Charles Warren Davis Ii

Charles Davis, MPA, CNP New Bern, North Carolina http://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-davis-mpa CONTRACT GOVERNANCE ANALYST TEAM LEAD Diligent and detail-oriented governance leader with extensive experience in all phases of contract and compliance analysis. Skilled in ensuring compliance with regulations, evaluating vendors, design tracking systems and ensure proper filing and accessibility of contracts. Known for the ability to identify compliance risks and resolve situations and Evaluate internal operational and procedural compliance. Core competencies include: Team Management | Regulatory Analysis | Privacy Compliance |Regulatory Compliance | Government Contracting | Negotiation | Document Management | Communication | Problem Solving | Legal Contract Review | Presentations | Contract Terms | Vendor Relations | Supplier Evaluation | Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Converge Technology Solutions, Peachtree Corners, Georgia​ December 2021 – July 2025 Contract Governance Analyst Team Lead ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 2023 – July 2025 This position was responsible for oversight of assigned programs (Staff Augmentation, Vendor Onboarding/Compliance, and Insurance), and supervising 3-5 analysts and interns. Complete autonomy was expected with minimal input from leadership. Other specific duties: ●​ Designed and implemented Power Automate Workflows for vendor onboarding and COI notifications eliminating the need for an additional staff member. ●​ Facilitated cross-departmental reviews (Finance, Security, People Operations) when risk was identified. ●​ Ensured compliance with GDPR regulations for international vendors and projects. ●​ Prepared required documentation for insurance audits saving the company $20,000+ annually in additional fees from the insurance company. ●​ Drafted and updated standard process documents and educational materials. ●​ Managed the company’s SharePoint document archive and tracking systems. ●​ Assisted other team members with risk escalations, during busy times, and with tight deadline projects. ​ Compliance Analyst​ September 2022 - March 2023 This position was responsible for completing complex assignments, audit preparation, and reporting. This position was responsible for identifying potential risks in relationships and proposing steps to mitigate the identified risk. Other specific duties: ●​ Ensured proper filing and accessibility of contracts and other documents. ●​ Review of insurance requirements and management of COI requests and tracking. ●​ Assisted in the review of terms and regulatory compliance of Request for Proposals (RFP). ●​ Researched industry compliance regulations and policies. ●​ Evaluated internal operational and procedural compliance and ensured all agreement templates follow compliance mandates. ●​ Analyzed and updated existing compliance policies, procedures, and related documentation. ●​ Developed and maintained a compliance recordkeeping system. ●​ Supported other team members to meet compliance initiatives and project deadlines. ​ Contracts and Compliance Administrator​ December 2021 - September 2022 This position was responsible for the creation and review of all types of agreements and transaction documents. THis included negotiating terms with clients and vendors and escalating potential risks to leadership. Other specific duties: ●​ Completed Contract lifecycle management tasks. ●​ Ensured proper filing and accessibility of contracts. ●​ Assisted in the review of terms and regulatory compliance of Request for Proposals (RFP). ●​ Reconfigured and maintained the team’s SharePoint sites. SJV Data Solutions, Kennesaw, Georgia​ August 2021 - December 2021 Remote Verification Specialist This position processed inbound and outbound calls (approximately 130 calls per day) to verify employment, academic history, references, and rental history. Self Employed, New Bern, North Carolina​ Freelance/Contractor This position involved multiple 1099 contract positions, including: ●​ Reviewed social media ads and posts for accuracy. ●​ Transcribed audio recordings and created closed captions for videos. ●​ Performed tasks to quality check and train AI systems. June 2020 - December 2021 Onslow County Planning and Development, Jacksonville, North Carolina​ December 2019 - March 2020 Deputy Director of Planning and Development This position involved the management and oversight on the County’s planning and ordinance enforcement programs. Other specific duties: ●​ Drafted ordinances and ordinance amendments. ●​ Responded to complaints from citizens, contractors, etc. ●​ Improving the quality of staff presentations and public facing interactions. Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, New Bern, North Carolina​ April 2017 - December 2019 Regional Planning Director ​​ ​ ​ ​ July 2018 - December 2019 This position involved management and oversight of the Planning, Economic Development, and Transportation Programs. Other specific duties: ●​ Assisted with developing and managing the Department’s budget. ●​ Administered grants and acted as project manager for departmental projects. ●​ Stood up a Disaster Recovery program after Hurricane Florence devastated the area, securing millions of dollars in disaster related funding for local counties and municipalities. ●​ Drafted project bids, proposals, and budgets. ●​ Created, reviewed, and administered contracts. ●​ Provided grant application assistance and administration for a variety of Federal and State grant programs. ●​ Applied for and supervised an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. ●​ Wrote and implemented the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. ●​ Provided GIS assistance for economic development, transportation, environmental, utility, and other planning projects. ​ Community Planner ​ April 2017 - June 2018 This position involved supporting the Planning director with all departmental projects as assigned. Other specific duties: ●​ Administered and supported federal and state-awarded grant projects. ●​ Developed a cost estimate tool to more accurately produce project bids, eliminating project underbidding. Charles Davis, MPA, CNP ​ - Page 2 City of Maryville, Development Services, Maryville, Tennessee​ August 2016 - April 2017 ​ Planner This position involved supporting the planning director by supporting the city’s Regional Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Zoning Commission, and Downtown Design Review Board. Other specific duties: ●​ Coordinated the interdepartmental review of the impact of annexations and development proposals. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE East Tennessee Development District, Alcoa, Tennessee​ Community Planner (4 years, 11 months) Tennessee Department of Economic and Community, Knoxville, Tennessee​ Community Planner 2/Principal Planner (4 years, 7 months) Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Nashville, Tennessee​ Environmental Specialist (11 months) OfficeMax Print and Document Services, Nashville, Tennessee​ PDS Supervisor (2 years, 3 months) EDUCATION Master of Public Administration (MPA) Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Studies Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Science Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee CERTIFICATIONS Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification in Management and Leadership (CNP) - Maryville College Charles Davis, MPA, CNP ​ - Page 3