Hillary Bowman
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Well-qualified and successful Senior Contracts Specialist with 5-years of contracts management experience and 8-years in total working at a top strategic management consulting firm. Specializing in commercial and federal procurement practices, contract negotiation and price structuring, end to end proposal and risk management, writing and facilitating contracts and subcontracts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts Specialist
BCG Federal Corp.
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Supported end to end procurements process starting with contract review, bid decision, proposal input, price volume creation, submission, and award management.
- Reduced risk exposure by proactively identifying contractual issues and addressing them effectively and timely.
- Enhanced contract management efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Increased profitability through effective negotiation of favorable contract terms with clients and subcontractors.
- Improved collaboration among departments by fostering strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Played a critical role in successfully closing high-value deals through expert negotiation skills and attention to detail.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members in the Contracts, Pricing, and Legal departments, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Maintained detailed records of all contracts, amendments, correspondence, and other relevant documentation for easy retrieval during audits or dispute resolution proceedings.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving overall compliance within the organization by developing comprehensive training materials on relevant contract-related issues.
- Ensured timely completion of all contract-related tasks, such as renewals and amendments, by prioritizing workload effectively and efficiently managing resources.
Contracts Analyst
BCG Federal Corp.
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Enhanced contract compliance by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing contractual terms and conditions.
- Streamlined contract negotiation processes for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated issues with comprehensive risk assessments on contractual agreements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic objectives for contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Supported procurement department by providing expert advice on contractual matters during bidding selection process.
Senior Administrative Assistant
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to partners and senior staff, promoting excellence in office operations managing professional calendars, coordinating meetings, scheduling travel, and processed expenses and reimbursements
- Supported program operations by preparing and updating documents, reports and spreadsheets.
- Acted as backup for other employees by providing support and adapting to requirements of department.
- for executive team and senior management group.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies, and performance standards.
Administrative Assistant
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided administrative support daily to between 3 and 9 partners and senior staff.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, managed calendars, and conference calls to optimize scheduling to fit the specific needs of the partners.
- Booked and confirmed all travel including car service, flights, hotels, meals, and additional accommodations
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Executive Assistant and Human Resources Aid
Anchor Staffing, LLC.
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact to place individuals on short term or long term job placements.
- Processed job applications, timesheets, and workers compensation claims.
- Managed the owners and vice presidents executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Advertising/PR, And Digital Media
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD09.2014
Skills
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement Strategies
- Pricing Analysis
- Proposal Review and Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Procedure Compliance
- Management Consulting
Timeline
Senior Contracts Specialist
BCG Federal Corp.
07.2021 - 10.2023
Contracts Analyst
BCG Federal Corp.
05.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Administrative Assistant
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
11.2016 - 01.2018
Executive Assistant and Human Resources Aid
Anchor Staffing, LLC.
12.2014 - 11.2016
Graduate Certificate - Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Advertising/PR, And Digital Media
Loyola University Maryland
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