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United States

Assisting various federal agencies and their respective contractors by providing ongoing support, training, professional services for the review of detailed estimates and price proposals. Provide onboarding for products and services centered around Job Order Contracting (JOC) and Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer (SABER). For new clients, prepare and maintain schedules of detailed activities to accomplish procurement objectives within a specified time period. This process begins with a kick-off meeting, continuing to the development of the JOC Program and Contract documents, bid advertisement, pre-bid meeting, awarding, training and completing the onboarding process. For existing clients, implement and adhere to project procedures from project identification, assistance in overseeing the development and review of project scope of work, proposal review, ensuring contract compliance, through notice to proceed, and construction execution necessary to accomplish a specific objective for various JOC projects. For federal customers that are part of the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with Soucewell, provide end-to-end JOC program support - initiation to construction complete.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Collaborated with various local, private, state and federal grantors and City departments preparing and administering contracts and grants, compliance monitoring and reporting, and closeout of grant-funded projects. As the Responsible Charge managed the City’s Local Agency Program with the Florida Department of Transportation. Ensured proper execution of agreements after City Commission and/or other government’s boards’ approvals. Tracked progress toward contractual obligations, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of reimbursement requests. Met with department heads, city officials, and/or grantor’s representatives in an effort to resolve problems or discuss concerns found in contracts. Setup financial information in Oracle, analyze and reconcile financial data and expenditure reports, and submit award closeout documents upon reconciliation. Responded accordingly to financial audits. Provided routine and thorough analysis, review, and approval of financial documents, reports, schedules, and statements. Provided input into the development of the budget, and other special projects as assigned. Liaised with the procurement department ensuring that new solicitation’s scope of work and minimum requirements meet the intent of the Office and/or specific project; at times attend those negotiation meetings to ensure action items are addressed accordingly. Ensured that schedules to accomplish procurement objectives are being met for projects with limited time constraints. Assisted Project and Construction Managers in the coordination, tracking, scheduling or monitoring of their projects. This included reviewing and submitting bid documents to Procurement to begin advertisement process or working with the Job Order Contracting (JOC) team to select a contractor for a faster procurement method.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Primary communicator to the residents of the City of Miami informing all of capital projects, i.e., roadway, drainage and public facilities improvement projects, as well as event planning for groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Analyze project procedures and steps from development, permitting, and construction execution in order to effectively communicate with constituents and other client departments. Disseminated information via email, in person, US mail, press releases and social media. Managed the department's website and social media accounts. Assisted all Project and Construction Managers in the coordination, tracking, scheduling or monitoring of their projects that were procured through the normal solicitation method or Job Order Contract (JOC) method. Attended pre-construction meetings, field visits to project sites, etc. so as to be kept informed of the project progress when providing updates to the public. Met with elected officials, city officials, department heads, project management team, and contractors in an effort to resolve problems and provide solutions to the constituents. Read and interpreted construction plans to respond more effectively to inquiries. Worked collaboratively with the Transportation Office to launch 10 Miami Trolley routes, a website and a mobile application. Liaison for the Bond Oversight Board and Museum Park

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Assist the engineers in the department with the preparation of documents such as maintenance agreements, quick claim deeds and other deeds, easements and other right-of-way agreements/permits. Provide customer service both externally and internally. Schedule inspection appointments. Prepare legislation to be presented for City Commission approval. Functioned as liaison to the Street Codesignation Review Committee by coordinating meetings, forwarding meeting agenda packets, transcribing meeting minutes, receiving and processing payment, and forwarding formal approval requests to the County for implementation.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

As a member of KW assisted buyers in finding the best property, at the best price, meeting the clients' needs and wants. Navigated through escrow transactions while protecting clients' interests. Similarly, represented sellers by marketing their properties to find qualified buyers and obtain the best price possible. In both instances, handled negotiations between a buyer and seller, or tenant and landlord, acting as an intermediary for the client. In the end, ensured that clients had a pleasant experience in the real estate process.

Worked directly with executive officers as well as the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate when preparing administrative disciplinary documents and line of duty determinations. Responsible for the supervision, training and mentoring of subordinate paralegals. Performed legal research, legal writing, fact-checking, interviewing clients and witnesses and performing technical and complex clerical legal tasks. Supervised and participated in the preparation, completion and review of a wide variety of legal forms and documents and coordinating the scheduling and planning of court cases, depositions, and hearings of the professional legal staff while monitoring legal time restrictions placed upon filing, answering, and hearing cases in criminal court proceedings. Used boilerplates, prepared wills, power of attorneys, separation decrees and other legal documents to soldiers and/or family members.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Management/Human Resources Management