Michelle Svartsjo

Operations-first leader with 22+ years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience across real estate, tech,

telecom, aerospace, and government. Expert in procurement, contract risk, vendor management, and building the operational systems that let founders focus on their craft. Known for bringing calm, decisive leadership to complex, moving-parts environments and for closing every loop.

• I help businesses maximize ROI through targeted contract negotiation strategieS

• I handle contract reviews, term negotiations, renewal strategies, and site analysis

• I act as a fractional contract managers for organizations needing professional-level service without a full-time hire

If you’re looking for a contract professional who can step in, align with your vision, and deliver results, let’s connect. I work on project-based, retainer, or hourly terms.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Procurement & Vendor Coordination: order management, supplier negotiations, delivery tracking,

damages/returns

• Contract Drafting & Risk Advisory: scope of work, service agreements, risk identification, and mitigation
• Project & Timeline Management: multi-project scheduling, milestone tracking, status reporting
• Client Communication & Expectation Management: proactive updates, issue resolution, client-facing professionalism
• Operations Systems Design: building workflows, documentation, and spreadsheets that scale
• Budget Management & Financial Tracking: budgets vs. actuals, invoicing, and financial reconciliation

Villanova University, Professional Masters Certificate - Commercial Contract Management

Humber College, - Diploma - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Laurentian University - Degree - Bachelor of Arts

Certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert designation, RENE