Team Lead Contract Specialist

• Apr 2022 - Present

Contracting Officer

• Jun 2017 - Apr 2022

Contract Specialist

• Sep 2012 - May 2017

Operate as the lead buyer for $19.4M Utilities Contracts on Hanscom AFB, a $1M Civil Architectural and Engineering IDIQ contract, several small purchases, and a time-sensitive $200K 8(a) buy with high internal visibility. Awarded said contract within 15 days of receiving incomplete requirements package at busiest time of year. Trained three newly assigned interns with small purchases, helped develop a solid foundation for their understanding of PZIA/Construction Contracting processes. Quickly and accurately solicited, evaluated, negotiated, and awarded contracts for sole-source, brand-name justification, competitive , small business and 8(a) noncompetitive requirements for medical and operational services, supplies, IDIQ and A&E construction and maintenance contracts 4 years experience in Services and Construction processes and procedures within Operational Contracting. Show less

Intern (OCFO Financial/Budget)

• Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

Served as an Administrative Assistant to the OCFO and acted as timekeeper while involving myself with the finance and budget practices of FEMA-OCFO. Completed three rounds of leave audits for the 33 BPAD employees using WebTA and NIFC personnel tracking systems. Organized a wide assortment of budget documents in order to consolidate documents while creating a more logical and easily accessible arrangement of files, and consolidated budget reports and findings for the twelve FEMA regions while working with the Deputy Director of the OCFO. Show less

Finance Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Performed a financial analysis and expenditure trend forecast relating to the 19 Smithsonian museums and nine research centers throughout the Americas. Clearly presented project findings at the Zone Managers Meeting in August. Received enthusiastic praise for formal presentation from the OFMR Director, and received an excellent performance review from direct supervisor, the OFMR Associate Director Performed a financial analysis and expenditure trend forecast relating to the 19 Smithsonian museums and nine research centers throughout the Americas. Clearly presented project findings at the Zone Managers Meeting in August. Received enthusiastic praise for formal presentation from the OFMR Director, and received an excellent performance review from direct supervisor, the OFMR Associate Director

Transcriptionist

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

Worked closely with Project Chief and Coordinator in assessing personal role in the project and completing assignments in an expedient fashion approximately 15 hrs/week Performed extensive background investigation and data compilation using a public database---maintained and researched a comprehensive network of US Forest Service employees Worked closely with Project Chief and Coordinator in assessing personal role in the project and completing assignments in an expedient fashion approximately 15 hrs/week Performed extensive background investigation and data compilation using a public database---maintained and researched a comprehensive network of US Forest Service employees

Public Consultant

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

Conducted twelve interviews with members of three divisions of Facilities Services at UNC-Chapel Hill in order to produce a comprehensive report and give an in-depth assessment of a university-wide change initiative. Conducted twelve interviews with members of three divisions of Facilities Services at UNC-Chapel Hill in order to produce a comprehensive report and give an in-depth assessment of a university-wide change initiative.

Ski-boat Operator and Couselor

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Served as the only American male counselor at an internationally renowned stay-away camp. Drove and helped coordinate the pyramid at the end-of-camp ski show serving as a positive role model for the kids. Served as the only American male counselor at an internationally renowned stay-away camp. Drove and helped coordinate the pyramid at the end-of-camp ski show serving as a positive role model for the kids.

Teacher

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

Covered charter and public schools grades K-12 and a wide variety of subjects 40 hrs/week Earned a semi-permanent position at Lee Middle School in the Physical Education Department Covered charter and public schools grades K-12 and a wide variety of subjects 40 hrs/week Earned a semi-permanent position at Lee Middle School in the Physical Education Department

Intern

• Mar 2009 - May 2009

Led a classroom and helped organize the 15th anniversary celebration at AYSAND, a center for children with disabilities; can fluently speak and read the Spanish language Developed strategies, actions and tools according to the organization's needs and requirements Led a classroom and helped organize the 15th anniversary celebration at AYSAND, a center for children with disabilities; can fluently speak and read the Spanish language Developed strategies, actions and tools according to the organization's needs and requirements