Alexandra Ferrales
Wilton Manors
Summary
I leveraged expert negotiation techniques and superior relationship-building skills to secure favorable contract terms, achieving significant cost savings. My proficiency in legal documentation and Microsoft Office streamlined operations, enhancing project outcomes and operational efficiency. I have expertise in managing administrative duties, contracting paperwork, and building strong relationships with Insurance agents and also Carrier Reps at an IMO level. I am skilled in back-end contracting at carrier IMO levels, contributing to the growth of companies into multi-million-dollar operations. Demonstrated success in managing teams, streamlining processes, and supporting business development through effective relationship management and project coordination. This blend of hard and soft skills has been pivotal in fostering growth and ensuring compliance in a dynamic contracting environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Contracting
StrongHold Financial
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Ensured proper documentation was maintained throughout the entire lifecycle of a contract from initiation through closeout.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, leading to significant cost savings and improved project outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulations related to contracting practices, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Implemented innovative procurement strategies that resulted in cost reductions while maintaining high-quality standards for projects.
- Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.
- Negotiated and reviewed contracts to protect customer interests.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Developed comprehensive contract management plans, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling sensitive client contracts.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing exceptional support during the contract negotiation process.
- Ensured timely execution of contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with internal teams.
- Administrative Management: Over 4 years of administrative experience with a focus on contracts, documentation, and project coordination.
- Contracting & Paperwork: Proficient in handling contracting paperwork for over 25 carriers, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Relationship Building: Strong ability to foster and maintain agent and carrier relationships to support business growth.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation techniques
- Procurement strategies
- Legal documentation
- [Language] fluency
- Contract administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Contract terms negotiation
- Contract reviews and edits
- Relationships and rapport
- Professional relationship building
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Proposal preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Operational efficiency
- Agent/ IMO/ Carrier relationship management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Corporate Contracting
StrongHold Financial
10.2021 - 12.2024