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CANDICE MAST

CANDICE MAST

Arcola,IL

Summary

Experienced Contracts Specialist with a track record of supporting the delivery of mission-critical
capabilities across government and commercial customers. Skilled in leading negotiations and
managing complex proposals, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, company
policies, legal guidelines, and client requirements. Proven ability to execute government and
commercial contracting methods and drive business growth. Successfully managed negotiations for
domestic and international projects worth over $10M within the Oil Services industry. Resultoriented,
attentive to details, and resourceful.

Education

Corporate And Commercial Law I: Contracts Law

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
01.2022

Corporate & Commercial Law

Darnley Career Academy
London UK
03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2020 - Current

Certificate - Procurement in SAP S/4HANA

Alison Professional Academy

Diploma - Risk Management

Alison - Professional Development

Certificate - Compliance Management (Cert)

Apex Learning

Certificate - Supply Chain Management

NPTEL

Certificate - ISO 37301:2021 - Principles of Compliance Management Systems

Alison Professional Academy

Certificate - Diploma in ISO Standards - Integrated Management System (IMS)

Alison Professional Academy

Certificate - ISO 37001 - Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)

ExoExcellence Consultants

Work Availability

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Skills

  • MS Office Proficient
  • Federal and State Procurement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Legal Terminology
  • Document Management
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Calendar Management
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Legal Research
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management

Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Work History

Contracts Specialist (Virtual)

TC Mast & Associates
Champaign, IL
2017.01 - Current

Lead proposal activities for various clients, such as analysis of solicitations, preparing summaries, and developing strategies with attention to the
financial and business risk
Design standardized language and guidelines to ensure contract compliance and resolve discrepancies
Perform purchase order processing, including data entry, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, delivery schedules
Coordinate cross-functionality to obtain required review and approval signatures before execution of contractual documents
Compile and maintain records per contract requirements and company policies and procedures
Provide contract advice that enables program managers, project specialists, and stakeholders to make strategic decisions that
strengthen business capabilities
Generate comprehensive status reports regarding progress on special projects
Negotiated, secured and applied special price agreements with sales management
Submitted call reports, forecasts and expense records
Maintained consistency in service, responsiveness and follow-up to keep accounts satisfied and maximize revenue
Supported and grew existing account base with effective selling and promotional strategies
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements
Handled continuous project monitoring and management by developing forecasts, tracking expenses, and approving payments
Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely
preconstruction
Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency
Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned them to appropriate teams, managed workflow,
and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule
Led subcontractor meetings to convey project requirements, scope, milestones, and regulatory compliance
Presided over subcontractor kickoff meetings to review project requirements, schedules, and compliance
Coordinated complex contract administration, including defining project milestones and developing a budget
Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks
Negotiated to secure favorable quotes and contracts for supplies
Protected project budget by tracking expenses and intervening to prevent overpayments or misuse
Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost-tracking reports
Saved $1.7M by resolving issues and averting contractual disputes, lengthy court battles, and high legal fees
Implemented new project management software that maximized operating procedures and financial performance by 60%
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks in contracts and agreements to protect the company's interests.
Analyze and interpret contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies
and procedures
Develop and implement a contract management system to streamline and automate the contract lifecycle, improving
efficiency and reducing errors
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors to ensure smooth execution of contracts and maximize
customer satisfaction
Collaborate with the legal team to review and analyze contracts for potential risks and liabilities, providing recommendations for
mitigation
Identify and evaluate potential risks associated with international contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with
global legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to contract performance, and provide regular reports and
analysis to management

Contracts Coordinator

Global Security
London, UK
06.2012 - 12.2016
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Negotiated and reviewed contracts to protect customer interests.
  • Oversaw contracts for over five different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
  • Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
  • Addressed contract disputes and provided advice and guidance to resolve issues.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
  • Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance.
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.

Contracts Administrator

vision Security Systems
Sittingbourne , UK
09.2001 - 01.2012

• Brought projects on time and per budget and quality standards.
• Handled continuous project monitoring and management by developing forecasts, tracking expenses, and approving payments.
• Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely
preconstruction.
• Managed multiple project teams engaged in electronic security development in cross-functional environments to reach project
success across global high-risk locations
• Provided awareness and understanding of the overall project portfolio, interactions, and issues to team members and
stakeholders.
• Monitored design processes from the conceptual phase through construction.
• Facilitated communication between departments, management, and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance
targets.
• Organized activities to reward employees and motivate performance improvements.
• Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
• Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provide actionable solutions to management.
• Wrote reports outlining results to facilitate management decision-making.
• Coordinated services with external companies to check whether utility installations were completed on schedule.
Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Conduct legal research and analysis to support special projects and provide recommendations to the legal team.
Provide administrative support to the legal team, including organizing documents, scheduling meetings, and preparing legal
briefs
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of special projects, including
electronic security development for global clients in the oil and gas industry.
Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures related to special projects
Assist in the development and implementation of company-wide security policies and procedures to ensure compliance
with industry standards and regulations.
Assist in conducting due diligence on potential business partners and vendors to ensure compliance with legal and
regulatory

CANDICE MAST