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• Supervised team of contract specialists ensuring that they were meeting the customer expectations and providing quality work.• Managed and assigned workload• Drafted multiple Request for Proposals (RFPs), Justification and Approvals (J&As), and other pre-award and post-award documentation.• Ensured Proposals complied with RFPs• Awarded both supply and service contracts using a variety of contracting methods• Administered multiple service contracts• Coordinated with multiple levels of management to obtain the necessary approvals for various documents and awards• Provided guidance to Government Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers• Ensured all award documentation abided by FAR regulations.

• Drafted multiple Request for Proposals (RFPs), Justification and Approvals (J&As), and other pre-award and post-award documentation.• Ensured Proposals complied with RFPs• Awarded both supply and service contracts using a variety of contracting methods• Administered multiple service contracts• Coordinated with multiple levels of management to obtain the necessary approvals for various documents and awards• Provided guidance to Government Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers• Ensured all award documentation abided by FAR regulations.

Warren, Mi

Fort Knox, Kentucky

Serve as the primary contact between the various departments of the U.S. Army and contractors seeking to fulfill the requirements necessary for continuing mission success. Facilitate and lead the complete contract process - from creating project objectives and performing market research, to managing the bidder process to drafting binding contracts and ensuring contract performance. Typically managing 15 in-process contracts.Key Accomplishments:• To date, have managed 20 contracts through the complete bidding process and selection to successful contract performance and delivery • Responsible for contracts up to $1 million in value, with annual term or with multi-year options• Led effort to terminate contracts for default by the contractor or convenience of government

Ann Arbor

Acted as primary contact between physicians and patients to ensure patients received the necessary home-use medical equipment. Dealt with various vendors to ensure prompt patient delivery. Maintained communications with patients to ensure needs and expectations were met during process. Ensured purchases and charges within government procedures and guidelines. Key Accomplishments:• Regularly sought out by physicians for challenging and expedited orders as known to be able to get things done in a fast, efficient manner• Timeliness of orders Exceeded department standards on a continual basis• Supported and performed over 5,000 purchases, on an annual budget of $4,800,000• Received praise from physicians and patients on a regular basis

Farmington Hills, Mi

Guided various business units across the company to improve processes, including via extensive application of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. Moderated and facilitated strategy sessions with representatives across various business units with the purpose of sharing of best practices. Developed SAP skills and proficiency.Key Accomplishments: • Selected to serve on project team to improve company-wide sharing of best practices, including creation of manuals and materials for training sessions, and development of a searchable reference database• Assisted a business unit successfully improve their process on handling telecom invoicing and payment • Helped plan and execute the Americas Continuous Improvement Process week-long conference, participants included executives and representatives across all Business Units

Livonia, Mi

Participated on project teams responsible for reviewing specific categories of spend for companies for savings opportunities. Reviewed detailed invoices to validate appropriateness of charges and provided recommendations to lower costs, avoid late payment penalties, and prevent overpayments. Key Accomplishments:• Project team member for American Red Cross that reviewed $12M of telecom spend and identified over $1M of overcharges which the client successfully recovered. • Overhauled client’s processing of payments to avoid significant fees and charges by changing average payment date from 45 days late, to being on-time and 15 days before due date. • Selected by management to create a procedural manual for the role

Vienna, Va

Assisted intelligence analysts in the Regulatory Programs & Policy Division in issuing regulations, regulatory rulings and interpretive guidance. Monitored and ensured compliance by Federal and State regulatory agencies to consistently and robustly examine financial institutions for Bank Secrecy Act compliance and take enforcement against institutions demonstrating systemic non-complianceKey Accomplishments:• SECRET government level clearance • Performed strategic studies and prepared reports on money laundering trends and patterns related to BSA regulatory policy issues • Researched and co-wrote extensive risk assessment and policy analysis report on selected industries regulated by Bank Secrecy Act, delivered to the Director of Bureau

Fort Carson, Co

Served in combat as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Team member on high performing squad tasked with ensuring safety in Baghdad by searching for bombs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and pursuing insurgents. Company featured in several extensive television profiles on BBC News Night. Key Accomplishments:• Army Commendation Medal (awarded for distinguished heroism, meritorious achievement or service)• Combat Infantryman’s Badge (awarded for personally fighting in active ground combat)• Iraqi Campaign Medal with Service Star• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, Philosophy, Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: Invited to speak to first year College of Liberal Arts and Education students on how to succeed.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Alternative Spring Break: El Salvador ROTC

Highschool Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Soccer, Kairos Leader