Posted by on July 27, 19102 at 10:56:17:
LOUIS M. GWALTNEY
P.O. BOX 47, QP MATERIELS DEPT., DOHA, QATAR
PHONE: 974/433-2247 OR MOBILE 974/537-6815
EMAIL: LOUIS_42@HOTMAIL.COM
Dear Sir:
As a dedicated professional with extensive experience in acquisition, contract administration and negotiation, I am writing to advise you of my availability for a mid-level management position. An able team player that possesses the motivational and interpersonal skills necessary for effective leadership, I believe I can have a positive, productive impact within your organization. My areas of expertise include:
Total Quality Management Policy/Procedure Development International Business Operations Management Corporate Communications Office Administration Proposal Preparation Research/Development Project Management Budget Preparation Facility Management Risk Management
Budget Preparation Facility Management Risk Management
Foreign Trade Start-up Operations Quality Control.
In previous positions, I:
Senior Contracts Administrator for Saudi Arabia Aircraft Maintenance Co.
Saved the agencies an average of 10% to 20% on the cost of various products through ongoing contract negotiations. Serve as Chief Contract Specialist for Qatar Oil Company for all Tender’s and award on logistics and services contracts.
Worked with Kuwaiti Customs Department and expedited clearances on various products for U.S. Forces, including food and other time-sensitive items.
Expediently and effectively solved delay claims by contractors.
I am confident in my abilities. However, as a single correspondence can only provide a cursory summary of all that I have to offer and the many ways in which I can contribute to your companies continued success. I look forward to speaking with you soon, and I thank you for your time.
Best Regards,
Louis M. Gwaltney
Inc. Resume/CV
LOUIS M. GWALTNEY
P.O. BOX 47, QP MATERIELS DEPT., DOHA, QATAR
PHONE: 974/433-2247 OR MOBILE 974/537-6815
EMAIL: LOUIS_42@HOTMAIL.COM
RESUMECURRICULUM VITAE
OBJECTIVE A position in Contract Administration or Purchasing
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Over twenty years of experience in the areas of Purchasing/Procurement, Inventory Management, Contract management/negotiation involving technical and non-technical products and services for domestic and overseas projects involving multi-million/billion dollar contracts.
EXPERIENCE: CONTRACT NEGOTIATION/MANAGEMENT
Assigned to numerous contract projects in US and overseas including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey and Europe for various agencies and as Senior Contract Administrator for major aircraft maintenance company in Saudi Arabia. Also served in Saudi Arabia with a Defense Contract Management operations, which included negotiation and administration of Contracts for the design, development and manufacture of a wide variety of Technical and non-technical products and services.
* Responsible for all phases from cradle, implementation,
dispute/claims resolution through grave (turn- key operation). Authorized
to make commitments up to five years and approve very large payments to
contractors.
* Created, Reviewed and modified contracts; ensured all necessary
clauses were included; met and coordinated activities and delivery with
contractor personnel; attended Post Award Conferences to clarify issues
and settle claims.
* Awarded, monitored and enforced contractor compliance with
applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract and data reporting requirements.
* Performed corrections, revisions or overhauls of contractual
documents to comply with regulations.
* Negotiated and managed highly complex Research and Development (R&D)
Contracts, which included social/economic considerations, development, cost for minority/disadvantaged contractors, terms and prices,
difficult to define scopes of work, legal conditions rigid deadlines.
* Performed procurement planning prepared justifications,
determination of finding as well as solicitation documents. In addition,
analyzed all elements of cost in contractor proposals.
* As head contract negotiator, planned the negotiation strategies and
coordinated activities with negotiation team members to develop contract
prices and terms. * Additional administration responsibilities included: incremental
funding, preparation of rate and cost adjustments, detailed statistical
cost/risk analysis, redirection of effort, coordination of time extension,incorporation of change orders, issuance of stop work orders,
issuance of cure notices and show cause letters, approval of progress payments, final payment and cure notices and show
* Served as an on-site contracting officer/negotiator involving highly
complex negotiation and settlements for services, changes and claims under fixed price incentive contract with escalation provisions.
Interfaced with legal authority, engineers, ship surveyors, financial managers and analysts for a variety of ship construction projects which
included new, unprecedented, complex construction and oil projects.
* Knowledgeable with special handling provisions and specialized terms
and conditions due to security classification, complex requirements, urgent delivery and other needs.
SERVICES:
Contracted for food, utilities, maintenance: repair of ships, vehicles, automobiles, building renovation, electronics, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, office equipment, high tech security devices. Services as Senior Contract Administrator for aircraft company in Saudi Arabia. Also Contract Specialist for the materials department for Qatar Oil Company for all support for the oil company in logistics and services.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:
Major projects included military bases, administrative building, residential building, roads, bridges, highway sections, tunnel, airports, docks and others. Contracted with Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms for designs. Contracting Officer/Chief Negotiator on major ship repairs and major renovation of facilities.
FOREIGN MILITARY SALES:
Liaison between multi-national manufacturers and foreign governments for acquisition and maintenance of aircraft. As Contract Administrator
for Defense Contract Management Command, Riyadh, SA my responsibility was to advise the customer, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and Saudi Land Forces, on contract matters under the FMS program.
FOREIGN AGENCIES/CONTACTS:
Liaison between NATO Headquarters in Belgium and nine other countries during contract negotiations. Prepared government-to-government contracts with Germany, Holland, Belgium, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Key contact included representatives of foreign Governments (including high-ranking officers), ministry of defense, private industry, technical officers and management officials of numerous governmental agencies; project management, engineers, cost accountants and auditors as well as attorneys.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Reviewed R&D theories for application purposes; once approved proceeded
to prototype for possible commercialization of equipment for medical/health/agricultural and other uses.
BUYING/PROCUREMENT:
Purchased both perishable and non-perishable goods, electronics, computers, office equipment and supplies, spare parts, building materials, specialty items, special orders, educational/training
materials; housing/hotel space and arrangements; equipment rentals and lease of office space.
WORK HISTORY:
1973 - 2001US Air Force/Army/Navy/Defense Logistics Agency/Corps of Engineers/Contract
Management Command/Aslalam Aircraft Co. Ltd./Qatar Petroleum Company
LANGUAGES: Speak German and some Arabic
TRAINING: Completed extensive military and non-military training in Contract negotiation/Management/ Administration/Claims Resolution/Best Value Contracting. Florida Junior College, Jacksonville, FL; Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration and certify Level II by the U.S. Dept. of Defense, Defense Acquisition University.
HONORS/AWARDS: Received numerous Awards and Letters of Commendation based
on superior performance.
REFERENCES :
Mr. Brain Johnston, Manager of Relations and Contracts, 974-433-2209
Mr. Abdul Mohsin Al-Saif, Director of Contracts, 966-1-220-3966 ext. 140
Mr. Frank Sanchez, Office of Program Management- SANG, 966-1-498-2480 ext. 5311