Garrison Melanson
Summary
Proactive Contract Specialist with extensive experience in negotiating optimal contract terms, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in market research, risk mitigation, and managing vital contract portfolios. Offering strong problem-solving abilities and expert guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making and advance organizational goals. Professional with strong focus on records management and negotiation. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and vendor relations. Effective collaborator known for delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, communication, and analytical thinking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
341st Contracting Squadron (USAF)
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Managed vital-contract portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
- Performed in-depth market research, identified optimal acquisition strategies and prepared contracts for approval.
- Facilitated productive negotiations between parties by acting as a mediator during disputes resolutions sessions.
- Provided expert guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Radford High School
Honolulu, HI05-2022
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Contract proposals
- Research and analysis
- Legal Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Records management
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Contract Specialist
341st Contracting Squadron (USAF)
10.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Radford High School
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