Managing multiple programs within the Dept. of Administrative Services Procurement Division for the State of Connecticut:-Amazon Business Statewide Program-CTsource, the State Contracting Portal-Process Change, Implementation, Documentation, and Training-Procurement Card Program-Federal Surplus Program-State Surplus Program-Records Management-Website MaintenanceWith this role there is great responsibility to ensure the best service to our internal and external stakeholders. Some examples are making changes based on feedback, when those decisions are in our control and not statutorily bound, always looking for opportunities for process improvement, both for ourselves and our customers, and championing those changes for the progress they are, documenting processes for consistency and training purposes, meeting with key stakeholders regularly to learn what their goals are to assess how we can assist, and if there are things we can do to better align with those goals. This applies to all the programs under my supervision, as well as all the others within the Procurement Division.While managing the programs and services I have, I am also instrumental in the research of a new software platform to replace the existing application and certification processes of several Procurement Programs. Special Projects *might* be my middle name.In any managerial position, reporting is a must, and I am adept at a variety of reporting, from spreadsheets and graphs, to summarized statements, to a full PowerPoint presentation, when needed. As a leader, my communication and relationship skills are also strong, as they need to be in a leadership position. The trust and rapport I have built with my team is clear, and it is because I am transparent, I want what is best for everyone, and I will support their goals however I can, and I have shown and proven it. It makes for a strong team, and I am proud of them, and of us.

Lead of the State of CT Department of Administrative Services Surplus Program. Any items surplus to State agency needs are processed through the Surplus Program to be re-purposed in one way or another, from reallocation to other state agencies, sale (for a nominal fee) to municipalities, sale to the public in an online auction setting, to donation to registered non-profits. The items consist of anything from office supplies to vehicles. This program saves the State hundreds of thousands of dollars through the reallocation process. During my time, I shifted the program from live, in-person auctions to a global online auction process. The shift involved constant. clear communication, training at every level, learning and teaching new systems, piloting the program in a few agencies to work out the bugs, and then rolling in the remaining agencies as we moved ahead. It also involved weekly meetings with the contract vendors, and when there were challenges, as huge new programs have, even more frequent and regular communication. It is now a well-oiled machine and a very successful program and I am proud my role in building it. In addition, within this role I created and conducted trainings in both group and one on one settings, worked with contractor vendors to ensure proper all aspects of the contract were being adhered to, worked with the Office of the State Comptroller to update and revise the Property Control Manual, created and maintained all informational and instructional pages of the CT.gov website for all aspects of the State Surplus Program, and participated in and led many special projects within both the Procurement Division and the agency of the Department of Administrative Services. Learn more about the program by visiting our website at www.CT.gov/DAS and clicking on the State Surplus and Public Auctions link.

As the Purchasing Card Program Coordinator and the Asset Management Program Coordinator for the South and West Regions, as well as Southbury Training School, responsibilities included budget reviews, reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, asset management/inventory, loss reports, records management, and creating and presenting training.

Payroll, HR entry and changes, deductions, retirement calculations.

General clerical work in both the Guidance and Business Offices; answering switchboard calls, daily correspondence, accounts payable and receivable, assist with physical inventory, reporting, creating and maintaining forms, filing, and records management.