Christopher McGhee
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Well-versed Contracts Specialist offering proficiency in Contracts and Grants database management. Drafting, reviewing and revising agreements ensuring accuracy in a timely manner. Tracking awards and running reports with great attention to detail. Extensive experience with ContractLogix, EGMS, Adobe, MS Office, MIP Accounting, Tableau, etc. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with good understanding of contractual process. Adept at communicating with Agencies, Consultants, Courts and Executives. Contributing 8+ years of legal expertise and committed to pursuing best practices to improve organizational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts Performance Specialist
LAHSA
2022.09 - Current
- Facilitate portfolio of 30+ Agencies, Vendors and Consultants
- Initiate / Manage awards in the Grants Management System
- Examine Key Performance Indicators and Statements of Work
- Draft, review and revise various agreements ensuring accuracy and execution
- Conduct reports for Aging Payables, Check Vouchers, etc.
- Examine public records and budgets to affirm Commission Approval
- Review current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinate renewal agreements
- Sustain open lines of communication with agencies throughout the contracting process to ensure transparency and alignment on expectations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implement training programs for team members to enhance their understanding of best practices
Records Clerk
Cullen & Dykman, LLP
2021.02 - 2021.10
- Ensured accurate data entry daily and helped maintain the database.
- Managed the filing room making sure all records and contracts were filed under the correct client/entity.
- Closed out projects and prepared files to be audited.
- Interacted with clients via phone and email to provide information and request copies of specific records.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Contract Administrator
Harbor Freight Tools
2019.07 - 2020.02
- Maintained Filing Room and Contracts Database for the Company.
- Routed contracts for several departments of the Company both physically and electronically.
- Drafted and reviewed various Non-Disclosure Agreements and Master Service Agreements.
- Analyzed Change Orders as well as Statements of Work to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and dates.
- Communicated with Vendors, Representatives and Executives to obtain signatures on different agreements.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Intern
The Queens Borough Hall
2018.01 - 2018.05
- Organized and maintained payroll records for the Fiscal Department.
- Drafted interoffice memoranda to ensure other staff members were all on the same page.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by any team member
- Reviewed personnel records to ensure payroll records reflect proper rates of pay for each employee
- Checked predetermined increases for various skilled workers via phone and internet
- Communicated with vendors via phone to request any missing records.
Intern
Law Office of Neville M. Tucker
2016.06 - 2017.01
- Supported a team of 3 attorneys in Probate and Estate law
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations
- Drafted legal memorandums and case briefs
- Conducted extensive legal research
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling
- Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records
- Filed documents with the courts on behalf of the attorney
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for all clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY2019-05
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Contract terms negotiation
- Redlining / Editing
- Database Management
- Grants Management
- Budget preparation
- Organized / Detail oriented
- Relationships and rapport
- Compliance enforcement
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certified Paralegal, St. John’s University - 2019
Timeline
Contracts Performance Specialist
LAHSA
2022.09 - Current
Records Clerk
Cullen & Dykman, LLP
2021.02 - 2021.10
Contract Administrator
Harbor Freight Tools
2019.07 - 2020.02
Intern
The Queens Borough Hall
2018.01 - 2018.05
Intern
Law Office of Neville M. Tucker
2016.06 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
St. John's University
Extracurricular Activities
- Annual Los Angeles Homeless Count
- Community Service - Liberty Partnership
Documents / Reports
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Master Service Agreements
- Professional Service Agreements
- Periodic Renewals
- Memorandums
- Check Voucher Reports
- Aged Payable Reports