JENNIFER SKOUGSTAD
Golden,CO
Summary
Dedicated contract specialist with several years of professional experience in the contract administration field. Adept in regularly working with technical teams to enhance and create new databases to track past and current contracts. Proven leader focused on managing contract performance.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist, Lead
Boulder County Housing Authority
Boulder, Colorado
03.2024 - 09.2026
- Managed contract administration for Boulder County Housing Authority housing programs.
- Monitored administrative aspects of contracts from inception to completion, including vendor communication and timeline monitoring.
- Reviewed agreements, amendments, and vendor terms for compliance.
- Drafted contract language for services, supplies, and maintenance work.
- Resolved contract issues with vendors, legal staff, and internal teams.
- Advised Boulder County Housing Authority staff on contract procedures.
- Developed contractual agreements, including terms and conditions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assembled contract documentation and exhibits for review and approval.
Office Manager
Peak Engineering
Lakewood, CO
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed overall office operations and ordered supplies to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated schedules and organized documents to streamline administrative support for company owners.
- Answered main phone lines, monitored general email, and greeted visitors to maintain positive office communication.
Administrative Assistant
MSU Denver
Denver, CO
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported Controller and four department leaders in streamlining daily operations
- Managed contract maintenance and organization to ensure compliance and accessibility
- Supervised up to five student workers, coordinating tasks and schedules
Paraprofessional
Jeffco Public Schools
Lakewood, CO
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided support to students in two schools by assisting with their educational needs., caring for a diverse range of students
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive and safe learning environment for all students
- Used empathy to de-escalate tense situations among students or staff. highly charged situations
Freelance Writer
J. Hendrix Creative
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Wrote and edited creative ad copy, blogs, and technical documents to engage target audiences
- Crafted brand copy for creative agency client campaigns and briefs.
- Developed website content aligned with client voice and messaging.
- Edited manuscripts for clarity, tone, grammar, and style.
- Managed daily operations of the company, managing contracts, creating content, and designing WordPress sites
Assistant Director of Development
New York University
New York, NY
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Supported Assistant Dean of Development and three senior leaders in achieving fundraising goals
- Coordinated events for alumni and high-level donors to strengthen relationships and engagement
- Managed stewardship, maintained donor database, and developed content for departmental communications to enhance donor relations
- (Promoted from Administrative Aide February 2016)
Executive Administrator
PRS
Thornton, CO
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Administrative support to three C-level executives
- Managed executive calendars and coordinated complex meetings to facilitate strategic decision-making for PRS leadership.
- Prepared correspondence, presentations, and confidential documents to support PRS executives in effective communication and information sharing.
- Organized travel arrangements and detailed itineraries for PRS business trips.
- Coordinated board materials, agendas, and meeting logistics to ensure seamless execution of PRS team meetings.
- Maintained records, files, and office systems for PRS administrative operations.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for internal and external meetings.
- Drafted and maintained client contracts for various projects
Intake Supervisor and Client Relations
CostFirst Corp.
Woodland Hills, CA
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Oversaw staff managing incoming medical-legal files and ensuring compliance with court orders
- Created standard operating procedures for document services across all departments.
- Advanced from document service paralegal to intake supervisor, demonstrating increased responsibility and leadership.
- Supported company owner and executive team in strategic decision-making and operational initiatives
Legal Coordinator
Applied Underwriters
Omaha, NE
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Coordinated flow of medical-legal documents among legal department, claims unit, and nationwide counsel to ensure timely processing
- Coordinated legal documents for underwriting and claims teams at insurance services firm
- Managed court calendaring and billing for three in-house attorneys and third-party vendors to maintain accurate scheduling and financial tracking
- Communicated with attorneys, business partners, and internal departments on legal matters
- Maintained confidentiality for sensitive insurance, contract, and dispute information
- Supported legal operations with document control, scheduling, and administrative follow-up
- Organized case files, correspondence, and corporate records for legal access
- Organized files, records, and documentation related to legal proceedings.
- Monitored changes in state and federal laws that may affect existing policies or procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies, Healthcare Administration, English
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Omaha, NE 08.2003 - 05.2008
Skills
- Contract lifecycle management
- Contract administration
- Contract drafting
- Agreement review
- Contract tracking
- Contract performance monitoring
- Vendor compliance
- Document control
- Policy compliance
- Legal calendaring
- Confidentiality management
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- G-Suite
- Collaboration tools
- ServiceNow
- WorkDay
- Peoplesoft
- Filing systems management
- Financial oversight
- Research and analysis
- Writing and editing
- Email marketing
- WordPress
- Design software
- HR functions: Creating job descriptions, position postings, interviewing, reference checks, onboarding
- Team leadership
- Team oversight
- Training development
- Stakeholder communication
- Exceptional communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Problem solving
- Fact-finding and investigations
- Time management
- Employee development
- Research and analysis
- Team oversight
Accomplishments
- Launched nonprofit Random Fandom Life
- Nominated for 2016 NYU Give-A-Violet staff recognition award
- Implement and train staff on electronic billing and filing system
- Developed new file referral process that resulted in a 50% increase in referrals
LICENSES
Colorado Notary Public
Timeline
Contract Specialist, Lead
Boulder County Housing Authority
03.2024 - 09.2026
Office Manager
Peak Engineering
05.2022 - 11.2023
Administrative Assistant
MSU Denver
02.2020 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
Jeffco Public Schools
10.2018 - 02.2020
Freelance Writer
J. Hendrix Creative
10.2015 - 10.2018
Assistant Director of Development
New York University
07.2015 - 10.2016
Executive Administrator
PRS
07.2013 - 07.2015
Intake Supervisor and Client Relations
CostFirst Corp.
08.2011 - 02.2013
Legal Coordinator
Applied Underwriters
06.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - General Studies, Healthcare Administration, English
University of Nebraska - Omaha
08.2003 - 05.2008