Supervision of Native Diversification Network Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NDN-PTAC) staff. Serve as the main link between DLA and MAICC and other public and private sector resources. Responsible for the successful completion of program goals. Focal point for government and Native American businesses regarding procurement opportunities. Responsible for innovative approaches to government marketing, teaming arrangements, and development of new individual and tribal enterprises. Manage the DLA Award. Assures award performance. Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls projects for the purpose of increasing the number of government awards to Native American firms. Coordinates with regional office staff task assignments for assisting individual clients. When required, trains and facilitates staff performance. Hire and manage outside consultants. Establishes liaison with government agencies and large Prime Contractors. Identify existing and potential Native American firms; obtain necessary information for screening. Prioritize client servicing. Publicize and clarify project goals through meetings, training, speeches, and publications. Analyze Indian procurement participation to date. Identify problems, make recommendations to increase Native American participation. Prepare and maintain a directory of Native American firms. Prepare timely reports to management and DLA. Assure that files and records are maintained for program audits in accordance to the PTA Program Operating instructions. Achieve program results within the allowed budget. Assist accounting office to ensure a successful fiscal audit. Organize, conduct, and evaluate sponsored events to meet DLA program goals. Be the MAICC focal point for all Indian preference, DoD, and other federal contracting regulations and assist clients to utilize the se preferences. Other Duties as assigned by the MAICC Executive Direct or within the DLA guidelines and requirements contained in the SCAA.

Assisted in setting up Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application for the Procurement Technical Assistance Program, policies & procedures manual as well as setting up an effective counseling system for clients. Create brochures and flyers for programs offered. Obtained required specs, plans, etc. Provide contract procurement assistance and information to clients. Perform counseling to clients about government opportunities and processes, marketing strategies, etc. Coordinate with federal agencies; working specifically with PCRs, and SADBUS of the federal government, and SBLOs of Prime Contractors; keeping a detailed record of all activity. Kept informed on the history, needs and capabilities of clients and government agencies. Researched and provided information on special programs and procedures. Kept up to date on changes in procurement regulations and agency supplements to the FAR and DFARS. Assist in registrations for SAM, 8(a), and other vendor registration requirements. Review client's SAM/SBA data on a routine basis; notifying client of any discrepancies. Provide information on certifications for SDB, HUB Zone, 8(a) and other government or small business preference programs. Answer questions about contracting issues, including FAR/DFARS references and bidding/proposal procedures. Attend, assist, and co-plan conferences, seminars, training workshops, outreach efforts, and similar activities. Coordinate with client; entering keywords, codes, etc. in client management system and review client bid match activity on a routine basis to assure appropriate bid information is being received. Assist clients in obtaining required specifications, plans, drawings, etc.; advised clients on how and where to obtain required information. Prepare reports and other documentation for the files in connection with DLA reporting requirements. Have knowledge of procurement policies and procedures for governmental buying agencies and their bid preparation techniques.

Experienced in a wide variety of mortgage, financial operations and sales. As an integral part ofthe Correspondent Lending Division of Regions Mortgage, was responsible for maintaining customer relationships, inputting and correcting rate locks and registrations from the time the mortgage rate locked until the loan funded. Answered customers questions about products and pricing, as well as solving problems. Reviewed residential loan application files to verify that application data was complete and met establishment standards; including type and amount of mortgage, borrower assets and liabilities, length of employment, and credit score. Responsibilities included maintaining correspondent files, adhering to Regions Mortgage policies and procedures as well as being accountable for daily operational requirements of a large and growing mortgage entity. Duties required working hand in hand with Account Executives and Regions customers such as large banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. Worked with manager and VP to create, design, and update policies and procedures manual. Worked with the retail department in order to create, modify, and implement new mortgage programs for the Correspondent Lending Division. Additional duties included working with a sister department, Construction Lending, providing rate quotes; float downs and modifications for the purpose of converting construction loans to permanent loans; as well as calling specified companies to obtain property abstract, survey and appraisal. Negotiated with Secondary Marketing Division on behalf of customer relative to types of mortgages, rates, and pricing issues. Provided audit support. Set up files and accounts in the Funding Division reviewing and assuring they were ready for funding. Assisted the Post Closing Division in obtaining insurance certificates from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Veterans Administration; as well as any other missing documentation from the mortgagee/customer.

