Raquel Stevens Email & Phone Number

• Quickly resolving problems as they arise and arbitrating claims or complaints that occur in performance of contract terms;
• Determine the need for contract amendment or extension by monitoring contract performance and conducting regular evaluations;
• Develop, proofread, and edit legal internal and external agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Work Authorizations;
• Liaise between vendors and coordinate affairs to ensure terms are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations;
• Work closely with Enterprise Account Executives to onboard vendors setting expectations, establishing clear communication channels, ensuring compliance on potential agreements, and building strong working relationships.
• Work closely with Training Partners such IBM, AWS, Google, Red Hat;

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Worked collaboratively with management to promote a climate conducive to attracting and retaining personnel;
• Provided optimal support to employees regarding various HR-related topics such as succession planning and compensation and benefits;
• Worked to foster high job satisfaction ratings by resolving issues promptly, listening to employee feedback, improving communication and transparency;
• Drafted and reviewed contractual agreements between Commission and suppliers of products and services;
• Negotiated contract terms for products and services such as payment options, costs of product delivery and warranties;
• Decreased expenses on a specific Contract by 60% by monitoring the performance of the parties involved, enforcing compliance of the Terms and Conditions previous signed while discussing strategies to maintain the good.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Worked as a frontliner procurement agent during the Pandemics attending the requests of the Air Force related to the maintenance of the aircraft fleet which facilitated the military missions during this time.
• Prepared Invitation for Bid (IFB), and Request for Quotation (RFQ);
• Negotiated the best price with vendors ensuring that the requested items met product specifications;
• Sustained a tracking balance sheet to ensure that obligated funds are not exceeded, and to avoid unauthorized commitment;
• Controlled inventory levels and worked with plant manufacturing operations and logistics teams, suppliers, and demand planning department;
• Investigated the market and performed research to identify whether potential acquisition is feasible and beneficial for the end user;

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Detail-oriented Liaison Officer with experience in Latin America. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving time management and interpersonal skills. Well-versed in dealing with immigration issues processing visas.
• Issued travel documents for Brazilian citizens, conducted data entry, and analyzed important documents coming from the Embassy and other Brazilian consulates around the U.S territory;
• Implemented methods to optimize time at workplace such as preparing small ‘to do lists' with daily proposal achievements, considering time-management and schedules which proved to increase efficiency and enhanced.
• Applied strong use of negotiation and customer service skills when finalizing agreements and documentation relevant to the assignment;
• Provided consular services and administrative support to the Second Secretary and Consular/Visa team and assisted the Embassy across a range of activities and informative services;
• Solved language barrier conflicts in difficult situations by helping coworkers communicate with clients in English, Spanish and sometimes in French;