CAREER OBJECTIVE
Contract Specialist with 5+ years experience creating, scrutinizing, and monitoring contractual agreements between clients and organizations. Adept at utilizing effective interpersonal communication skills in building relationships with vendors and contractors. Seeking a position at [Company Name] to oversee contract processes from conception to completion, and ensure your company stays protected.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2019–Present | Reeves Construction Company, Garden City, GA
Contract Specialist
- Conduct research on regulations to ensure 26+ contracts are updated and in compliance with company and state laws
- Liaise between vendors and coordinate affairs to ensure terms are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations
- Oversee the legal department and manage a team of 6 staff in implementing contract terms and resolving conflicts between contractors
June 2017–August 2019 | Gulfstream Corporation, Savannah, GA
Contract Specialist
- Determined the need for contract amendment or extension by monitoring contract performance and conducting regular evaluations
- Developed, proofread, edited, and fact-checked 50+ legal documents weekly for accuracy and consistency
- Worked closely with 200+ contractors by clearly explaining contract terms and ensuring all parties involved understood their contractual obligations
- Quickly resolved problems as they arose and arbitrated claims or complaints that occurred in performance of contract terms
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Honors: cum laude (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Government procurement
- Proposal writing
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization
- Project management
- Grant administration
- Tactical negotiation
- Drafting and editing contracts
- Attention to detail