Contract Specialist for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation - Lower ColoradoRegion Acquisitions and Assistance Management Office. Responsible for contracts up to $250,000 invalue from inception through closeout. Managed contracts for four local dams, to include the HooverDam. Collaborated with internal customers to build contract requirements that met their needs whilealso adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Reviewed, proofread, and offered suggestionson contract requirements that would describe the wants and needs of the internal customer sufficiently in order to lessen confusion and subsequent need for clarification with potential vendors. Regularly updated contract tracking software to enhance transparency of acquisition process. Reviewed and evaluated offers from vendors on a variety of contract types such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), and others. Researched vendors using SAM.gov, GSA.gov, and publicly available market research outlets. Oversaw site visits with potential vendors at Hoover Dam and local Department offices. Tracked budgets of ongoing contracts to ensure sufficient funds were available for the duration of the contract obligation. Completed contract closeouts in accordance withfederal regulations. Regularly handled up to 40 contracts simultaneously.- Served as office Safety Officer responsible for general office safety issues. Initiated the production of a weekly Safety Newsletter that went out to 60+ recipients.

Responsible for overall function and flow of 51 Force Support Squadron Command Section Front Officein a multicultural environment. Designed productivity enhancing products and processes to streamlinethe flow of information. Examined, interpreted, and proofread documents that came into the office forsignature by various parties to include Company Commander and Deputy Director. Routed documentsappropriately after review. Coordinated with eight separate flights to gather information for a bi-weeklyreport detailing accomplishments of the squadron. Technical proficiency in and troubleshooting point ofcontact for the Global Electronic Approval Routing System (GEARS). Managed four separate calendarsfor various supervisors and meeting rooms. SharePoint point of contact for the squadron. Trusted Agentresponsible for squadron management of the Drug Demand Reduction program.- Designed and created Phone Aids to organize mandatory printouts for display near computer andphones in an efficient and easy to access manner. Phone Aids were customized based on accessibilityfactors. Originally created for the Command section, these Aids were later requested by other Flights.Aids were cited during a subsequent inspection as a Process Improvement Product that enhanced theability of Airmen to respond to emergency phone calls.- Designed and implemented a new routing system to improve tracking and minimize storage burden forleadership.- Repurposed storage area into a break room and guest office.- Constructed 51 FSS/CSS Unit Program Coordinator manual with steps by step instructions andgraphics for all responsibilities of position.

Front line customer service at the Troop Mini Mall. Handled cash in excess of $1,000. Operated cashregister for purchases, returns, and exchanges. Ensured proper stocking of checkout area.- Awarded Customer Service Award within first month of employment.

Processed financial transactions of members to include deposits/withdrawals, payments, and accountinquiries. Administered applications for loans, credit cards, new accounts, and certificates of deposit.Interviewed members to assess their financial goals and recommended products accordingly. Providedmultiple tailored solutions in an easy to understand format to members for comparison and discussedwhich options best suited their situations. Utilized multiple Microsoft products to create readable andcomprehensible scenarios and instructions for members and coworkers. Handled cash in excess of$70,000 and maintained meticulous records of all incoming and outgoing transactions. Interpretedfederal law and company policy in respect to the individual and unique situations of members.- Created and presented training to members and co-workers on a variety of subjects from MoneyManagement to Emotional Intelligence.

Project Manager with the largest public university in the state of Oklahoma as a part of the SATTRNcontract with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS). Responsible for managingtraining and media needs for nineteen separate projects over two OKDHS divisions. Assessedtraining needs of the departments by collaborating with OKDHS executives as well as utilizing theOKDHS Strategic Plan. Researched speakers and consultants for a variety of adult education needs.Coordinated with numerous vendors to ensure a quality learning experience via classroom programsor online learning systems. Proficient in video production processes and 508 compliancy checks.Responsible for over $500,000 in contract funds which were required to be spend in compliance withstate laws and department regulations.- Project Manager for the groundbreaking DHS Connections training series, a new employeeorientation that trained over 1,200 new DHS employees in the first year on enterprise wide topics. DHSConnections team received the DHS Quality Award in 2015.- Coordinated training courses across all levels of OKDHS, from front level employees to executives, ona range of topics from Communication Skills, to OKDHS policy, to Active Shooter Response training.- Coordinated the production, filming, editing, and distribution of a series of foster parent recruitmentcommercials that aired in Oklahoma in 2014. Managed a group of approximately 100 children andparents at the Oklahoma City Zoo on the day of filming.- Managed filming and editing schedules for multiple clients using multiple vendors.

Responsible for reviewing and coordinating Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Teaming Agreement (TA) negotiations and executions as well as data recording and record keeping. Review third party agreements for services and products and recommend modifications if needed to ensure compliance with company standards and or government regulations. Institute contract folders of legal documents and e-mail correspondence ensuring proper filling. Write and prepare contract close out documents for contract vehicles at the end of their option years. Design Excel spreadsheets to track funding of multiple ongoing contracts and generate reports from the resultant data. Report directly to the head of the Contracts Department.• Track ongoing progress of all unexecuted agreements and establish follow up protocols until completion. • Support in the development and coordination of negotiations for Agent and Dealer Agreements between the United States and foreign companies.• Track and audit invoice amounts and funding modifications compared to initial contract award amounts and burn rate estimates.

