Managed all aspects of the state's procurement and contract processes for a variety of IT-related projects. Utilized the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Bid (RFB), and Request for Information (RFI) processes to purchase goods and services for the state’s correctional department. Developed and prepared high-level procurement documents, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in contractual and purchase documents on project commitments. Reviewed and modified prime contract terminology and transferred applicable legal and commercial terms into master procurement forms and contracts. Reviewed and modified technical documents, agreements and other official documentation, including preparing bidders' lists, pre-qualifying bidders, formatting bid packages, issuing bid requests, coordinating bidders' questions, receiving bids, participating in supplier selection, preparing recommendation letter, recommending and securing approvals, preparing and committing order/subcontract, and preparing and maintaining control and status reporting documents. Reviewed, developed and finalized commercial and technical data prepared by other groups and added suitable terminology into official documents. Extended use of Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat and other internal software packages to complete project work. Extensive use of analytical skills to determine IT-related needs of internal stakeholder versus commercially viable options at the lowest cost.

Managed contact with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of supplies and materials critical to mission goals. Extended use of Oracle databases and Microsoft Suite, especially MS Excel databases to perform daily duties. Ensured daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were met. Worked with internal buyers to communicate issues and escalate problems relating to delivery goals.

Managed all aspects of the federal procurement sub-contract processes for a variety of projects; Resolved order discrepancies and worked with accounting and receiving to assure all orders are complete and arrive in a timely manner. Developed and prepared master sub-procurement forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in contractual and purchase documents on project commitments.•Reviewed prime contract terminology and transferred applicable legal and commercial terms into the master sub-procurement forms. Prepared, maintained and monitored bidders lists, ensuring input was received from all procurement functions and other operational groups. Reviewed international commercial conditions of subcontracting and purchasing to ensure master subcontracts and terms, conditions and procedures are compatible with policies and procedures. Formatted and issued purchase orders, purchase contracts, construction subcontracts, and technical service agreements, including preparing bidders' lists, pre-qualifying bidders, formatting bid packages, issuing bid requests, coordinating bidders' questions, receiving bids, participating in supplier selection, preparing recommendation letter, recommending and securing approvals, preparing and committing order/subcontract, and preparing and maintaining control and status reporting documents. Communicated with requestor to assist in prepared material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions. Prepared and organized procurement-sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and post-award meetings, to ensure complete understanding and agreement on all contractual matters. Conducted meeting and prepared and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules. Extensive use of the ORACLE database software as the primary database for RFQ, RFP and PO creation and execution.

Managed all aspects of the public procurement contract process for a variety of projects; evaluated and ordered supplies and Direct Ship orders for KCDA members; communicated and coordinated with all KCDA departments, vendors and customers. Responsible for supply management functions and public procurement in accordance with state laws and regulations. Evaluated and recommended bid awards to Directors. Position required on-going contract administration using professional best practices in inventory control to keep KCDA warehouse stocked with supplies/equipment and minimize back orders. Resolved order discrepancies and worked with accounting and receiving to assure all orders are complete and arrive in a timely manner. Extensive working knowledge of Windows based computers, including Microsoft Office spreadsheets and statistical databases.

Managed all aspects developing, composing and compliance of short form contracts and amendments. Superior experience organization, resulting many successful documents being created and procurement projects being completed successfully. Collaborated and drafted other miscellaneous clerical items and spreadsheets. Reduced workload of senior procurement analyst and office manager. Completed two-month contract as assigned helping in many areas of the office day-to-day workload.

Managed all aspects of planning, negotiations, analysis, composing and compliance of solicitations, contracts and amendments. Superior experience working in project planning and organization, with over 10 years’ experience in public procurement with state of Oregon, resulting in hundreds of successful documents being created and procurement projects being completed successfully. Collaborated and drafted proactive action plans, project mapping and timelines for customers and agency procurement employees using strong analytical and communication skills. Managed and streamlined program evaluation, which included goals, work products, critical path and budget expectations, resulting in enhanced customer service and communication to meet all expectations for projects. Trained and mentored numerous new employees in procurement management and the two contract tracking databases that were used (CSTAT and ORPIN), resulting in rapid on-boarding and increased productivity, and reduction of workload on other team members.

Managed all aspects of planning, negotiations, analysis, composing and compliance of solicitations, contracts and amendments. Tracked performance against estimates as well as reported project success, analyzed and forecasted future needs. Superior experience working in project planning and organization, with 8 years’ experience in public procurement with the state of Ohio, resulting in many successful documents being created and procurement projects completed successfully.

Over five years professional, consultative, technical, and administrative experience, including data center operations, analyzing and constructing a new IT server data center, and supervisory/management of staff. Rapidly advanced through the ranks of the company, through lateral transfers and promotions; functioned over 3 years as supervisory or administrative manager, resulting in valuable management and supervisory experience. Positions over the 5 years included: Operations Shift Supervisor Systems Processing Operator 2 Data Center Operations Operator