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Jason Seabolt
Pace,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Contract Administrator experienced in risk management and regulatory compliance. Enhanced operational efficiency and stakeholder relationships through effective communication and problem-solving. Delivered high-quality results in fast-paced environments while overseeing contract negotiations, renewals, and compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Contract Specialist III
Global Connections to Employment
Pensacola
05.2024 - Current
- Developed contractual agreements, including terms and conditions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations, mitigating potential risks.
- Executed contract review and managed submission of fully executed documents to lenders, title companies, and law firms, facilitating timely contract execution.
- Monitored contract timelines to ensure timely renewals and modifications were processed.
- Collaborated with legal and finance departments to address and resolve issues in contract development and execution, ensuring alignment across functions.
- Conducted market research, devised acquisition strategies and drafted and finalized contracts.
- Assisted in the preparation of bid packages by researching market prices, identifying potential sources, evaluating bids received, and recommending awards.
- Coordinated activities between contracting officers, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, technical personnel, attorneys, auditors and other stakeholders involved in the contracting process.
Contract Administrator
Florida Department of Agriculture
Tallahassee
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Identified contracting process improvements and developed targeted solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Managed contract documentation for compliance with state regulations and policies.
- Reviewed and processed contractor invoices for accuracy and adherence to agreements.
- Coordinated stakeholder communication to align project objectives and track progress effectively.
- Conducted negotiations with vendors to secure favorable contract terms and enhance supplier relationships.
- Supported audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to inquiries promptly.
- Managed contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Coordinated internal audits of contracted services and products for quality assurance purposes.
- Oversaw changes and coordinated change orders and contract reviews.
- Monitored contract performance to ensure that deadlines were met by both the client and contractor.
- Maintained contract management systems to ensure accuracy of all contractual data.
- Developed processes for tracking contract performance metrics such as cost savings or efficiency gains.
- Drafted and prepared contractual documents such as NDAs, service agreements, and purchase orders.
- Submitted project closeout documents in accordance with contract terms.
- Managed subcontract administration and compliance and coordinated contract closeouts.
- Resolved contract disputes in a timely manner and provided guidance on potential risks associated with contracts.
Lead Contract Administrator
Florida Department of Child and Family Services
Tallahassee
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed contract negotiations for service agreements within child welfare programs.
- Ensured contract documents complied with state regulations through thorough review and approval.
- Developed training materials for staff on contract administration procedures.
- Facilitated meetings with vendors to discuss contract fulfillment and requirements.
- Resolved disputes related to contractual obligations by facilitating discussions among involved parties.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advised senior management on strategies for minimizing risks associated with contractual arrangements.
- Interpreted complex contractual language into easily understandable summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Served as a liaison between multiple departments in order to resolve issues pertaining to outstanding invoices or payments due under contracted services.
- Reviewed and evaluated contracts for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of requests for proposals and other bid documents, including terms and conditions.
- Coordinated with external legal counsel on matters relating to contract disputes or litigation.
- Participated in post-award meetings with suppliers and contractors in order to review project scope, timeline and deliverables.
- Processed contract change requests to ensure compliance with existing agreements.
- Liaised with leadership team to review and approve contract terms and conditions.
- Responded to regulatory documents and forms, driving compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Formulated policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
Senior Contracts Manager
Florida Department of Child and Family Services
Tallahassee
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Negotiated, drafted and reviewed contracts for a variety of products and services.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Reviewed and approved contracts to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Reviewed proposed contracts for compliance with policies and legal requirements, identifying critical issues to mitigate risk.
- Maintained accurate records of contracts and amendments in the management system.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes and workflows.
- Led cross-functional teams responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing various types of contracts.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication to resolve contractual disputes, enhancing relationships and ensuring compliance.
- Provided guidance on legal implications of contractual agreements to department leadership.
- Conducted training sessions on contract law, risk mitigation techniques and negotiation strategies.
- Interpreted applicable laws and regulations when negotiating terms of service or purchase agreements.
- Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to identify opportunities for improvement or cost savings initiatives.
- Developed strategies to improve contract management processes.
