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United States

The Senior Contracts Specialist is a member of the Fiscal Team. General responsibilities for theposition include drafting contract documents; analyzing and negotiating terms and conditions ofcontracts; drafting modifications to contracts; maintenance of the contract files; maintenance ofsoftware used to monitor contracts; monitor non-programmatic compliance; creating contractscurriculum for program manager trainings; reviewing partially executed contracts;… Show more The Senior Contracts Specialist is a member of the Fiscal Team. General responsibilities for theposition include drafting contract documents; analyzing and negotiating terms and conditions ofcontracts; drafting modifications to contracts; maintenance of the contract files; maintenance ofsoftware used to monitor contracts; monitor non-programmatic compliance; creating contractscurriculum for program manager trainings; reviewing partially executed contracts; executingcontracts; and other tasks as needed. This is a full-time professional position. The work involvesparticipation with NACCHO staff, other organizations, and consultants. The work is completedthrough discussions, meetings, reports, and on the basis of results obtained. This positionrequires the exercise of discretion, independent judgment, strong individual accountability; andrequires minimal supervision. The Senior Contracts Specialist provides guidance and assistanceto the other members of the Contracts Team and will be required to supervise the junior teammembers.The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for providing professional support for programs orinternal functional activities and typically performs complex analysis, research, writing, andproject coordination with minimal supervision from the Senior Director. The work of the Senior Contracts Specialistsupports the programmatic or functional work of the department, typically follows standardprocesses, procedures, and solutions.The Senior Contracts Specialist understands policies, standards, and their application to their work. They also understand implications of internal and external policies that impact their position and internal stakeholders that may involve project coordination, information sharing, or resolution of problems. They may be required to attend external meetings. Show less

The Purchasing and Contracts Officer II is responsible for helping DI develop, update, and implement its policies and procedures and related tools and guidance related to purchasing and contracting functions, and for providing support to other staff members as they engage in these functions. • Support efforts to establish, maintain, and update DI’s purchasing, contracts, and related policies & procedures,• Support collaborative processes for purchasing, contracts, and related… Show more The Purchasing and Contracts Officer II is responsible for helping DI develop, update, and implement its policies and procedures and related tools and guidance related to purchasing and contracting functions, and for providing support to other staff members as they engage in these functions. • Support efforts to establish, maintain, and update DI’s purchasing, contracts, and related policies & procedures,• Support collaborative processes for purchasing, contracts, and related policy and procedures changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency;• Lead rollout and socialization of these changes for DI HQ and DI field offices;• Tailor and update templates for various types of purchases, contracts, and grants;• Provide support on all aspects of purchasing & contracting, including reviewing client and vendor contracts, researching topics related to client rules and regulations, supporting negotiations with clients and vendors, and coordinating the efforts of outside experts (i.e., legal, cost accounting advisors, etc.) as needed;• Provide support as needed so that DI’s grant and contract management policies are understood and applied correctly by staff members;• Prepare contracts, grants, modifications & teaming agreements;• Support proposal development activities related to purchasing and contracting, including supporting teaming activities that would result in DI issuing contracts or grants (e.g., preparation and review of teaming agreements, representation and certifications, small business subcontracting plans, past performance documentation, etc.); • Train HQ and field staff on purchasing and contracting topics based on client/donor regulations, client contract requirements, DI policies and procedures, and industry best practices;• Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws, regulations and compliance documentation,• Applying and interpreting audit and compliance requirements Show less

Working closely with CFO and Lead Contracts Administrator to create a seamless contracts process. The work involves participation with staff, other organizations, and consultants. The work is completed through discussions, meetings, reports, and on the basis of results obtained. • Project Management – Ensures successful completion of unit or program activities; Develops unit or program goals, and activities; Ensures alignment of unit or program work with programmatic requirements… Show more Working closely with CFO and Lead Contracts Administrator to create a seamless contracts process. The work involves participation with staff, other organizations, and consultants. The work is completed through discussions, meetings, reports, and on the basis of results obtained. • Project Management – Ensures successful completion of unit or program activities; Develops unit or program goals, and activities; Ensures alignment of unit or program work with programmatic requirements and NACCHOs goals.• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations, as well as independently; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; assists other staff with problem solving.• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data; uses intuition based on prior academic and professional experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

