MAHSAN DEHGHANI

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Cell: +1-747-***-**** ad28pp@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

15+ years of Contract management with an emphasis on International Law and International Contracts and treaties, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Operational Process Development and improvement, and Cross-Functional Team Management.

Developed and implemented growth plans along with cost reduction and revenue increase.

Proven capability to manage major projects simultaneously and efficiently resulting in cost savings and process improvements.

Experienced with quality systems and industrial standards such as ISO 9001:2000, and QS 9000.

Excellent negotiation and collaborative skills with the ability to succeed in global and domestic teams.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Flash MX, Corel Draw, Comfar III Expert (Project Finance software), Access, AutoCAD, 3D Max.

EDUCATION

University of Vienna

LLM in International Law September 2021-

2022

City University London

Master of International Commercial Law with specialization in Competition Law 2010- 2012 Bellerbys College, London

Pre-Masters September 2010

Focus: English Common Law, Marketing, Business management Payam Noor University, Tehran

B.S., Law 2004- 2008

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Associate, Glaukos Corporation, San Clemente November 2023- now

Freelance Contract/Legal Specialist Ca, USA September 2022-Oct 2023

United Nations Office of Outer Space Affair Internship Vienna-Austria Feb 2022

Contract & Commercial Manager, MBSCO., Matn Baz Saman Co., Tehran-Iran 2017-2021

o Reported directly to the CEO, Managed the Requirements and Feasibility studies of the projects, Overall Strategy and solution design, Proposal Preparation, and Negotiation Preparation.

o Set up a Project Team for contract negotiation, review, and Execution. o Developed strategies for sensitive contractual issues including legal/contractual correspondence from clients or third parties.

o $300,000 cost reduction per year by improving the commercial co-efficiency and budget estimation process.

o Closed three projects (total project value of $1,500,000) with major local and international clients.

o Improved the total revenue by 20% by utilizing a mass purchase strategy and contract negotiation.

o Oversaw issuance of various sensitive letters or notices to subcontractors (large back-charges, Notice of

Default, etc.)

Account Manager, Huawei Technologies Co., Tehran-Iran 2015-2017

• Led a team of 20 project managers responsible for major design-built and bid-built projects. Oversaw execution of projects in the range of $20M to $200M.

• Implemented monthly review including cost analysis and schedule performance for multiple projects.

• Increased overall contractual value through scope change management.

• Led the negotiation of two major projects (total value of $200M) with two primary telecommunication companies in Iran.

• Reduced project cost by 15% by controlling the risk exposure of active projects.

• Achieved $200K cost savings by improving overall on-time delivery of the projects by 10%.

Contract Manager, Mine and Metal Technological Engineers (MMTE), Tehran, Iran 2013-2014

• Oversaw company-wide activities associated with contract negotiation and execution of EPC projects. Responsible for disputing commercial and contractual claims against the company with local and international partners and subcontractors.

• Served as a Member of the Executive Management Team which oversaw the business development and operation management.

• Reduced cost by 50% by resolving claims and eliminating the company’s exposure to liquidated damages associated with active projects.

• Developed new guidelines and procedures for contract framework development and execution.

Contract Manager, Oil Turbo Compressor (OTC), Tehran, Iran 2012- 2013

• Managed Contract Negotiation and execution of Purchase Orders and Responsible for Contractual risks.

• Developed new strategies and measures for Purchase Orders.

• Reduced cost by 10% through replacing inexpensive manufacturers in the market.

Division Manager, Sadre Sanat Consulting Engineers Co., Tehran, Iran 2004-2010

• Reported directly to the CEO, Conducted many Contracts, Tender documents, and Bid Acceptance.

• Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed Local and international contracts including shipping agreements, EPC agreements, BOT agreements, and joint venture agreements.

• Increased the Internal Rate of Return of 3 Projects through negotiating with the investors for less interest rate on loans.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Dehghani, M., International Criminal Court (Global Concerns), Payam Noor University journal, 2007, Tehran, Iran.

CERTIFICATE AND TRAINING

Certificate in EPC Contracts and Claims (FIDIC) -2014 Certificate in Comfar III Expert Feasibility Study Software (UNIDO -2006 Certificate in Space Lecture: The Future of Global Space by UNOOSA- 2021

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