In view of my resume, employers can judge my Profile and learn my business traits and also see my commitment and longevity for each career stop I have created. My enthusiasm for Business is real and I am anxious to help the next company/business be successful. My 18+ years of business and 13 years of Teaching bode well for the next employer because of my ability to adapt and learn quickly.

1. Ira Michael Anderson
27 North Milton Street
Malden, Massachusetts 02148
781-388-3799
ima58@mail.com
OBJECTIVE
After 13 years in the education field, I covet an opportunity to reenter the business arena with a
finance position that best utilizes my experiences & education (MBA 1995 / BS 1980). While I
enjoy work as an individual, I thrive when there is a team-oriented group of employees striving
toward a successful outcome.
EDUCATION
MBA 1995 University of New Haven New Haven, Connecticut
BS Ed. 1980 Keene State College Keene, New Hampshire
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School AUG 2002–JUN 2015
Malden, MA
EDUCATOR: as an instructor& educator for13 years,my performance andinstructionrelied onmy
invaluable pedagogueskills. The primarygoal of teaching isto encourage andfosterstudents toacquire
skillsforfundamentaltopics(i.e.math,social studies, ELA,reading,geography,history,science and
otherLIBRARY themes) while enhancingtheirmental inquisitive. Library skillssignificantly contribute
confidence andenhance the actof learning. ProctorMCAS,ITBS, ACT,SAT examsettings;Middle school,
Highschool,College Prepstudents.
CTM Brochure Display, Inc. JULY 1994–JUNE 2002
Stamford, CT
CONTRACT MANAGER: As a Contract Manager myresponsibilitiesfocusedonclient relations
fromnegotiationof contracttermsto deliverablesof goods. I performedmanyvariouscontract
administrationfunctions;includingmonitoring of canceledfunds, bank/creditreconciliationsand
contract closeouts. Performance of variouscontractadministrationfunctions alsoincludedRFP/RFQ/RFI
writingforcontractual measure offers.I monitoredcanceledfunds (debit/creditallocation) for
client/bank reconciliation,conductedcontractcloseout(deliverables);maintaindatabases
(price/service/inventory/customer) integrity toassure customersatisfaction. VerifyPurchasePrice and
Deliveryscheduleof contractagreementforCPFF/ FFPfee awarding. Solve problemsrelatedto
contracts by maintainingservice databaseinfo(D&Breports) forintegritytoassure eligibilityand
verificationof contractorprogressforapproval of contract financing, resolve problems/concerns
relatedtosigned termsandconditions. Negotiate the Purchase Pricesof materials,vendortime lines,
inventorysupport,andemployeelabor negotiations thatfactoredto a favorable profitmargin. Contract
negotiationshelpedbusinesssolvencywith asatisfactory deliveryof product. Financial creditterms
were extremelycritical forconcise analytical needsandprofitability. Legal implications (DFARS/FAR)
standards/protocols where of greatconcernforOSHA,NIOSH,EPA regulations andbusinesssuccess. A
mainthrust of my Contract Managementwasestablishingalong-termworkrelationship fortrustwith
suppliers &vendors toassure deliveryof goods. Knowledge anduse of the FAR/DFARprotocol
streamlinedthe contractprocess andlegal maneuvering. Monitorcontractperformance toward
compliance withapplicable laws,delivery schedules,paymentprovisions,contractdatareporting
requirements,andothercontractual

2. Requirements all contributedtoproductsatisfactory. MaintainContractterms thatvalue deliveryand
profitabilitymargins/schedules. Ienjoyedpreparingnegotiationmemorandatoexplainrationaleand
methods neededtoarrive at Final Price. DFASrequirements maintainedtohelpmaintain protocol,
fairnessandsuccess. Adheringtostrictstandardsfor fundingoncancelleditemshelpedreconcile
account accuracy. Assurance of excessfunds,testequipment,tooling,andgovernment-furnished
property helpedaccountitemsforaconsistentandlogical average reporting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 Build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients using Outllook and Word
programs
 Ability to review and evaluate plans to achieve business goals, proficient with Excel,
Word & Powerpoint
 Problem solve at a strategic level, working with others to reach a resolution
 Manage the competitive negotiation of contracts with price and quality paramount keys
 Assess Purchase Price quotes and analyze economicdevelopments in the market
 Price negotiations /conduct contract negotiations at the appropriate management level
 Negotiate contract terms, pricing & payment schedule that’re commercially advantageous
 Administer contract and Intervene, Analyze, Manage conflicts between company and
vendors if necessary
 Implement and recommend improvements of policies, process that will ensure that
proposals, contractual documents and purchase orders are aligned with company's
business controls, policies and procedures.
 Maintain contract file documentation / information accurately
 Advise management of contractual rights and obligation and provide interpretation of
terms and conditions
 Train to field personnel, OA and proposal developers to ensure consistent application of
corporate policies and procedures
 Contract Manager responsible for direct support to Order Acquisition Team particularly
at month end.
 Responsible for maintenance daily log of contract activity
 Responsible to provide timely communication
 Ability to work in a supportive team environment
AVCO/TEXTRON Lycoming, Inc. AUG 1984–SEPT1993
Stratford,CT
CREDIT MANAGER: SEPT 1988 –SEPT 1993
As a CREDIT MANAGER for5+ years I wrote policiesandprocedures tosatisfy clientcreditapplications
and maintainedaccurate properlinesof creditterms. Iearned the NACMcertificationforsmall business
operationsin1990. My knowledgeof DFAS/FARgovernmentguidelines assuredcompliancewith
Governmentprotocol/regulations andlegal dept.assistance assured Commercialbusiness reasonable
returnsand profitable outcomes forbothentities. The StratfordArmyEngine Plant defensebusiness
fostered myCreditManagementskillsthatpromotedanethical andhonorable businessmodel
technique formycareer.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 proactive years of credit analysis, collections and finance integrity to conduct relations
 analyze client credit to risks and collateral while using Excel, Word, Outlook & Power point
 continuation for lines of credit for current payers; increase or decrease
 investigate analysis of obligors performance and ability to comply
 Coordinate with members of financial team to evaluate credit stability of business

3. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 D&B credit reports reviewed for current values and info (PAR report assessment, FinancialStatements,
Commercial Credit Score, Businesssummary, PAYDEX score, etc.))
 credit training programs initiated (Moody’s Training.com)
 improve credit analysis and risk management skills
 utilize D & B financial business intelligence -- including risk scores, ratings and market-sensing analytics (PAR report
assessment)
 advise AR/AP/Credit/Collections dept. for Month End Closing / General ledger procedures
 Credit proposaldevelopment to ensure consistent application of corporate policies and procedures
 responsible to maintain daily log of credit collection activity
 responsible to provide timely communication
 work in a supportiveteamenvironment
Credit and Collections Analyst SEPT 1986–AUG 1988
As a CreditandCollectionsAnalyst the preparationof abaseline todetermine customerpecuniarystate
and authorize orrefuse customerpayment plansisparamount.The CreditandCollectionsAnalystisin
charge of loweringdire arrearsthreat,growingthe collectionsforall receivables.The Creditand
CollectionsAnalystreconcilesclientdeclarationsandbillingstatistics while conversingwithall applicable
affiliatestoresolve paymentterms.Iproducedandorganizedacompanytrial balance ($150M) to
collectandresolve baddebt“buckets”candidatesonaquarterlybasiswith2% allotmentlimit.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 The Credit and Collections Analyst position askedme to be responsible to assess credit risk andviabilityfor any
potential andexistingclient to establishtheir current credit line. Analyzedcustomer andfinancial statements
pertaining to credit line applications andprovide finance guidance toward management support to coincide with
supplychain & marketing units to control credit rating while minimizing disputes andupholding effective payment
considerations
 The Credit & Collections Analyst workperformed dealt with various collectionelements; investigative analysis of
companyperformance andobligor commitment, coordinatingcollection callsandorganizing customer on-site visits to
obtainanamicable accounts receivable balance andbargaining disputes ofunpaidstatements.
 If defaults became apparent due to economic difficulties (bankruptcy, cash flow, hardships, etc.) Credit & Collections
Analyst workeddiligentlyto find meaningful and amicable payment terms. From time to time measures were
transitionedto the legal department as a last resort.
Accounts Receivable – Supervisor AUG 1984–SEPT1986
As an AccountsReceivablesupervisorIwasto assure that the AR departmentpersonnel mettheir
obligations,happily,successfullyandlegally. All funds paidpostedtoaccountsaccuratelyand timely.
Discretion onmybehalf allowedforcompanysuccessandif there were disputesIrationalizedreceivable
activity& manpower. Disputesandtime of businessactivity heighteneddecisionmakingchoice andthe
successfor bothpartieswasparamount,butnone more than for the Company. I continuallymonitored
and soughtresponsible actionsforcollectingreceivablesandbaddebt write-offsdecisions. AsAR
supervisorthe constantanalysisof creditapplications helpdetermine if would-be-customerstruly justify
creditworthiness alongwithpaymentterms anddiscountsforearlypayment! Business reliedgreatly on
my soundjudgment asthe AR supervisortowardasustained growthbudgetandobtainmentof market
share.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 The Accounts Receivable positionrequires responsibilityto assesscredit riskandviabilityfor anypotential, as well as,
existingclient transactions to establish current credit limit terms. Accounts receivable is a legallyenforceable claim
for payment heldbya business against its customer/clients for goods supplied and/or servicesrenderedinexecution
of the customer's order. Analyzingdaily/monthlycustomer financial statements that pertain to paying terms and
credit line application adherence inorder to coincide withsupplychain& marketingunits to control of credit use.
Minimize exposure so disputesare resolved andeffective payment considerations canbe obligated.
 The AR Supervisor deals withvarious collection elements too. Coordinating collection callsandorganizing customer
on-site visits to obtainanamicable accounts receivable balance (DOS)andbargainingthe disputes of unpaid
statements. CallCenter activityassured documentation organization, accurate andlegal. The accounts receivable
team is incharge of receivingfunds on behalfof a companyandapplying it towards their current pendingbalances.
Collections andcashiering teams are part of the accounts receivable department. While the collections department
Sought the debtor aspect, cashiering teams applythe monies onaccounts conciselyandaccurately.