James Schafer

About James Schafer

For more than 30 years, Dr. Schafer has driven organizational success by ensuring high-quality standards, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction through the implementation of an ISO 9001-aligned quality management system (QMS). James has documented expertise in Quality Management Systems Auditing, Evidence-Based Management, Regulatory and Compliance Audit Preparation, Buy America Compliance, Subcontractor Compliance, and On-site Inspections. His career spans the sectors of Railroad, Construction, Eminent Domain, Healthcare, and science and technology. James can deliver and implement both a QMS and an eQMS that impact key performance indicators such as operational efficiency, customer retention, and increased customer loyalty. He holds a Doctorate in Quality Systems and Improvement Management, an MBA in International Business, and a BA in French. He is a Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, and ISO 90••••15 Lead Auditor. He has previously worked in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. He has a working knowledge of French and Spanish. His resume is available upon request at s••••••••@gmail.com. He is available for relocation worldwide.

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Manager

   Jacobs

   May 2023 — Present · US

   Provides quality assurance on a joint-venture team that provides comprehensive design services for the Maryland Transit Administration\'s Baltimore Red Line, a new 14-mile light rail transit corridor. • Performs internal audits to ensure that all 15 FTA quality elements of an effective quality program are practiced and documented. Jointly led SunRail\'s FTA Triennial Review, which had no deficiencies, and assisted client leadership with subcontract compliance and performance. •Provides quality assurance on a program management support and oversight project for Broward County Transit in South Florida. The program is anticipated to exceed $16 billion over 30 years, covering a new transit system, new local bus routes, realignment and extension of existing fixed bus routes, expansion of the community shuttle program, and other multimodal investments, as well as transit facility expansions and improvements.

Education

• Saint Louis University

  Accounting

  1988 — 1988

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Spanish and Italian

  1983 — 1983

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  General Studies

  1978 — 1979

• Creighton University

  Bachelors of Arts, French

  1979 — 1983

• Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)

  Intermediate & Superior Certificates, French Language and Literature

  1980 — 1981

• The George Washington University Law School

  Government Contracts

  1998 — 1998

• University of Neuchatel- Switzerland

  International Law

  1981 — 1982

• Cambridge College

  Doctor of Business Administration, Quality Systems and Management Improvement

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Masters, International Management

  1984 — 1985

Skills

• Management
• Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition & Assistance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Far & Aidar
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation
• Grant Writing
• Contract Management
• Business Development
• Budgets
• Press Release Development
• Management Consulting
• Proposal Writing
• Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Federal Grants Management
• Project Management
• Contract Compliance
• Government
• International Project Start-Up
• International Development
• Federal Procurement
• Freedom of Information Act
• Contract Negotiation
• IT Procurement