Robert L. Davidson520 Pinar Del Rio Dr.

El Paso, TX 79932C: 915-227-0248

E: rldavid71@hotmail.com

C&E Industrial Services 8/2014 – 2/2015

Site Construction Manager / Project Manager

Develop and manage performance of industrial construction projects at Western Refinery, El Paso. Projects accomplished include fuels and gases processing systems, and civil works.

The Burrell Group 11/2013 – 7/2014

Business Operations Manager / Contracts Administrator

Performing as a consultant on behalf of The Burrell Group, Dallas, TX, to the City of San Antonio’s Via Metropolitan Transit agency. Evaluated VIA’s manual Contractor / Vendor invoice processing and payment procedure and developed three (3) electronic options utilizing programs already in-house. Team Lead for development and evaluation of San Antonio’s new Streetcar “Light Rail” Project procurement including design / build of the streetcars, and the construction of stops, plazas and rail systems.

El Paso Electric Company 2/2002 – 4/2013 Full Time

Administrator – Contracts/Negotiation

Development of Contracts including contract format, negotiation, administration, documentation, development of training program and training for Buyers and Business Partner departments throughout the Corporation.Manage/Administer contracts/projects, monitor costs, progress and quality of services associated with contracts/projects, i.e. New Power Plant construction, Plant Overhaul Outages, Power Plant Maintenance & Repairs, Renewable Energy, Environmental Services, New/Remodel and Refurbishment Construction, Consulting and Professional services, etc.

Helen of Troy 4/2001 – 9/2001 Full Time

Supply Chain Manager – Key Accounts

Responsible for Supply Chain Management of Helen of Troy Key Accounts; Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target and SuperValu, representing over 70% of the $299 million dollar business volume performed by Helen of Troy.Responsibilities included: management and coordination of the Wal-Mart Co-Management Program, receipt, maintenance and processing of EDI customer files, orders and changes; credit department for account status.

Terramar, Inc./Leawood Export Finance 12/1999 – 4/2001 Full Time

Director of Procurement

Responsible for overall Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Warehousing, Distribution, Pricing and Contractual Agreements, Billing/Receivables, Retail Store, Regional and International Sales/Marketing Staff for the Terramarr group of medical companies, and retail store in Juarez, Mexico, and, Leawood Export/Import Bank transactions.

Columbia Healthcare System, West Texas Division 3/1995 – 12/1999 Full Time

Director, Materials Mgmt / Purchasing Manager

Multiple facility responsibility with an annual $20 to $30 million dollar volume of medical related supplies, equipment, services and facility/plant construction. Also responsible for Budget preparation and adherence to budget.Director of Materials Management and Purchasing Manager. Initiated JIT format with major supplier.Intricate development of the materials management process for the El Paso market region providing advice, direction and decisions on a continuous, daily basis in the areas of logistics, multiple site receiving, warehousing, and distribution.Directed the Contracts Compliance program for the market, bringing it from under 20% compliance to in excess of 90%, and providing training and direction of buyers in the use of EDI pricing and ordering.Initiated and established the corporations first profit producing purchasing/materials department through innovative contract/partnership agreement. Of particular success was the development of an in-house Documentation Center.Chaired the Regional Product Standardization Committee, coordinating with Medical staff for standardization and evaluation of products.

United States Air Force 1/1976 – 3/1991 Full Time / Active Duty

Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, Writer/Negotiator/Administrator/Buyer

Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, Writer/Negotiator/Administrator/Buyer

.Developed, Coordinated and Maintained construction and project schedules.Managed and supervised up to seventy (70) contracting personnel; buyers, contract writers, negotiators and administrators.Developed and trained key contracting technical representatives via a Quality Evaluation Program for service contracts accepted as the Best in SAC (Strategic Air Command) which was subsequently used Air Force wide and adopted by some other Federal agencies.

United States Air Force 1/1971 – 1/1976 Full Time / Active Duty

Operator – Security Services

Electronics – Classified: Top Secret (SSIR)

Education: Community College of the Air Force - Contracts Management.Professional Contracts courses:Procurement Specialist: Procurement Methods Intro to ProcurementNegotiationContract AdministrationProcurement Supervisor: Procurement MethodsFund of Contract AdministrationAir Force Specialty Internship: Skilled Level / Advance LevelContract Administration: Principles of Contract AdministrationSupervisor’s Orientation: Staff Development ManagerBase Contract Law: Intro to Contracting / Intro to Contract Law

Base Level Pricing: Contract ProceduresDefense Advanced Cost & Price Analysis

University of MarylandUniversity of OmahaJohn H. Francis Polytechnic High School

Computer Programs / Systems Experience:Microsoft Office products, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Oracle, Sage – MAS90,SMART, Resource Control, MMIS, PRAXA, WANG

Languages: English, Some Spanish / ItalianEnthnicity: American Indian / Caucasian

Armed Services Veteran, US Air Force – Retired Contracting Officer / Contract Professional