Jim Haddan, Mba, Cpp Email & Phone Number

Evansville, Indiana Area

Provide procurement assistance to small businesses to bid and compete on solicitations from federal, state and local governments by:• Presenting workshops and events• Providing one-on-one counseling to clients• Assisting clients with certifications and registrations• Identify contract and subcontract opportunities by conducting market research on government solicitations, contractors and awards• Counseling clients on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)• Assisting clients in proposal preparation and submission• Providing subcontracting assistance

Evansville, Indiana Area

Plan, organize, direct, implement and control a centralized procurement and contracting department by:• Initiating complex purchasing projects following federal and state statutes• Soliciting materials and services efficiently to receive the most favorable prices• Ensuring all purchases are made in compliance with HUD procurement rules• Reducing the cost and maintaining the quality of goods and services• Monitoring contracts to ensure satisfactory progress and assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract• Procuring products and services using negotiating techniques• Facilitating the launch of new fully integrated enterprise management software (Yardi Voyager), including electronic workflow process approval for Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders

Evansville, Indiana Area

Coordinated the purchasing process to meet the needs of a growing corporation by:• Advancing the supply system to assure availability for customers• Processing purchase orders and reconciling invoices for payment• Resolving issues with internal and external customers• Utilizing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, BillPlex WebWizard and Quickbooks Pro in performing purchasing functions

Evansville, Indiana Area

Developed, implemented and managed the overall marketing and sales function:• Increased revenue 20% by expanding client base while retaining existing customers • Increased exposure, provided excellent customer service, executed contracts and advanced the overall organization • Planned and managed the advertising campaign to support marketing strategies, including creative direction, production and media placement • Researched grants and wrote proposals, winning a $90,000 tourism grant • Raised private funds for capital and special projects • Implemented creative solutions to improve operations by use of technology and cost-cutting strategies

Evansville, Indiana Area

Led dynamic department by:• Visioning near and long term plans• Selling plans to city administration and constituency• Administering annual operating budget of over $10 million• Overseeing operations of 65 parks, 15 special facilities, 86 full-time and 250 part-time employees• Providing proactive customer service• Negotiating professional and service contracts• Marketing department mission to community organizations• Communicating effectively with the media• Writing and winning $7 million in federal grantsImplemented innovative and award-winning projects including:• $17 million renovation of Roberts Municipal Stadium• $19 million renovation of the Victory Performing Arts Theatre• Construction of $2.6 million clubhouse at Fendrich golf course • Construction of $1 million clubhouse at Helfrich Hills golf course• Plan for $13.5 million Swonder Sportsplex• Five new parks as part of Parks 2001, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, including a soccer park, riverfront park and wetlands • Pigeon Creek Greenway master plan and construction phases 1, 2 & 3B• $14 million in other projects during the last five years

Evansville, Indiana Area

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Affairs, Public Administration

Mba, Business Administration

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Business Administration And Management