1. JOHN A. RAZLER
3914 Manor St., Philadelphia PA 19128
Phone: 215.913.9696
Objective
An executive position in the Technical/Professional Services industry.
Experience
THE DAY & ZIMMERMANN GROUP, INC., Philadelphia, PA
Contracts and Procurement Manager - 2001 to Present
Leading a team of professionals engaged in the contractual aspects of procurement and
subcontracting for corporate purchases, client projects and RFPs. Negotiation and
administration of multi-million dollar Enterprise Agreements with major service
providers. Design and implement purchasing process improvements. Provide contracts
and procurement expertise and support to business units. Ethics Officer for the
corporate office. Member, Cyber Security Council.
CIGNA Insurance Co., Philadelphia PA
Assistant Director of Contracts – 1998 to 2000
Sole responsibility for all contractual matters relating to Y2K conversion and upgrade of
company wide desktops and servers. Managed national $35 Million Y2K outsource
upgrade contract including issues related to change orders, emergency schedule
adjustments, and environmentally compliant disposal of outdated equipment.
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, Wilmington DE
Manager of Contracts - 1996 to 1998
Responsible for all contract administration and direct client interaction on contractual
matters for the world’s largest ($3 Billion) International Information Technology
Outsourcing contract. Developed negotiation positions, drafted contracts and official
correspondence. Established administrative processes. Approved Software Licensing,
Consulting, and Subcontract Agreements.
DAY & ZIMMERMANN, INC. (SEACOR), Moorestown NJ
Director of Contracts and Procurement - 1990 to 1996
Directly supervised fifteen contracts and procurement professionals in the management
of commercial, international, and Government technical service contracts totaling $500
million. Developed marketing strategies and contract terms for proposals. Drafted and
negotiated contracts, subcontracts, project joint venture agreements, claims and bid
protests. Coordinated legal issues with corporate attorneys and managed outside
counsel. Restructured company practices and systems to improve profit. Established
policies for risk management. Managed a departmental budget of $500,000.
DAY & ZIMMERMANN, INC. (SEACOR), Mount Laurel NJ
Contract Administrator - 1987 to 1990
Administered $100 million of Federal Government technical service contracts. Wrote
and negotiated subcontract agreements, including FAR flow-down provisions.
Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia PA
Contracting Officer - 1984 to 1987
Issued solicitations and negotiated fixed-price Government contracts for the
procurement of industrial items. Implemented agency specific regulations.
Education
LaSalle University - B.A. Psychology 1982
Various business courses including Cost/Price Analysis, Negotiation, and Contract Law.
Interests
Foreign cultures, history, physics, cooking, and golf.