Intake Counselor Contract Administrator
Resume:
WOINSHET T. HABTEMARIAM
Calgary, AB T3B 0B2
403-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
I am a strategic and self-motivated Senior Contract Analyst/Administrator, with 10+ years of extensive experience in developing, negotiating, and administering contracts. I am a team player who works collaboratively with clients and customers to get work done effectively and efficiently. I am a detail-oriented person and possess excellent problem-solving skills. KEY SKILLS
● Strong analytical / interpersonal / communication skills
● Customer service and relationship building capabilities
● Data management and organizational skills
● MS Office / SharePoint / Power BI / SAP Super User / Primavera Unifier / Oracle EBS
● Ability to easily adapt and succeed in new environments SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Maintained above 95% client satisfaction rating for the past five years.
● Identified and advised on the resolution of a range of critical contract issues including contractor performance and monitored contractor adherence to the terms of contractual agreements.
● Achieved over 20% cost savings/avoidance through RFP and Change Orders negotiations.
● Implemented contracting strategies and resolved identified issues during contract formation.
● Created Change Management Score Cards that helped increase efficiency for the Project team and Procurement.
● Maintained Procurement’s two days turn-around time to ensure contractual compliance are met before invoices are processed.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Metrolinx
Mar 2021 – June 2022 – Senior Contract Administrator
● Prepared, reviewed, and administered high profile, large scale, and complex contracts (e.g. construction, operations, consulting contracts) during various stages of the contract management process.
● Monitored contracts to ensure contracts are aligned with procurement/contract management strategies and are complying with the terms and conditions set out in the contractual agreements.
● Managed contract-related correspondences and documentations and to make sure contract deliverables are proactively managed.
● Worked closely with internal project teams to define scope of work and project specifications, identify potential project risks and mitigation strategies.
● Worked closely with Cost Finance Group and Project Managers to obtain payment approval for invoices.
● Mentored, and coached team members and other employees on topics related to the incumbent’s area of expertise.
● Recommended/implemented contract administration best practices and lessons learned from internal sources.
● Enforced penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc. Escalates sensitive issues/matters to Management. P a g e 2 2
TC Energy (Formerly TransCanada PipeLines Limited) Jul 2012 – Nov 2020 – Contract Analyst
● Developed and negotiated contracts and service agreements in accordance with the Company Supply Chain Policy & Procedures and approved Contracting strategies;
● Developed and provided recommendation commercial contracting strategies;
● Implemented contracting strategies and managed issues during contract formation and contract management;
● Analyzed commercial risks and developed risk mitigation strategies.
● Evaluated proposals and made awarding decisions based on the Company technical and commercial evaluation matrix.
● Gathered Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and prepared RFPs/RFIs packages.
● Issued Request for Proposal (RFP) through eSourcing and conducted commercial evaluation.
● Documented and communicated to senior management all recommendations for contract award including commercial rationale;
● Interacted with Supply Chain leader(s), Business Unit stakeholders, internal stakeholders and potential contractor(s);
● Monitored and prepared reports on project spends on a monthly basis. TC Energy (Formerly TransCanada PipeLines Limited) Oct 2007 – Jun 2012 – Contract Administrator
● Prepared and managed change orders, change order requests notices, change directives and contemplated change notices.
● Created/drafted contract documents (schedules, etc.) for the Form of Contract in accordance with Supply Chain Policies & Procedures;
● Facilitated contract progress meetings with suppliers and took meeting minutes;
● Managed Master Service Agreements, Stand-Alone agreements, and purchase orders;
● Coached and mentored new Supply Chain Contract Administrators. Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Mar – Jul 2007 - Office Administration - Contract
● Prepared weekly intake report to employment counselors and updated spreadsheet weekly.
● Relieved both main and training center Receptionists.
● Scheduled appointments for Intake Counselor and analyzed documents and prioritize
● Provided general secretarial and administration support. EDUCATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
● 2021 – Certificate in Principles of Constructions Contracting and Documentation from SAIT
● 2009 – Certificate in Purchasing from PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada);
● 2001 – Bachelor of Art in Management and Business Administration from Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Credentials assessed by IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment);
● 1999 – Diploma in Insurance and Banking Institute of Banking and Insurance Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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