Reported to both Vice Presidents of Correspondent Lending and Construction Lending. Primary contact for both departments. With limited supervision and/or no direction, duties included but were not limited to: organizing and maintaining records; following up on pending matters; initiating correspondence and invoices for final approval; researching a wide variety of information requests from department officials, other in house personnel or customers; collecting, analyzing, verifying, and summarizing data as well as submitting special reports; and maintaining accounts receivable which included initiating invoices, receiving and recording monies received, and preparing daily, monthly and yearly spreadsheets. Also performed a wide range of highly responsible and confidential administrative and general support duties for outside Account Executives. Interviewed/screened callers. When necessary locked mortgage rates and registered loans on behalf of the Corporate Loan Originators which duties were normally performed by the Account Executives or loan originators. Was also responsible for handling all administrative functions of the office, including scheduling appointments; arranging meetings, conferences, and travel; and coordinating and planning all logistics for such meetings, conferences, or projects from beginning to end. Maintained Regions Correspondent website; updating rates daily as well as manuals, bulletins, and program descriptions weekly/monthly.

Reported to the Director and two Government Procurement Consultants. The position included taking calls and determining appropriate consultant for referral. With limited supervision I was responsible for inputting detailed procurement and client information into the computer system. Client base included geographic coverage of all states East of Mississippi, including Minnesota and Louisiana. My duties also included making travel arrangements for all personnel, maintenance and input of accounting records, preparing check requests for reimbursement of services and submitting financial records to company’s National headquarters. I worked with our sponsoring organization Lockheed Martin Small Business Liaison Officer and staff, regarding reimbursements, invoicing and payment matters. I prepared and oftentimes originated correspondence for the Director’s or Consultant’s signature. As requested, I researched information and data and prepared various procurement related reports. These duties required broad knowledge of and maximum use of Internet for research of American Indian market, potential clients, government buying and procurement offices, government small business programs, state and local resources including Indian Affairs offices, Chambers of Commerce, etc. I assisted in event planning for the company and participated in company conducted seminars and local and national economic development and procurement conferences.

As an Independent Agent and Owner of business, I acted on my own behalf in sales and consulting individuals regarding financial services. This required state and federal examinations and licensing for securities, life and Health insurance, Annuities, and pre-paid legal services. I received training annually on ethics and updates on mortgages, all insurance, and securities.

I actively participated in all operations of the business and was responsible for maintaining and preparing all accounting and payroll records. My responsibilities involved all phases of the contract pre-award process including estimates and preparation of proposals, and negotiation of contracts. The post-award duties included oversight and supervision of all jobs and administration of all contracts. I purchased or leased all equipment and supplies required as determined fair and reasonable by price comparison and other factors. Ownership of this company also required a complete knowledge of Federal, State, and Local requirements for licenses, income tax, worker’s compensation insurance, liability insurance, and other laws mandated for business operation which enabled me to maintain all pertinent records and prepare all required documents for the company. My material participation in the business went way beyond paperwork and verbal communication. I have first hand experience in hanging & finishing drywall and installing metal framing. This enabled me to clearly convey instructions to other workers and converse with builders and/or homeowners.

This position required self-motivation and independence operating from a field location. I began as a crew leader and was promoted in less than one year to Field Operations Supervisor. I directly supervised nine crew leaders and indirectly supervised an approximate total of 180 field personnel under those crew leaders. I interviewed potential employees selected and laid off and/or fired personnel as required. I conducted various three day training courses for all assigned personnel in my geographic area for various phases of operations. My duties also included being responsible for scheduling assignments, collecting all data, timesheets, and payroll documents, reviewing them for completion and accuracy prior to submission. I determined appropriate personnel for tasks and assignments taking into consideration location, mileage required, and staff limitations.