POSITION SUMMARYThe Contracts Associate is responsible for providing professional support for programs or internal functional activities and typically performs moderately difficult analysis, research, writing, and project coordination, usually under the direction of a Manager or Director. The work of the Contracts Specialist supports the programmatic or functional work of the department, typically follows standard processes, procedures, and solutions. Works closely with CFO and Lead… Show more POSITION SUMMARYThe Contracts Associate is responsible for providing professional support for programs or internal functional activities and typically performs moderately difficult analysis, research, writing, and project coordination, usually under the direction of a Manager or Director. The work of the Contracts Specialist supports the programmatic or functional work of the department, typically follows standard processes, procedures, and solutions. Works closely with CFO and Lead Contracts Administrator to create a seamless contracts process. The work involves participation with NACCHO staff, other organizations, and consultants. The work is completed through discussions, meetings, reports, and on the basis of results obtained.General responsibilities for the position include:Assisting in drafting contract documentsAnalyzing and negotiating terms and conditions of contractsDrafting modifications to contractsMaintenance of the contract filesMaintenance of software used to monitor contractsMonitor non-programmatic complianceCreating contracts curriculum for program manager training'sPlanned, organized, developed and implemented training materials that met specific needs for automation of the organization’s contracting practices Show less

Nature of work: Supports and works closely with several departments including technical and program staff to ensure the administration of contracts to ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy by preparing, examining, analyzing, and revising contracts and monitor contract performance• Subcontractor Management: Responsible for preparing, examining, analyzing, and revising contracts, contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and… Show more Nature of work: Supports and works closely with several departments including technical and program staff to ensure the administration of contracts to ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy by preparing, examining, analyzing, and revising contracts and monitor contract performance• Subcontractor Management: Responsible for preparing, examining, analyzing, and revising contracts, contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and deliverables. Monitor authorizations, correspondence, payments and deadlines. Prepare monthly reviews of the financial costs of all projects to ensure that they are operating within budget and in accordance to the contract. Maintain detailed and organized audit files for each contract. And ensure contractors are in compliance with legal requirements, owner specifications and government regulations.• Corporate Finances: Oversee proper allocation of expenses to funding source and expense categories, and ensure reallocations are processed, as necessary. Prepare internal and external financial reports, as required by funders, and in appropriate formats. Regularly perform analysis and conduct research to provide information to project, team and corporate management. Show less

Nature of work: Provided office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects. Provided administrative support to staff and assumed accounting, bookkeeping, database management, reservation, and reception responsibilities. Assisted with the administration of the day-to-day operations of employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organization development, executive administration, and employment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Working with RESOLVE staff and advisors to build and support a web based engagementplatform to support and in‐person, issue focused, leadership dialogues to support a collaborative policy making process tied to the publication of a new book, Environmental Debt, The Hidden Costs of a Changing Global Economy, by Amy LarkinSpecific responsibilities include:• Background research on issues in the book• Background research on partner NGOs, companies and agencies• Drafting… Show more Working with RESOLVE staff and advisors to build and support a web based engagementplatform to support and in‐person, issue focused, leadership dialogues to support a collaborative policy making process tied to the publication of a new book, Environmental Debt, The Hidden Costs of a Changing Global Economy, by Amy LarkinSpecific responsibilities include:• Background research on issues in the book• Background research on partner NGOs, companies and agencies• Drafting issue papers and web text• Use of WordPress and HTML coding to design and update two web platforms• Writing meeting summaries and reports• Database management and posting• Tech capability to support working groups Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Government contractor for IAP World Services, provided administrative and logistic support for the Med Com. Transition Team to distribute medical and technical aid to the community and military instillations • Assistant to Business Manager preparation of financial documentation and reconciliation of grant reports, preparation of daily, weekly and monthly financial reports, processing, submission and distribution of accounts payable, petty cash, credit cards, check request forms, check… Show more • Government contractor for IAP World Services, provided administrative and logistic support for the Med Com. Transition Team to distribute medical and technical aid to the community and military instillations • Assistant to Business Manager preparation of financial documentation and reconciliation of grant reports, preparation of daily, weekly and monthly financial reports, processing, submission and distribution of accounts payable, petty cash, credit cards, check request forms, check reimbursement forms, travel reimbursement forms, point of contact with vendors for billing, counting and preparing deposits • Human Resource Assistant recruited, developed, and managed the process of hiring new staff for the 2011-2012 school year, open enrollment coordinated vendors meetings, presentation, and coordinated staff paperwork, filing and submission• Data entry clerk compared data with the source documents, compiled, sort and verified the accuracy of the data• Receptionist answered incoming calls on multi-line telephones, answered visitors' inquiries, setting appointments, filing, records keeping Show less

