Wanda Firle
Oakland,CA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 20 years of experience in sourcing and contract management who is committed to driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and improving organizational outcomes. Expert proficiency in deal desk and contract review, with a proven track record of working collaboratively with all facets of the organization to achieve company goals while holding stakeholders accountable and ensuring total compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Analyst
Meta (Contract through WNS Denali)
Oakland, CA
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided support to quality engineers by creating and managing quality notifications and corrective action requests in product lifecycle management system for data centers globally
- Developed and implemented processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficient follow-up on actions in task system
- Created and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation while recommending and providing improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity.
- Acted as the central point of contact during the testing and implementation of Oracle Fusion Product Lifecycle Management system
- Provided training on Oracle Fusion to existing team members and new hires while functioning as the team liaison between the Asset Quality Management team and the Oracle Fusion team for system bugs and enhancements
Sales and Escrow Coordinator
Blue Mountain Constructions Services
Vacaville, CA
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Reviewed real estate purchase and sale agreements, commitments, and orders to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and laws
- Oversaw the complete real estate closing process and adhered to all related process guidelines, company standards, and title requirements.
- Managed construction forecast reports and weekly pricing updates to ensure accuracy of financial inputs
- Worked with customers, realty professionals, and lender representatives to complete a smooth and efficient process.
Documentation Specialist
BioMarin (Contract through TPS Group)
Novato, CA
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Processed requests for document changes utilizing Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and TrackWise
- Participated in document audits by promptly responding to requests for information
- Assisted end users with resolving electronic content access issues while maintaining security standards.
Senior Contracts Analyst
TC Energy
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Provided support to internal clients in the procurement of goods and services required for capital project initiatives, in a timely and cost-effective manner, using sound supply chain management practices
- Led the contract formation and/or contract administration process for the acquisition of services and equipment for capital project initiatives
- Provided sound supply chain management advice, guidance, and options to internal project clients while following established processes and proper authorization controls
- Developed and articulated project and contract acquisition strategies within area of responsibility and communicated strategies to project clients and senior management
- Led cross-functional teams during contract tendering, formation, administration and negotiation
- Negotiated contract commercial terms, ensuring they met requirements of internal stakeholders (i.e., risk, legal, project management, etc.) and company standards
Compliance Coordinator
TC Energy
Houston, TX
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed regulatory compliance and construction commitments within the Compliance group ensuring projects were 100% compliant with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration federal regulations and TC Energy policies while ensuring commitments are properly reported and captured in preparation for officer sign off
- Reviewed formal project agreements and permits to extract relevant commitments
- Partnered with Regulatory Compliance Manager to ensure 100% compliance with federal regulations
- Ensured all regulatory compliance conditions were met in the specified time period
- Liaised verbally and through written reports with project managers, land group and environmental team members for clarification on commitments
- Provided leadership and direction for two document control specialists ensuring compliance documents were properly coded, filed and stored
Manager, Contract Administration
Gexa Energy
Houston, TX
02.2006 - 10.2013
- Managed the contract review, approval, and execution process for commercial retail electricity clients in Texas and Northeast markets, including broker agreements and confidentiality agreements
- Provided day to day guidance to contract administration team and sales team for accurate and efficient contract review
- Led effort to establish and formalize the contract administration function and develop the necessary infrastructure for the department to support the strategic goals of the company
- Worked in conjunction with legal department to negotiate complex contracts and agreements
- Supported sales team to ensure accountability for all contract deficiencies
- Maintained contract database to track expiring contracts and ensure the timely delivery of renewal notices
- Performed continuous review of processes to determine needed improvements and enhancements to increase the overall performance of account management
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree - Legal Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD
Skills
- Contract Management
- Deal Desk
- Regulatory Compliance
- Relationship Building
- Audit Assistance
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Quality Analyst
Meta (Contract through WNS Denali)
11.2021 - 05.2023
Sales and Escrow Coordinator
Blue Mountain Constructions Services
11.2020 - 11.2021
Documentation Specialist
BioMarin (Contract through TPS Group)
11.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Contracts Analyst
TC Energy
01.2015 - 09.2015
Compliance Coordinator
TC Energy
10.2013 - 01.2015
Manager, Contract Administration
Gexa Energy
02.2006 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts degree - Legal Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD
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