Responsible for soliciting, awarding, and monitoring construction, architectural, general services contractsAssisted as a technical expert for the configuration and implementation of new internal software designed for digital purchasingResponsible for B2Gnow system including recommending new modules, writing how to guides for vendor use, conducting training classes, track contract compliance, and resolve technical issues (login, registration, compliance audits, etc.)Tracked Small and Minority business participation using compliance audits for Port San Antonio's Innovation CenterVerified vendor certification for bid responsivenessServed as a representative for Port San Antonio at outreach events

Responsible for VIA’s B2Gnow system including recommending new modules, writing how to guides for vendor use, writing internal VIA policies for the B2Gnow system, conducting training classes, track contract compliance, resolve technical issues (login, registration, compliance audits), assist with writing DBE policies, and serve as a VIA representative at events. Key Accomplishments: Implemented the Goal setting module, this now allows multiple VIA staff to set goals and keep an accurate record of when goals were setHad VIA’s first design build project use compliance audits to track Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) participationHelp create a private space on VIA’s intranet to store files and assign and track tasks to other staff regarding B2Gnow.

Responsible for VIA’s B2Gnow system including recommending new modules, conducting training classes, track contract compliance, resolve technical issues (login, registration, compliance audits), assist with writing DBE policies, and serve as a VIA representative at events. Key Accomplishments: Implemented the Bid Posting module – VIA’s Procurement department uses this module to post all formal procurements and track who is viewing the solicitationWrote and updated different types of how to manuals and policies over the B2Gnow system

Responsible for soliciting, awarding, and monitoring I.T. (hardware and software), bus parts, electrical, and professional services contracts. Key Accomplishments: Project lead in the configuration and implementation of the B2Gnow system for both Procurement and DBE departments.Implemented a new purchasing card system which included training end users and creating how to guidesWrote a procedural manual for the assistants on how to assist in all aspects of a formal procurement

Secretary for Procurement Manager and assisted other Contract Administrators with the solicitation and award phases of contracts. Key Accomplishments:Created a manual on how to enter in fuel orders through the Ellipse systemsModified and created new templates for documents used daily by the Procurement department

Responsible for identifying potential government contracts and assisting in writing and editing proposals. Key Accomplishments: Created and edited templates for proposals, requests for company information, and documents for office useCreated job postings and interviewed potential personnel for contracts company was pursuing

Temporary employee that filled in in for three positions simultaneously; Invoice Expediter, Purchasing Specialist Assistant, and Procurement Secretary, while taking on the duties of a Contract Administrator Assistant Key Accomplishments: Assisted the department in catching up in payments and creating orders while three staff members were out of the office for an extended period of timeCreated a procedural document to assist potential vendors register online on VIA’s internal systemRan auctions: took photos of merchandise, wrote descriptions, posted items on website, arranged appointments for pickups, collected money, and documented all transactions

Worked with Technical Writers and Subject Matter Experts at Capital Group American Funds to update articles on the internal website Source of Needed Information (SONI) for Capital Group’s call center. Key Accomplishments: Assisted with company wide projects that included various content updates with set and flexible deadlines Submitted and worked on feedback requests concerning typos, broken links, and suggested keywordsWorked on content collaborations assessed by business associates throughout the companyMade edits and created briefings for high priority assignmentsSelf-assigned assignments and managed my own work schedule

During the final year of college, worked as technology trainer. Our Lady of the Lake University was preparing to have all housekeeping and grounds keeping staff solely use email to obtain their assignments, schedules, announcements, etc. Assisted with procedural guides and training classes for the staff. Key Accomplishments: Assisted in teaching classes for individuals with limited computer knowledge and limited English speaking abilitiesDeveloped, recorded, and edited video training demonstrations