Honor Society® member
Ricardo Valenzuela
Sr. Contract Administrator at MTA - Long Island Railroad- Prepare contract documents that reflect procurement requirements of the Long Island Railroad; issue RFP’s, Sealed Bids and resulting awards Review, correct and clarify technical specifications prepared by other departments Coordinate the development and modification of contract documents and requirements with LIRR departments, consultants and contractors Negotiate contract terms, conditions, schedules and price based on review and evaluation of contractor proposals and LIRR estimates Conduct bidder’s conferences and site tours Chair proposal evaluation committees Resolve contractual issues Justify contract award recommendations, including vendor performance, responsibility checks, and cost/price analysis
- business management
- New York
Member since October 2020
About
Hello,
My name is Ricardo Valenzuela. I am a Contract Administrator in the transportation industry who is planning to return to college to pursue my MBA. I am open to networking and connecting with professionals in all industries.
Education
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University of Phoenix
supply chain management
2010 – 2012
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University of Phoenix
information technology
2008 – 2010
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Currently, I work in the area of contract management with experience in 'cradle to grave' contract management. My goal is to expand my knowledge of contract management and overall business operations for an organization and become a manager in the procurement or project management field.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently applying to Grad Schools in the Greater New York Area. I have been accepted to multiple programs and am deciding between colleges that will provide a high-quality degree at a cost-effective price.
I plan to begin my MBA pursuit in the 2021 Spring semester.
- Outside the classroom
Spending time with my family.
Teaching the Bible.
Playing video games
Experience
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Sr. Contract Administrator
MTA - Long Island Railroad- Prepare contract documents that reflect procurement requirements of the Long Island Railroad; issue RFP’s, Sealed Bids and resulting awards Review, correct and clarify technical specifications prepared by other departments Coordinate the development and modification of contract documents and requirements with LIRR departments, consultants and contractors Negotiate contract terms, conditions, schedules and price based on review and evaluation of contractor proposals and LIRR estimates Conduct bidder’s conferences and site tours Chair proposal evaluation committees Resolve contractual issues Justify contract award recommendations, including vendor performance, responsibility checks, and cost/price analysis
Nov 2019 – Nov 2020
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Contract Administrator
MTA - Long Island Railroad Contract Administrator for Planning & Construction (PC) area focusing on contracts for architectural and engineering services, construction and construction management services, “on-call” environmental abatement and construction services provided under the state and federal MTA Mentor Programs Prepare solicitations, develop contract documents and negotiate, where applicable, contracts to support purchases, maintenance, and related services. Issue invitation for Bid (IFBs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs), and addenda Conduct bidder’s conferences and site tours Chair proposal evaluation committees and negotiate awards. Resolve contractual issues Justify contract award recommendations, including vendor performance, responsibility checks, and cost/price analysis Analyze, negotiate, and justify changes to contracts Prepare contractual correspondence Administer consultant, service and miscellaneous contracts Perform cost/price analysis on proposals and change orders
Aug 2016 – Nov 2019
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Bid and Operations Supervisor
Henry Schein Inc. Supervisor of operations responsible for day-to-day functions overseeing bid process, sales support process, and school purchasing process for the division Delegate projects to individuals responsible for review, verification, and processing on bids, RFP’s and BPA, or other reports and tasks prior to signing off on behalf of management Prepare solicitations, develop contract documents, and negotiate contracts Perform cost/price analysis on proposals and renewals Resolve contractual issues Conduct regular meetings to assign daily tasks, gauge the progress of ongoing projects, and assess the priority of daily work Conduct meetings with upper management to provide updates, status, or issues with ongoing projects within the Operations group Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports to assess teamwork performance, provide coaching, or to discuss training to increase skills or process improvement techniques Conduct interviews for new hires to provide hiring recommendation to management Prepare and review performance evaluations and bonus evaluations for direct team to provide to management for annual review
Jan 2015 – Jul 2016
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Business Analyst
Henry Schein Inc. Lead Rep of bid system responsible for overseeing bid reps to delegate tasks, train new hires, monitor milestones and ensure timeline compliance regarding established deadlines for bid and quote submissions Responsible for review, verification, and processing on bids, RFP’s and BPA prior to signing off on behalf of management Proficiently utilized database programs such as MS Access in successful compilation of item and pricing information for reporting purposes prior to bid submissions Operated cross-functionally in communication to gather and compile data on division, vendors and customers essential to producing reports for management Employed database programs, statistical, and presentation software such as Data Warehouse, Operating systems, MicroStrategy Desktop, Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word and more Successfully analyzed acquired information to accurately evaluate and communicate customer performance, develop pricing strategies, and monitor and respond to performance trends Documented and provided reports on purchasing history to management while conducting more extensive purchasing analysis per need Developed, maintained, and implemented updates to Sales methodologies and contracts, reimbursement frameworks, and customer profiles based on awareness of necessary improvements Prepared accurate documentation on department procedures maintaining or restructuring for efficient understanding and communication Constructed templates for utilization in creation of recurring, routine data warehouse report requests
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
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Key Account Coordinator
Henry Schein Inc. Achieved targeted 10% dental practice management account growth due to diligent maintenance, subject matter expertise, technical customer support and exemplary communication. Nurtured client base through daily calls regarding current product promotions and new product availability utilizing consultative sales expertise and consistently achieving monthly sales quotas. Efficiently managed high-volume of inbound and outbound calls skillfully resolving customer complaints regarding tracking information, account credits, and pricing. Accomplished accurate data entry, order processing, returns and tracking, quotes, bids, and price disputes on a daily basis. Demonstrated specific knowledge of medical and dental supplies and products to realize sales goals and deliver accurate and satisfactory customer support. Assisted consumers with web integration applying personal knowledge and expertise of computer operations and software to process web-based orders and complete online registrations.
Sep 2004 – Dec 2012
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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