Terry L. Kauffman

** ******** **. #*** **********, Illinois 60565

630-***-**** (Mobile)

adr9sz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Real Estate Managing Broker with significant client relationship management; Commercial and Government Contracts management, and complex negotiations expertise. Strategic thinker focused on developing “win – win” strategies with new and existing clients. Specializing in risk mitigation, cost management and improved profits. Demonstrated leadership and expertise within multi-industry environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KAUFFMAN REAL ESTATE, Lisle, Illinois

Owner & Managing Broker (2003 – Present)

Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker specializing in residential home sales from new construction to newly owned homes. A Real Estate professional dedicated to providing the very best service and support to all buyers and sellers, from first time homebuyers to the most experienced and sophisticated investors. Expertise includes, but is not limited to working with homebuilders, relocation specialists, real estate investors, property management, REO’s, foreclosures and short sales.

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT, Lisle, Illinois,

Consultant, (1995-present)

Collaborate on all contracts and procurement formats and processes including soliciting and developing quotes/proposals, analyzing costs, performing contractual risk analysis, drafting / negotiating contracts / subcontracts / purchase orders and socioeconomic subcontract reporting. Implement measures to substantially reduce costs and increase revenues. Advocate for improved Services and on time deliverables. Execute and implement corporate contractual agreements. Significant emphasis placed on accounts receivable / accounts payable functions. Negotiate system software license and lease agreements, nondisclosure agreements, consultant and contractor service agreements.

LEDCOR TECHNICAL SERVICES, Elmhurst, Illinois

Contracts Manager – Steering Committee Member (2019-2020)

As a Steering Committee Member, Responsible for Contracts Management and Subcontracts Management for the multi-million-dollar “Verizon One” Program. Installing 5G Fiber telecommunications capabilities in the Midwest. Ongoing daily coordination and negotiations with Verizon and all onboarded and future subcontractors for this program.

SIEMENS BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES (SBT), Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Manager, Corporate Commodity (2004-2006)

Developed and implemented strategic contract and procurement activities aligned with corporate guidelines and good business practices to leverage corporate wide opportunities. Lead sourcing activities including preparation of bid packages, bid evaluations, contract negotiations and awards. Responsible for savings of $876,000 in FY 05/06.

SARGENT & LUNDY LLC, Chicago, Illinois,

Contracts and Procurement Manager (2000-2002)

Initiated, implemented and directed contracts and procurement activities for the erection and field startup of Multi-million-dollar Joint Venture Fossil Power Plant projects. Total costs exceeded $767 Million. Managed repowering project contracts for existing Steam Power Plant ($41M). Trained and supervised subordinates and Joint Venture project personnel.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. SC., Chicago, Illinois.

Manager, Professional Practice Litigation/Contract Administration Group, (1987-1994)

Reported to the Assistant General Counsel.

Assisted in the development of the Firms Contract Administration Group.

Managed Contract Administration functions for engagement partners in pursuit of multi-million-dollar client engagements. Negotiations with clients' legal and executive management to further contractual and business relationships. Principal Firm interface with government personnel involved in the administration of Federal Government contracts, audits, reviews and payment processes. Monitored Federal, State and local legislation in emerging areas of law and interpreted the impact to the Firm. Established firm-wide policies/procedures with regard to Federal procurements. Provided comprehensive review of all RFP's and other solicitation documents, performed financial, legal and contract risk assessments and provided evaluations and recommendations to engagement partners. Advised personnel in connection with the preparation of costs, business and technical proposals, set up and monitored performance of the contract administration function on engagements, contract close outs /audit activities. Advisor / Participant in the Firmwide Information Security Program.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / DISTINCTIONS / OTHER EXPERIENCE

National Association of Realtors, member, SFR

Illinois Association of Realtors, member

Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORE), member. Prior Ethics Committee member.

Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Prior member

National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Numerous prior leadership positions.

American Bar Association (ABA). Prior Participant in several ABA Sections

LeFebure Credit Union, Prior Vice Chairman, Chair of Audit Committee, Credit Committee

Held many Secret & Top-Secret Clearances including CWNDI, COMSEC, INTEL, Black Programs, SCI,

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Administration, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,

University of Iowa, MBA Program (credits)

American Banking Association (numerous ABA courses)

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

George Washington University, School of Government and Business, Washington, DC

MILITARY SERVICE

US Air Force, Honorable Discharge. Flight Crewmember 8Th Air Force Command Crew. (Secret Clearance)

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