Accomplished professional with a federal background in Acquisition management, Supply and Accounting. Excellent reputation in resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Skills
Standard Operating Procedure
Scheduling and Coordinating
Performance Tracking and Evaluations
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Corrective Actions
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Experience
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Human Resource Management
Contract Development
Team Oversight
Staff Training
Strong Vendor Relations
Research and Analysis
Relationships and Rapport
Attention to Detail
Record Reconciliation
Data Entry and 10-Key
Accounts Receivable
Time Management
Good Work Ethic
Experience
06/2015 to 09/2020
Supervisor Contract SpecialistTerran Orbital – Merritt Island, , Virginia
Effectively supervised staff of 7 journeyman contract specialists by implementing policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary actions
Served as Contracting Officer for Resale Commodities Team with signature authority for all contracts (unlimited warrant)
Managed requirement to include solicitation, source selection, preparation, negotiation, and award contracts through various methods of negotiations
Managed 25 formal Requirement Type Contracts
Monitored contracts for compliance
Negotiated cost increase requested by contractor to determine if increase was fair and reasonable
Evaluated and monitored contract performance to determine need for contract modifications or extensions and compliance with contractual obligations
Worked with Category Managers to plan, develop and establish strategies for obtaining each requirement to enable program success
Advised Category Managers in defining their requirements and resolving issues.
08/2006 to 06/2015
Contract SpecialistIap Worldwide Services – Washington, , Virginia
Served as Lead Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer for Resale Commodities with signature authority for contract dollar values up to $750M
Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments
Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding
Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives
Negotiated with bidders to achieve fair, reasonable and positive outcomes
Managed bidding process and award for grocery (fresh meat, eggs and dairy) contracts
Conducted market research and established acquisition milestones to ensure requirements were awarded timely.
04/2002 to 09/2004
Supply TechnicianCity Of Fresno, Ca – Fresno, , VA
Supported and processed automated systems functions for the Order confirmation, Shipping Files, Report of Discrepancies, and receipt of payments.
Liaison between zone managers, merchandising divisions/buyers, account managers, contract officers/specialists, whose functions were interrelated with the overseas processing support.
Assisted in supply, maintenance, distribution, transportation, and accounting and data automation.
Collaborated with the Contracting Division on compliance of non-conformance with meat contracts.
Tracked orders from point of creation until point of delivery.
Received Order Confirmation from the Central Distribution Center and/or Commissary.
Verified orders to ensure that the number or items processed, total weight and cube of the order, the name/distributor code of the distributor/source load, company and the commodity type of the order were accurate.
Reviewed orders to ensure that valid items and quantities were ordered. Ensured that orders were placed on time for holiday ordering, case lot sales, and promotions.
Researched any orders that had not been received on time. Contacted overseas, distributors, or company point of contacts to find out details. Notified all personnel with results and proceeded with corrective actions.
Made timely payments of receipts weekly or bi-monthly and researched and corrected any discrepancies in payment.
08/1996 to 04/2002
Accounting TechnicianDefense Commissary Agency, DECA – City, , VA
Trained new employees.
Assisted employees in resolving accounting problems.
Researched exceptions to accounts receivables, account payables, inventory balances and other accounting transactions.
Resolved unpaid accounts payable problems that could include pricing, weight variances, case package counts, etc.
Reviewed, analyzed and provided resolution for financial transaction exceptions. Reported recurring or high risk scenarios to higher management as they occurred.
Provided ongoing feedback for changes required in standard operating procedures to ensure new business processes were documented and internal policies were in line with new requirements.
Assisted and provided guidance to vendors initiating paperwork to present new items and special orders. Ensured that valid Blanket Purchase Agreements were in place for ordering of product. Notified grocery manager or commissary officer of product that was not selling on the shelf or that was warehoused that may be expiring or have been stored in the warehouse for a period of 14 days or longer. Notified vendors of products that must be reduced or removed from inventory.
Participated in formal inventory by counting product in the store, totaling and validating dollar values of each section. Reconciled and balanced records on input listings. Maintained records and posted debit and credit entries; verified and corrected financial transactions. Identified out of balance entries and took corrective actions to correct the problem.
Established and maintained charge accounts and account receivable.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2002 to to
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration Strayer University - Chesapeake, VA GPA:
Certifications
Level 1 Contracting Certified, July 2008
Level II, Contracting Certified, April 2009
Level III, Contracting Certified, July 2015
Contracting Officers Warrant, November 2012
Affiliations
National Contract Management Association
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