Melissa Harris
Aurora,CO
Summary
High performing Contract Administrator with a specialty in Aviation and Construction proudly offering over 10 years' experience in overseeing cost volumes, invoicing and proposal submissions. A highly trained professional that is confident in the ability to collaborate with a team to solve complex problems. Offering contract conflict resolution expertise and negotiation skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
WSP
Denver, CO
02.2020 - Current
- Coordinated internal audits of contracted services and invoices for quality assurance purposes and to ensure proper billing.
- Attended meetings between clients and contractors to provide support during negotiations.
- Reviewed details on incoming contracts and service agreements to keep pricing correct.
- Inspected contract work operations to check compliance with plans and specifications.
- Verified that all required documents are included in each payment transaction.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions associated with payments received.
- Analyzed payment discrepancies to identify root causes of errors.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and applicable regulations when processing payments.
- Conducted audits of account balances for accuracy in accordance with established procedures.
- Reviewed and processed payments for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigated discrepancies between expected payments and actual receipts.
- Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.
- Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.
Assistant Procurement Manager
ION Electric
Pompano Beach, FL
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings initiatives.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to purchasing regulations.
- Developed strategies for cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
- Performed financial analysis of supplier costs and generated forecasts for future purchases.
- Investigated discrepancies between actual deliveries received versus what was ordered.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company policy.
- Reviewed requisitions submitted by various departments prior to issuing purchase orders.
- Created reports on vendor delivery times, order accuracy, and pricing trends.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations throughout the duration of the project.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss project goals and needs.
- Scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs for company equipment.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Accounting/Payroll Manager
Bluewater Mechanical
Miramar, FL
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Reviewed employee time records to verify accuracy of hours worked, overtime pay, vacation pay.
- Maintained personnel files by recording new hires, terminations, changes in job classifications, salary increases and decreases.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations in order to maintain accurate financial statements.
- Managed daily cash flow activities including deposits and payments via check or electronic fund transfers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood, FL06-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Weston, FLSkills
- Document Control
- Project Support
- Dispute Resolution
- Workflow Management
- Procurement Management
- Contract Analysis
- Professional Relationship Building
Timeline
Contract Administrator
WSP
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Procurement Manager
ION Electric
06.2015 - 01.2020
Accounting/Payroll Manager
Bluewater Mechanical
03.2014 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Hollywood Hills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University