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United States

Serving as a contract specialist at the Installation Support Division for Mission (MICC) Fort Hood utilizing knowledge of Federal, agency, and local contract and procurement methodology, procedures, regulations. Executed awards with an estimated dollar value over $7,000,000.00. Responsible for the full range of contract functions encompassing issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution, and administration for supplies, equipment, and or services. Performs all pre-award contracting functions which require the use of fixed-price, cost- reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods and types to procure large, highly complex/high dollar equipment systems, programs or services where little or no contractual precedent exists. Administers contracts which includes taking corrective action when items or services are delinquent or deficient, wrong services or items are received or other problems arise related to the contract/order. Execute purchase orders and delivery orders for a wide range of services, supplies and equipment utilizing a variety of acquisition methods. Maintain contract files, and assist with contacting contractors to clarify issues on contractual requirements. Assist with contract administration functions relating to ordering agreements and contracts. Prepares requests for quotes (RFQ's), and requests for proposal (RFP). Knowledge of contracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment and services. Processes termination/ cancellation actions and prepares modifications as required. Prepares contracts for closeout. Performs market research to determine availability of supplies and services and contract type. Released solicitations & received offers in response while ensuring receipt of proposals, adhered to required time limit & ensured proposals were handled properly

Ft. Hood Tx

Served as procurement technician responsible for performing a variety of technical and clerical procurement support activities in combination with office automation work for the area assignedPrepared complex procurement documentation which requires assimilation of data and special provisions to prepare solicitations, contracts, and supporting documentation. Reviewed contract requirements packages to detect administrative or regulatory omissions and discrepancies and took necessary action. Compiled automated reports from procurement and contract files for specialists and management to use, assured accuracy of data, and took immediate action to correct any errors or resolve problems in the data gathering or reporting process. Used word processing and other types of software (spreadsheets, graphics, etc.) to process and produce a wide range of documents. Created required purchase orders and delivery orders against enterprise/indefinite delivery type contracts, Federal Supply Schedules, Federal Prison Industries, and/or established Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA).Created purchase orders and task/delivery orders for a wide range of services, supplies, equipment, and construction utilizing a variety of acquisition methods.

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply. Monitored and analyzed inventory and sales data and make informed decisions and commitments as a result. Posted receipts and turn-ins, and performed dues-ins and dues. Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents. Gathered and disseminated information to internal and external customer needed to make decisions and drive the business. Processed inventories, surveys, and warehousing documents. Ensured that inventories and location surveys are performed in accordance with established procedures and directs correction of location survey discrepancies. Played a leadership role in the standardization of account deliverables and ensuring adherence to commitments. Performed prescribed load list and shop stock duties in manual and automated supply applications. Prepared and annotated and distributed shipping documents. Acted as the single point of contact for communicating operational issues and solutions to accounts. Ensured application of special procedures for handling, storing, packaging and shipping retrograde material

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Conferred with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Prepared and/or reviewed bid specifications, request for proposals, and request for qualifications based upon needs of requesting departments. Performed bid openings, reviewed bids and proposals. Evaluated vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable supplies. Selected products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items; estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Researched and tracked statuses for various purchase orders. Maintained financial accountability of funding used for various purchase orders totaling over 1.9 million dollars. Ensured purchase orders were closed upon receipt and issued to requesting department. Ensured payment of monthly recurring bills. Amended solicitations to address changes in requirement, and administer contracts and orders to assure all terms and conditions are met. Took corrective action when items were delinquent, wrong item was received or other problems arose related to the contract/order. Developed procurement packages to include appropriate justifications and approvals, specifications, and independent government cost estimates. Maintained manual and automated data records for requisitioning, receiving, and issuing of purchases. Reviewed invoices and statements verified information, and ensured sufficient funds have been obligated. Closed out contracts, including review of submittals, bonds, payrolls and insurance information from contractors and developed notice to proceed, show cause/cure notices and other contract documents.

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply. Monitored and analyzed inventory and sales data and make informed decisions and commitments as a result. Posted receipts and turn-ins, and performed dues-ins and dues. Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents. Gathered and disseminated information to internal and external customer needed to make decisions and drive the business. Processed inventories, surveys, and warehousing documents. Ensured that inventories and location surveys are performed in accordance with established procedures and directs correction of location survey discrepancies. Played a leadership role in the standardization of account deliverables and ensuring adherence to commitments. Performed prescribed load list and shop stock duties in manual and automated supply applications. Prepared and annotated and distributed shipping documents Acted as the single point of contact for communicating operational issues and solutions to accounts. Ensured application of special procedures for handling, storing, packaging and shipping retrograde material

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Ordered, recorded and attained procured materials and/or equipment. Maintained inventory of all levels of tools and equipment. Prepared Supply request, maintained accountability of all recoverable. Developed and implement strategic account plans with agreed upon service level agreements. Recommended additions and deletions to authorized storage list/prescribed load list.Processed Class IX as well as Class III, and Class IV requisitions. Maintained and recorded cancellations, modifications and status of requisitioning documents. Determined equipment serviceability using condition codes. Determined sources of supply and shipping modes. Maintained manual and automated records for requisitioning, receiving, and storing supplies repair parts and equipment. Performed data entry to query and enter information for supply, acquisition, and inventory purposes. Researched and identified parts and materials from electronic equipment and component vendors, entering information into purchasing databases

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Served as the CSSAMO Battalion Administrator for SAMS1-E. Supervised and trained 12 personnel on maintenance and supply data entry into Management Information Systems providing timely support for one company. Reviewed and verified quantities received against bill of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents. Reconciled activity records for monthly and quarterly reporting and status reviews. Reviewed request for major and controlled itemsEnsured application of special procedures for handling, storing, packaging, and shipping retrograde material. Managed inventory of 200+ lines of electronic items, to include avenger missile repair parts. Performed property disposal storage functions and maintains accounting of property disposal activity. Maintained manual and automated data records for requisitioning, receiving, storing, and issuing of repair parts. Performed accounting and sales functions in self-service supply. Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered and turned-in organizational Class IX repair parts. Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational repair parts. Performed prescribed load list and shop stock duties in manual and automated supply applications. Maintained historical documentation for turn-in, requisitions, document control registers and monthly inventories. Unloaded, unpacked, and visually inspected, counted, segregated, palletized and stored incoming supplies and equipment.Conducted monthly Reconciliation Reports.

Bachelor’S Degree, Counseling Psychology

Associate’S Degree, Social Sciences

Diploma, General Studies