Decreased staff workload by 50% for contract-related purchases by implementing contracts in the purchased order system, leading to improved consistency and efficiency.Reduced staff workload by 92% for recurring expenses by implementing blanket purchase orders.Fostered team excellence by inspiring, troubleshooting, and providing constructive feedback on over 1,200 purchase orders, annually.Delivered effective annual and one-on-one training on competitive procurement and eProcurement applications to staff, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership.Procured contracts and purchase orders via Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Qualifications (RFQ), per Florida Statutes (F.S.), Federal Regulations, and Authority policies.

Created/improved numerous resources including solicitation templates, meeting scripts, and bid calculators, which refined scope development and eradicated bid errors. Successfully procured South Florida Commuter Services, a complex $16M contract spanning two districts and seven counties.Managed every facet of contract procurement from planning to execution and dispute resolution for RFQs, ITBs, RFPs, and Invitations to Negotiate (ITN), per F.S., Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Department policies. Empowered team productivity and quality by providing inspirational support, problem-solving, constructive feedback, and conducting robust training on competitive and non-competitive procurement, contract management, and eProcurement fund management applications.

Enabled district purchasers with targeted one-on-one training on requirements preparation, bolstering their effectiveness.Developed comprehensive procurement training, equipping purchasers, and project managers with the tools to drive agency goals efficiently.Procured contracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with F.S., F.A.C., and Departmental policies, utilizing both competitive and non-competitive acquisitions.Managed contract documents, offering technical guidance to project managers in contract and funds management.Coordinated between internal and external stakeholders during procurement, synchronizing resources for goal attainment.

Enhanced contract monitoring accuracy and quality by revamping processes and documentation, leading to improved community services by highlighting provider strengths and identifying areas for growth based on feedback.Managed all stages of contract handling from procurement to invoice approval, ensuring compliance with F.S., F.A.C., and Departmental guidelines. Reviewed, interpreted, and audited budgets, financial statements, and supporting documents for grant-funded contracts.

Optimized prophylactic distribution through enhanced inventory management and integration with epidemiological data, enabling zip code-specific tracking and aligning with agency goals.Spearheaded the collection and analysis of geographic distribution data and aligned it with Department performance to meet epidemiological goals. Presented strategic insights to Department leaders and the public, optimizing resource allocation. Managed the distribution of multi-million-unit inventory while fostering strong vendor and community relationships.

Established/maintained working relationships with vendors; and managed accounts payable/receivable, payroll, filed/paid payroll taxes, analyzed and interpreted financial statements for the company and the six homeowners/condominium associations it managed.

Resolved complex problems and customer escalations; analyzed, corrected, and explained complex billing issues to customers; analyzed and identified trends in sales reports to ensure progress toward the store’s goals; managed, received, and audited store inventory; identified fraudulent transactions and returns; conducted device troubleshooting; and ensured marketing compliance.

Supervised, trained, motivated, supported, evaluated, and provided feedback to, and resolved problems with/for employees to improve quantity/quality of sales and customer satisfaction; independently delegated, scheduled, and tracked work assignments; prepared store payroll for Store Manager’s review; analyzed sales data to ensure progress toward store’s goals; conducted all facets of store operations including inventory management and auditing, cash management, marketing placement, and established/maintained effective relationships with vendors and other stores.