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Donna Connors

Braintree,MA

Summary

Dynamic Executive at Boston Ship Repair, LLC, specializing in operations and contract negotiation. Proven track record of leading teams to complete projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining regulatory compliance. Recognized for implementing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency and achieve significant cost savings.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Contracts & Estimating

Boston Ship Repair, LLC
Boston, MA
11.2006 - Current
  • Responsible for all various stages of production, finances and contract administration in the Shipyard.
  • Daily activities include: Responsible for the day to day operations of facility.
  • Oversee production to ensure timely completion.
  • Attend daily and weekly meeting to ensure the project is on track and resolve lagging items as found.
  • Provide leadership to coordinate the completion of assigned tasks/deliverables with other departments, outside contractors and customer.
  • Investigate and define problem areas, prepare reports recommending solutions or courses of action related to contract administration and/or projects.
  • Provide weekly progress reports of funded vs. actual costs to President.
  • Responsible for ensuring budgets do not exceed funded amount.
  • Maintain working relationship and act as a liaison with the customer on matters relating to financial and contractual activities.
  • Estimate, negotiate and execute change orders with the customer during the contract period of performance.
  • Review invoicing to determine accuracy with the subcontract agreement.
  • Assure timely and accurate submission of invoicing to the customer for projects.
  • Team leader for preparation of proposals and estimating.
  • Review and verify accuracy for submission to customers.
  • Prepare cost estimates, breakdowns and project schedules.
  • Monitor and facilitate the progress of project reviews, bid process and all phases of contract administration through close out of the contract.
  • Review Terms and Conditions for individual contracts, negotiate changes and approve final version.
  • Interview subcontractors and vendors to determine their qualifications to participate in projects.
  • Prepare and issue request for proposals to subcontractors and receive same.
  • Provide recommendations as to which subcontractor is the best suited for the project in terms of cost and quality.
  • Plan Administrator for the Small Business Subcontracting Outreach Plan.
  • Prepare subcontract agreements including terms and conditions with outside contractors and customers.
  • Prepare for and assist CFO with DCAA and internal audits for Government contracts as required.
  • Review required FARS and DFARs for individual Government contracts and prepare required reports and documents to assure adherence to requirements.
  • Develop and implement ISO procedures.
  • Assist the CEO with special projects as needed.

Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager

American Overseas Marine
Quincy, MA
01.2000 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for the management and daily operation of the Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) owned by the Maritime Administration.
  • Daily activities included: Administered a Federal contract with the Maritime Administration to manage nine Ready Reserve Fleet Vessels.
  • Provided required deliverables to the customer and crews for the vessels.
  • Coordinated and monitored the scheduling, pricing and technical performance of the program.
  • Negotiated contract, contractual changes and coordinate preparation of proposals, plans, specifications and financial conditions of the contract.
  • Ensured adherence to master plans and schedules; developed solutions to program problems and direct work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments.
  • Maintained currency with FARS and DFARS associated with the contract and develop procedures in order to maintain adherence to the new requirements.
  • Developed Task Order tracking program to monitor costs of one to two hundred individual task orders at any given time during the contract.
  • Reviewed budgets vs. actual on a daily basis and worked with the Government to increase Task Order if required and close out same upon completion of work.
  • Ensured vessel projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Acted as an advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks and operations.
  • Coordinated the preparation of repair Request for Proposals (RFP), determined best value criteria, reviewed and verified accuracy for submission to the Government.
  • Upon approval, issued RFP and required amendments throughout the process, received proposals, evaluated and provided source selection to Government.
  • Administered the repair contracts ranging from thousands to millions of dollars.
  • Provided supervision to Project/Port Engineers located throughout the country.
  • Maintained daily contact, resolved contract/technical issues and assisted them with specification writing and material purchases.

Port Engineer

American Overseas Marine
Quincy, MA
01.1992 - 12.2000
  • Responsible for maintaining individual vessels in a readiness state for the Maritime Administration.
  • Determined repairs required, wrote specifications and issued RFP’s.
  • Administered contracts; approved all materials, procedures and workmanship.
  • Closed out contracts upon completion of repairs.
  • Prepared and submitted subcontractor evaluations for future work.
  • Oversaw and administered large shipyard contracts for vessels.
  • Negotiated additional repairs while maintaining an on time completion and given budgets.

Education

B.S. - Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
01.1992

Skills

  • Contract administration and negotiation
  • Team leadership
  • Cost estimation and budgeting
  • Project scheduling and management
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Problem solving

Personal Activities

  • Assistant Troop Leader, Committee Member, Order of Arrow Advisor, Braintree Boy Scouts Troop 22, Braintree, MA
  • Volunteer for Animal Shelters
  • Quincy Animal, foster cats
  • Twenty Paws, foster hospice dogs

Activities

Representative of the Ships Council Association.

Affiliations

  • Assistant Scoutmaster for Scouting America, Troop 22 Braintree
  • Member of the Shipboard COuncil Associateion

Timeline

Vice President Contracts & Estimating

Boston Ship Repair, LLC
11.2006 - Current

Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager

American Overseas Marine
01.2000 - 12.2006

Port Engineer

American Overseas Marine
01.1992 - 12.2000

B.S. - Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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