Objective

Obtain a challenging position applying creative problem solving and analytical skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximum profits. Be a knowledgeable resource for customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners. Eager to play a key role on a team and help create an efficient, collaborative, and organized environment. Utilize my higher education to create effective process improvements that lead to reasonable solutions.

Summary

An energetic organized self-starter with the capability to successfully operate in a fast-paced environment. Have an aptitude to learn quickly, exceptional customer focused skills and professionally communicate effectively and efficiently. Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization and external customers. Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Experience

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Senior Contract Administrator: (2019 to 2020)

Ensures contract actions are compliant with the organization’s policies and procedures

Implements business strategies for new opportunities

Manages contract negotiations and contract administration for proper contract acquisition

Prepares contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, government regulations, and customer specifications

Provides contract expertise to the program and contracts teams in support of the defense programs

Serves as an advisor on negotiation strategies and regulatory requirements

Boeing

Engineering Test and Technology Team Lead (ET&T): (2016 to 2019)

Prepared team work assignments, monitor and approve proposals

Provided guidance for team members’ estimating questions

Trained and mentored new team members

Worked special leadership estimating projects

Developed data driven methodology to improve estimating accuracy

Engineering Test & Technology Estimating Analyst: (2011 to 2016)

Estimating Analyst for major proposals for ET&T Division such as Space Launch Systems

Proposal Analyst for Oklahoma site for Air Force One and Bombers Programs for ET&T

Supported the Huntsville and Texas sites for all ET&T proposals

Implemented ET&T “One Proposal” initiative and One Proposal Integrator

Completed self-assessments/compliance audits on ET&T proposals

Served on cross functional ET&T Estimating Teams to develop new estimating processes

Boeing Defense and Space Employee Involvement Team Leader: (2008 to 2011)

Led cross discipline Finance Teams focusing on improving finance processes

Analyzed company survey results, prepared, and implemented plans to improve the results

Led the teams through training modules and through the various stages of maturity

Instructor for a finance class taught to Leadership Program employees

Contract Administrator: (2010)

Partnered with internal and external customers to provide timely and accurate proposals

Negotiated with the Government Procurement Officer to get new proposals on contract

Negotiated to get contract modifications on contract

Monitored the contract to verify terms and conditions are being adhered to

Teamed with Estimating and Pricing and Program Management to execute the contract

Special Audit Assignment: (2009 to 2010)

Reviewed and analyzed the Government audit findings for accounting/overhead accounts

Researched and prepared company audit findings with analysis and documentation

Resolved audit findings with the customer to close overhead accounts for the year

Pricing & Estimating Specialist: (2006 to 2009)

Estimating and Pricing Analyst for major military programs

Partnered with Contracts and Program Management to produce quality compliant proposals

Teamed with Contracts and the Government customer to negotiate a winning proposal

Participated in developing base labor rates and analyzing labor trends and variances

Created and improved pricing processes

Education MBA - Business Administration

Friends University

MBA - Total Quality Management

Friends University

BS Degree - Business Administration / Accounting emphasis

St. John’s College

Development Participated in 18-month Leadership Development Program

Utilizing specialized skills and attributes for Leadership roles.

Certificate from Center for Management Development at WSU in Leadership Elite

References Thurston Bow, General Atomics Finance Manager

808-***-**** (cell phone)

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Kim Wold, IT Finance Business Support Manager at Boeing

425-***-**** (work phone)

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919 Freedom St Derby, Kansas 67037

Belinda M. South

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