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Rebecca Gephart

Foley

Summary

Results-driven Contract Manager with proven skills in contract negotiation, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment. Successfully implemented Sirion AI to streamline processes and enhance contract lifecycle management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Contract Manager

Robert Half
Birmingham
07.2022 - 03.2024

Placed at Marathon Petroleum Corporation as a Contracts Advisor to support in contract negotiations. Served as follows:

- Led negotiations for the full lifecycle of 300 Master Service and Supply Agreements annually, handling amendments, terminations, and supporting addenda.

- Worked in close coordination with Marathon’s legal teams during negotiations to align commercial positions with legal risk tolerance.

Collaborated with commercial sourcing advisors to negotiate and finalize complex vendor agreements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

- Implemented playbook plays within Sirion AI to standardize negotiation positions and streamline contract reviews.

- Piloted a combined contract administration and contract management role to include the rollout into Sirion AI to centralize lifecycle tracking and automation.

Contract Specialist

Collins Aerospace
Foley
09.2019 - 07.2022

Oversaw maintenance repair and operations contracts for entire Collins Aerospace site, ensuring compliance and alignment with operational goals.

Led negotiations for MRO agreements, including NDAs, SOWs, and RFPs, resulting in clear and enforceable contracts.

Processed and redlined amendments and updates to existing contracts efficiently.

Managed contract deadlines, renewals, and performance obligation tracking for compliance.

Worked with operations teams to translate contract terms into actionable processes, enhancing understanding and implementation across departments.

Simplified complex contract language into practical guidance for technicians and stakeholders.

Senior Corporate Paralegal

International Paper Corporation
Memphis
05.2010 - 04.2019

Assisted Negotiations of $100k–$100m supply agreements in global sourcing and supply chain legal team.

Facilitated MRO contract negotiations, enhancing support for mill and manufacturing operations.

Developed global contract templates for eight countries, streamlining coordination of local language translations.

Designed and implemented SharePoint site for standardized sourcing documents.

Solely negotiated North American real estate easements, supporting global real estate department.

  • Supported internal realty partners by preparing and organizing lease agreements and related documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS

Skills

  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Contract administration
  • Legal document drafting
  • Master service agreements
  • Legal compliance
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Sirion AI implementation
  • Process management
  • Process development
  • Legal playbooks and contract templates
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Paralegal Certification - National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

Timeline

Contract Manager

Robert Half
07.2022 - 03.2024

Contract Specialist

Collins Aerospace
09.2019 - 07.2022

Senior Corporate Paralegal

International Paper Corporation
05.2010 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Mississippi University For Women
Rebecca Gephart