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THE NONPROFIT RESOURCE CENTER FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTINGCJE is the designated non-profit association and education center for Job Order Contracting and related IDIQ contracting methods. CJE provides best practices, sets the JOC standards of practice, provides the only industry approved JOC education program with unbiased information, JOC certification, CJP credentialing, resources, and networking for the collaborative project delivery method. Do you have questions? Contact CJE for unbiased answers! We exist to help you experience success through the use of best practices and education.Access research, best practices, discounts on educational seminars, and gain a competitive advantage through the JOC Certificate program in partnership with University of Texas and the professional designation program as a Certified JOC Professional (CJP). Contact us to help you realize the attributes of a successful program.

Principal Consultant and subject matter expert in the labor-based solutions, facilities contract marketplace serving K-12, higher education, local and state government markets as well as healthcare and Fortune 1000 companies. Provide services to national providers across multiple spaces, including but not limited to, acquisition of cooperative and GPO contracts, building synergies amongst suppliers, connecting suppliers with buyers, conducting of third party compliance programs of line item pricing and providing training and education in the Cooperative and GPO marketplace.

Building Success in the Public Sector through our Cooperative Program - Legal, Compliant with Total Transparency

National IPA / TCPN is a national government purchasing cooperative that leverages purchasing power nationally. These contracts are available to government entities, cities, municipalities and counties, nonprofits, higher education, and K-12. All of these contracts are competitively bid, evaluated and awarded by a government entity serving in the lead agency role.Responsibilities include strategy and working collaboratively with team and awarded suppliers to build awareness and increase contract usage.. Facilities suppliers available include : Athletic and Sports Surfaces / Cabling and Networking / Construction and Building / Job Order Contracting (JOC) / Construction Equipment / Disaster Relief & Restoration / Electrical Equipment / Electricity Providers / Elevator Products and Services / Energy Performance Contracting Services / Flooring / Food Equipment / Grounds Keeping Products & Services / HVAC / Playground Equipment / Roofing / Security and Fire Systems and Services / Transportation.National IPA / TCPN contracts leverage the Purchasing Power of more than 45,000 actively engaged government entities. TCPN Facility Contracts have a certified proposal process and are routinely monitored through third party contract reviews to ensure supplier accountability and compliance.Selected Achievements:* Growth of 20% first year* Successful implementation of Compliance / Price Verification Program* Internal and External training on Facilities Solutions within Cooperative framework* Subject Matter Expert on all Facilities Construction and Maintenance Contracts

CONTRACT PURCHASING SOLUTIONS partners with you in marketing your business to the higher education, state & federal government and healthcare markets, as well as the business market via cooperative purchasing national contracts for your goods and services. Our company's goal is to increase and enhance your company’s exposure and increase your revenues through a cooperative contract(s). Your company will benefit from our customized marketing strategies tailored to your business.

Strategic sales and contract management for many diverse projects, including GPO and cooperative purchasing contract rollouts, customer relationship development, internal and external contract negotiations, and completed order fulfillment. Directly network with sales representatives, vendor partners and marketing associates/organization located throughout the country in targeted “vertical market”, including education, state/local government, and healthcare. Design, implement, and adjust various sales strategies and manage the use of contracts with legal counsels. Sustainable sales presentation of products and PV systems to high-volume buyers from commercial, utility, or government spaces for Tremco’s new line of business, channel market for Energy Solutions Marketing.

Responsible for managing and business development for Master Planned Communities and residential development projects. Manage and implement project for clients and investors for building projects of up to $30,000,000 per project reporting. Created and conducted highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations. Provided detailed financial proforma analyses for project build-out costs for purpose of funding and CFD Agencies approval. Sustained client relations from project inception to completion.

Generated clients for land development projects involving government entitlements, plan processing and approvals, engagement of consultants, and management of land development construction and building construction. Created and conducted public/private construction contracts negotiation based on agency bidding/contracting process. Conducted weekly construction safety meeting and staff meetings.