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Herndon, Va

• Analyzed the monthly financial revenue projections based on material deliveries. Generated the risk analysis data for the current projects. Alerted stakeholders of any critical milestones.• Responsible to analyze price lists and determine changes and discrepancies based on signed contracts. Generated internal price list with NRTC margins. Implemented cost analysis based on actual pricing and historical data.• Responsible for negotiating, determined cost-benefit analysis and purchasing of construction and telecommunication equipment and services for members of the utility cooperatives. Managed procurement for six to eight 10-40M dollar projects.• Analyzed the requirements and aided in the implementation to be able to enter shipping information into the ERP system, Netsuite, without disrupting or affecting the sales orders or the purchase orders.• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for all purchase orders. Establish benchmark and historical purchasing data analysis.• Assisted in developing the yearly budget.• Automated the entry of the data collection, Axin, purchase orders. Analyzed the requirements and developed a procedure to import the data.• Optimized and analyzed procedures for the procurement process in Pulse Broadband/Broadband Solutions. • Streamlined the quoting process from manual entry to complete automation into the ERP System – Netsuite. Implemented feature that would alert procurement specialists of any changes in current pricing. • Automated reports for project management to aid in the visibility of the procurement portion of the projects.• Served as expeditor on all orders and act as a liaison between project managers and vendors.• Managed and tracked return authorizations for credit and/or repair.• Train current and new staff on all procedures and company practices.

Newington, Virginia

• Responsible for negotiating & purchase broadcasting, electrical & electronic equipment for a wide range of diverse projects focused on company’s critical & time sensitive clients.• Successfully negotiated, tracked, & delivered on-time products & services on behalf of the company’s largest client, while remaining within budget, projects totaling over $35M over 5yr.• Create & track purchase orders. Ensure all products/services are delivered.• Format & import into company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, assigned Price lists, Master Equipment Lists & GSA Pricing.• Purchasing team leader responsible to train current & new staff on all procedures/practices.• Sourcing, preparation of RFQ, price analysis, negotiations or re-negotiations & trend analysis reports.• Risk management evaluation of pricing and timeline of product delivery by various vendors.• Evaluate and analyze incumbent & potential suppliers with internal & external stakeholders.• Develop & implement assigned category strategies & maintain strategic relationships w/ key suppliers.• Maintained relationships w/ ongoing suppliers & researched, cultivated & finalized relationships w/new suppliers as required.• Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best value for a product/services.• Maintain communications w/ stakeholders, keeping them informed of any necessary changes to the specifications & terms of service with the supplier or contractor.• Monitor category trends & assist with the development of sourcing strategy builds.• Manage & track return authorizations for credit/repair.• Met and accommodated the dynamic & demanding needs of 12 project managers across over 20 projects.• Streamlined procedures for the purchasing & warehouse departments.• Assumed certain managerial duties while supervisor is out of office including reviewing & signing purchase orders, reviewing for accuracy & approving client invoices, & managed delegation of duties of the purchasing team.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

1. Responsible to educate municipalities in Risk Management, Natural Disasters, and Geographical Information Systems2. Responsible for map digitalization for 61 municipalities: Road Systems, Hydrology, Topography, Critical Emergency Facilities, Census, Population, Risk Zones (soil slides and flooding), and Land Classification3. Responsible for quality control of map production

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

1. Managed a team of over 10 people.2. Systematized all local and international purchase orders. 3. Reduced fiber and fuel oil prices by 15%.4. Reduced cost by 25% on dyes and chemicals.5. Implemented a just-in-time inventory system to purchase fibers. 6. Reduced inventory of dyes and chemicals by $100,000 in three months without affecting production schedules.7. Implemented regulations for supply warehouses. Managed six warehouses.8. Responsible to track and make loan payments and negotiate new loans.9. Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable.10. Responsible to manage insurance policies and Certificates of Insurances (COIs).11. Responsible to manage and track Letters of Credit.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

1. Instructed two graduate and one undergraduate course in Systems Engineering.2. Prepared web pages for academic subjects.3. Elaborated and pioneered contingency plans for potential hurricanes in Suffolk District. Used computerized historical data and forecasting of the state of Virginia.4. Authored methodology for hurricane contingency plans.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

1. Member of the operations executive board.2. Analyzed company’s automation needs and provided alternate solutions.3. Prepared weekly optimization of production and fiber requirements.4. Analyzed historical data of production, energy consumption and financial revenues to establish corrective measures.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

1. Performed analysis and provided recommendations for computer integration and re-engineering projects.2. Established the Price Waterhouse intranet network in Honduras, and integrated it to their worldwide network.3. In charge of information systems maintenance.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

* Established and implemented migration procedures from a Wang to a Sun/Solaris system.* Managed maintenance of information systems.* Headed the Central American Short-term Economic Indicator project.* Systemized the Consumer Price Index, Statistical Forms, Construction Permits, Statistical Information for External Commerce, and the Monthly Indicators of Economic Activity.

Masters, Systems Engineering - Risk Analysis

Activities and Societies: Omega Rho1. Fulbright Scholar 2. Thesis: Use of Forecasts for Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery of Highway.

Masters, Business Administration

1. Academic Scholarship 2. Graduated Magna Cumlaude 3. Thesis and Graduation Presented in October 2004

Bs, Information Systems And Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: 1. Society of Hispanic Engineers - President and Founder 2. Member of the International Council on Systems.

Mathematics And Computer Science

Immaculata Academic scholarship

Bachelor'S Degree, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates