Ronald Hunter Email & Phone Number

- Serves as CEO of HitMuziq Production, manages the studio recording process for bands, Singers or other Musicians. Direct recording sessions, managing recording budgets and providing clear directions and visions for Artists and Audio Engineers to follow for each project. Oversee recording and distribution and making sure that each track is as high-quality and commercially viable as possible. Supervise the music recording operations, hiring other music professionals and communication with different management levels. Ensure everyone involved in the project shares the same goals and vision. Act as the link between the record label management and the musical artists. Gather feedback from listeners and use it to create a strategy for future musical guidance. Manage the music production process. Coordinates with artists and recording engineers to create compositions, lyrics and melodies that customers will enjoy. Discover talented artists and negotiate contracts on behalf of HitMuziq Productions Records.

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, United States

- provided professional support services to AFRS/DET1 government led MFTs tosupport federal acquisition management activities of contracted services and products. Assisted theAFRS/DET1 with requirements development, acquisition planning assistance, including market researchand recommending procurement strategy; acquisition document development, including cost/priceestimates, quality assurance surveillance plans, and statements of work/performance work statements.Provided and managed internal/external communications and all functional program activities to meetcontract cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Made recommendations on administrative oroperational matters affecting more than one segment or functional activity of the program to thegovernment program manager. Developed program budgets, developed technical, scientific andsupport staff manning requirements, monitored technical and scientific progress, monitored projectbudget status, and developed project plans. Perform program conflict resolution. Developed programspecific risk management plans and analysis. Applied project management knowledge, skills, tools, andtechniques to a broad range of tasks in order to meet program requirements and to deliver an endresult for a particular project. Prepared various types of publications by integrating original writing withinputs from technical as well as non-technical professionals. Analyzed industry standards andinterpreted client requirements for documentation and established formatted style guides. Assisted incollecting and organizing information required for preparation of user’s manuals, training materials,installation guides, proposals, and reports. Edited functional descriptions, system specifications, user’smanuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents. Ensured documentation isfiled and maintained per program or organizational file plans. Planned and implementedcompetency development projects.

San Antonio, Texas

- Served as the Team Lead/Contracting Officer on one of four 773d acquisition teams with aportfolio of 49 contracts valued at ~$390M; chaired a team of eight to new heights of theircontracting knowledge and inline of becoming those go-to contracting members to assist in anycontracting office. An astute mentor from 773d guiding and emphasizing accountability forgrowth in contracting. Chosen on teams of interest (CONIT, PDS CAU, MIPR and CM transfers) within the 773d to see them success. Managed to make any complex item simple, to ease the relationships with mission partners and establish manageable ways to contract execution. Consistently demonstrated leading by example attitude that increased clear communications. Solidly prepared a training presentation to develop customers’ ability to understand and present clearer requirement packages. Enforced team cohesiveness, and allowed autonomy of members own abilities to increase their effectiveness and supported the overall mission of 773 customers. Without guidance at all demonstrated the ability/independence to make those decisions often seen as difficult to mitigate possible problems, but into better solutions. Planned for visit/ meetings with mission partners to provide the next FY identified requirements (budgeting/programs) to assist in overall mission readiness.

Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

- Served as a contracting team leader and a warranted contracting officer; to provided business advice to the customer and to perform all preaward and postaward functions using a wide range of contracting methods and types; and to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and/or construction.- Ensured successful market research, acquisition planning, acquisition, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the operational contracting vision, mission, goals, and objectives.- Communicated and integrated the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services. - Communicated assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. - Coached the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques; advised on work methods, practices and procedures; and assisted in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.- Lead the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks to team members in accordance with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization. - Made adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities.- Provided or arranges for training in methods and techniques of team building and teamwork to accomplish tasks or projects, and acquisition (formal and on-the-job) training and assistance.- Coached, facilitated, and/or negotiated in coordinating team initiatives and inconsensus building activities.- Prepared reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required. Maintained metrics for the team.

