Aaron Criss
Kansas City,MO
Summary
A detailed and organized Senior Business Leader with over 15 years of experience managing contracts' legal and financial aspects. A leader who uses his knowledge and experience to train others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
BEST
Kansas City, MO
05.2026 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential hazards or violations.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports for management review and follow-up actions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergency situations to maintain public safety.
- Implemented security measures that improved overall safety standards within facility operations.
- Responded promptly to alarms and disturbances, ensuring quick resolution of issues.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Senior Procurement Contracts Administrator
Cerner/Oracle
12.2023 - Current
- Identifies savings opportunities by reviewing contracts and renegotiating terms as needed.
- Submits quotes and performs manual overrides.
- Responsible for creating, managing, and administering contracts.
- Takes advantage of learning opportunities to stay updated on company policies and best practices.
Senior Contracts Administrator
Cerner/Oracle
11.2013 - 11.2023
- Draft, create, and review contracts before entering into the system.
- Served as the lead trainer that all new hires must go through when they join the CMO department.
- Organized team meetings and led group discussions.
- Adapted to learn new software, programs, systems, and procedures through company mergers such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, Salesforce, navigator, and more.
- Became available as needed during quarterly deadlines to achieve quarterly objectives and goals.
- Leaned technical terms when reviewing contracts that dealt with asset swaps.
- Achieved quota of handling up to 1300 contracts per quarter.
- Used spreadsheets and formulas to process large quantities of data to assist in gathering the needed information for weekly and quarterly reports.
Account Payable Specialist
Cerner
11.2010 - 11.2013
- Reviewed accounts to make sure all were in good order.
- Prepared account statements and monthly reports.
- Accurately recorded daily bank deposits.
Collections Specialist
Cerner
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Met daily quotas to achieve team targets of at least 30 calls and 30 emails per day.
- Informed clients of account information while following HIPPA guidelines and maintaining confidentiality through email correspondences, mailed letters, and outbound calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman Mills
Kansas City, MO06-1986
Skills
- Contract Reviews
- Quotes
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Peoplesoft
- Oracle
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Account Payable
- Reports
- Data Entry
Timeline
Security Officer
BEST
05.2026 - Current
Senior Procurement Contracts Administrator
Cerner/Oracle
12.2023 - Current
Senior Contracts Administrator
Cerner/Oracle
11.2013 - 11.2023
Account Payable Specialist
Cerner
11.2010 - 11.2013
Collections Specialist
Cerner
11.2008 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Hickman Mills