Ximena S. Huthnance Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Company Name

Ryder System, Inc. (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad)

Position Held

Contract Administrator

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

Serve as Project Manager in the development, implementation, training and execution of case intake and management system for legal matter requests. Draft, review and negotiate various commercial and transactional agreements, including, but not limited to service agreements, financial leases, vehicle leases, procurement contracts, marketing and technology agreements. Assist in negotiations with strategic partnerships and alliances to promote green initiatives and for the development of liquefied and compressed natural gas facilities throughout the nation. Negotiate contracts for the purchase of oil, diesel, natural gas and other commodities. Work collaboratively with internal clients in North America and Europe on a variety of legal matters. Research and advise on regulatory issues and provide support to and collaborate with the following teams within the organization: Procurement, Fuel, Alternative Fuels/Clean Energy, Innovation, Marketing, Risk, Asset Management and Environmental. Responsible for identifying risks and proposing alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in transactions and contracts and increase profitability. Seek and achieve dispute resolution and settlements.

Company Name

International Consulting Associates (Legal Services)

Position Held

Principal Owner

Dates

0000 - Present

Company Name

Miami Children's Hospital (Hospital & Health Care)

Position Held

Manager, Contract Administration

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

Review and approve all hospital contracts and binding agreements by analyzing contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions and negotiating modifications. Draft agreements, extensions and amendments. Ensure timely and successful completion of entire contract process and manage database of over 4,800 contracts.Perform all contract management functions including the development and implementation of new contract policies and processes. Initiate, lead and coordinate value stream maps and process improvement initiatives across multiple departments as a LEAN Leader/Facilitator.Participate in committees, projects and initiatives, including, but not limited to, employee recognition, engagement and advancement programs, health and wellness initiatives, employee on-boarding, leadership development and development of new organizational processes to align with strategic goals.Manage all Hospital trademarks to support the current and future organizational re-structure and work with outside counsel to ensure timely fillings and responses to office actions.