U. Steve Allison145 Hurstwood Ct.Anna, TX 75409972-342-5349

u.steve_allison@gmail.com

Professional QualificationsIn excess of 15 years’ experience in the Commercial and Contracts Management fields successfully drafting, reviewing and negotiating both commercial and government contracts. Familiar with a wide variety of subjects and industries including IT equipment sales, software licensing, trademark licensing, IT outsourcing, environmental issues, and financial services. Proven track record of successfully creating and improving service agreements, implementing improved contracts work flow and creating management processes to improve efficiencies and reduce cycle times to the benefit of internal and external customers.

Proficient and comfortable interacting with all organizational levels, collaborating with outside counsel to manage litigation matters, administer intellectual property matters and participate in dispute resolution proceedings. Served as a corporate officer maintaining corporate records for multiple companies, drafting resolutions and maintain corporate minute books. Proficient in researching legal issues and implementing processes to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Participated on corporate level teams to develop and implement polices related to corporate compliance, privacy practices, procurement functions and contracts management processes.

Designed and successfully implemented Paralegal certification programs for both a public community college and Kaplan Education. Designed and presented training materials for corporate sales, service delivery and procurement departments in the areas of consumer privacy, Sarbanes-Oxley and Intellectual property matters and contract drafting and administration.

EducationMaster of Business Administration, Western Governors University-TX, 2015 Juris Doctor Law, Concord University, Los Angeles, California, 2007Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice/ Legal Studies, University of Texas, San Antonio, 1995IACCM Expert Certification

Experience and Background

Senior Contracts ManagerAtos IT Solutions and Services, Inc.August 2014 to present

The Atos Group provides Consulting & Systems Integration services, IT Managed Services, Cloud operations and Big Data & Cyber-security solutions. I am currently responsible for providing Contract Management support for a customer account which exceeds one hundred million dollars in annual revenue. I have successfully implemented the company’s Contract Management Methodology resulting in an excess of eight million dollars in additional revenue and cost avoidance. I regularly cooperate with the client’s vendor management organization to resolve contract ambiguities, implement improvements to the contract management process, and negotiate terms for new services.

Senior Commercial and Contracts ManagerFujitsu America, Inc.Richardson, TX 2007 to 2014 Fujitsu America is subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd, a worldwide information, communication and technology company. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer I managed a staff consisting of one Contracts Manager, two administrators, and an overseas team of three Contract and Database Administrators to support the Retail services division. Under my leadership the team was responsible for providing contract support during all phases of the contracting process from RFP through contract negotiation and signature.

Worked with internal stake holders to understand business requirements and operational challenges in order to develop service agreements with competitive and fair service terms. Consulted with business leads to develop Statement of Work templates which accurately portrayed service offerings. Worked with

Logistics V.P. to develop contract boilerplates for Warehousing services, Logistics services, Transportation and import export services. Cooperated with internal software development team to create a proprietary Contract Management System to modernize work flow and contract retention practices.  Senior Contracts Manager Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc.Irving, TX 2006 to 2007

 Shaw Environmental, a subsidiary of the Shaw Group, is an environmental remediation and infrastructure support organization. Reporting to the Vice Presidents of Contracts Management I worked closely with business development, sales and program management teams to prepare proposals and negotiate contract terms Supervised subcontracts managers to ensure execution of contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies. Working with business leads and corporate counsel, drafted an implemented improved contract terms which led to reduction in disputed terms with clients, and decreased negotiation and execution cycle times by approximately 25%.  Legal and Compliance ManagerEnterprise Financial Group (EFG), Irving, Texas2004 - 2006 EFG provided training services and insurance products for resale to large and mid-size auto dealer groups across the United States. Reporting jointly to the CFO and Chief Counsel, I was responsible for managing the Legal, Contracts and Compliance staff consisting of three paralegals, one Contracts Manager and one administrative Assistant. Led team to convert paper based contracting to an electronic contract system. Under my supervision my staff revised and modified contract boilerplates to bring them in line with industry best practices. Created several new contract and Statement of Work forms for the sale of newly created products. Oversaw product filing and approval processes with state authorities and lenders, and cooperated with state officials to ensure product offerings met statutory requirements. Reviewed, drafted and negotiated standard agreements and complex, non-standard agreements. Prepared inter-company agreements, sub-lease agreements, software and intellectual property license agreements, and provided consulting and contract support to all departments. Legal Department ManagerClarke American Checks, Inc.2000 -2004

Reported to Director of Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel for this financial services company serving banks and credit unions across the United States. Working with the VP of Human Resources, restructured Legal Department positions to create a defined career path escalation. Recruited and retained staff of highly qualified professionals. I and my staff revised the company’s contract forms to bring them to a best in class level within the industry. We implemented improved contracting processes which led a reduction in cycle time from offer to signature. The Legal team also consulted with Finance, Security and Sales leadership to successfully implement policy and process reforms which contributed to the company being awarded both the Texas Quality Award, and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Led team to implement electronic contract storage, and designed and implemented “Contracts 101” training program for all new Sales personnel. Participated on numerous company level teams and special projects dedicated to implementing company goal to become a world class organization.  1998-2006

Kaplan Higher EducationInstructor 1998- 2006Paralegal Program Director 1999 to 2000.

Updated curriculum, managed teaching staff, and addressed student concerns. Provided classroom instruction in general legal curriculum and paralegal skills at San Antonio and Dallas campuses.

San Antonio CollegeAdjunct ProfessorDeveloped paralegal certificate program for use by Adult and Continuing Education Department of San Antonio College. Created initial versions of all course syllabi, course curriculum and selected course materials. Provided classroom instruction for all courses.