RICHARD B.

DAVIS
27731 Woodland Green rd33cbb2@westpost.net
Boerne, Texas 78015 (210) 219-4294
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickdavis4294
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results-driven, value-creating professional with successes leading strategic
sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and telecommunications systems in high
demand environments. Adept at developing programs to lower costs, improve
processes, and build effective teams. Value-added knowledge as a licensed
attorney applied to all facets of the procurement process. Agile top-level
negotiator skilled at building relationships with diverse vendors.
Extensive experience in optimum contract development and review. Skilled
at leading world-class operations, mentoring future leaders, advising
leadership, and positioning organizations to reach challenging goals.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Strategic Sourcing * Software/Hardware Procurement * Telecom & Services Procurem
ent
Negotiations *Vendor Management Office * Contract Creation/Review
Contract Administration * Budgeting/Forecasting * Employee Coaching
Information Services * Asset Management * Telecommunications Engineering
Organizational Transformation * Executive Relationships
Team Leadership/Development
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION, San Antonio, Texas 2000 - 2010
(ACQUIRED ULTRAMAR DIAMOND SHAMROCK IN 2002)
SENIOR MANAGER - INFORMATION SERVICES (2003 - 2010)
Responsible for all technology purchases. Designed and implemented the Vendor
Management Office (VMO) for a Fortune 30 refining company and successfully . . .
* Provided procurement activities for hardware, software, telecommunications
services and professional services contracts for Information Services
operations.
* Directed and coached a team of 10 and provided the leadership for the
effective negotiation of multi-million dollar contracts including vendors
such as Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Dell, AT&T, Verizon and HP.
*Identified and initiated key business drivers and provided the
guidelines for goal setting and the formulation of action plans.
*Ensured that all cross-functional team members achieved company
business objectives and financial performance goals.
* Trained and mentored a team of purchasing/contract managers and support
personnel.
* Achieved cost savings and cost avoidance in excess of $200 million through
improved hardware, software, and services acquisition/negotiation processes.
* Functioned as subject matter expert in procurement for the support of
enterprise strategic operations involving negotiation of complex sourcing
opportunities.
* Maintained positive vendor relationships through utilization of a variety
of negotiation techniques, strategies and scorecarding.
* Utilized legal background for contract creation and review throughout
the negotiation process.
* Established contract life cycle management criteria, orchestrated
activities for the effective management of $30 million in
 hardware/software maintenance
contracts, and ensured timely payments to all vendors.
* Implemented and managed the HP Asset Center application that accounted
for all Information Services assets and software license compliance.
Delivered $2 million in software license savings.
* Interfaced with and advised executive management. Prepared comprehensive
written reports and conducted formal presentations that identified key
findings with detailed recommendations.
* Functioned as a member of the team responsible for the design, construction,
and startup of a $60 million data center.
* Effectively managed software acquisition and compliance of companies
acquired by Valero.
* Managed Information Services deployment efforts on the corporate disaster
recovery team for restoration of communication services to refineries
severely damaged by major weather events.
MANAGER - INFORMATION SERVICES (2002 - 2003)
Directed acquisition of hardware/software and corporate telecommunications servi
ces.
Managed a team of 10 and successfully . . .
* Controlled an $80 million Information Services budget and negotiated
contracts for purchasing, maintenance, and software services that
resulted in a savings of over $30 million.
* Resolved software licensing and compliance issues.
* Centralized all Information Services contracting and licensing.
* Provided corporate telecommunications services and functioned as Project
Manager for the installation of the Corporate Avaya PBX with 2,200
stations.
MANAGER - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ULTRAMAR DIAMOND SHAMROCK (2000 - 2001)
Initially hired as a consultant and recruited as Manager - Information Technolog
y.
Successfully managed the installation of a state-of-the-art Retail WAN project f
or
the company's 1,500 locations. Additionally, saved over $5 million by renegotiat
ing
telecommunications services contracts and acquisitions.

INTELIANT CONSULTING, Dallas, Texas 1999 - 2000

SENIOR CONSULTANT - Provided services that included Technology Consulting,
Contract Negotiation, and Project Management. Projects included:
* Technology wiring and device installation during construction of a 13-story
hospital wing.
* Project managed the development of a wireless line-of-sight communications
system.
* Project management of telecommunications system installations.
* Sourcing and acquisition of technology to extend WAN services to remote
retail sites.

BELO CORPORATION, Dallas, Texas 1995 - 1999

MANAGER OF INFORMATION SERVICES - Directed acquisition of telecommunication serv
ices,
hardware and software for a media corporation that included 3 newspapers and 12
television stations and successfully. . .
* Updated communications systems in a 50 year old high profile active business
building with state-of-the-art technology that improved services.
* Sourced, acquired, and managed installation of a corporate WAN.
* Managed Y2K compliance of telecommunications systems.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate
Employment Law, Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Science
Telecommunications Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting and Business Data Systems, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Te
xas
CERTIFICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Association of Technology Procurement Professionals
Member, Institute for Supply Management
Active Member in Good Standing, Texas Bar Association
ITIL Certified
Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE) in progress - complete in Octo
ber 2010
Certified Purchasing Supply Manager (CPSM) in progress - complete in October 201
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