David Parente Email & Phone Number

Va Southeast Network 7

• Completed 337 Contract Actions valued at over $81 Million.• VA Facilities Engineering and Construction Level 1 Certification• To date saved the facility $1,449,155.44 by competing requirements. • Cradle to Grave Contracting specializing in Architect Design, Engineering, Construction, Services and Commodities.• Administers Multi-Million Dollar Construction projects across the Southeast. • Performed each phase of contract management to include: Acquisition Planning, Pre-Solicitation, Solicitation, Pre-Award/Contract Formation, Award, and Post Award Administration. • Performed a full range of contracting responsibilities for the acquisition of supplies and services including planning, market research, strategy, solicitation, evaluation and negotiations. • Completed contracts and delivery/task orders for Open Market, NASA SEWP, and Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) procurements to include VISN 7 Construction MATOC.• Ensured small business preference programs were used appropriately and in accordance with FAR, VAAR, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Vets First Program. • Determined contractor responsibility prior to award using System for Award Management (SAMS), Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA), Excluded Party List System (EPLS), and VipVetBiz.gov, and now SBA databases. • Uses computer systems and applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate data, files, or other information.• Experienced in Procuring Construction Services by use of Sealed Bid procedures IAW FAR Part 14, and by Negations IAW FAR Part 15. • Negotiated Multi-Million Dollar Ambulance Service Contracts for VISN 7. • Negotiated Contracts to Provide Transitional Housing to Homeless Veterans in the Community for a Period of Five Years.

Monks Corner, Sc

• Operated and maintained high end machinery throughout multiple plant areas• Directed multiple crane operations through the production process• Worked in large groups to complete production tasks and goals• Distinguished member of the Emergency Response Team as both a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician• Organized and maintained a filing system for company trade secrets. • Managed data recordings and production parameters for customer satisfaction.• Composed daily reports on production quality and quantity• Trained new employees in process and procedures in multiple plant areas

Camp Lejeune, Nc

• Worked and trained with two infantry units for combat operations in Iraq• Supervised personnel in special work groups ensuring completion of assigned tasks.• Overseen the safety and wellbeing of Marines in combat environments • Generated schedules for Marines to follow• Kept inventory of weapon systems and gear for all subordinate Marines • Planned and scheduled meetings between enlisted and commissioned Marines• Maintained training record of subordinate Marines• Trained civilian and military personnel from foreign countries in counter terrorism tactics• Successfully conducted counter insurgency operations in Iraq• Mastered radio communications to support ground forces in combat environments• Conducted heliborne raids and exercises • Provided machine gun support during Operation Phantom Fury• Thwarted complex ambushes• Routinely volunteered and launched with a Quick React Force (QRF) during own downtime to thwart enemy operations that could affect Marine's safety • Thwarted complex ambushes• Successfully employed machine gun fire during ambushes thus suppressing enemy fire to provide protection ground force movements

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Government Contracting

Activities and Societies: • Hands-on experience of pre-award procedures, as well as procurement processes from the development.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Mu Sigma Chapter. Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.83

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