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Greater Boston Area

Manages data systems and facilitates all incoming procurement requests ranging from requisitions, purchase orders, bid documents, and contracts; prepares reports, presents purchasing data, and conducts weekly project meetings for a team of six; oversees daily operations of contract and purchase order approvals; generates financial and procurement tracking reports for all departments; serves as intermediary for Purchasing Director; expanded procurement and contract management portfolio to include Capital Planning and Projects, Engineering, Parks and Open Space

Managed all procurement and contract requests for 13 departments, including the Somerville Public Library, Fire Department, Communications, IT, and Planning and Zoning; conducted complete bidding process from scope of work creation through contract execution; monitored purchase orders and requisitions for contract management; streamlined purchasing processes and policies; created library of informational procurement resources for City staff

Greater Boston Area

Conducted personal, financial, and corporate research for investigative team; reconciled bank statements and purchase orders in fraud cases; investigated procurement cases involving municipalities; monitored state contracts for investigative purposes; compiled reports and analysis using confidential information in on-going investigations

Jefferson City, Mo

Responsible for compiling and disseminating daily press clips, researching and tracking opposition candidates, drafting daily internal reports of candidate activities, maintaining the campaign website, and special projects as needed

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Responsible for independently managing field office, responsible for all campaign operations of nine candidates and four counties, managed teams of phone-bankers and canvassers, and coordinated campaign-related events and rallies

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed contracted projects for the Center for Education Reform including education policy research (financial operations and qualities of charter schools); outreach to state and local contacts; special projects as assigned

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelors, Political Science And Government