Detail-Oriented and highly skilled Contract Specialist with more than 10 years of experience encompassing the development and execution of contracts. Provide strategic value by leveraging keen negotiation techniques to shape solutions and approaches. Broad scope of experience encompassing problem resolution, client/vendor relations, team leadership, and business development. Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency.
Summary of Skills
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
FAC-C Level III Certified
Pre & Post Award Contract Administration
Proficiency in Contract Administration
Team Building
Strategic Planning
Exceptional organizational skills
Customer Service
Education
Trinity University Washington , DC Expected in 2010 – –MBA:Business - GPA:
3.86 GPA
Hampton University Hampton, VAExpected in 2003 – –Bachelor of Science:Business Management - GPA:
3.5 GPA
Graduated with Honors
Core Accomplishments
Nominated for a NASA-DFRC Peer Award for Outstanding Student - 2004
Awarded the NASA Centennial of Flight Team Group Achievement Award - 2005
Gradate of the NASA Contracting Intern Program (NCIP) - 2006
Awarded for participation in the Integrated Financial Management Program (IFMP) and Contract Management Module (CMM) Project implementation team - 2007
Citation for Certification of Appreciation for the NASA Headquarters Procurement Management Survey Team at Kennedy Space Center - 2007
Received Small Business Specialist appointment from NASA-HQ - 2008
Completed Detail in the NASA-HQ Office of Small Business Programs - 2010
Awarded Center Director's Commendation for Support of Space Shuttle Program - 2011
Awarded Group Achievement Award for Outstanding Small Business Performance - 2012
Served on Source Evaluation Board for the procurement of Aircraft Operations Services DFRC for an estimated $86.5M - 2013
Professional Experience
Universal Forest Products, Inc. - 1102 Contract Specialist Londonderry, NH, 05/2005 - Current
Execute pre-award and post-award contract functions to include conducting market research, price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration, while ensuring the success of the project.
Award and Administrate firm-fixed price and cost reimbursement contracts to align with the project requirements by establishing clean business objectives and executing modifications to enhance effectiveness towards achieving the intended result.
Advise the Contract Officer Representatives to ensure contract requirements are within scope, manage cost, schedule, and contract performance to ensure all parties are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
Review the Contractors monthly financial and progress reports prior to approving payment vouchers.
Negotiate subcontracting plans, and validate the information reported in the electronic subcontracting reporting system, while certifying that the Contractor is meeting the subcontracting goals.
Develop written recommendations and reports for the Award Fee and/or Award Term Determination Official to make final determination on contracts with performance incentives.
Ensure compliance with polices and procedures; lead staff training initiative to maximize productivity.
Develop acquisition plans, appropriate milestone reports, solicitation packages and source selection documents for various competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions to support the Agency mission.
Spearhead the proposal evaluation committee/source selection board, develop and organize the evaluation findings and provide recommendations to the Source Selection Authority, to ensure successful debriefings and award.
Coordinate and facilitate communication between HQ's and the Center on various team initiatives.
Create and maintain contractual documents in the Contract Management Modular System with minimal errors.
Perform Small Business Specialist review of acquisition packages and provide recommendation for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code designation, small business size standard and recommend small business subcontracting goals to maximize practicable opportunities for small business concerns.
Reconcile and report discrepancies found in contract records to enhance the integrity of the information provided to HQ, and Congress.
Mentor new and junior team members on contractual matters, by providing interruption and guides on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and NASA FAR Supplement to increase efficiency in the acquisition process.
Ensure compliance with polices and procedures; lead staff training initiative to maximize productivity.
Fannie Mae Foundation – Talent Tree - Office Clerk City, STATE, 02/2002 - 05/2003
Professional Affiliations
Member of the NASA Contracting Intern Program (NCIP) - 2003
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - 2004
Member of NASA Headquarters Procurement Survey Team at Kennedy Space Center - 2007
Member of the NASA Agency Strategic Sourcing Team - 2014-2015
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