As of June 30, 2024, I am officially ending my procurement career working in the Defense and Telecommunications Industries.

Long Island Firefighter / Rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten property and civilian or natural populations, and to rescue people from dangerous situations, like collapsed or burning buildings or crashed vehicles. Trained to use specialized equipment necessary for technical rescue situations such as traffic collisions requiring vehicle extrication, building collapses, confined space rescue and rope rescues.Fire Police member with jurisdictional authority, sworn police powers, special training, and supports firefighting efforts at emergency incidents.

Responsible for all Infrastructure and WiFi (Construction) Contracts with regards to terms & conditions, model contracts with established pricing (rate cards), legal environment, potential partners, and contract performance history.Prepare cost structure estimates of labor, material, subcontracts and other direct costs.Prepare bids to include model contracts, SOWs - Work Scope and pricing volumes.Develop contracting solutions in order to achieve long-term business goals.Prepare, negotiate, track and finalize contractual letters, teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements.Create and maintain all corporate documents for construction services.Responsible for preparation, issuance, evaluation, registration, approvals, coordination, reporting and tracking of all construction services for both OpX and Capx projects. This includes the thorough review and development solicitations, award and registration documents, as well as contract changes and increases (contract change orders).Work closely with procurement for all construction and network material, legal and programmatic staff to ensure compliance with all applicable local laws, rules and regulations.Prepare and maintain weekly and bi-weekly reports on the status of all procurement and contract administration tasks to the senior management staff (VPs and above).Supervise Procurement staff to ensure the successful ordering and expediting of hardware and material.Conduct construction services bid openings, interviews, contractor meetings and evaluations.Maintain up-to-date status reports on all internal construction contracts, NYDOT and NJDOT Utility Work Orders. Work closely with design engineers and infrastructure directors to resolve potential issues during the procurement.

Advanced Hawkeye (E-2D) Program and NYC Emergency Communications Transformation (ECTP) Program- Responsible for administrative and operational management of high value, extremely complex and/or critical subcontracts to satisfy all performance, quality, cost and schedule requirements. - Responsible for all facets of managing subcontracts including (1) generation of requirements documents and bid packages (2) identification and solicitation of appropriate suppliers (3) analysis of proposals (4) negotiation (5) award to other parties all pertinent subcontract documents, statement of work (SOW) specifications, terms and conditions in full accord with prime contract requirements. - Subcontract project management of a major subcontractor responsible for technical and non-technical planning, development, integration, fabrication, testing, evaluation, profitability, timeliness, and technical success. - Manages subcontractor overall efforts to assure that contractual requirements are met.

- Managed the Subcontracts Operations of all work performed in accordance with FAR (Federal Acquisitions Regulations) and DOD (Department of Defense) requirements. - Administered subcontracts associated with high visibility programs and customer generated solicitations. - Reviewed proposals, negotiated terms and conditions, and administered subcontract awards. - Provided assistance in the preparation, presentation, and follow-up of new business development proposals. - Assisted in development and monitoring of contract related socioeconomic goals. - Staff management including training, supervision of work, assignment of work, performance appraisal and goal setting of Senior Subcontract Administrators. - Influenced and interpreted company policies and contract/customer acquisition requirements for all procurement transactions. - Led the development of procurement procedures in preparation for CPSR requirements. - Participated in resolution of issues of major importance to customers and vendors.

- Responsible for total supplier management to acquire product and process technologies to improve overall performance while implementing strategic partnering and supply contracts. - Continuous monitoring, tracking and managing of the flow of material from major suppliers in the United States to Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (IAI) in Israel. - Identified the most appropriate supply chain strategy for products and processes, provided contractual support during negotiations and accomplished specific program requirements for IAI. - Act as liaison between Engineering, Purchasing and Material Control at IAI and the suppliers in the United States. - Managed a team of six Supplier Managers located on the east and west coast who oversaw a supplier base of over 200 major suppliers.

B52 Program- Responsible for procurement (from proposal to negotiation) of major subcontracts for material and services.- Managed total procurement process from supplier selection, contract negotiation to delivery performance. - Demonstrated problem solving skills through interdepartmental cooperation.

- Oversaw procurement budget and activities of subcontract administrators. - Responsible for administration activities (from proposal to negotiation) of major subcontracts for material (both commercial and mil-spec) and services on the NEXRAD Program (approximately $300 million in disbursements).- Coordinated and administered the shop off-loads of machining and circuit card assemblies (approximately $20 million) due to plant closure. - Knowledgeable in Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

- Supervised the components and subcontracts groups in General Procurement [seven buyers and six vendor account coordinators]. - Formulated and coordinated procurement policy for product and non-product commodities as well as capital construction, services, rental, lease and consultant contracts. - Negotiated and administered System Contracts (blanket orders) for various commodities.

- Procurement of major subcontracts in accordance with Government procurement regulations (FAR and Public Law). - Procurement responsibility from receipt of the customer’s RFP solicitation to the contract award to placement of the purchase order to final close out.

- Procurement of electric/mechanic assemblies, microwave plumbing, sheet metal assemblies and general machining from Class A and/or Class C drawings.

- Developed time standards and prepared estimated for machining, sheet metal and assembly operations utilizing blueprints or engineering sketches. - Generated Estimated Summary Reports (ESR) utilizing estimated labor hours, purchase history, material catalogs and vendor quotes.