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Greater Chicago Area

• Develops procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data, then determines adequacy and completeness of description, researching various manuals and catalogs and reviewing contracting precedents to identify and initiate corrective actions required.• Compiles bidder list from qualified bidders' applications, knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, Small Business Administration, or other sources. • Prepares and issues solicitation documents; selects appropriate clauses; ensures clear and complete specifications are included; and serves as a contact on assigned procurements to respond to inquiries.• Performs detailed analysis of bids or proposals received to determine bid responsiveness and responsibility of the offeror. • Drafts final contract including standard and specialized specifications and appropriate clauses and requirements. • Administers assigned contracts, as well as monitors and reviews completed contract files to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, that there are no pending administrative or legal actions to be resolved, that all file documents are signed, and that the contract is complete in every respect and ready to be closed.

Haivoron, Ukraine

• Organized and facilitated 19 hours of communicative English lessons a week for 250 students ranging from 6 to 17 years old• Tutored 15 adults in an interactive group setting weekly for an hour a day, as well as tutoring 8 students separately for an hour weekly, addressing problem areas with a cohesive and applicable learning plan• Monitored and held English Clubs for 4th, 9th, and 11th forms weekly with lessons ranging from American culture to slang, allowing for a more immersive learning experience• Wrote and completed a grant through Water Charity which funded a clean water project at Haivoron School #2• Collaborated with fellow volunteers as a grant reviewer for USAID Small Grants Committee, overseeing the applications and funding of over 40 grant projects throughout Ukraine• Assisted in Ukraine’s Write On! competition, which involved holding creative writing gatherings within the region and schools, managing volunteer leaders within the region, and reviewing works on a national level.• Served as President of the Technological Working Group, updated and maintained a Summer Camp Database for over 35 educational camps within Ukraine

River Grove, Illinois

• Engaged in direct communication with K-12 and Higher Education textbook customers via phone and email• Managed, problem-solved, and followed up with customer service requests and issues • Recommended and provided instructions for textbook order process and company policies• Trained and mentored new employees• Attended trainings on updated policies, equipment, and changes for the company

Franklin Park, Illinois

• Manufactured and implemented a creative writing unit for two ESL English II sheltered learning classrooms of approx. 25 students each• Incorporated the practice of grammatical structures, literary devices and practical writing through engaging and interactive lesson plans• Assisted the instructor in presenting and executing units surrounding journaling, historical reports, and research reports• Facilitated activities/exercises pertaining to the development of students’ English writing skills and led discussions on readings to small and large groups of various language backgrounds and levels• Worked with students individually in their completion of a variety of homework from courses such as Science, Drivers Education, Health, Global Studies, Economics and English

River Grove, Illinois

• Organized and shelf-read bookshelves daily• Assisted customers in checking out books, as well as locating and suggesting various titles to patrons • Ran weekend video game tournaments • Helped orchestrate a Summer Reading Program that encouraged children ages 6-12 to read in an enjoyable and interactive setting

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Literature

Activities and Societies: NEIU Werd Nerds, Divine Order of the Literary Tortoises, The Creative Writing Club Recipient of Writing.

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