DARRYL J. ADAMSON
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly analytical subject matter expert with demonstrated experience solving complex business issues through innovative ideas and approaches regarding Vendor Management, contracts, sourcing, procurement, and human resources. Also well-versed in utilizing data management and project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK) to enhance compliance and produce successful project outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager-Streaming Digital VMO
Paramount Global
03.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against Paramount targets for 22 Brands including Pluto TV, Paramount +, CBS News and CBS Sports.
- Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection (Scorecards), and quality assurance efforts for Paramount Streaming Services
- Managed benchmarks, product demonstrations, RFPs, QBRs and testimonials for performance evaluation
- Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer data
- Liaised with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop deep understanding of business needs and current market landscape
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales
- Prioritized roadmap to achieve product goals and metrics
- Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts
- Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue
- Created and Implemented SOPs, and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities
- Developed and implemented new filing systems to improve organizational efficiency and productivity
- Manage and provide end-to-end guidance on Contract Management for Brand managers, team members, Legal and finance
- Review, negotiate, and complete commercial agreements
- Provide redlined recommendations on standard/nonstandard agreements using knowledge of contract law and terminology across main risk areas such as limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, licensing, warranty, confidentiality, information security/data privacy/PII
- Negotiate directly with suppliers
- Proactively collaborate with our 22 Brands(Legal, Finance, infosec/privacy) to ensure the contracts align with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Vendor Manager
HEWLETT-PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed MSA/ Statements of Work (SOW) globally in support of HQ, Global Functions, Environmental Health and Safety, Leadership, Professional Skills, Tech HR, Performance and Rewards, Diversity and Inclusion, Global Learning, Coaching and Assessments, Culture and Engagement, Executive Search, and Learning Infrastructure (related to skills development)
- Negotiated with SaaS Suppliers, Professional Services, and Technical Vendors on Terms and Conditions and pricing to indirectly procure and deliver services and software
- Managed customization of SOW Templates for different types of vendors or purchases
- Coordinated with financial analysts on budget appropriations and PO management
- Consulted with financial analysts to resolve vendor payment/invoice issues and collaborated with business stakeholders to execute integrated change control
- Partnered with various business units to understand requirements, ensuring appropriate vendor sourcing and cost control
- Exercised significant independent judgment within broadly defined procurement and company policies and practices determining best methods for executing contract renewals and RFPs.
Service Delivery Manager
AGILE 1.WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed ten recruiters and three project coordinators in a dedicated RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) account servicing 122 locations and 200 job titles in the Healthcare industry
- Utilized Visio and PowerPoint presentations to define engagement standards, Job Aids, Sourcing Strategies, SOPs, and consistency of recruiting processes and procedures in a client-facing environment
- Spearheaded strategic planning and leadership alongside the Talent Acquisition Director and fostered interaction and communication with the Client VP and other C-level stakeholders to deliver on contractual SLAs
- Employed a clear understanding of the Master Service Agreement (MSA) executed with the client
- Streamlined requisition management, Profit and Loss management, and metric reporting by creating a Master report to track requisition numbers, priority, SLAs, caseload, job titles, job status, and requisition disposition
- Compiled weekly reporting including Time to Fill, Open Requisitions, Sales and Leadership Summary, Pipeline, cost per hire, and Vacancy Rate
- Managed budget and ensured systems were in place to track expenses and placement fees according to the MSA.
Talent Acquisition Manager
NTT DATA CORPORATION
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Served as an administrative liaison for the Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and Sales Team to implement resource management for over 1,000 SAP consultants worldwide
- Recruited, assessed, and onboarded over 75 candidates weekly, including H1B Visa holders
- Implemented effective Bench Management by Creating and maintaining a database of rejections, availability, and project roll-offs
- Provided up-to-date Metrics to Director of Talent Acquisition, AE's, HRBP's, and Business Unit (P&L) leads on all resources, particularly availability
- Networked internally to solve hiring process-related issues by Third-Party Agencies specifically regarding H1B visa status, Corp to Corp, W2, and 1099 SAP consultants
- Vendor Management deliverables including contract negotiation and execution of 3rd party Statement of Work (SOW) and Master Service Agreements (MSA) for staff augmentation
- Managed Team of Technical Writers in the creation of SOP's, RFP's and resume formatting.
HR Consultant
US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
02.2003 - 07.2009
- Implemented and managed recruitment, testing, and assessment sites for over 300 U.S
- Airports
- Managed a team of Medical professionals, Talent Acquisition specialists, and HR staffing specialists to recruit, test, assess, and hire TSA employees and Federal Air Marshals nationwide
- Established relationships with TSA (FSD) Federal Security Director Staff to enhance client satisfaction and better understand client's recruitment goals and CPS's ability to exceed them
- Conducted training of Federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in SF86 compliance
- Instructed TSA staff on recruitment, Federal HR-related policy, and CPS assessment procedures utilizing Taleo and PeopleSoft, respectively
- Managed people development processes, employee engagement, and employee relations issues
- Managed candidate statistical information and processed metrics for managing client's recruitment and hiring objectives by establishing benchmark and reporting tools for the TSA.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Baylor University
Waco, TXBachelor of Arts - Slavic Studies
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Vendor Management Partnered with finance and multiple BUs globally across 28 Brands under Digital Streaming Group for Paramount Global
- Contract Development-Partnered with Legal on resolution of contractual Terms and Conditions and Commercials
- Project Management-Managed cross-functional teams and delivered complex projects on time and within budget
- Strategic Negotiation-Negotiated vendor contracts resulting in over $5M annual cost savings Partnered with Sourcing to Manage contracts >$250K to $5M
- Risk Management-Partnered with Vendor Risk Management team on Infosec and Privacy business rules, resulting in 20% reduction in risk exposure
- Vendor Portfolio-International Payment Stack, Marketing Domestic and International, Software Engineering, Transcription Services
Certification
- HR Professional Development Series Certification
- Completion of accelerated Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course
- Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Education, Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) n Progress
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Manager-Streaming Digital VMO
Paramount Global
03.2020 - Current
Vendor Manager
HEWLETT-PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
02.2016 - 03.2019
Service Delivery Manager
AGILE 1.WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 11.2015
Talent Acquisition Manager
NTT DATA CORPORATION
01.2011 - 05.2014
HR Consultant
US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
02.2003 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts - Slavic Studies
Baylor University
- HR Professional Development Series Certification
- Completion of accelerated Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course
- Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Education, Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) n Progress
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