Natasha Buckner Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

United States

• Monitor and report SMWBE compliance, ensuring adherence to goals and regulations.• Coordinate with departments to create contracts offering opportunities to SMWBEs.• Facilitate communication between Port Houston and SMWBE owners to clarify procurement processes.• Design outreach programs to recruit contractors in underrepresented areas.• Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.• Implemented process improvements that boosted efficiency and reduced costs.• Analyze SMWBE Program compliance, mentoring contracts on goals and requirements.• Streamline interdepartmental collaboration for SMWBE-focused contracts.• Overhaul and rejuvenate comprehensive training programs to enhance the capabilities and market readiness of small businesses within the local community.• Facilitate the successful completion and graduation of 67 small businesses from a dedicated empowerment program.• Analyzed procurement data and trends to support decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.• Assisted in the development of procurement policies and standard operating procedures.• Coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement issues and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.• Monitored contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, including quality, cost, and delivery schedules.• Developed training program covering solicitation responses, proposal evaluations, and contract awards in accordance with federal and state agency regulations.• Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and assess market conditions, ensuring best value procurement.• Provide guidance and support to program managers on contract requirements and performance issues.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Designed the entrepreneurship program for the PWG program, enhancing skills in leadership, finance, marketing, and business development.• Developed workshops and curriculum, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.• Collaborates with experts to refine program content, introducing innovative tools for better learning.• Builds a supportive community, fostering networking and peer support among women entrepreneurs.• Monitors program effectiveness through feedback and metrics, demonstrating significant impact.

Houston, Texas, United States

• As a dedicated volunteer and program creator, I am committed to empowering women entrepreneurs through innovative and impactful initiatives. With a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive ecosystem, I design and implement programs that provide women with the tools, resources, and networks they need to thrive in the entrepreneurial world.• Program Development: I specialize in crafting tailored programs that address the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. From mentorship and training workshops to networking events and funding opportunities, my initiatives aim to equip women with actionable strategies and essential skills.• Community Engagement: By collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders, mentors, and fellow volunteers, I work to build a vibrant community that champions women in business. My goal is to create an environment where women can connect, share experiences, and inspire one another.• Impact Measurement: I am dedicated to evaluating the success of the programs I develop, ensuring that they meet the needs of participants and drive meaningful change. Through feedback and continuous improvement, I strive to maximize the positive impact on women entrepreneurs and their ventures.

Houston, Texas Area

• Developed and implemented procurement strategies and plans to achieve organizational goals.• Reviewed and approved contract modifications, extensions, and terminations.• Assisted in the development of training materials and conducted workshops for staff on procurement policies and procedures.• Implement a management plan to manage a portfolio of federal contracts valued at over $10 million, including solicitation responses, contract negotiation, administration, and compliance.• Partner with Minority Owned Business in developing strategic initiatives. • Leading, building and developing strategic partnerships aiming to increase revenue and clientele. • Analyze complex scenarios and use creative problem-solving to turn challenges into profitable opportunities. Develop strategic partnerships creating relationships to expand operational function.• Facilitate discussions with the client to elaborate on the areas of proposed improvements• Define and execute go-to-market strategy to drive business development.• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive the proposed solution• Quantitative research methodologies include data mining, creating financial models, and performing valuation analysis• Qualitative research methodologies include performing market research and collecting business intelligence• Consolidate the findings from the analysis and present solutions to the client• Develop and present a plan to implement the recommended changes• Interview the client's employees, management team and other stakeholders• Run focus groups and facilitate workshops; Prepare business proposals and presentations• Implement recommendations or solutions and ensure the client receives the necessary assistance to reach desired goals• Communicate with the client to keeping them informed of progress and make relevant decisions. Regular increased revenue 30% year-over-year, as well access to grants and loans to continue to drive business initiatives.

Houston, Texas Area

• Full-life cycle recruitment; from building trusting relationships with executive teams to establishing and negotiating contracts with major Fortune 500 companies to providing outstanding candidates with diverse backgrounds. • Understandings the client needs as well as the candidate goals and matching those relationships while driving the recruitment process and making impactful introductions.• Responsible for sourcing, screening, managing candidates, extending offers and closing candidates for positions nationwide. Building a trusting relationship with candidates throughout the recruitment process, successfully ensuring a positive candidate experience. • Contract negotiation with the client as well as the candidate including recruitment fees, base and bonus salaries, sign on bonuses as well as start-dates.• Set a firm record for first to a placement without prior recruitment experience. • Created an internal initiative for Diversity and Inclusion. • Expert knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn, Zoominfo, TextUs, Calendy and Microsoft Office Suite.

Houston, Texas

Responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, directing, and managing Houston’s largest minority home education network. Committed to serving the home education community, connecting quality educators with families. Connecting and answering questions in regards to curriculum and over all educational success of families currently home educating or interested in home educating.

Houston, Texas

• Developed and Implemented a project that met and exceeded the goal, achieved 2.5 Million in net margin adding to the company bottom line.• Identified & negotiated $1.1 million project using raw materials to drive the bottom line. • Strategically analyze market conditions & market demand to determine present and future supply availability to prepare in depth market analysis reports• Execute, manage, and monitor purchase orders throughout the project lifecycle to maintain focus on budget parameters• Responsible for the product and customer engagement and life cycle, from customer request, design, to production and final delivery.