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WILLIAM BRISTOW, JR.
Sr. Contracts Analyst
Davenport,FL
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Summary
Senior Contracts, Collections & Financial Operations Analyst with over 20 years of experience optimizing contract lifecycles, revenue recovery, and operational workflows within highly regulated, high-volume environments. Proven track record of accelerating cash flow, reducing DSO, and mitigating risk through data-driven insights and strategic portfolio management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams—including legal, finance, and external partners—to guarantee strict compliance, transactional accuracy, and the seamless execution of complex commercial agreements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts Analyst, Member Value Engagement
PREMIER INC
Altamonte Springs, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Support contract performance analysis and lifecycle oversight for healthcare supply chain agreements.
- Develop client-facing analytic deliverables of medical surgical products and goods to identify savings opportunities.
- Partner with stakeholders to analyze contract utilization and validate savings.
- Maintain Member Operation Plans outlining nuances for report creation.
- Conduct routine analytics required to demonstrate the value of Premier contracts and to drive contract penetration.
- Responsible for client and internal presentation creation and development of quality deliverables.
- Dedicated Contact for Advent Health regarding resources to achieve breakthroughs and performance improvement in supply chain products and services.
- Collaborate with regional specialists, Premier Performance Partners, client services, product management, operations, and new business development teams to deliver customer service and value that exceed expectations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve contract/data issues.
- Support the development of MVE goals of enabling Premier members to realize their supply chain and clinical improvement potential, optimizing the value of the GPO, clinical tools, and services.
- Assist the Manager to identify any gaps in member solutions including Sourcing/Contracting, Technology and Analytics.
Senior Collections Analyst, Corporate Credit
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Orlando, FL
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Managed high-volume financial agreements and customer accounts while ensuring compliance with contractual terms and internal policies.
- Led 8-member analyst team.
- Produced executive reporting and financial analysis to support portfolio performance reviews and business decisions.
- Led process automation initiatives and system enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Partnered with programming teams to design, troubleshoot, and approve automated solutions; developed business requirements.
- Prepared month- and quarter-end executive reporting, including variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.
- Created and maintained user support materials, training resources, and onboarding documentation for team members.
- Researched, processed, and documented debit memo activity, including customer portal access and related account support.
- Identified data and process issues, partnered with internal teams to resolve root causes, and improve workflow reliability.
- Independently managed a high-volume portfolio of major retailer and distributor accounts across the U.S. and Canada, overseeing the full lifecycle.
- Interviewed candidates, developed onboarding materials, and trained new hires on core collections and recovery workflows.
- Analyzed payment patterns to maximize collection strategies, successfully resolving 120+ delinquent accounts within 6 months to achieve a 65% decrease for DSO optimization.
- Standardized specialized settlement documentation language, accelerating turnaround times and achieving a 2-day average settlement closure cycle improving settlement efficiency.
Disney Store Ambassador
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Orlando, FL
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervised and trained a team of 10+ cast members, providing dedicated guidance and preparation for the Disney Store Ambassador program review.
- Driven $3.3M to $3.5M in annual revenue by managing daily shipments, visual merchandising, and floor staging to optimize product engagement.
- Processed up to $6K in daily sales transactions while maintaining high data accuracy across deposit reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Hosted 50+ successful in-store events and promotional campaigns, accelerating business and revenue growth by 20% to 30%.
Rebates and Tracings Coordinator
TELEFLEX MEDICAL
Morrisville, NC
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Contract Compliance & Verification: Audited and verified complex compliance requirements for all Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts, Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) agreements, and Individual Special Pricing procedures to validate strict adherence to contract terms and pricing.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Strategic Pricing & Contracts, Customer Service, and Accounts Receivable teams to verify GPO and IDN rebate credits due, while systematically monitoring the receipt of monthly dealer submittals for tracings and rebate claims.
- Discrepancy Resolution & DSO Reduction: Evaluated and resolved intricate rebate discrepancies across various institutional accounts, implementing a targeted reconciliation process that successfully reduced 90+ day DSO items to zero.
- Communication Standards: Formulated and maintained standardized corporate language for distributor rebate denials across initial submissions, resubmissions, and retroactive files.
- Process Optimization: Introduced critical workflow improvements and cross-referenced documentation standards that elevated regulatory compliance, maximized resource utilization, and significantly increased operational efficiency.
CCR II, Credit Analyst & US Government Receivables
TELEFLEX MEDICAL
Morrisville, NC
06.2005 - 11.2011
- Monitored aging results and recommended course of actions on delinquent accounts.
- Negotiated payment plans and prepared customer records for filing of bankruptcy proof of claims.
- Performed primary credit analysis for both new and existing accounts.
- Developed and maintained credit application approval process with all departments.
- Performed direct communication with applicants & sales staff regarding application completion issues, credit decisions and ongoing business potential.
- Determined the necessity of cessation of product shipments to delinquent accounts and initiated legal action as warranted through all channels.
- Developed, improve, and maintain US Government, and DFAS, billing procedures via DFAS-WAWF (e-business Wide Area Workflow) procurement and payment systems.
- Develop, improve, and maintain Veterans Administration relationships, billing and payment procedures and records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NCSkills
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections
- Financial Reporting & Analytics
- Cash Application & Deposit Reconciliation
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- GPO & IDN Compliance Validation
- Risk Mitigation & Auditing
- Settlement Documentation & Negotiation
- Process Automation
- ERP & SAP Implementation
- Business Requirements Analyzation
- Workflow & Systems Optimization
- Technical: SAP, Advanced Excel, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems, ERP Systems, Customer Portals
Timeline
Senior Contracts Analyst, Member Value Engagement
PREMIER INC
02.2025 - Current
Senior Collections Analyst, Corporate Credit
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
01.2017 - 01.2024
Disney Store Ambassador
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
03.2015 - 08.2016
CCR II, Credit Analyst & US Government Receivables
TELEFLEX MEDICAL
06.2005 - 11.2011
Rebates and Tracings Coordinator
TELEFLEX MEDICAL
01.2005 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
North Carolina Wesleyan College