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Rocky Matson

Rocky Matson

Deer Trail,CO

Summary

Highly motivated, dedicated Business Administration Professional with 10+ years of successfully establishing and executing strategic project initiatives. Excellent qualifications and proven results in team building and unity, customer relations, time management, contract management, construction management, accounting, and interpersonal communication. Eager to take on new challenges and contribute skill sets to help drive optimal business performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Administrator

Colorado Department Of Human Services
Denver, CO
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the review of contracts and vendor agreements for legal and policy sufficiency. Experience within the State of Colorado's accounting system, CORE.
  • Manage accounting transactions and modifications in several company platforms, including CORE, eClearance, CMS, and DocuSign.
  • Work closely with stakeholders on contractual and, tangentially, procurement processes of State and coordinate efforts with them to correct errors, negotiate contract modifications, and resolve compliance issues.
  • Responsible for daily accurate and timely review of various contract documents including, but not limited to: contracts, purchase orders, option letters, and amendments.
  • Responsible for pulling documentation timely and accurately responding to CORA requests.
  • Customer service, training, and process improvement under the direction of the Contract Manager.

Contract Administrator

Colorado Department Of Transportation
Denver, CO
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Help facilitate the competitive solicitation process for construction procurement to include providing
    direction to internal and external customers for successfully navigating the process.
  • Prepare formal, comprehensive solicitation and contract award documents for Invitations for Bids,
    Request for Proposals, Requests for
    Qualifications, Requests for Information, and Requests for Quotes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and update processes for intergovernmental agreements,
    procurement of professional services,
    and highway construction services.
  • Process purchase orders, expedited orders, and resolved issues with contract administration.
  • Process procurement actions in the software systems used for soliciting and awarding contracts.
  • Obtain required approvals and clearance documents for soliciting and awarding contracts.
  • Issue concurrence approval notices for local agency requests to award construction projects.
  • Work closely with other stakeholders to transfer contract administration to project managers upon
    contract execution.
  • Maintain current records of contract requests and activities to fill contract requests.
  • Maintain fully supported and retrievable contract files for the contract team in shared drives.
  • Provide quality assurance checks (ECQC & QAQC) for customer requests and other drafted contract writers.
  • Monitor and collaborate with requesters to define their needs and determine and make recommendations on how to meet them.
  • Help ensure compliance with the Brooks Act and qualification-based selections of contractors for
    construction and professional services.
  • Notify CDOT project managers and regional business offices of changes in processes that affect
    contract requirements.
  • Assist with training other contract writers on contract drafting, development, and execution processes.
  • Collaboratively work with other team members to successfully provide procurement and contract
    award services.
  • Serve as a backup support role for the work units in the Engineering Contracts group, including
    construction, professional services, and
    intergovernmental agency (IGA) with regards to utilities and railroads.
  • Perform daily contracting functions with several CDOT software platforms such as SRM, SAP,
    OnBase, AASHTOWare, Bid Express, etc.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned as they related to the responsibility for all aspects of the contract
    lifecycle from the review of contract requests to the coordination of electronic signature routing.

Senior Accountant

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • Supervise staff accountants and account technicians’ departmental areas of Fixed Assets, Capital
    Construction, Travel, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
  • Responsible for all aspects of Construction Accounting of capital campus construction and installation
    projects, forecasts, appropriations, project closeout, construction accounting schedules, encumbrances, related vendor payments, and year-end capitalization and reporting.
  • Ensure all departmental invoices are correctly coded, documented for payment, and paid promptly.
  • Coordinate provision of information within an organization, including Chart of Accounts, Banner Financial System access, and Signature authority maintenance.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing cycles. Ensure accuracy and integrity of General Ledger accounts.
  • Prepare, analyze, and oversee monthly journal entries as well as the Cash Flow, Balance Sheet,
    Income Statement, Trial Balance financial statements, subsidiary Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Student Financial Aid systems.
  • Oversee physical asset inventory work with warehouse department to identify warehouse layout
    improvements that increased efficiencies and alignment with financial ledgers.
  • Prepare and submit financial analytical reports, monthly accounting reports, and reconciliation along
    with variance analysis reports using
    COGNOS, State of Colorado CORE accounting system, and Banner ERP.
  • Analyze and interpret operation results to Controller using Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Charts, etc.).
  • Prepare period reports regarding actual versus planned budget. Reviewed and analyzed operating
    budgets.
  • Manage department morale budget and assist in planning activities to boost camaraderie among
    employees as a member of departmental
    morale team.
  • Participate in the annual budget process and quarterly business review, working with various department
    heads to review historical activities,
    trends, and future obligation.
  • Knowledge and experience with accounting theory and principles, accounting policy and procedures,
    Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Colorado State Fiscal Rules, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).


Contracts Specialist

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Monitored contracts for compliance and budgetary issues by getting contracts in place and executed
    quickly.
  • Evaluated and monitored contract performance to determine the need for contract amendments or
    extensions and compliance with
    contractual obligations.
  • Assisted project managers in the preparation and analysis of project budgets and proposals/requests
    for proposal cost elements.
  • Ensured contract terms and conditions were negotiated in the company's best interest to mitigate business risk and maximize financial objectives.
  • Reviewed and redlined vendor contracts for completion, unacceptable language, and missing
    Medicare regulations.
  • Established and maintained a site database to create various reports for distribution to upper
    management.
  • Processed, reviewed, and coordinated contract amendments, exhibits, and correspondence for various
    types of agreements (Service, Clinical, and Physician Agreements). Scanned and logged contracts into the internal database.
  • Coordinated organizational requirements from stakeholders to vendors, interacting with the vendors
    and suppliers and educate them on contractual state policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Initiated processes required for procurement for maintenance, construction, and educational
    agreements. These often include various
    kinds of deals from Inter-agency agreements, Amendments, Student Training Agreements,
    Memorandums of Understanding,
    Nondisclosure Agreements, etc.
  • Act as a liaison between the company and vendors/suppliers / contractors during the contract
    amendment procedures and contract
    execution.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Finance

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Colorado State University
Englewood, CO
07.2017

Skills

  • Budget Oversight
  • Contract Performance Monitoring
  • Contract Administration
  • Planning and Prioritization
  • Contract Agreement Preparation
  • Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Regulatory Guidelines
  • Contract Implementation
  • Team Support
  • Contract Interpretation

Accomplishments

Service Country

  • US NavySep 1992 - Sep 2000, Rank: E-4
    Responsible for the ship’s propulsion plant operations.
    Supervised lower-ranking men and women.
    Performed duties with ships Propulsion Plant Operations
    Assisted with project schedules in Auxiliary Plant Operations

    Commendations: Honorable Discharge, National Defense Medal.

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Contract Administrator

Colorado Department Of Human Services
05.2022 - Current

Contract Administrator

Colorado Department Of Transportation
05.2020 - 05.2022

Senior Accountant

Front Range Community College
10.2018 - 05.2022

Contracts Specialist

Front Range Community College
07.2016 - 10.2018

MBA - Accounting And Finance

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Colorado State University

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