Manager Program

Christina L. Patton, MBA

**** ******** ***** *********, ***** 760001 Phone 817-***-****

Email: ******************@*******.***

Summary of Qualifications

Performance-driven, detail-oriented, and seasoned professional offering more than 10 years of progressive experience in contracting, sub-contracting, and procurement for federal government projects from contract award to contract final closeout. Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including Department of Defense supplements (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Highly reliable to execute directions with high level of accuracy and efficiency; able to work effectively and collaborate with individuals from different levels to complete tasks. Equipped with strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; known for getting along well with people and sorting out conflicts between contractors and project management team members. Experienced in handling and contributing toward execution of huge and high profile projects.

Professional Experience

July 2017 to Present – Contracts Manager - Global

Cyient Inc. Arlington, Texas

Cyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company. Served as the global contracts manager for the Aerospace and Defense Business Unit as well as the primary point of contact for all contracts for the Communications, Energy & Geospatial Business Unit. Reported directly to the International AVP for Contracts and Compliance. Managed commercial international engineering contracts and U.S. Government subcontracts for clients such as Boeing, Bell, Thales, L3 Harris, Parker Engineering and United Technologies Corporation.

August 2013 to 2017 – Senior Category Manager - Aviation

DynCorp International, Fort Worth, Texas

Responsible for master sourcing agreements for cross company use / cross platform use and overall supply chain management. Projects include aviation consumable contracts, repair contracts and labor contracts. Contracts management and administration with close consideration paid to compliance and inter-company functionality.

January 2010 to September 2012 – Principal Contracts Administrator

BAE Systems, Fort Worth

Served as the lead contracts administrator for the Fort Worth facility for aircraft sustainment equipment for the F-16, F-15, F-2 through a variety of contracting vehicles including multi year IDIQ federal contracts and commercial contracts with prime contracts. Award to final closeout management of all contracts.

April 07 to January 2010 – Contracts Manager

The Warrior Group, Desoto Texas

Contracts Manager for modular construction contracts with the Federal Government. Projects include modular barracks construction and finish out at Fort Bliss, Texas and Fort Carson, Colorado, as well as smaller projects with the Veterans Administration constructing clinics.

2005 – 2007 – Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator

DynCorp International -LCCS Program – C-21A Program, Fort Worth Texas

Responsible for contract administration and Management for multi million dollar prime, 10 –year and 7-year aviation life cycle maintenance contracts with the U.S. Armed Forces and subcontract administration for various teaming partners.

2003-04 – Program Manager

Digital Consulting Services, Monterey California

Program Manager more than 60 federal services contracts in Monterey County primarily at the Naval Postgraduate School. Served Installation mission by providing service personnel in administration, computer programming and design, instructors and other positions as needed.

Education:

MBA, American Military University

BA, Business Administration and Management, University of Maryland

Awards:

Commanders Award for Public Service

Meritorious Civilian service Medal, MWR

Outstanding Community Volunteer, AAFES main Exchange

Certificate of Appreciation National Security Agency

Military Status

U.S. Army Veteran. Spouse was a retired service member. Mobility is no longer a component of spouse’s career.

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