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Provides acquisition support to over 50 service contracts. Develops Request for Proposals, Qualifications, Quote, and Applications for the North Carolina Division of Social Services overseeing Federal Child Welfare Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and child welfare prevention service contracts. Conducts research to develop scope of services, performance measures, and deliverables to draft all contractual documents. Coordinates with the DSS Program Contract Administrator, DSS Business Operations Staff, and DHHS Controller’s Office Staff to ensure monthly contract costs are paid in a timely manner. Expertly crafts Scope of Work documents and specifications while providing comprehensive advisory on contractual requirements, leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience gained at the Department of Social Services (DSS), ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards. Specializes in Grants Assistance and Management at DSS, overseeing Federal Child Welfare contracts, including drafting and defining contractual scopes and coordinating multi-departmental efforts for timely execution and financial processing.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

OVERVIEW:Lead all pre-award and post-award contracting activities for Air University, 42 Air Base Wing Operations, and 44 other partners. Manage all aspects of a $267M services contracting portfolio, including a current $3.2M operational portfolio. Oversee 28 supply and service contracts, execute 17 purchase orders, and manage 17 government purchase card transactions across HQ and 4 additional organizations.Review and analyze all aspects of procurement, markets, and trends to determine applicable strategies. Ensure procurement activities comply with all federal, DoD, USAF, and AETC policies and regulations. Oversee the Emergency Management program, coordinating unit planning and training.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Negotiated all aspects of a $25M Student Information Systems Integration Contract as a Lead Contract Specialist. ✅ Drove a $568K information technology refresh involving 190 workstations, phones, printers, and accessories for 660+ air component team members.✅ Fast-tracked the award and delivery of 10 mission-critical, uninterrupted power supply batteries within 30 days to safeguard operations, controls, communications, and computers within the infrastructure.✅ Purchased $150K in flooring materials/furniture for the HQ Joint Operations Center expansion, establishing conditions successfully for the 1st deployment of Air Force Special Operations Command’s new force generation concept (Special Operations Task Group – East Africa). ✅ Recognized by supervisor for “Meritorious Service,” earning awards that included Non-Commissioned Officer of the 1st Quarter 2022, Non-Commissioned Officer of the 3rd Quarter 2022, and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2022.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

OVERVIEW:Directed and coached a Scheduling team of 8 in the scheduling of 308 team members and 2,400 ceremony events annually. Oversaw Air Force ceremonial support for the White House, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force District of Washington, Air Force Mortuary Affairs, and Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. Led a team of 54 in funeral proceedings at Arlington National Cemetery. Developed, directed, and controlled daily operations, facilitating logistics for ceremonial events worldwide. Oversaw flight administration, training, and readiness supporting 2.5K missions/programs per year.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Managed a $1.3M road repair project, facilitating the design activities and mitigating scheduling delays. Reduced the flood potential and enhanced the hospital route as a result.✅ Participated in over 700 military funeral honors (highest number in the organization), involving 10K+ miles of total travel. Ensured a positive image for the Air Force in front of 3K families. Distinguished as only 1 of 6 Presidential Pallbearers, earning critical mission-readiness qualification through training.✅ Safeguarded 2.1M DoD personnel and their families by establishing 10% weekly testing for early virus detection during the COVID-19 pandemic (hand-selected as the Program Lead for this initiative). Reduced COVID-19 outbreak and sustained operations as a Pandemic Liaison Officer.✅ Prevented injuries for 100 team members ($35K savings) by publishing an Exercise Physiologist Contract, devoting 600 hours, and enabling 3 months of injury-free results for FTEs.✅ Coordinated with 4 separate organizations to manage a $1M locker room renovation contract covering a 5-month period. Negotiated ~$200K of the initial quote.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

OVERVIEW:Managed the full scope of construction, service, and commodity contracts for the largest operating contracting unit in the Department of Defense. Supported over 150 specific actions per year, with a total value of $28M and operations spanning 35M sq. ft. of infrastructure (46K+ acres). Managed pre-award and post-award functions, coordinating source selection, negotiations, labor verifications, and site visits to meet OSHA requirements.Provided training and readiness for teams as a Contingency Contracting Officer. Trained as a CCO to support contingencies and humanitarian assistance; acquired goods and services. Oversaw the procurement of commodities and medical service acquisitions within the Air Force’s largest operation ($1.1B portfolio).HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Simplified the acquisition process and reduced the turnover rate by designing, developing, and implementing a Training Guide for new team members.✅ Directed a successful $1.3M building renovation project that added 2.5K sq. ft. to the building, along with a communications link into the Emergency Mission Control Center.✅ Managed all aspects of a $1.6M fleet medical physician contract, executing 4 major initiatives and overseeing support for 42K flyers and special operations medical clearance on an annual basis.✅ Led the full cycle for a $1M pool cover construction project to 100% completion. Increased training time by 30% and ensured 24x365 readiness.✅ Expedited $400K+ in life-critical equipment, procuring Hep C reagent kits. Reduced the lead time by 66% and enabled critical testing that saved 6 lives.✅ Procured $550K in Occupational Therapist services, capturing 10% in savings off the estimated total (staffed vital FTEs on time despite a delayed start).✅ Reconciled 5 separate MDW contracts valued at $12M. Identified and de-obligated over $900K, distributing these funds for critical medical services and DoD system buys

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management

Associate'S Degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management