Christine Nickels
Nokomis,FL
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong communication skills who is adept at streamlining processes as well as implementing innovative solutions. Experience conducting comprehensive contractual reviews in order to reduce risk and ensure compliance. Demonstrates ability to lead diverse teams towards successful outcomes. Knowledgeable in Project Accounting principles and dedicated to improving operational efficiency to meet organizational objectives while promoting interdepartmental collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Contracts Manager
Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Manage and mentor 13 staff members, across two teams, by offering continual guidance, training and performance feedback.
- Implemented reporting system that provided workload monitoring to ensure adherence to expected project setup turnaround time.
- Conduct full-cycle legal review of project start-up documents to ensure accurate interpretation and compliance with Corporate Governance for risk mitigation.
- Liaise with North America Partners and Project Managers to align contracts with Company policies.
- Deliver comprehensive training on contract management processes and procedures to staff at all levels throughout North America.
- Devise strategies and best practices streamlining contract management processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Finance, Contracts, Legal and Operations to establish efficient contract management systems.
- Continually identify process improvement opportunities, focusing on automation for greater efficiency.
Utilize new software programs to enhance operational accuracy.
Create and use consistent communication templates to improve clarity, consistency and to ensure uniformity across teams.
Streamlined & automated risk booking processes to save time and resources. - Contribute significantly to month end processes, allowing North America Region to reach challenging sales targets.
Project Coordinator/Administrator
Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
Ewing, NJ
10.2003 - 10.2020
- Supported multiple Partners and Project Managers by overseeing all facets of global Environmental, Health & Safety compliance audit programs and Phase I Due Diligence projects for key global clients.
- Engaged directly with global key clients.
- Drafted and edited technical documents, reports, proposals, and presentations through word processing, formatting, proofreading, and production.
- Facilitated operational support to enhance collaboration with local Partners and Project Managers, encompassing sales and budget reporting, opportunity tracking, and follow-up management
- Provided financial support for projects by setting up/managing budgets using company accounting software.
- Coordinated project invoicing, budgeting, financial reporting, accounts receivable, and specialized financial assignments.
- Partnered with client procurement and purchasing teams.
Skills
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project Accounting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical thinking
- Training development
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Detail orientation
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Active listening
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Regional Contracts Manager
Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Project Coordinator/Administrator
Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
10.2003 - 10.2020