Temple And San Antonio, Tx

- Served as Contracting/Acquisition Specialist providing various aspects of contracting methodologies, supporting Veterans Administration Health Department. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Service Area Office West (SAO -W), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 has a need to acquire Acquisition Support Specialists to assist NCO 17’s Medical Sharing, Services and Supplies, Specialized and/or Construction team(s).- Provided contract support services including all aspects of both pre-award functions, including market research, providing business advice to customers, preparing solicitation and award packages including all related contractual documents, and post-award administration in support of NCO 17’s Contracting Officers.- Performed all acquisitions functions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies.- Performed all pre-award procurement functions including, but not limited to, requirements definition, market research, drafting contractual documents such as solicitations, awards, and related documentation using the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS); coordinating with requiring activities, industry, and other stakeholders, and completing contractual files.- Performed all post-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, drafting modifications, monitoring Contractor performance and contract closeout.

Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

- Served as Acquisition Specialist providing the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) a team of subject matter experts to assist them with training and developing their force of contracting personnel across the Army. - Necessitated an in-depth understanding of contracting methods and contract types used in performing pre-award, and/or contract price/cost analysis functions.- Researched, de-conflict, develop, and share acquisition documentation from various DoD, Army and other regulations and on-line portals.- Assisted in the development of guidance and prepare documentation on new guidance, higher-level policy, and regulations.- Used knowledge to develop standardization documentation (i.e. market research, acquisition strategy/plan, IGCE, Risk Assessment, synopsis, PRS, QASP, Pre-negotiation Objective Memorandum (POM)/Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM), Evaluation Reports, decision documents and briefings).- Researched, developed, prepared, and presented acquisition training from planning through debriefings for various acquisition methodologies (such as trade off, LPTA, etc).- Supported ACC training requirements through active participation and development of state-of-the-art contract training to include scenario based training, avatars, web based and live training.- Assisted on specific source selections with development of product/packages through successful award.- Assisted and guided acquisition personnel in the development of performance work statement, market research, risk assessments, acquisition strategy, solicitation, evaluation, and debriefs.- Facilitated and guided in the development of acquisition documents in terms of competition cost/pricing methods, pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies, and similar considerations.

Lackland Air Force Base

- Served as Supervisory Contract Specialist, Section Chief, with an Unlimited Contracting Officer’s Warrant for the Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO), a Field Operating Agency.- Responsible for leading, planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of subordinates ensuring the organization’s goals and objectives are achieved. As the Senior Contracting Officer, responsible for the development of contracting and sourcing strategies; the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contracts; oversee and perform the analysis and evaluation of cost or price proposals; and the administration of contracts ensuring compliance with its terms and conditions; and develops and provide business solutions to day-to-day contractual challenges.- Communicated with industry and all levels of command in the form of briefings, written correspondences, and personal contact.- Managed the resolution of conflicts impacting requirements, schedules, funding, resolving critical issues related to policy application; and presenting the rationale or position on specific problems.- Served as a business advisor providing advice, guidance, and business solutions to contracting officials, program officials, commanders, and other senior personnel on a wide-range of contractual issues; provide advice on legislation and policy, to recommend and/or lead change in the procurement process; compile lessons learned, ensure consistent policy application, and provide continuous improvement of critical processes.- Managed all aspects of the contracting process; Exercised superior judgment in pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and post award contract actions.- Participated in meetings with key customers (Program Management Reviews), suppliers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfactions, explain contracting policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise and to formulate, implement, monitor and improve contracting strategies.

Kabul, Afghanistan; Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

- Provided proactive contract management oversight support to NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan (NTM-A)/Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A), Security Assistance Office (SAO), 27 Directorates and 6 Regional Support Centers (RSCs) for requirements valued at ~$14B.- Provided Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice in creating SOW/PWS for multiple Task Forces (TF) (67,000+ personnel) in the Afghanistan Area of Responsibility (AOR).- Performed key liaison duties between Army Engineers, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Regional Support Command – East(RSC-E) and Bagram Regional Contracting Center (BRCC); ensure Engineers andContracting Officer Representatives (COR) have clear understanding of FAR regulations to eliminate the potential of un-authorized commitments.- Provided assistance with the preparation of entire requirements packages to be forwarded to RCC for procurement; reducing package rejection from BRCC and improving overall relations between parties.- Assisted requirement owners with following DOD guidance and industry standards to write extremely detailed construction and service SOW’s; reduction in SOW ambiguities providing contractors with the ability to perform effort up to US codes and standards and ensuring higher quality of workmanship.- Exceeded all management expectations working with Brigade Engineers assisting with most complexes and challenging mission in Afghanistan AOR – Direct efforts provided support 36,000+ personnel on Bagram Air Field.- Provided advice, recommendations, and assistance to the Contracting Officer in working with program offices to refine requirements and performance measurement documents.- Assisted program offices in refining independent government costs estimates (IGCE).- Provided support and assistance to Contracting Officers in developing acquisition plans, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost and milestone schedules.

