As a Veterans' Claims Examiner at the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA), I assist veterans and their dependents with their claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) and the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). I have over four years of experience in this role, and I am a certified Contracting Officer with extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).Before joining the FDVA, I worked as a Purchasing Specialist and a Contracting Officer for seven years, where I honed my skills in procurement, logistics, and operations management. I established relationships with vendors, implemented inventory procedures, and delivered best value products and services to the customers. I have an Associate in General Studies from Columbia College, an Associate of Applied Science in Business from Santa Fe College, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Logistics from Saint Leo Univerisity. Also, I am proficient in Operations Management, Logistics Management, and Procurement. I am passionate about serving the Veteran community and fulfilling the public policy objectives of the FDVA.
Listed skills include Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Management, and 12 others.