Robert Mason

Supply Chain Manager

Pickerington, OH 43147

aczn76@r.postjobfree.com - 614-***-****

An experienced, educated, and result-oriented professional with proven abilities in developing and leading teams, interested in a challenging management position where my skills will be fully utilized. I have a proven record of success in developing high-performance teams and managing multiple contracts delivered on time and within budget. Previous experience leading teams with up to 50 employees, managed diverse multi- function teams, supervising professionals and tradesmen. Fully support metrics management and continuous process improvement. As a strong problem solver, my decisions are based on analyzes of new laws, regulations, and business trends for potential impact on business goals and objectives. Willing to relocate to: Ohio - Southeastern, PA - Kentucky Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Operations Manager, Demand Side Management

COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO (NISOURCE) - Columbus, OH - August 2013 to Present Provide operational support to the energy efficiency team at Columbia Gas of Ohio.

• Implemented procedures to improve contractor oversight to better ensure contract compliance.

• Drafted several internal policies to keep the Demand Side Management (DSM) team compliant with company policies and procedures.

• Led the DSM team in developing business cases to support programmatic changes as part of the successful request for Public Utility Commission of Ohio approval for a 6-year energy efficiency portfolio of programs.

• DSM team has exceeded goals each year while staying below budget resulting in shared savings for the company.

Supply Chain Consultant

NiSource - Columbus, OH - May 2012 to August 2013

Provided supply chain advice to numerous departments in Ohio and other states where Columbia Gas operates.

• Responsible for procurement of Information Technology, professional services, and commodities to support operations in seven states.

Senior Administrator, Contracts and Procurement

MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL (MEP) - Columbus, OH - February 2009 to April 2012 Ensured MEP's procurement procedures were followed and all files were compliant. Developed, processed, and administered contracts and subcontract agreements. Managed subcontract RFPs and negotiated complex task orders. Performed research as requested. Assisted in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policy and processes.

• Acted as lead representative from Contracts and Procurement on Intelligence Support Services - Afghanistan

(ISSA) proposal. Won

contract with ceiling of $475,000,000.

• Held responsibility for converting subcontractors without approved accounting systems to fixed priced subcontracts, making MEP

compliant with FAR requirements.

• Coordinated constantly with ISSA program management to ensure program needs implemented in subcontract task orders. Managed 18

subcontractors.

• Acted as key contributor in modifying MEP's General Services Administration (GSA) schedule from nine contract line item numbers

(CLINs) with six languages, to over 100 CLINs, including linguists, linguist support, and supervisory positions with 90 languages.

• Drafted several MEP procurement policies.

Owner, President

MASON BUILDERS - Pickerington, OH - 1999 to 2010

concurrent with above)

Held responsibility for all aspects of company, including advertising, estimating, bidding and negotiation, scheduling work, buying materials, working with subcontractors, and billing customers.

• Successfully delivered numerous residential framing jobs on time and on budget.

• Built and sold house in Pickerington, including all designs, budgeting, permits, subcontract negotiation, and scheduling.

• Scaled down business to match changing economy.

• Excelled at smaller renovation projects, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. Owner, President

MASON CONSULTING - Pickerington, OH - 2000 to 2005 Provided consulting on government contracting issues to several companies. Dedicated to providing quality consulting to government contractors.

Held responsibility for all aspects of operating small business, including advertising and work scheduling. Provided consulting services to assist

company in obtaining GSA schedule. Wrote procurement manual for IT contractor to assist in obtaining Contractor Purchasing System Review

(CPSR).

Manager, Contracts and Procurement

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF), Various Locations - 1984 to 1999 Held responsibility for contract negotiation, award, and administration for assigned proposals and contractual agreements. Implemented contracting

policies and procedures; oversaw interpretation and implementation of current government acquisition regulations and policies.

• Acted as base contracting officer, responsible for creating and overseeing all construction, services, and commodity contracts at several

Air Force bases. Supervised over 50 civilian employees; held responsibility for over $600,000,000 in contracts. Managed office budget and established procurement policies.

• Served as administrative contracting officer (ACO) on B-1 program. Negotiated spare parts pricing; intricately involved in reviewing

contractors' purchasing and estimating systems.

• Acted as supervisory ACO at the Boeing Company in Wichita, Kansas. Led multifunctional team to oversee contractor's quality,

management, pricing, and contracting functions. Served as key contributor to Boeing-government acquisition reform team. Created

procedures recognized as benchmark by Under-Secretary for Defense Acquisition.

• Served as contracting officer on F-22. Held responsibility for negotiating all changes concerning F-22 avionics development.

• Worked as core member of base closure team at Eaker Air Force base. Coordinated with federal, state, and local officials to determine

best use of land and facilities after base closure.

• Played lead role on base emergency action team. Worked with local and state government on various disaster preparedness

exercises.

• Collaborated with senior management, crafting metrics to drive improved contract performance. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

NORWICH UNIVERSITY - Northfield, VT

1983

SKILLS

Leadership, Contract management, Negotiation, Subcontract Management, Procurement Management. (10+ years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office, Costpoint, SharePoint, Ariba

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