Ashley Garcia
Houston,Texas
Summary
Contract management professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and lifecycle oversight across corporate and regulatory environments. Skilled in risk mitigation, CLM, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver favorable outcomes and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Proven success managing vendor relationships, supporting RFP processes, and aligning contract strategies with organizational and operational goals. Proficient in Microsoft 365 and CLM systems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Analyst II
Calpine Corporation
08.2004 - Current
- Developed and maintained comprehensive contract databases for efficient tracking and retrieval.
- Reviewed contractual terms to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Partner with Accounting, Credit, Trading, and Legal teams to facilitate seamless contract execution and adherence to internal controls.
- Maintain and standardize contract templates and documentation to enhance accuracy and consistency across business units.
- Synthesized data from contracts to support strategic decision-making initiatives within the organization.
- Provide training to new team members on contract workflows, data entry in CLM systems, and compliance procedures.
Contract Manager
Johnson Controls Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Negotiated and redlined high-value contracts (up to $1M USD), balancing risk mitigation, legal protection, and strategic vendor alignment.
- Implemented risk management strategies, identifying potential issues in contracts before execution.
- Streamlined contract approval workflows, resulting in improved processing speed and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Partnered with the U.S. legal and commercial teams to implement contract management best practices and ensure policy compliance.
- Developed and updated master service agreements, NDAs, riders, and templates to reflect new regulatory and corporate standards.
- Provided contract guidance and training to sales teams to enhance negotiation outcomes and reduce cycle time.
Corporate Lawyer
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Drafted, reviewed, and executed commercial agreements, NDAs, memoranda, and shareholder documentation.
- Conducted regulatory filings with the Mexican Stock Exchange and Ministry of Economy to ensure legal compliance.
- Supported M&A, liquidation, and shareholder processes requiring detailed legal and financial coordination.
- Served as a trusted liaison between corporate governance, finance, and legal departments to ensure documentation accuracy and timeliness.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey
Monterrey, MX12.2017
LL.M. Exchange Program - undefined
Suffolk Law School
Boston, MA12.2016
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- RFP Management
- Vendor Relations
- Risk Mitigation
- Contract drafting
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- ERP Systems
- Compliance & Policy Alignment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Documentation
- Software: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Salesforce, Horizon, PeopleSoft, Secretariat
Languages
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Native)
Timeline
Contract Manager
Johnson Controls Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2024
Corporate Lawyer
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
05.2017 - 06.2021
Contract Analyst II
Calpine Corporation
08.2004 - Current
LL.M. Exchange Program - undefined
Suffolk Law School
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey