John Mong Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Served as the point person for tracking and communicating COVID-19 test results at the University.- Downloaded results from daily surveillance testing from the testing laboratory, reviewed information for accuracy and completeness, resolved any exceptions, and sent out test result notifications to students and staff.- Served as the lead of the Off-Campus Student Results Notification Team. Notified students of their surveillance testing results via email and placed follow up telephone calls to any students that tested positive for COVID-19.- Responsible for managing the UB Student Reporting Line. Coordinated schedule for Reporting Line coverage during regular business hours (Monday through Friday) and provided coverage during select shifts. Recorded data from positive cases on tracker and followed up with students via email and telephone as needed.- Lead Person for the University’s Health Services Department in reporting test results for COVID-19, Influenza Type A, and Influenza Type B to New York State using a secure data upload link.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Part of the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management Team at Centene Corporation, a Fortune 50 health insurance company with $110 billion in revenue, 70,000 employees, and 25 million members.- Served on the Integration Team when Centene Corporation acquired Fidelis Care in 2018.- Responsible for managing a procurement staff of 3 strategic sourcing specialists.- Use Coupa procurement software for ordering goods and services.- Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives related to corporate printing, including member communication materials (ID Cards, member handbooks, provider directories), EOBs, billings, and other printed materials.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- 12+ years of purchasing experience for a major health insurance company in New York State that specialized in government sponsored insurance programs (Medicaid/CHP, Medicare, Managed Long Term Care, etc.) as well as the NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace.- Responsible for managing a purchasing staff of 7, including 4 buyers, a purchasing support associate, a travel coordinator, and a clerk. Duties included assigning work tasks, staff supervision, hiring new staff, and preparing annual staff evaluations.- Worked on the 2017 implementation of the PeopleSoft 9.2 electronic purchasing system for Fidelis Care.- Served as the administrator of the electronic purchasing system (Epicor's eProcurement) used by Fidelis Care . Responsible for overseeing the 2015 upgrade of the purchasing software to Epicor 7.4.- Coordinated daily activities with Broadridge, which is the vendor responsible for printing and distributing member communication materials to Fidelis Care's 1.7 million members. Total spend with Broadridge was approximately $6 million per year.- Entered requisitions in the electronic purchasing system for supplies, services, furniture, and equipment.- Responsible for the accuracy of the language in the Model Audit Rule (MAR) Narrative for the purchase to pay cycle, and compliance with the document. Provided documentation to auditors for the annual MAR Audit.- Worked with vendors and Fidelis Care's attorneys on the review and execution of annual contracts for recurring services at the company's various offices across New York State, as well as lease agreements for new equipment.- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy and coordinated payment with Accounts Payable Staff.- Prepared Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).- Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget for the Operational Support Department.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Responsible for all document control activities for the $88 million Buffalo Life Sciences Complex on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in Buffalo, NY. Completed in 2005, this 290,000 square foot state-of-the-art research facility that includes the 4-story UB Center for Bioinformatics and the 5-story Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Center for Genetics and Pharmacology.- Provided construction management services for an $18.8 million multi-school renovation/expansion project for the Alden Central School District. in Alden, NY. Completed in 2003, this project included the construction of new classroom facilities and improvements to existing classrooms, auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, pool facilities, and bus garage.- Served on the project management team for the $34.5 million Erie County Family Court House located in downtown Buffalo, NY. Completed in 2001, this 168,000 square foot, 7-story building is the home for the Erie County Family Court's judicial and administrative staff, as well as the Probation and Youth Services Departments.- Responsible for tracking all documentation for major construction projects to ensure the efficient transition of the projects from preconstruction, to construction, and through project closeout. - Processed requests for information, submittals, and design changes so that work activities could proceed on schedule.- Responsible for reviewing contractor change proposals, preparing change orders, and tracking project budgets.- Assisted clients in the procurement of furniture for construction projects.- Coordinated project closeout activities with contractors, architects, and clients to ensure that contracts were closed out in a timely manner.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

- Assisted the Planning Director in managing a planning department with 14 staff members and a $3.5 million budget.- 10 years of office management and supervisory experience. Duties included preparing annual work programs and budgets; hiring/supervising staff; establishing departmental policies/procedures; providing guidance to staff on contracting and procurement issues; reviewing invoices for accuracy; and serving in the capacity of the Planning Director as required.- Managed all phases of planning, design, and construction projects (cradle to grave). Duties included preparing grant applications; developing and administering contracts; preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs); conducting consultant interviews; reviewing bids/proposals and recommending contract awards; developing budgets and scopes of work; reviewing invoices; and preparing project reports.- Served as Project Director for the Courtroom H Preservation Project, a $250,000 restoration of a historic courtroom originally constructed in 1855. Coordinated project activities with multiple design consultants and contractors. The project received a 1999 Historic Preservation Award from the Erie County Historical Society.- Served on the Project Management Team that was responsible for determining the feasibility of developing a $25 million Visitor/Research/Environmental Center at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park.- Responsible for the administration of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Program for Erie County, PA.- Prepared a Small Business Inventory and Needs Survey for the Erie, PA area that resulted in the development of incubator facilities.- Extensive experience in preparing, reviewing, and administering grant applications in conjunction with numerous state and federal grant programs.- Appointed to serve on the 1998 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Review Panel.- Prepared comprehensive plans and land use control ordinances.- Reviewed subdivision and land development plans.

Bachelor’S Degree, Community Development / Planning

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General