Experience

VPD Government Solutions

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Specialist/ Team Lead (Contractor) Department of Commerce; Enterprise Solutions

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  • Knowledge of a wide range of contracting procedures, methods, and contract types including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, cost contracting, and use of special provisions and incentives to plan and carry out contracting assignments related to pre-award and post-award functions, and price/cost analysis utilizing the Federal Acquisition Regulation.• Familiarity with business practices and market conditions sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and contractor performance.• Provided sound contractual policy advice and assistance to the client and team members to process procurement actions through all appropriate phases and steps to include acquisition strategy, requirements development, solicitation development, contract formation, oversight & surveillance, and contract closeout.• Assisted in developing acquisition documentation in accordance with codified policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agency Acquisition Regulation, and Federal statutes.• Provided oversite and direction to the client staff in preparing responses to data calls such as audits, inspections and Administrative inquires (FOIA) that are submitted.• Reviewed operating procedures, and automated data systems ensuring corrective action is taken to remedy deficiencies.• Participated with the client in conducting training for contract personnel to improve acquisition practices.• Served as an advisory interface point with the contracting office during all phases of the acquisition process.• Advised program officials of the procurement objectives to be used and provide oversight for necessary modifications to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clauses.Recognition: FY20 Q1-Q4: Top 5 for Actions and Dollars ObligatedFY21 Q1-Q4: Top 5 for Actions and Dollars Obligated



Sikorsky

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

  •Purchased high priority items with an increased spending delegation approved by the Vice President.•provided purchasing services for emergency repairs/supplies.provided supply for all products for facility•Reviewed purchase requisitions in 2 queues - required constant attention to detail and segregation of purchaserequisitions based on 2 ledgers.•Maintained a database that reflected all purchases in the P2P system and in Excel.•Reviewed vendor quotes by comparing at least three competitors’ prices and specifications for insurance of best price.•Contacted vendors to guarantee order shipment and/or order returns.•Coordinated the function of purchasing ensuring that purchase orders are created, issued, acknowledgements arereceived and deliveries are made on-time in a cost-effective manner through the use of preferred suppliers.Detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies, and or logistic experience•Executed purchase orders with preferred suppliers and ensured material is delivered with the correct quality, quantity, andprice and within the lead time required.•Provided support to outside sales force and internal customers and maintained solid rapport.•Collected invoices to support all credit card transactions.Developed and maintained understanding of customer workflows and business needs to support



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• United States Navy

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2017

  • Participated in some of our nation’s most prestigious ceremonies, including Presidential inaugurations and arrival ceremonies for foreign officials.• Served as the funeral escort and conducted all services for Navy personnel buried in Arlington National Cemetery• Stood guard at Pentagon, White House, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, and Arlington National Cemetery• Tasked for ceremonies coming from the President of the United States, the Secretaries of Defense and the Navy, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant, Naval District Washington.• MCMAP certified• Traveled abroad with United States Ambassadors and other key Military leaders.• Performed precise drill movements.• Conducted special funerals for roughly 200+ Sailors and Marines at Arlington National Cemetery.• Performed key mission objectives while overseas• M4 Expert Shooting Cert• M9 Expert Shooting Cert• M14 Expert Shooting Cert• volunteered at various youth programs to help foster the next generation of professionals