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48Th Contracting Squadron, Raf Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Responsible for providing guidance and oversight on Government services contracts ensuring compliance with Federal, Department of Defense and Air Force Acquisition Regulations and policies. Provided cost-effective solutions and optimized procurement processes to achieve operational excellence. Contracting Officer with $4.9M warrant.• Carried heaviest workload while acting Team Lead, Contracting Officer, team trainer; administered $87M portfolio of diverse service contracts for Operations, Maintenance, and Medical Group customers• Ensured continuous health coverage for 23K beneficiaries across the United Kingdom through a streamlined contract management system; awarded 24 medical services task orders ahead of obligation schedules• Secured Weapons Range usage for 3 international exercises for Aviano, Germany, & United Kingdom; awarded 3 task orders/$3M ahead of schedule against critical Weapons Range IDIQ• Flattened learning curve with 5 new buyers; conducts on-the-spot & recurring individual and group trainings addressing services acquisitions policies, procedures, and Federal Acquisition Regulation and Supplements

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

Oversaw customer education and guidance on the contracting process. Drove acquisition strategies, negotiated, and awarded contracts to qualified and responsible vendors including GSA & GWAC contracts. Evaluated ongoing contractor performance to ensure US tax dollars are spent responsibly. Limited Contracting Officer Warrant $250K• Managed $38M portfolio of supplies and services contracts, drove source selection of refuse services for 11 installations, Small Business competition valued at $18M; ensured Government received fair & reasonable prices• Achieved 67% savings on orders and modifications; performed cost/price analysis to develop negotiation strategy for Government position on the $1.9M Base Operating Support Management AbilityOne Requirements contract• Solicited, evaluated, negotiated in accordance with acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to commercial and nonprofit organizations for products and services to meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements• Analyzed contract issues, selected appropriate course of action, monitored contract performance in compliance with contract terms and conditions, and facilitated discussions among stakeholders to anticipate and resolve potential performance issues; reconciled invoices ensuring on time payments

Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

Directed professional development, education, training, and professional certification programs for 41 contract specialist professionals executing $88M in contracts annually. Oversaw inspection and compliance programs and provided recommendations for process improvement and annual training programs based on trend analysis.• Chaired Contract Compliance Program, drove quarterly contract inspections, provided training to team members, consolidated semi-annual trend analysis providing areas for improvement of process metrics and process controls• Analyzed contracts as Contract Review Committee member for risk and compliance in pre-award, contract awards, & modifications for services and construction exceeding $5M• Initiated Officer and Senior Noncommissioned Officer mentorship program; led first mentor and shadow program, enabled junior members to learn contracting fundamentals, leadership behaviors from seasoned leaders

Raf Alconbury, United Kingdom

Signature authority for Acquisition Office in support of $6M annual execution of commodities and services supporting $37M life cycle management for 7 locations across the United Kingdom and Norway• Supervised acquisition teams in cradle-to-grave contract award and post administration, monitoring contractor performance, compliance with terms and conditions, close out and disposition of funds• Built vendor outreach; established working relationships and represented Contracting through effective communication with vendors, customers, and resource advisors on contracting policies and procedures • Drove $30K in rebates for the Wing; oversaw $3.6M government purchase card program for 7 installations; advocated timely accounts reconciliation, conducted annual inspections of 127 accounts for early fraud detections

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

Drove professional development, education and training, and professional certifications for 244 personnel supporting over 3K annual execution actions valued at $301M across 11 installations• Administered Contract Compliance Program, scheduled contract inspections and audits resulting in semi-annual trend analysis for incorporating into policy, training, and procedural implementation • Streamlined processes & saved man-hours; oversaw 11 Continuous Process Improvement events; change manager for requirements packages and metrics and controls processes, and significant improvement to squadron morale

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

Technical authority for the Air Force Contracting Journeyman and Craftsman courses. Partnered with Headquarters Air Staff and Major Command functional and training managers on current and future learning objectives, training standards, and standardized documentation• Analyzed specialty training standards, planned curriculum, developed training strategies, authored course materials, recommended implementation processes effecting 2.6K Airmen & Officers• Authored 2 Contracting Senior Enlisted training policy updates for immediate implementation for contracting professionals; enabled critical upgrade progression for junior Contracting professionals

Robins Afb, Georgia

• Lead Contract Specialist for the multiple award Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements $50M contract; monitored contractor performance, progress reports, and acceptance• Administered base $5M recycling requirements contract; identified 10 year Government Furnished Equipment oversight, developed Government position for negotiating price fair and reasonableness• Researched Air Force’s 3d Mobile Emergency Operations Command Center vehicle, secured capabilities to ensure independent support to 10 personnel for 3 days, significantly expanded installation emergency response capabilities

Provided an inclusive workplace that fostered the development of others, facilitated cooperation and teamwork, and supported constructive resolution of conflicts. Created human resource management strategies involving special placement programs, workforce shaping, interpretation of authorities and policies, and methods for correcting behavioral or performance deficiencies in employees.

Master'S Degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Associate'S Degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Bachelor'S Degree, General Studies

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies

Associates Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General