Cryptologic Systems Group, Lackland Afb, Texas

- Provided unlimited warranted contracting officer support services for the Electronic Systems Command/Hanscom Netcentric- Cyber Contracting -Procurements (ESC/HNCKS) for requirements valued ~$750M.- Provided contracting support for acquisition planning, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, contract award and post-award management activities.- Provided business and technical advice to the customer and perform highly complex, high monetary value, long or short-term acquisition, which encompasses a variety of high technology equipment systems and a variety of extensive technical services.- Planned overall approach to meet contracting program objectives. - Provided general administrative support to the Procurement Contracting Officer/Administrative Contracting Officer (PCO/ACO) in the areas of file preparation, generation of modifications, and preparation of new awards, drafting required documents to accomplish proper contract administration and answering management queries.- Prepared and assisted with: technical evaluation of proposals, preparation of technical evaluation reports for submission to the PCO, discussion of issues related to the technical evaluation during the negotiation process, preparation of Justification and Approval (J&A) and execution of post award contract performance management actions. - Prepared charts and presentations for Business Clearance and Contract Clearance and prepare Price Negotiation Memoranda (PNM) and Preliminary Price Negotiation Memoranda (PPNM).- Monitored contractor performance and provide ongoing contract reporting and pricing support to include: labor and burden rate status, contract closeout, canceling funds, expiring funds status, support of end of year activities, defective cost and pricing data and alternate dispute resolution (ADR)

United States Air Force

- Warranted Contracting Officer (Warrant Level NTE SAT) Led diverse flight of 21 personnel and managed over $30M service contracts annually.- Created and promoted a structured and efficient collaborative team environment.- Set goals, establish priorities, manage resources, and develop concepts and approaches.- Evaluated Government and contractor cost-estimates, negotiated contract changes, and resolved contract discrepancies.- Developed solicitations with necessary terms/conditions required to encompass special provisions for purchase. - Analyzed and reviewed contemplated awards to ensure price, quality, and delivery factors are the best value. - Reviewed and interpreted contract documents to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and federal acquisition regulation and its supplements.- Prepared correspondence to contractors, processed invoices, and obligated and de-obligated funds as required. - Monitored progress of contractors and advised on matters regarding contractual requirements and limitations.- Reviewed contracts to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.- Established work plan and staffing for implementation of the contract.- Conferred with contract staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. - Directed and coordinated activities of contract personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.- Reviewed complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.- Led planning and implementation phases of unit self-inspection programs to ensure regulatory compliance

Andersen Afb, Guam, Laughlin, Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas

- Contract Administrator for simple and complex commodities and services contracts and delivery orders.- Secondary First Sergeant/Squadron Superintendent.- Reviewed purchase request, specifications, drawings, and terms of solicitations for compliance with statutory requirements. - Analyzed contractor proposals, and evaluated quotations, determined responsive, responsible bidders and recommended award. - Assembled contract award documents, modifications, and related contract file documents. - Advised management in cases involving disputes, terminations, and changes in scope or requirements.- Conducted Quality Assurance (QA) inspections. Phase I and II QA Training, invoice processing and resolved Contracting Discrepancy Reports.- Assisted program offices with performance based solicitation development, negotiations, award and administration through closeout.- Provided business advice and performed all pre-award and post award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types, to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction.- Purchased supplies, services and construction requirements for base customers; analyzed purchase requests, Statements of Work, specifications and other descriptive data; and ensured the availability of funds for sole source purchase.- Effectively sourced and contracted with vendors to cost-effectively procure quality commodities, services and small construction support.- Performed market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement.- Analyzed market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances.- Selected appropriate contracting techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problems.- Procured complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and/or construction.- Executed post ward contract performance management actions

