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Erin Johnston

Summerville,SC

Summary

Detail-oriented Contract Administrator with over 2 years of experience in managing, negotiating, and executing complex contracts. Adept at ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering strong client relationships. Proven track record of streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. Seeking to leverage analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and project management expertise in a new career path, where transferable skills can drive organizational success and innovation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Contract Administrator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summerville, SC
11.2022 - Current

Contract Management:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and company policies.

Sales Support:

  • Assisting the sales team with contract-related inquiries.
  • Facilitating communication between the sales and legal departments.
  • Supporting the sales process by ensuring timely contract execution.
  • Thoroughly reviewing contract terms and conditions.
  • Identifying and rectifying errors or discrepancies in contracts.

Communication Skills:

  • Effective verbal and written communication with internal teams and external clients.
  • Explaining complex contract terms to non-legal stakeholders.

Time Management:

  • Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Managing multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.

Analytical Skills:

  • Analyzing contract performance and compliance.
  • Using data to drive contract decisions and improvements.

Technology Proficiency:

  • Using contract management software (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe, SAP).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Customer Service Orientation:

  • Providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Addressing client needs promptly and professionally.
  • Resolving contract-related issues.

Training and Development:

  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs to enhance team performance and skill sets.
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Skilled in providing personalized support and guidance to team members to foster growth and development.

Loan Processor/Owner

EJ Total Loan Processing
Summerville, SC
01.2021 - Current
  • Liaise between potential clients and financial institutions, evaluate clients, research credit records, and prepare documentation for loan packages
  • Schedule and track closing dates, contingency dates, and rate lock expiration dates to ensure compliance and all deadlines are met
  • Assisted clients with loan refinancing based on more favourable terms such as a shorter repayment period or lower monthly payments, as well as managing, tracking, and processing a pipeline of up to 30 loans at a time
  • Optimized loan approval process through updated techniques and systems to achieve efficiency, reducing loan closure process time by 1 week or more

Loan Processor/Process Manager

Diane Roberts Processing
San Diego, CA
06.2012 - 12.2020
  • Assessed applicants' financial status and assets to determine loan feasibility, reviewing loan agreements for accuracy
  • Evaluated previous and potential client’s financial situation for potential savings and developed referral networks to locate prospects for loans and generate business
  • Managed $1M+ worth of high-risk loan applications and deals, adhering to organizational standards, guidelines, and compliance
  • Improved closing rates across all lenders closing on average over 15-20 loans per month
  • Managed and processed both purchase and refinance loans for multiple different brokers

Customer Service Associate

LLLReptile Co.
San Diego, CA
10.2009 - 06.2012
  • Assist customers with placing orders, care and product recommendations via phone, email and online
  • Processed customer claims and returns, informed customers of company policies
  • Troubleshoot order issues and assist in timely solutions to the customers satisfaction
  • Process all credit card payments and refunds for all orders
  • Quality control of orders being shipped and assist in all warehouse duties

Education

California Real Estate Salespersons License -

07.2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and quick learner
  • Communication
  • Ability to manage workload
  • Self-starter
  • Organization skills
  • Ability to work with strict deadlines

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Contract Administrator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
11.2022 - Current

Loan Processor/Owner

EJ Total Loan Processing
01.2021 - Current

Loan Processor/Process Manager

Diane Roberts Processing
06.2012 - 12.2020

Customer Service Associate

LLLReptile Co.
10.2009 - 06.2012

California Real Estate Salespersons License -

Erin Johnston