Experience

Mythics, LLC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Project Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Leonardtown, Maryland, United States - Using Project Management Methodologies, lead 30+ IT digital transformation & systems integration waterfall or hybrid projects with 1-10 technical consultants - Maintain a recognized high level of client satisfaction by anticipating client needs & managing expectations - Closely manage and report on project budget and profitability, both internally and externally - Draft project plans in collaboration with the Technical Account Manager, working together to identify risks and… Show more - Using Project Management Methodologies, lead 30+ IT digital transformation & systems integration waterfall or hybrid projects with 1-10 technical consultants - Maintain a recognized high level of client satisfaction by anticipating client needs & managing expectations - Closely manage and report on project budget and profitability, both internally and externally - Draft project plans in collaboration with the Technical Account Manager, working together to identify risks and dependencies - Work with Technical Account Manager and team to ensure technical objective alignment and delivery with scope, contract, and client expectations - Ensure scope and requirements are monitored and controlled through the project life-cycle - Provide comprehensive schedule, budget, team, stakeholder, contract, and risk management support - Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and other key project metrics to clients and team members - Serve as Contracts Administrator - Manage day-to-day interactions with stakeholders and build strong customer and subcontractor relationships - Manage and coordinate support of urgent and complex issues - Forecast cost, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization - Obtain secure sign off on deliverables or documentation, when applicable - Draft, obtain approvals for, and book project change requests, when applicable

• Subcontracts Project Specialist II

  • Feb 2020 - May 2022

  Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States - Developed and negotiated statements of work for work performed by subcontractors and original equipment manufacturers of varying dollar value, risk, and complexity consistent with client requirements and procurement policies and procedures - Assisted in bid/no bid decisions based on risk, strategic importance, financial viability, contractual obligations, etc. - Performed financial and risk analysis, negotiated price/cost and agreement terms and conditions with both subcontractors and… Show more - Developed and negotiated statements of work for work performed by subcontractors and original equipment manufacturers of varying dollar value, risk, and complexity consistent with client requirements and procurement policies and procedures - Assisted in bid/no bid decisions based on risk, strategic importance, financial viability, contractual obligations, etc. - Performed financial and risk analysis, negotiated price/cost and agreement terms and conditions with both subcontractors and clients - Ensured alignment and clause flow down between all party agreements - Managed IT digital transformation & systems integration projects under performance by W2 consultants & subcontractors - For projects performed by subcontractors, served as prime contractor representative and Contracts Administrator, ensured delivery and scope compliance in accordance with all party agreements - For projects performed by W2 consultants, lead projects using Project Management Methodologies - Closely managed and reported on project budget and profitability - Drafted project plans in collaboration with the Technical Account Manager, working together to identify risks and dependencies - Maintained a recognized high level of client satisfaction by anticipating client needs & managing expectations



NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Specialist/Officer II

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States - Managed an expansive, complex, high-value, high-visibility portfolio of FFP, revenue-generating food service contracts for the Department of the Navy, providing global service to all Navy bases, the Pentagon, DoD Hospitals, and other DoD installations - Performed all contracting functions within the pre-solicitation, requirement development, market research, contract development, solicitation review/contract award, post-award, design, construction, post-opening, operational, renewal, and… Show more - Managed an expansive, complex, high-value, high-visibility portfolio of FFP, revenue-generating food service contracts for the Department of the Navy, providing global service to all Navy bases, the Pentagon, DoD Hospitals, and other DoD installations - Performed all contracting functions within the pre-solicitation, requirement development, market research, contract development, solicitation review/contract award, post-award, design, construction, post-opening, operational, renewal, and close-out phases - Issued task orders, bilateral/unilateral modifications (administrative, renewal, clause incorporations, etc.), request for proposals, source selection plans, pre-solicitation and award contract review board contract action memorandums, amendments, memorandums for the record, performance evaluations, and letters (award, notices to proceed with design plans and construction, un-sat/compliance, protest response, dispute response, Contracting Officer’s Representative appointments, show-cause, debriefing, etc.) - Served as Technical Evaluation Committee Advisor - Routinely awarded contracts with total contract values upwards of $35M - Negotiated commission rates and contract terms during award/contract renewal - Presented at Contract Review Boards, pre-construction/post-award meetings - Special projects: o Pilot RFP for the Student Meal Program o Pilot RFP for Government “white-boxed” concessions at the Pentagon

• Contract Specialist/Officer I

  • May 2018 - May 2019

  Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States - Performed under same scope as Contracts Specialist II, with portfolio visibility, warrant, and responsibility increasing with each advancement.

• Asst Contract Specialist/Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States - Performed under same scope as Contracts Specialist II, with portfolio visibility, warrant, and responsibility increasing with each advancement.

• Assistant Buyer

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

  Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States - Procured and assisted in managing pricing & inventory for baby apparel, feeding, gift, gear, furniture, & consumable product - Negotiated margin, vendor allowances, & cooperative advertising funds - Managed temporary price reduction program - Assorted print and web advertisements - Managed 100+ planograms

• Merchandiser

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States - Fine jewelry buying team corporate administrative support - Created style profiles, processed & tracked one-time, advertising, & special-order buys - Processed market-driven price adjustments