Organized team leader builds positive rapport, inspires trust and guides teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Command & Control Manager
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
Joint Base Lewis-MCChord, WA
11.2014 - Current
Directed and supervised team of 16 people engaged in flying operations, emergency management, and resource management. and team development.
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
Proven ability to act with speed; understand need for urgency to meet needs of business and stakeholders; decisive, drive timely decision-making; empower others with clear accountability and appropriate support
Contract Specialist
Washington State Department Of Enterprise Services
Olympia, WA
01.2014 - 10.2014
Managed 20 Information Technology contracts for state of Washington valued at $50 million. Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
Managed bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for construction contracts.
Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation.
Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonableness of prices; reviews and interprets contract provisions to achieve cost efficiencies and reductions where feasible.
Contract Specialist
US Army Corps Of Engineers
Seattle, WA
08.2010 - 12.2013
Directed and conducted initiatives to perform contract administration using firm fixed price, time and material and agency indefinite quantity contracts.
Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
Assisted in resolution of vendor issues for central region by working proactively with market contacts.
Performed in-depth market research, identified optimal acquisition strategies and prepared contracts for approval.
Managed all Blanket Purchase Agreements for Army Corps of Engineers Seattle Division.
Responsible for complex RFPs for projects (up to $50 million) and for preparations and negotiations.
Procurement Specialist
US Air Force
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
04.2009 - 05.2010
Worked for contract specialist in all processes of contract management
Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
Maintained effective and lasting vendor (over 20 vendors) relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Work in collaboration with internal project teams and maintained strong supplier relations prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for suppliers and equipment
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
TUI
Cypress, CA
12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System Management
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO
04.2000
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
08.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Community College of Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Technology
Community College of Air Force
Montgomery, Al
06.1996
Skills
Customer Satisfaction
Procurement Proposals
Creative Solutions
Contracting Policies and Regulations
Contract Negotiation
Staff Training
Research and Analysis
Professional Speaking Abilities
Reading Comprehension
Assisting Legal Professionals
Microsoft Office
Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager, US Army Corps of Enigineers - 08/2010 to 10/2013
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II, US Army Corps of Enigineers - 08/2010 to 10/2013
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Lead Command & Control Manager
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
11.2014 - Current
Contract Specialist
Washington State Department Of Enterprise Services
01.2014 - 10.2014
Contract Specialist
US Army Corps Of Engineers
08.2010 - 12.2013
Procurement Specialist
US Air Force
04.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Information Technology
TUI
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System Management
Colorado Christian University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Community College of Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Technology