Bangkok, Afghanistan

- Warranted Contracting Officer (Warrant Level NTE SAT)- Chief of the Contracting Office, Senior Enlisted Adviser for an 83-person acquisition organization obligating over $1.2B annually in support of operations worldwide.- Principle Liaison to senior manager, managed human resource issues related to career progression, professional development, recognition, mentorship, discipline, and overall health, morale, and welfare of 25-member active duty force. - Developed contracting strategies; secured necessary approvals; negotiated cost, established terms and conditions; write resulting contract and supporting file documentation. - Procured complex and/or diversified commodities and services.- Determined appropriate method of using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types for procurements involving complex contracts for highly specialized and complex equipment, repairs and services for which guidelines are normally not directly applicable.- Planned the overall approach to meet contracting program for procuring a variety of complex requirements. - Performed/overseen market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices conditions, and technological advances; and selected appropriate techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problems.- Interpreted public laws and federal acquisition regulation and supplements directives encompassing all aspects of government contracting

Kandahar, Afghanistan Joint Contracting Command

- Warranted Contracting Officer (Warrant levels $3M and $5M)- Procured complex and/or diversified commodities and services.- Determined appropriate method of using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types for procurements involving complex contracts for highly specialized and complex equipment, repairs and services for which guidelines are normally not directly applicable.- Planned the overall approach to meet contracting program for procuring a variety of complex requirements. - Performed/overseen market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzed market trends, commercial practices conditions, and technological advances; and selected appropriate techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problems.- Executed post-award contract performance management actions on a group of complex contracts for procurements of highly specialized and complex supplies, equipment, software development, and miscellaneous repair and engineering services, such as those with cost reimbursement with incentive arrangements.- Served as Contracting Officer. Guidance provided to lower grade/warrant level contract specialists and purchasing agents.- Served as the business advisor to a wide range of customers.- Protected classified and sensitive information.- Complied with safety and health requirements and directives.- Reported work-related personal injuries and government property damage to the supervisor

Zamboanga, Philippines

- Warranted Contracting Officer (Warrant Level NTE SAT) - Provided business advice to customers and performed all pre-award and post-award functions.- Organized different methods and types of contracting tools, to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and construction.- Communicated and integrated the organization's strategic plans, missions, visions, and values.- Delivered keen decision for assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues.- Performed/ overseen market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirements.- Analyzed market trends, solved any acquisition problems. - Assigned and tracked construction/service projects and prioritized office workload for contracts valued at $3 million annually.- Oversaw preparation, solicitation, negotiation and source evaluation of contracting documents for construction/service efforts.- Determined the extent and degree of competition and administration required.- Solicited written and oral proposals for service contracts from qualified sources.- Conducted pre-construction and pre-performance conferences, performed inspection site visits and labor compliance checks.- Prepared written correspondence and oral presentations to base and civilian agencies.- Established negotiation objectives, conducted negotiations and modified contracts to ensure timely performance. - Reviewed technical specifications and requisition packages for accuracy while performing price and cost analysis to ensure price reasonableness.- Provided control over contracts to ensure protection of government's rights.- Developed Acquisition process for small construction projects awarding them as commodities; saved JSOTF-P ~$60K in fees to NAVFAC.

Elmendorf Afb, Alaska, Yokota Air Base, Japan, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

- Performed allergy and immunization (AI) duties. - Managed immunotherapy care and performed diagnostic tests ordered by physicians.- Utilized computer based patient information.- Prepared allergenic extracts and specific allergy treatment extracts.- Performed tuberculosis and lung fungus testing. - Performed allergy skin testing.- Performed basic pulmonary functions studies.- Administered vaccines according to current guidelines and documented in patient records.- Performed emergency care for treatment of anaphylaxis. - Provided post-immunization instructions in regard to expected reactions and in proper care of vaccinations. - Provided oversight of immunization processes and training or quality assurance of Immunization Back-Up Technician program.- Arranged, schedules, and supervised mass immunizations.

