Procurement Officer
Current•Provided technical assistance and support to MWBE/MBE/WBE suppliers, aligning with Nashville's growth incentives and tools developed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses.•Reviewed and reconciled contractor provided MWBE/MBE/WBE utilization details on assigned post-award projects, including analyzing financial documents and reports for compliance.•Evaluated adequate subcontractor utilization levels and ensured accurate year-to-date MWBE/MBE/WBE participation tracking across projects. •Spearheaded program development initiatives to expand networking opportunities, provide valuable resources, and apprise small businesses of upcoming procurements and engagement prospects.• Acted as a liaison between Metro's MWBE/small business supplier base and certifying agencies like the SBA, WBENC, GoDBE to facilitate connections and support services.•Represented Metro at outreach events and monitored relevant boards and commissions to establish partnerships and identify opportunities for small business and entrepreneurial development.