Performed management duties as acting contracts manager & assistant to Supply Team 1 Contracts Manager. Addressed issues through resolution with customers, assist junior contracting officers and managed/assigned daily procurement workload to team member Contracting Officers assigned in three different states supporting facilities in (Idaho, Oregon, Washington & Alaska). Performed all cradle to grave aspects of medical supply/equipment contracting from acquisition planning, market research, pre-award solicitation, award, administration & closeout of contracts. Ensured pre-award actions are technically/legally sufficient, and actions comply with laws, regulations, policies of Federal Procurement and agency. Determine responsiveness of bids, ensure responsibility checks of venders awarded a contract are complete and capable of performance. Report contract dollar purchases to Federal Procurement Data System. Performed cost analysis/price negotiations to ensure fair/reasonable pricing to the Government. Assist internal customers with requirements & determining the best procurement method or approach based on each unique situation. As Training Officer, perform long-range planning/development of training programs for the Network Contracting Office. Plan, integrate, schedule, set priorities, and furnish advice/assistance to resolve training problems. Keep management apprised of status/quality of training programs & acquisition staff certifications. Research/recommend more effective/efficient training processes. Provide technical guidance/oversight of Contracting Officer's Representative training & assistance for applying for COR certification. Serve as principal advisor to Director of Contracting on all matters affecting training, systems, & procedures. Participate on national work groups to develop standardized training plans/presentations for customers and continuing education. Ensure a standard approach is used for training & identify additional training opportunities.

Managed and Administered over 130 Aircraft Rental Agreements/Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) throughout the entire Lower 48 United States supporting all Department of the Interior Bureaus and other Federal Government Agencies (U.S. Navy, U.S. Forest Service, NOAA, National Weather Service and EPA) with Interagency Agreements with the Department of the Interior. As Aircraft Rental Agreements Team Leader for the lower 48 States and Alaska and Hawaii solicited and awarded over 70 new Aircraft Rental Agreements (BPAs) throughout the United States providing diverse aviation missions at a moments notice (transportation of employees, wild fire support, search and rescue, animal observation and studies, climate/weather studies, VIP movements, flight training, disaster relief, equipment movements, etc.). Assisted internal Government customers with identifying aviation service needs and requirements. Worked closely and assisted the Dept of the Interior Western Region, Eastern Region and Alaska Flight Coordination Centers with Aircraft acquisition procedures and processes. Performed market research, acquisition planning, aircraft specifications coordination, solicitation, source selection and award of exclusive use aircraft contracts for USGS LIDAR missions on the east coast of the U.S. and NOAA marine mammal observation and studies on the west coast of the U.S. Certified aircraft use reports and invoices ensuring they complied with all contract/agreement terms and conditions. Performed acquisitions using Procurement Desk Top and Financial Business Management System.

Performed all cradle to grave aspects of contracting from acquisition planning, market research, pre-award solicitation, award, administration and closeout of contracts. Experienced in posting different procurement notices to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) web site and General Services Administration (GSA) E-Buy web site. Ensured all pre-award actions are technically and legally sufficient, ensured all actions comply with laws, regulations, policies and rules of Federal Procurement and the agency. Determine responsiveness of bids, ensure all responsibility checks of venders awarded a contract are complete and capable of performance (Service and Construction venders). Report contract dollar purchases to Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and maintain nearly 100% accuracy rate for the VA Medical Center Northwest Region (VISN 20) in 2008. Performed cost analysis and price negotiations to ensure fair and reasonable pricing to the Government. Assist internal agency customers with statements of work (SOW) and determining the best procurement method or approach based on each given unique situation. Posses experience in Small Construction projects at the Boise VA Medical Center and Boise VA Regional Office. Written numerous open market multiple option year Services and Medical Service contracts (Teleradiology, Staffing, Building Inspection/Fire Inspections Sevices, Dental Supplies, and Physician/Locums). Performed commodities and major competitive equipment purchases worth up to $1.7 Mil. Performed acquisitions for other VA stations outside Boise in Washington State and Oregon. Experience preparing acquisitions using eCMS.

99-07 Mountain Home AFB, ID Airfield Manager, Oversee daily operations of airfield environment. Key member in the planning and oversight of major 4-month airfield construction projects to include complete replacement of runway. Perform safety inspections & maintenance/construction coordination. Practical knowledge in airfield environmental & safety issues, pavements, painting, markings, lighting, navigational aids, wildlife/vegetation control, snow removal, aircraft parking/taxi plans, military exercises, & airshow coordination. Member of disaster response team, foreign object debris working group and quality control inspector of airfield repairs and work. Supervise twelve individuals.95-99 Offutt AFB, NE Chief, Airfield Management/Assistant Airfield Manager. Oversaw daily operations of airfield and provided airfield driving instruction. Key player in coordinating a multi-million dollar project with safety officials to fund and eliminate drainage problem on the airfield. Alleviated severe flooding and subsequent bird hazard to aircraft flight operations. 92-95 K.I Sawyer AFB, MI Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Airfield Management. Perform daily airfield inspections, identified hazards requiring corrective action. Developed airfield drivers training program. Performed runway condition readings during winter months.87-92 Ramstein Air Base, Germany Chief, Flight Data Coordinator Processed flight plans with military & international air traffic control facilities. Processed notice to airmen (NOTAMS) and foreign over-flight diplomatic clearances. Assisted pilots with flight planning, track aircraft movements, coordinate aircraft servicing, relay aircraft/ground emergency information.85-87 Peterson AFB, CO Aircraft Dispatcher Process flight plans to both military and FAA air traffic facilities, process NOTAMS, track aircraft movements, coordinate aircraft parking/servicing, relay aircraft in-flight/ground emergency data, and perform airfield checks.