Rusty B. Valle
Tampa,FL
Summary
Highly motivated professional incorporating a unique blend of skills that align high-level contract negotiations, procurement/legal compliance and project execution. Draft, review, and manage contracts in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. Serve as the liaison between vendors, legal teams, project teams, and stakeholders. Develop templates and contract management systems for greater efficiency. Select vendors using objective evaluation criteria that meet both contract and project needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
National Corporate Contract Specialist II
Shriners Children’s
Tampa, FL
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Notification of amendments/new contracts to the organization
- Continual update of the Contract Database
- Audits of Contract Database to ensure it had the most up-to-date information and contracting documents
- Assisted with obtaining claims payments for issues that necessitated intervention from our Payor contacts
- Familiarization with the East, West Central markets, facilities, lines of business, competitors and affiliates
- Drafting of minutes resulting from departmental meetings
- Searching Payor databases to ascertain if they had the most up-to-date contact information available for each SHC facility.
- Documenting of departmental processes documents for transparency & uniformity of processes.
- Drafting of presentation documents for Line of Service by Location for use in Payor presentations.
Project Manager
Five Bugles Institute
Holiday, FL
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Plan, design, and schedule phases for large projects.
- Monitor project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieve project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provide detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Report regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Analyze project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Source, vet and manage vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Review of Environmental Guidelines for Green processes
- State by State reviews and summaries of Green Remediation Processes
- Drafting of Company, Regulatory & (proposed) Government SOP’s regarding Environmentally Green Remediation Processes
Senior Sourcing Associate
Amgen
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
- Conducted Contract Negotiations which resulted in $500M+ Contracts in Q1 of 2023
Associate Contract Specialist
Logistics Health Incorporated
Tampa, FL
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Assisted contract and legal professionals to address contract issues and developments.
- Tracked resolution status on critical contracts and issues for program management staff.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Contracted Dental Offices nationally for a new Veteran Association dental network.
Subject Matter Expert
UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
Oldsmar, FL
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Supported teams in continuous delivery of quality products and services, enhancing usage and introducing new features.
- Analyzed business problems, identifying root causes and developing robust solutions.
- Collaborated with management to identify and prioritize new development concepts.
- Monitored and tracked user progress to identify improvement opportunities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams in new product rollout, effectively addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
- Improved user productivity and efficiency through system training and support.
- Enhanced equipment operation through monitoring, diagnostics and proper maintenance.
Bilingual Member Service Representative
LIBERTY Dental Plan
Tampa, FL
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Handled complaints with prompt, courteous service to uphold professional reputation.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Verified customer identification and documentation for compliant transactions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
Train Operator
MTA New York City Transit
Brooklyn, NY
06.2007 - 09.2015
- Operated NYC Subway Trains in revenue service & Diesel Locomotives for Maintenance, Repairs & Projects
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Directed operations during disruptions in service, providing for diversion of trains, adding stops and connections, general train movements and flow of information to crews and customers.
- Manually manipulate track switches and traffic signals by operating controls.
- Coordinated effective movement of train cars and engines with hand signals, two-way radios and sound-powered headphones.
- Monitored switching operations, providing safe movement of freight cars.
- Safely rode on moving cars by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps.
- Followed current orders to smoothly couple, uncouple and switch rail cars.
- Operated locomotives with manual and communication-based train control (CBTC).
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate switching operations.
- Coordinated efficient locomotive resupply, repair and regular services by smoothly moving between stations.
- Performed routine repair and maintenance duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
01.2025
Certified Associate in Project Management
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified -
Management And Strategy Institute
Business Management Essentials Certified - undefined
Management and Strategy Institute
Mechanical Engineering Program - undefined
City College of New York of The City University of New York
01.1998
High School Diploma - Regents Endorsed & Art
Fiorello H LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts
01.1996
Skills
- Contracts Negotiations
- Project Management
- Bid Proposals
- Documentation Skills
- Processes Documentation
- Expense Reports
- Offer Letter Drafting
- Job Bidding
- Staffing Strategy
- Pricing Trends Research
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Meeting Minutes
- Pricing & Market Analytics
- Pricing Structures
Certification
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
Timeline
National Corporate Contract Specialist II
Shriners Children’s
05.2024 - 06.2025
Project Manager
Five Bugles Institute
05.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Sourcing Associate
Amgen
07.2020 - 05.2023
Associate Contract Specialist
Logistics Health Incorporated
02.2019 - 06.2020
Subject Matter Expert
UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
03.2017 - 02.2019
Bilingual Member Service Representative
LIBERTY Dental Plan
10.2015 - 02.2017
Train Operator
MTA New York City Transit
06.2007 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Certified Associate in Project Management
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified -
Management And Strategy Institute
Business Management Essentials Certified - undefined
Management and Strategy Institute
Mechanical Engineering Program - undefined
City College of New York of The City University of New York
High School Diploma - Regents Endorsed & Art
Fiorello H LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts
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