Lori Strange Email & Phone Number

United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Procure specialized parts, equipment, and services encompassing Facilities Service Agreements, COTS items, IT Equipment, Hardware & Software Maintenance, and Capital Improvement Projects ▪ Successfully managed the entire procurement lifecycle, from solicitation through closeout, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. ▪ Experienced in the proposal process, including the preparation of bid packages both single source and competitive, source selection, conducting bidders’ conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analyzing and evaluating proposals, and contract execution. ▪ Led negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, resulting in $1.5M cost savings. ▪ Managed multiple Facilities locations including Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, and California, overseeing $30M in annual spend. ▪ Experienced in processing high volumes of Firm Fixed Price & Time and Material purchase orders, ranging from low to high complexity, with values up to $5M. ▪ Awarded over 400+ purchase orders in 2023 totaling over $40M, 88% processed within 2 business days, 95% compliant with Net 60 payment terms, and 21% cost avoidance achieved. ▪ Flawless execution of 45 Capital Improvement Projects totaling $10M – ensuring on time, under budget, including construction of a 20K sq. ft. secured facility and a $2.4M Design Build Construction project with over 25K of lab space. ▪ Cultivated robust supplier relationships, strategically developing, and nurturing an effective supplier quality base with over 200 suppliers. ▪ Excel in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with internal customers and suppliers from bid processes to project closeout. ▪ Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to investigate and address billing discrepancies and payment-related concerns. ▪ Played a pivotal role in the successful qualification and onboarding of new vendors, ensuring alignment with the organization’s standards and requirements.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Supported the System Engineering and Sustainment Integrator (SENSOR) Government Contract under the United States Air Force as a Procurement Specialist. ▪ Procured a diverse range of commodities, goods, and services, including COTS items, IT equipment, Hardware & Software, valued at $8M. ▪ Served as the designated buyer for Facilities Maintenance service contracts, and unique supplies / parts for the SENSOR Program Weapon Systems’ global sites. ▪ Prepared bid packages, conducted bidder conferences, analyzed bid proposals, negotiated pricing, contract execution, and ensured timely delivery. ▪ Spearheaded procurement activities for specialized materials, equipment, and services, supporting development, production, and global sustainment for a Department of Defense prime contractor across various contract types including Firm Fixed Price and Time & Material. ▪ Maintained purchasing files in ready-to-audit state, at all times. ▪ Played a pivotal role in two successful Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits, showcasing a commitment to regulatory compliance. ▪ Expanded and deepened knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) during audit engagements. ▪ Implemented corrective actions and process improvements based on audit findings to enhance overall system effectiveness and compliance.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Supported the System Engineering and Sustainment Integrator (SENSOR) Government Contract under the United States Air Force as a Buyer ▪ Procured a diverse range of commodities, goods, and services, including COTS items, IT equipment, Hardware & Software. ▪ Conducted comprehensive market research to identify diverse commodities, services, and potential suppliers. ▪ Played a pivotal role in procurement processes, actively participating in task related to sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management. ▪ Managed the end-to-end process of middle to low complexity and micro-level acquisitions, from identifying needs to executing Purchase Orders and Purchase Credit Card transactions. ▪ Prepared and issued competitive request for quotes and bid specifications, fostering a competitive environment, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. ▪ Reviewed and analyzed quotes and proposals, employing strategic negotiation tactics to secure the “Best Buy” decision and optimize pricing. ▪ Played a key role in establishing department policies and processed within the Procurement Department, enhancing standardization. ▪ Acquired valuable experience and skills in purchasing procedures and systems, contributing to professional development.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Provided comprehensive administrative support to 7 departments within the System Engineering and Sustainment Integrator (SENSOR) Government Contract under the United States Air Force. ▪ Managed travel arrangements, expense reports, scheduled meetings, and procurement activities, ensuring smooth operations and organizational efficiency. ▪ Efficiently managed the procurement of office supplies for internal customers, ensuring timely availability of resources to support daily operations. ▪ Operate and troubleshoot office equipment, ensuring a seamless work environment and addressing any technical issues promptly. ▪ Prepared FedEx shipments, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of important documents and materials. ▪ Create reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents to report procurement metrics, contributing to data-driven decision-making. ▪ Assist buyers with request for quotes for procurement activities, actively participating in the sourcing process. ▪ Prepared travel estimates for incoming government proposals, contributing to accurate budgeting and proposal planning. ▪ Collaborated with Contracts Manager to manage incoming and outgoing correspondence to the Air Force Contracting Officer. ▪ Volunteered and organized Employee Events to strengthen morale, fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Manage Accounts Payable for a large Real Estate Company ▪ Received and processed commission checks from agents ▪ Entered all invoices and checking into Accounting system, QuickBooks ▪ Prepare bank deposits ▪ Participate in employee payroll ▪ Prepare and issue monthly invoices to Real Estate Agents ▪ Coordinate showing appointments for Agents and Clients ▪ Sort incoming and outgoing mail ▪ Purchase and maintain office supplies ▪ Prepare correspondence and monthly statistics reports for Managing Broker ▪ Create PowerPoint Presentations ▪ Prepare monthly financial reports ▪ Coordinate all monthly Sales Meetings

Würzburg Area, Germany

▪ Assisted 5 financial advisors ▪ Scheduled meetings and new client appointments ▪ Managed day-to-day office operations ▪ Answered multi phone lines ▪ Maintained Agents’ calendars ▪ Prepared all paperwork prior to clients’ appointments ▪ Managed and contacted new prospects ▪ Liaison between Advisors, Clients, Insurance Companies, and Investment Companies ▪ Assist the receptionist desk when needed ▪ Processed internal and external mail ▪ Assisted with hiring new agents and employees ▪ Assisted in training new employees

Greater Atlanta Area

▪ Responsible for working with Small Community Banks to order Banking Supplies and forms ▪ Introduced, sold, and designed new banking forms ▪ Demonstrated form purpose with Bank Executives ▪ Assisted printing vendors to design layouts for statements, check, and envelopes ▪ Processed and input purchase orders into APCS ▪ Provided exceptional levels of customer service to internal and external clients ▪ Served as the front-line point of contact for Southern Region Data Centers for Office Supplies ▪ Purchased Office Supplies and banking supplies for Data Centers ▪ Answered high volume of incoming calls ▪ Maintained inventory control ▪ Administered accounts payable duties for 6 processing centers ▪ Processed all accounts payable for multi-million dollar corporation ▪ Received and entered invoices into APCS ▪ Print Accounts Payable checks to match invoices ▪ Prepared documents for monthly financial statements ▪ Assisted with Account Reconciliation

Greater Atlanta Area

▪ Received and prepared Banking Transactions to be encoded from 20 different banks ▪ Encode and balance customer bank transactions ▪ Use 10-key proof machines ▪ Ensure quality and quantity on encoding transactions ▪ Assist in supervising Proof Department employees ▪ Meet nightly Federal Reserve deadlines ▪ Process errors and customer corrections ▪ Provide administrative support to Manager Assist with the interviewing process of new employees; Train and orientation of new proof encoders and correction clerks; Developed proof encoding procedures; Assisted in schedule staff and vacation request; Assisted with approving time cards and hours for payroll;

Business Administration And Management, General

36 Semester Hours

High School, High School, 3.7 Gpa

Graduated in the Top 10% of my Class.