ERIC WELLS MBA
www.linkedin.com/in/Eric-A-Wells
602-***-**** Phoenix, AZ 85024 *************@*****.***
SENIOR CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE
A results-driven Contract Specialist and Financial Analyst with substantial success in developing and administering contracts for the procurement and contracting of goods and services across multiple industries including technology, telecommunications, and finance. Provides clear direction, maintains integrity, and leverages an in-depth knowledge of accounting and contracting laws and best practices to develop novel solutions. Applies an analytical approach to solve problems, inspires cross-functional teams to success, and builds trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including decision-makers within client organizations.
Technical Leadership
Contract Preparation / Review
Accounting / Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting-Process and Procedure Development
Contract Administration
Regulatory / Legal Compliance
QA-KYC / AML Fraud and Compliance
Training Development / Delivery
QC / Audit
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Mediation and Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC., PHOENIX, AZ2019 – 2020
SENIOR CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE
Served as key member of Honeywell Aerospace Law, Contracts, and Exports Team providing comprehensive support global team in drafting, reviewing, executing, and managing contracts including non-disclosure agreements (NDA), general terms of agreement (GTA), and general terms and conditions (GTC) for joint venture program between International Turbine Engine Company (ITEC) and Aerospace Industrial Development Company (AIDC) in Taiwan.
Designed processes and created repository to allow for controlled access and review of contracts and opportunities for better oversight by senior leadership.
Implemented process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency including managing license review and redaction processes internally and updating outdated terms and conditions to align with modern legal standards.
CROWN CASTLE COMMUNICATIONS, CHANDLER, AZ2018 – 2019
CONTRACTS SPECIALIST (CONTRACT)
Developed contracts and associated documentation and ensured that deliverables were legally sufficient and met company standards and customer expectations. Forecasted and managed timelines and ensured that deliverables were achieved.
Established contract policies and procedures and achieved a 95% contract approval rate.
Served on several Special Project teams and provided contract guidance to ensure consistency.
JDA SOFTWARE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 2015 – 2018
SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Reviewed global contracts from the Legal Department, which were entered into Peoplesoft (Oracle) and Salesforce contract entry systems. Ensured that billing, revenue, and renewals were documented and processed in line with contract specifics and monitored shared folders containing fully executed contracts that were approved by the Legal Department.
Found errors in an approved contract, which were presented to Management and Legal and was commended for saving a potentially large legal impact and revenue stream.
Consistently achieved a 96% contract review approval rating.
WELLS CONSULTING, PHOENIX, AZ 2012 – 2015
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Provided Contract Specialist expertise on a contract basis to various businesses across multiple industries including banking, finance, and office equipment manufacturing.
At Ricoh America’s Corp., conducted compliance checks which resulted in a 98% accuracy/review rate for completeness related to external audits based on Sales orders reviewed.
Promoted within 3 months from Fraud & Compliance Analyst to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) fraud & Compliance Auditor overseeing other analysts reviews of Charles Schwab accounts and applying in-depth understanding of AML methodologies.
TEMPE PSYCHOTHERAPY, TEMPE, AZ2009 – 2011
STAFF ACCOUNTANT / OFFICE MANAGER
Oversaw day-to-day office administration and managed accounting function for busy medical practice. Performed daily accounting activities, maintained patient accounting records, and prepared monthly aging and receivables reports.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, PHOENIX, AZ
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FLAGSTAFF, AZ
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATIONS
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Wilson Educational Learning – CVS / Caremark, Inc.
Oz Principle of Accountability, Educational Learning – CVS / Caremark, Inc.
Organizational Savvy, Educational Learning – CVS / Caremark, Inc
Negotiating to Yes, Educational Learning – CVS / Caremark, Inc.
AML Methodologies and History, Mphasis, Inc.
Six Sigma Green Belt – In Process
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Claims Platforms: QL, ReCap, RxClaim
Reporting: Hyperion Enterprise Reporting, Crystal Reports, Oracle Essbase, Saleforce.com Contract Reporting, and Workday Financial Reporting
Fraud Detection: OnDemand, Client Central and ACE
Contract Databases: PeopleSoft (Oracle) and Salesforce
Microsoft Office Suite: Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Advanced Excel
Other: DocuSign, Recovery One, PACER, GE Capital CLAS APP & Lease Connect, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams