Deneen Krowicki
Latrobe,PA
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Manager
Owens & Minor
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Provided training sessions on contract management processes and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to contract administration.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to ensure the best terms for the company.
- Reviewed requests for proposals before they were submitted to vendors.
- Drafted amendments to existing contracts as needed.
- Advised senior management on contractual matters such as renewals, extensions, terminations.
- Developed strategies to improve contract management processes and procedures.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving any payment disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments on special projects or initiatives as needed.
- Provided effective leadership and management to a team of 7 employees.
- Created detailed reports on team performance metrics for senior management review.
- Resolved complex customer inquiries related to rebate eligibility and amount calculations
- Work with customers for distribution conversions and GPO's for contract conversions
- Leader in company decreased DNI
- Helped the company exceed 98% IMR
- Instrumental in launching. Power-Bi reports for the contracts team, and creating unique specific reporting.
- Worked with other managers to create a new credit and rebill data program that increased productivity.
Customer Conversions
Owens & Minor
Richmond, VA
02.2017 - Current
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
- Prepared reports summarizing key findings from contact tracing activities.
- Researched available technologies to improve data collection processes during contact tracing operations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to identify cases that require additional follow-up or support services from medical personnel.
- Monitored daily progress of contact tracing activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of all contacts traced and outcomes achieved.
- Created educational materials explaining contact tracing processes, including how it works and why it is important.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skill, resolving issues. efficiently and effectively
Contract Specialist
Owens & Minor
Greensburg, PA
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted in the preparation of bid packages by researching market prices, identifying potential sources, evaluating bids received, and recommending awards.
- Provided guidance on contract interpretation when disputes arose between parties involved in a contract agreement.
- Researched vendor pricing trends to support negotiation of new contracts or renewals of existing contracts.
- Participated in meetings with internal staff members to discuss upcoming procurements or ongoing projects.
- Ensured that all signed contracts were properly filed in an organized manner for easy retrieval.
- Worked to resolve vendor issued by proactively communicating with market contacts.
- Reviewed details on incoming contracts and service agreements to keep pricing correct.
- Administered contract change requests and resolution.
Contract Analyst
Owens & Minor
Richmond, VA
02.2017 - 03.2023
- Identified areas where additional training was needed in order to improve contract administration capabilities.
- Prepared reports summarizing contractual commitments for senior management review.
- Analyzed existing contracts to identify areas of improvement, risk, or potential savings opportunities.
- Assisted with dispute resolution when conflicts arise from contractual language or interpretations.
- Provided support for special projects as required by management team.
- Created reports and models based on contract requirements to predict profitability and gross margin.
- Checked information in company's database for accuracy and updated data with current information to maintain records.
- Oversaw changes and coordinated change orders and contract reviews.
- Administered contract change requests and resolution.
- Managed negotiation and approval of supplier, distributor and state and federal agency agreements.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication, and internal needs.
- Conducted legal research to aid professionals with positive outcomes.
Contract Supervisor
Owens & Minor
Greensburg, PA
06.2005 - 02.2017
- Maintained accurate records of all contracts within organization's database.
- Developed and implemented contract performance monitoring processes to ensure deliverables were met in a timely manner.
- Conducted post-contract award meetings with contractors to review expectations and timelines.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing results from contract performance evaluations.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues pertaining to contract execution or performance.
- Advised senior management on strategies regarding contract negotiations.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Created a positive work environment by setting clear expectations and providing resources necessary for success.
- Provided guidance, coaching and mentoring to individual team members as needed to help them reach their full potential.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, regulations and laws while maintaining an ethical workplace culture.
- Prepared reports detailing staff performance metrics such as productivity levels or customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed daily operations of the team including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance and approving time off requests.
- Set objectives for teams based on organizational goals; monitored performance against targets; provided feedback and took corrective action when needed.
- Recruited qualified candidates through job postings, interviews and referrals; evaluated resumes and applications; extended offers of employment.
- Delegated work assignments and prioritized tasks.
- Recognized and rewarded team and individual achievements, boosting morale and motivation.
- Encouraged continuous learning and professional development within the team, facilitating external and internal training opportunities.
Warehouse Worker
Owens & Minor
Greensburg, PA
02.1986 - 06.2001
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PAReal Estate
Real Estate Educators
Murrysville, PA02-2017
Skills
- Contract Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Pivot tables
- Cost Analysis
- Time Management
- Customer Relations
- Decision-Making
- Remote Office Availability
- Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Real Estate License 2017
Affiliations
- Member of Business and Professional Women of Pennsylvania
- Volunteer at HEAL animal rescue
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contract Manager
Owens & Minor
04.2023 - Current
Contract Specialist
Owens & Minor
06.2021 - 06.2025
Customer Conversions
Owens & Minor
02.2017 - Current
Contract Analyst
Owens & Minor
02.2017 - 03.2023
Contract Supervisor
Owens & Minor
06.2005 - 02.2017
Warehouse Worker
Owens & Minor
02.1986 - 06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Westmoreland County Community College
Real Estate
Real Estate Educators
- Real Estate License 2017