Primary contact for all marketing efforts including press releases, website modifications, graphic art, social media, and trade show material. Used Adobe Photoshop to design mock-ups and logos for various projects. Tested and evaluated new information systems for enhanced collaboration across organizational boundaries. Developed training materials and implemented training plans including one on one and group training sessions. Designed training materials that took into account the needs, strengths, and challenges of each individual department.• Designed and procured company challenge coins, hanger signs, and trade show booth displays.• Initiated social media promotions through a third party, resulting in 30% increase in website traffic. • Wrote and submitted a short employee biography, which was published in a nation-wide magazine.• Launched new collaborative information system and trained the majority of employees on its use.• Troubleshot issues reported by users while compiling information on trends for escalation to information system designer.

Coordinated the organizational efforts for multiple proposals using acquisition life cycle management principles. Active in the acquisition process from pre-solicitation to post- award follow-up and contract closeout. Monitored multiple sources for updates on upcoming contracts and adjusted acquisition plan accordingly. Facilitated NDA and TA negotiations and executions between the company and up to 23 subcontractors simultaneously. Created and edited resumes (CPCS volume) for submittal in accordance with Federal guidelines. Executed project management plans to ensure acquisition milestones were completed on time. Designed and customized graphic art for proposal covers and internal graphics using Adobe Photoshop. Organized subcontractor contracts and coordinated meetings, distributed instructions, and issued data calls. Coordinated the contract procurement process from start to finish using Shipley methods.• Demonstrated ability in creating, proofreading, and editing documents for submittal in government contract proposals.• Reviewed and evaluated subcontractor performance submittals encompassing Past Performance Information Sheets (PPIS) and Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). • Rated performance evaluations based on Performance Work Statements and established goal contracts.• Simultaneously executed duties during proposal efforts for the Design & Engineering Support Program III (DESP III) and Tinker Advisory and Assistance Services Contract II (TAASC II).• Administered DESP III Sharepoint sub-site, processing, supervising, and troubleshooting for over 100 users on a daily basis. • Team efforts resulted in HEBCO being one of the awardees for the $1.9 billion DESP III contract. • Nominated for Customer Support of the Year Award three years in a row. • Awarded Customer Support of the Year Award in 2011 for support on multiple proposals, contracts, and task orders within and outside of the company.

An effective Sharepoint Administrator responsible for over 120 internal and external users. Tested and evaluated new Sharepoint information systems and subsequent upgrades. Used System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) theories to assess upgrade benefits and challenges. Reported findings to upper management and advised on training protocols. Analyzed the needs and processes of multiple departments and tailored individual sub-sites for maximum functionality. Executed system testing for security, reliability, and performance to specifications. Interviewed customer on needs and processes in order to design and implement a secure sub-site for their organization. Determined overall user access and permissions based on company protocols and 'need to know' requirements. Designed training materials for users on basic functions, followed up with one on one training. Oversaw and troubleshot inquires regarding permissions, password resets, uploading, and downloading issues. Tracked trends in user issues for training material updates and/or escalation to management. Communicated regularly with management on system performance, user functionality, and service requirements. Tracked user activity for future audit purposes. Successfully migrated all users, data, and documents through two upgrades with no downtime.• Simultaneously executed duties during proposal efforts for the Design & Engineering Support Program III (DESP III) and Tinker Advisory and Assistance Services Contract II (TAASC II).• Administered DESP III Sharepoint sub-site, processing, supervising, and troubleshooting for over 100 users on a daily basis.

A diligent Program Analyst who coordinated program administration on all levels. Responsible for program administration from contract award to contract closeout. Received, tailored, and submitted Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables including travel authorization requests, monthly status, and financial reports to Federal customers. Tracked, audited, and submitted invoices, employee hours, and travel expenditures ensuring compliance with government protocols and specific contract requirements. Audited invoices for accuracy and conformity with Federal and program guidelines. Used e-TRAC accounting system daily to collect information and update task order statuses. Collected, analyzed, and interpreted financial data for budget planning and reporting. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with Federal guidelines. Received and interpreted contract modifications and adjusted budget and milestone tracking systems accordingly. Demonstrated understanding of business processes and financial best practices in a government environment. • Maintained general ledger for the Tinker Advisory and Assistance Services Contract (TAASC) and up to 11 sub-ledgers for TAASC Task Orders simultaneously.• Worked directly with the head of accounting ensuring best billing practices. • Wrote, organized, and compiled data from multiple information systems and sources for management, subcontractors, and customers. • Direct liaison between management, subcontractors and consumers.

Social Worker responsible for determining eligibility for Food Benefits (AKA SNAP), Medicaid, and Child Care Assistance cases. Assessed families’ income, resources, and household size to establish qualified services. Used multiple information systems and databases associated with such government entities as Social Security Administration, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Child Support Enforcement, and others. Educated individuals of their rights and responsibilities while they are receiving services. Processed applications and change requests in a timely manner using OKDHS proprietary information systems. Acted as a social worker and state administrator providing services while protecting state and federal interests.• Managed a caseload of over 450 families receiving various services.• Interpreted federal, state, and OKDHS policies as it applied to different situations.

Assisted supervisors, contract specialists, and contract associate in the organization, filing, and maintenance of contract records. Monitored the contract bids of company's competitors using the Freedom of Information Act. Updated company's contract costs on a website for government officials. Audited employee resumes to ensure the proper work code was being charged to the government based on the employee's experience and education. Shipped company booklets, pamphlets, and other promotional material to various locations to assist management in the promotion of company as a government and commercial contractor. Organized information on over 250 contracts into easy to interpret graphs and spreadsheets for use by upper management.