- Prepared reports on contractual performance metrics, highlighting cost savings and revenue generation to inform strategic decisions.
- Evaluated customer feedback on contracted services and developed plans for improvement.
- Developed contract templates and updated policies and procedures to maintain contracting consistency.
- Worked closely with external vendors to negotiate favorable terms for long-term agreements.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
Contract Manager
Florida Department Of Management Services
Tallahassee
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Negotiated and drafted contracts, reviewed legal documents, and ensured compliance with organizational standards.
- Negotiated contract terms to ensure favorable conditions for all parties involved.
- Managed contract lifecycle from initiation to execution, ensuring timely completion.
- Managed the renewal process for expiring contracts, negotiating new terms.
- Monitored contractual performance, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and adherence to agreed terms.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and address potential issues within contract agreements, enhancing compliance.
- Audited existing contracts for completeness and accuracy prior to signing or renewing them.
- Ensured all changes to existing contracts were documented and approved in accordance with established policies.
- Maintained comprehensive records of contracts and related documentation for easy access.
- Developed contract templates and updated policies and procedures to maintain contracting consistency.
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
- Assisted in developing strategies to mitigate contractual risk exposure, strengthening organizational safeguards.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for compliance with company policies and regulations.
Community Program Manager
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Tallahassee
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed grant proposals for funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
- Managed grant application processes from inception to submission for various programs.
- Monitored progress of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions set by the funder.
- Monitored fund disbursement and reporting requirements for awarded grants.
- Reviewed and analyzed grant guidelines to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to collect essential documentation, ensuring comprehensive program support.
- Assessed accurate and relevant information for fact-based decision making.
- Facilitated workshops designed to educate stakeholders about best practices for managing programs successfully.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and increased program effectiveness.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and negotiated contracts for program resources.
- Trained team members on best practices for project management methodologies.
- Monitored program performance metrics to pinpoint enhancement opportunities, driving continuous improvement.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Prioritized tasks and managed teams throughout multiple projects.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Analyzed data collected during the course of the program operations and reported results accordingly.
- Controlled expenditures and reported monthly actual performance.
- Managed grant application processes from inception to submission for various programs.
Senior Consumer Service Analyst
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Tallahassee
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, chat, and other communication channels.
- Addressed all customer complaints within established time frame guidelines, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed service requests to identify trends and improve customer support.
- Facilitated cross-department communication to promptly resolve service-related issues, improving overall service efficiency.
- Developed detailed reports of problem resolutions for reference by customers and colleagues, supporting knowledge sharing.
- Assessed customer needs, identified solutions, and provided helpful advice to improve customer experience.
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
Fort Sill
03.2002 - 08.2006
- Guided team members to complete tasks within established timelines, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Led training sessions for new recruits on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between units to enhance collaboration during joint operations.
- Developed strategies for conflict resolution among team members during high-pressure situations.
- Supervised subordinate staff in daily duties, ensuring consistency and quality in operations.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL10.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Keiser University
Tallahassee06.2023
MBA - Business Administration
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WVSkills
- Contract negotiation
- Contract administration
- Contract drafting
- Contract compliance
- Contract oversight
- Contract development
- Contract performance monitoring
- Contract proposals
- Contract closeouts
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Risk monitoring
- Project management
- Procurement program management
- Procurement strategies
- Cost control
- Vendor management
- Vendor negotiations
- Stakeholder communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Proposal preparation
- Requests for proposals
- Data analysis
- Skilled negotiator
- Strategic planning
- Performance management
- Data analysis
- Vendor negotiations
- Vendor management
Certification
Florida Certified Contract Manager- State of Florida
Timeline
Contract Specialist III
Global Connections to Employment
05.2024 - Current
Contract Administrator
Florida Department of Agriculture
01.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Contract Administrator
Florida Department of Child and Family Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Contracts Manager
Florida Department of Child and Family Services
10.2021 - 01.2022
Contract Manager
Florida Department Of Management Services
07.2020 - 10.2021
Community Program Manager
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
09.2017 - 07.2020
Senior Consumer Service Analyst
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
12.2015 - 07.2016
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
03.2002 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science -
Keiser University
MBA - Business Administration
Bluefield State University