ERNEST WOOD, MBA

Email: adblae@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 229-***-****

Professional Summary: Diligent Subcontract Administrator/Supplier Surveillance individual with multiple Graduate degrees with a matured attitude to resolve conflicts, problems, quickly and effectively while handling a high-volume work load all the while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Extensive levels of knowledge in the following areas: Subcontract Administration, preparing RFQ’s/RFP, Statement of Work (SOW) and task statement, negotiation, source selection, multiple contract types, Cost and Price Analysis techniques including cost accounting standards (CAS) to draw findings on subcontract provisions. Strategic consulting skills to informed leadership of concerns and provide recommendations on risk mitigating strategies. Self-starter with demonstrated experiences in strategic sourcing experience, with excellent numerical and analytical ability. Facilitated with Integrated Product Teams to achieve parts sourcing strategies and sourcing efficiencies. Familiar with FAR/DFAR requirements and Government subcontracting. Professional Skills: Good computer skills and proficient in SAP/ERP & MFG/Pro purchasing software package applications and other software including Windows 10 and Office 365. Experience:

United Launch Alliance

Subcontract Administrator Specialist 2 - Independent Contractor June 2018 to December 2019 Responsibilities included development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, tooling and services for the next generations of rocket for Human Spaceflight. Prepared packages for quotes and proposals, conducting bidder conferences, job walks, analyze and evaluated supplier proposals. Negotiated subcontract provisions, selected sources administered resulting contracts for compliance reviews. Resolved conflicts with engineering, finance, supplier issues. Assisted in manufacturing in tag up meetings by resolving contract schedules regarding design reviews utilizing web ex meetings with suppliers. As a Subcontract Administrator Specialist 2 was authorized to commit company funds in support of launch vehicle production. Position was on a contract basis. Agency Allegiance Consulting.

Honeywell Aerospace

SENIOR FIELD CONSULTANT – Independent Contractor June 2017 to December 2017 Assigned duties included monitor cross projects activities such as engineering, quality, production control that involve all relevant stakeholders by visiting the assigned Honeywell supplier on a weekly bases. This included visiting supplier who was manufacturing product for the international space station and walking the floor to inspect product and to write a detailed technical report for project team members. Responsible to communicate and track progress utilizing Microsoft Project Software and Inch Stone reports that were forwarded to Upper Management at Honeywell for their review. Other duties includes risk management reviews when needed to minimize project risks and maintain comprehensive project documentation to solve daily problems. Implemented root causes analysis reports with suppliers and with Program Directors on delays and establish recovery plans to bring shipments back on line. Position ended with shipment of product to Honeywell. Agency Dakota Moon Enterprises

Aerospace Industrial Development Company – Taichung Taiwan Senior Field Consultant – Independent Contractor June 2016 to April 2017 Key responsibility: Resident on site consultant working with company in Taichung Taiwan for the Bombardier/Triumph Business Jet. Resolved communications barriers in-between Taiwan Company and product support teams in USA. This included partnering working with key Stakeholders Procurement and Program Management personnel to support manufacturing and to expedite "On Time" deliveries to major Aerospace production companies sub tier suppliers. Provide onsite support to existing procurement groups to formulate, organize and monitor production readiness of Domestic and International Aerospace Company for spare parts. Other responsibilities include preparing daily action item report and attending weekly program review meetings with the assigned Taiwanese Program Manager, attending Program Review meetings and being part of weekly customer conferences calls with Supplier in Taiwan and the Customer is the states. Position ended when First Article was approved. Agency Dakota Moon Enterprises Resume of Ernest Wood

Northrop Grumman Corporation Warner Robins, GA

SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 4 Jul 2009 to June 2014

Key responsibilities included cradle to grave subcontract administration of a sustainment of a Major Weapons system, including repair and return process of Government furnished equipment (GFE), procurement order file documentation, and support bid and proposal activity to include preparing RFQ’s in accordance with FAR/DFARS, Monitor compliance with supplier contractual requirements. Initiate renegotiation efforts well in advance of contract expiration execute various Subcontract agreement types, crafted negotiation strategies, managed and mitigated risks. Compile documentation to establish subcontract files, analysis and evaluation of supplier/subcontract proposals and quotations and coordinating technical evaluation of Supplier Statement of Work, negotiate complex and award contracts, price cost analysis, terms and conditions with Legal counsel, document and maintain files for compliance with CPSR policies and procedures, monitor subcontract performance assisted with supplier metrics and advising suppliers of their performance, interacted and built positive business relationships with IPT internal and external customers. Administer resulting subcontracts with minimal supervision reviews processing internal justification and documenting files in preparation for compliance with regulations. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Assisted subcontract team member for successful switching from a Cost-plus Contract for the Customer to a Firm Fixed Price contract for sustainment of a Major Defense Program. Saft America Inc. Valdosta, GA

SENIOR BUYER/SMALL BUSINESS LIAISON OFFICER Oct 1997 to Jul 2009 Key accountabilities successfully sourced and secured goods and services such as raw materials, direct production components, and tooling. Utilizing a supplier in house consignment program as well as a Vendor Managed Inventory program of finished goods reduced the lead time of manufactured items to the end customer by over 40 percent. Working with suppliers for injection molded plastics, automatic screw machine parts, stampings, fabricated sheet metal parts, electronic components and wire harness assemblies. Develop parts sourcing strategies and sourcing efficiencies to determine quantity and timing of deliveries utilizing scenario analysis with MRP purchasing analysis. Small Business Liaison Officer for the company attended small business conference, completing small business plans when requested by Marketing Department. Responsible for completeness and submittal of semi-annual SF 294 and annual forms SF 295 to the Government Small Business Office.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Reduced supplier base by 30% for such commodities as plastic injected components, fabricated and machined parts to print, electrical and electronic components through successful implementation of a (VMI) Vendor Managed Inventory Program and consignment program provided purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarized data and trends for a reduction of manufacturing lead time to customer base. Jered Brown Brothers Brunswick, GA

SENIOR PURCHASING AGENT Dec 1993 to Jun 1997

Major duties included administering major subcontracts which involve procurement of high dollar major sub systems in the Marine Ship Building and Land systems for such commodities as large hydraulic and electrical motors, electrical and electronics supplies, motor controllers, large bearings, fabricated and machine parts, power transmissions, gear reducers, computer software.

Formal Education and Training:

Master of Business Administration Business Administration Purdue University formerly Kaplan University June 2013, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Master of Science Degree Procurement and Acquisition Management Northrop University Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science Degree California State University- Long Beach