Christmas Akpodiete
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Contract Specialist seeking new position and greater responsibilities based on proven contracting record in diverse, challenging and complex offices in Africa. Focused Contract Specialist offering over 10 years years of experience overseeing status and progression of contracts while ensuring compliance. Enhanced contract monitoring process by developing contract and vendor databases. Adept in creating and enforcing service level agreements, confirming terms conform with stated timelines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Oceanic American contrators
, Delaware
01.2026 - Current
- Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
Contract Specialist
Global Union Inc
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Managed bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for construction contracts.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Assisted in expansion efforts by positioning contracts and executing paperwork as quickly as possible.
- Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation.
Substitute Teacher
New York City Debt Of Education.
New York, NY
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Contract Specialist
Oceanic Petroleum & Energy Nigeria.
Abuja, FCT
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Performed pre-award acquisition planning, reviewed purchase requirements and market research to determine availability of supplies/services in accordance with the Nigeria Acquisition Regulation Agency.
- .Evaluated quotes using various cost price analysis, i.e., previously proposed prices and contract prices for similar end items and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) to determine Fair and Reasonableness (F&R) of the proposed price(s). Contract Administrator for Firm Fixed Price Contracts.
- Create contract awards, bilateral or unilateral modifications using Electronic Contract Management Systems.
- Documentation which includes Fair and Reasonableness, legal reviews, memorandum to the file.
Education
LL.B (Hons) - Law,
College of Law, University of Abuja.
Abuja. Nigeria03.2010
Skills
- Superior negotiation skills
- Procurement specialist
- Contract management
- Contract negotiations
- Thrives on multi-tasking
- Process improvement
- Excellent time management
- Deadline-driven
Timeline
CEO
Oceanic American contrators
01.2026 - Current
Contract Specialist
Global Union Inc
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
New York City Debt Of Education.
05.2015 - 12.2019
Contract Specialist
Oceanic Petroleum & Energy Nigeria.
10.2012 - 03.2013
LL.B (Hons) - Law,
College of Law, University of Abuja.