Process Optimization Contract Administrator

Christopher Ferguson

***********@*****.*** • 325-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ferguson-4a9120309

Qualifications Summary

Accomplished and dynamic senior contract administrator with exceptional ability to blend comprehensive operational management with contract management expertise, driving organizational success through strategic contract drafting, analysis, administration, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Fostered servant leadership from the bottom up in order to establish trust, rapport, and facilitate action from cross-functional/multifunctional teams with an extreme ownership mentality leading to the promotion and advancement of multiple team members.

Skills Summary

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Legal Drafting

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Procurement/Strategic Sourcing

Risk Identification/Mitigation

Negotiation/Mediation

Process Optimization

Documentation/Strategic Communication

Process Optimization (LEAN)

SAP

P2P(Procure-to-Pay)

Monday.com

Bonfire.com

Microix

Professional Experience

Procurement & Contracts Specialist November 2024 – Present

Cambay Consultants, Katy, TX

Responsible for managing the procurement and contract lifecycle

Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, specifically the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts (FMGC)

Support the organization’s needs through strategic and effective sourcing, negotiation, and contract administration

Responsible for drafting internal, external memos and business agreements along with review of contracts and agreements prior to execution

Steadfast improvement and development of contract templates to ensure rigorous terms and conditions are applied to all agreements in efforts to safeguard the organization and mitigate risk

Work closely within cross-functional teams to include fiscal, legal, and C-Suite to ensure that stakeholder expectations are not only managed, but also met accordingly

Personally manage RF(I)(Q)(P) solicitations ensuring fair and honest procurement activities

Executive Contract Administrator/Regulatory and Compliance October 2017 – August 2024

Smith Vacuum Service, a subsidiary of Smith Energy Services, Snyder, TX

Managed the complete lifecycle of over 750 contracts resulting in over $10M annually

Introduced new contract management software, leading to a 25% increase in process efficiency and a 30% reduction in document handling errors

Steered a team of 6 in handling RFP’s, optimizing the bid response process improving win rate by 15% year-over-year

Provided expert counsel on contractual and operational risks to the executive team, contributing to informed decision-making on projects upward of seven figures

Managed negotiations and client relations with 27 clients and over 75 contractors

Prevented manager escalation 100% of the time

Spearheaded negotiations with key clients, expanding the company’s regional footprint thus increasing sales by 20%

Drafted contracts and carefully scrutinized client-submitted revisions, saving on average $75,000 annually

Conducted analyses of customer requests for proposals (RFP) and prepared price quotations

Implemented P2P methodology

Contracts Analyst December 2022 – March 2024

CJT Oil Company, LLC, Decatur, TX (Part-Time/As Needed)

Contributed to drafting and reviewing over 80 commercial contracts, elevating the company’s market share by 10%

Identified and implemented process improvements, leading to a 15% reduction in administrative costs

Assisted in the analysis and response to contract performance issues, ensuring a 99% on-time completion rate

Provided key data analysis that informed contract negotiation strategies, positively influencing deal completion

Operations Specialist March 2009 – August 2017

Smith Vacuum Service, a subsidiary of Smith Energy Services, Snyder, TX

Drove operational excellence by refining business processes, administrative functions, and standard operating procedures resulting in enhanced productivity and efficiency

Excelled in identifying, mitigating, and resolving client issues, delivering outstanding customer service around the clock improving customer retention rates

Monitored and analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement

Managed numerous construction projects and logistical accounts increasing annual revenue by 17% year-over-year

Collaborated with multifunctional teams to improve process efficiency by 22% year-over-year

Managed stakeholder expectations and relationships to ensure successful completion of projects within a timely manner saving the average customer 27% per project year-over-year

Education

Master of Legal Studies, Currently Enrolled (Graduating May 2025)

Texas A&M University School of Law, Fort Worth, TX (Remote)

GPA: 4.00/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Contract Law and Strategies, Principles of Regulatory Law, Principles of Business Law, Legal Analysis/Writing for Clients, U.S. Legal System, Property Law (Real Estate), Trademark and Unfair Competition, Copyright Law, Patent Law

Bachelor of Business Administration in Cyber Security, August 2020

The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

GPA: 3.15/4.00

Associate of Arts, Business Administration, December 2017

Western Texas College, Snyder, TX

GPA: 3.54/4.00

Certificated Paralegal

Texas A&M International University

97/100%

Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License

Texas Real Estate Commission

Certified Professional Coach

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite– Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks, Access, & Database Management

Google Suite- Google Sheets, Google Docs, Cloud Server Management (Drive)

Quickbooks Online

SAP

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