Nature of work: Combined customer service and listening skills with marketing knowledge to encourage people to support environmental policy by gather data, solicit donations and distribute information. Outreach in engaging campaigning for environmental causes and citizens' participation and education. • Implemented education and outreach activities about the Clean Air and Water Act• Developed and trained canvassers • Recorded prospect information

Nature of work: Introduced innovative teaching methodologies, encourage critical thinking in the classroom, and integrate issues like environmental awareness and science.• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences • Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students

Management Accomplishments• Maintained the legislative committee web page• Tracked the status of legislation• In-depth research in a specific area of interest• Developed and maintained issue files• Supervised volunteers participating in phone bankingCommunication Accomplishments• Handled inquires from members and the general public• Provided back‐up materials for callbacks• Called members and non-members to obtain support for environmental legislation

Nature of work: Business development Volunteers work in education, private businesses, public organizations, government offices, cooperatives, women's and youth groups. Volunteers help communities capitalize on technologies by teaching computer and multimedia skills, developing regional databases, and implementing networks for non-governmental organizations, businesses and government officesCapacity Building• Assisted in the implementation of all aspects of a 10,000 EUR cross-border… Show more Nature of work: Business development Volunteers work in education, private businesses, public organizations, government offices, cooperatives, women's and youth groups. Volunteers help communities capitalize on technologies by teaching computer and multimedia skills, developing regional databases, and implementing networks for non-governmental organizations, businesses and government officesCapacity Building• Assisted in the implementation of all aspects of a 10,000 EUR cross-border tourism development project for the municipality and their cross-border partner the Municipality of Pirot Serbia. These aspects were as followed:Co-authored and translated a 40 pg. tourist book along with other promotional materials for the municipalityAssisted in the creation of various tourist programs and packagesTranslated the English version of a tourist website for the municipality along with content development• Co-organized, co-facilitated and managed non-Bulgarian speaking tourists visit with carpet weavers and guesthouse stays• Co-wrote, co-organized and co-facilitated a 3,000 USDS Small Project Assistance grant. The grant focused on developing awareness and environmental education with youth through volunteering, civic responsibility and leadership skills• Co-managed and co-organized the community recycling program• Co-organized the distribution of 40 at home recycling bins into the community• Co-organized and co-managed two Earth Day festivities for the community• Co-organized and co-facilitated clean up days in the community • Co-organized, managed and facilitated carpets and local craft distribution by personal contact email or phone within Bulgaria and worldwide• Spent a week with the Bulgarian Association of the Protection of Birds working on a bird count for migrating species, banding species, removing invasive plants to help birds to nesting, building platform and lectures Show less

Nature of work: I set up the foundation for the OWC ability to better track its SOARS volunteers evaluate them and track their on-going progress. • Carried out animal husbandry and enrichment duties of a resident collection of wild Ohio mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and arthropods• Supervisory role for the SOARS (junior volunteer) program• Designed and carried out the leveling system for their training, as well as established a complete database to track each volunteer… Show more Nature of work: I set up the foundation for the OWC ability to better track its SOARS volunteers evaluate them and track their on-going progress. • Carried out animal husbandry and enrichment duties of a resident collection of wild Ohio mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and arthropods• Supervisory role for the SOARS (junior volunteer) program• Designed and carried out the leveling system for their training, as well as established a complete database to track each volunteer • Record keeping and data processing Show less

Independent Study on The impact of certain deforestation methods and their resulting effect on the environment.

M.P.S.A, Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association Aggies for International Development American Society for Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies And Zoology

Habitat Collegiate Challenge, 2006 Dedicating my spring break to help frame a house in Goldsbouro, North Carolina

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