User:Brendanrichard

Brendan Richard

Subcontract Administrator at Lockheed Martin

brendan.richard@gmail.com

Summary

<> Electrical Engineering (R.I.T., Redcom Laboratories)

<> Sales (BWB Tool, Inc.)

<> Operations / Sourcing (Lockheed Martin, Six Sigma)

<> Business Acumen (Crummer GSB, Consulting Projects)

<> Research (UCF PhD Strategic Management)

Specialties

Purchasing, Negotiations, Internet Marketing / Sales, Academic Research, Strategy

Experience

Subcontracts Administrator at Lockheed Martin Simulation

September 2008 - August 2010 (2 years)


 * Issuing subcontract agreements, analyzing terms, conditions and business risks, developing

negotiation objectives, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring subcontract performance. Developing

subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of

specialized materials, equipment, and services. Preparing bid packages, analysis and evaluation of

proposals, negotiations of provisions, and administration of subcontracts.


 * Approved purchaser for LM Simulation, Training & Support, and LM Australia Pty Ltd. Over $500K

in negotiated cost savings to LM, the US Government and Int’l customers, on the placement and

administration of over $5.0M in subcontracts.


 * Supporting program management's procurement requirements for the US101 (Marine -

Presidential Helicopter Trainer), CH-53E (Marine - Heavy Lift Helicopter), BWC (Singapore - Basic

Wings Course) and JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) training programs.

Global Consulting Project at illycaffè

February 2009 - April 2009 (3 months)


 * Led a team of six MBA candidates to analyze the Universita del Caffe. Evaluating the

contributions of Illy's coffee culture division to the overall performance of the company. Conducting

a cluster analysis to assist the UDC in achieving greater success in targeting potential markets.

Presentation to UDC management in Trieste, Italy on 04/15/09.

Graduate Assistant at Rollins College

October 2007 - April 2009 (1 year 7 months)


 * Responsible for assisting Dr. Samuel Certo, Steinmetz Professor of Management, on researching

recent developments in corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and wisdom in relation to management

with the goal of improving the quality and relevance of his publications. Most recently researching

strategy articles in order to update the additional readings sections of The Strategic Management

Process, a text book and study guide written by Dr. Samuel Certo and Dr. Paul Peter.

Sales Representative at BWB Tool, Inc

October 2006 - December 2008 (2 years 3 months)


 * Responsible for introducing online sales of in-stock merchandise - currently selling over $3K per

month worth of carbide end mills.


 * Preparing sales presentations for potential customers


 * Conducting environmental / competitor analysis.


 * Interacting with customers in regard to part specifications, pricing and lead times.

Subcontract Administration Intern at Lockheed Martin

June 2008 - September 2008 (4 months)


 * Conducting audits / preparing reports of purchasing procedures.


 * Assisting Subcontracts administration department with monthly metrics reporting, program

reviews, and weekly reports. Subcontract Administration Internship

Global Research Project at MLiven

January 2008 - May 2008 (5 months)


 * Researching the Canadian telecommunications market for MLiven, a Czech mobile gaming

company. Worked as part of a team of 5 MBA candidates to prepare a strategy for entering the

Canadian market. The plan was completed and presented to MLiven in the Czech Republic in

April, 2008.

Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology

September 2006 - May 2007 (9 months)


 * Supervised laboratory portion of electronics / circuitry courses. Responsible for preparing

lectures, assisting students in completing laboratory assignments, grading reports.

Electrical Engineering Co-op at Redcom Labratories

November 2005 - March 2006 (5 months)


 * Inspected and repaired telecommunications circuitry utilized in slice network switches for

commercial and defense applications.

Education

University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration

PhD, Strategic Management, 2010 - 2014

Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business

MBA, Management & Operations, 2007 - 2009

Activities and Societies: Crummer Consulting Club

Rochester Institute of Technology

BS, Electrical Engineering, 2003 - 2007

Falmouth Academy

H.S. Diploma, 1999 - 2003

Honors and Awards

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductee, UCF Dean's Fellowship Grant recipient

Interests

Soccer, Volleyball

Brendan Richard

Subcontract Administrator at Lockheed Martin

brendan.richard@gmail.com