Adam Meadows
Princeton,WV
Summary
Dynamic Contract Manager Supervisor at the Virginia Department of Transportation, adept at contract drafting and fostering vendor relationships. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic negotiations while ensuring legal compliance. Known for exceptional analytical thinking and staff management, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Contract Manager Supervisor
Virginia Department of Transportation
09.2000 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Coordinated regular contract reviews to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation opportunities.
- Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms.
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
- Successfully managed high volumes of contracts simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
- Provided expert guidance on contractual matters to project managers, facilitating smooth project execution.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
- Reduced costs for the organization by effectively negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $100.000 to $20,000,0000.
Arborist
Virginia Department of Transportation
06.2005 - 12.2017
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.
- Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
- Ensured public safety during tree work operations by adhering to strict safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate traffic control measures.
- Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Supported emergency response efforts after natural disasters or severe weather events by clearing debris or removing damaged trees quickly and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Educated clients on proper watering techniques, leading to healthier trees with fewer instances of drought stress or overwatering issues.
- Preserved tree structural integrity with proper pruning techniques, promoting healthy growth patterns.
- Developed emergency response plans for storm-damaged trees, restoring safety and order promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Athens
Athens, WVSkills
- Contract drafting
- Cost control
- Legal compliance
- Dispute resolution
- Procurement management
- Process management
- Contract pricing
- Contract administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Planning and prioritization
- Company representation
- Analytical thinking
- Vendor relationships
- Process development
- Staff management
- Critical thinking
- Document review
- Schedule management
- Electronic filing systems
- Budget planning
- Operational reporting
- Administrative management
- Goal setting
- Workflow planning
- Administrative background
- Hiring and terminations
- Staff scheduling
- Facility maintenance
- Business correspondence
- Business administration
- Policy management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
Certification
TRAQ- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
VDACS Cat 6, 3A, 3B, 5A and Cat 8
CDL
Certified Arborist
Timeline
Arborist
Virginia Department of Transportation
06.2005 - 12.2017
Contract Manager Supervisor
Virginia Department of Transportation
09.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Athens
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