part time level. Southern New Hampshire University (New Hampshire College) Nashua NH. 1977 Certificate in Executive Secretarial Program, Burdett College, Boston, MA

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