Lackland, Afb; Kadena Ab; Elmendorf, Afb; Yokota, Ab; Andersen, Afb (Tx-Jp-Ak-Gu

- Provided, supervised, and managed patient care of beneficiaries to include flying and special operational duty personnel. - Acted as Primary Care Management (PCM) team leader and/or member.- Monitored and recorded physiological measurements. - Admitted, discharged, and transferred patients as directed.- Observed, reported, and recorded observations in patient progress notes and team conference.- Performed portions of medical treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.- Cared for, observed, and reported on postoperative patients and seriously or critically ill and injured patients.- Recorded treatments and procedures rendered, and observed effects. - Performed care of deceased patients.- Identified patient problems and assisted in developing and evaluating patient care plan. - Prepared and administered medications under nurse or physician supervision. - Adhered to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment, disposal of waste, and aseptic technique. - Provided field medical care in contingency operations and disasters. - Performed basic life support and triage in emergency situations. - Served as shift-leader of primary emergency medical response to in-flight emergencies and potential mass casualty scenarios from on- and off-base incidents. - Loaded and unloaded litter patients. Frontline preventionist; who identified potential health risks and provided preventive counseling. - Performed paraprofessional portions of preventative health assessments and physical examinations. - Identified medical conditions that may disqualify a member for worldwide duty and assisted provider with initiation of physical profile. - Assisted flight surgeon with aircraft mishap and physiological incident response, investigation, and reporting. - Scheduled in-service training in new procedures, techniques, and equipment. - Provided emergency medical training and self-aid buddy care.

Guam

- Defensive Coordinator/Coach -- main responsibility is to run the defensive unit effectively; -- Designing plays for the defense -- Making decisions on positions and roles -- Game preparation -- Opponent scouting -- Teaching, training and execution --- responsible for designing and implementing defensive strategies to counter the opposing team’s offensive plays; analyze the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, develop game plans, and make real-time adjustments during matches; works closely with other coaches to ensure players are aligned with the overall defensive scheme, covering aspects such as pass coverage, run defense, blitz packages, and situational tactics; understanding offensive formations, player tendencies, and game situations is crucial in orchestrating a strong defense. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential as they guide and motivate players to execute the game plan successfully; requires a deep understanding of the intricacies of the game and the ability to adapt to evolving strategies throughout the season;

Tokyo, Yokota Air Base, Japan

- Defensive ends are strong and physical players; The defensive end is primarily responsible for defending against the opposing team's running plays and putting pressure on the quarterback during passing plays; Defensive ends are defensive linemen who typically matchup against offensive tackles; Playing out of this position, one of their top priorities is blowing by the offensive tackles to put pressure on the backfield — either to contain the outside run, disrupt the quarterback’s play, or record a sack; defensive ends play a unique role on the defensive line; Instead of trying to overpower their offensive counterparts, they need to rely on their ability to evade blocks and get to the back field as fast as possible;DEs a unique set of roles and responsibilities as part of the defensive line;- Must Keep Outside Contain -- Outside contain means that a DE can't let any runner get to the outside of him;- Must Put Pressure in the Backfield -- One of the primary responsibilities for a defensive end is to put pressure in the backfield;- Must be a Complementary Player -- While a defensive end can often stand out as the star on a defense, it's a position that also must be very complementary to other players;Traits - -- Athletic --- will need to be athletic enough to elude burly offensive tackles and pursue quick, shifty running backs and quarterbacks;-- Perfectionists --- The way they can beat the OTs is not just with their speed, but with great technique;-- Agile --- quick feet; The only way defensive ends can be really successful is if they get a really quick burst right at the snap of the ball;-- Flexible --- Defensive ends are the "free roamers" of a defense; DEs will have more freedom to use different moves and go in different directions to get the job done;-- Great Vision --- He needs to be able to recognize what's going on while attacking at the same time; What a defensive end does on a particular play depends on what's happening in front of him;

Doctor Of Psychology - Phd, Industrial And Organizational Psychology, 4.0

Masters Certificate Management, Acquisition Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude

Mba, Acquisition/Contract Management With Master Certificate In Project Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude

Bs, Business Administration, 3.73

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude; Dean's List; Honor Roll; Delta Epsilon Tau International Society (Honor Society)

Contracting And Acquisition Level Ii

Associates, Contract Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude

Associates, Applied Science, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude