Supervisory Contract Specialist

• Oct 2015 - Present

Contracting Officer

• May 2015 - Oct 2015

Contracting Officer

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

Contract Specialist & Small Business Specialist

• Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

● Advise internal customers on business/acquisition strategies to best meet their needs, considering elements such as contract/agreement type, federal regulations, small business opportunities and agreement structure. ● Foster small business participation in agency procurements by recommending eligible small business concerns for new acquisitions, representing PHMSA at industry outreach events, monitoring subcontracting requirements, and updating DOT’s public website with future contract opportunities. ● Saved the agency over $1 million to date through negotiations and competition strategies. Show less

Contracting Officer

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2012

● Conducted market research, publicized agency requirements, solicited proposals, conducted price evaluations and cost analyses, negotiated contract terms and pricing, conducted offeror debriefs, and performed all contract administration functions to include contract closeout. ● Saved $1.7 million through negotiations on a single contract; saved $90,000 by catching invoicing errors (FY 2011). ● Trained and mentored summer interns (2009/2010) ● Conducted market research, publicized agency requirements, solicited proposals, conducted price evaluations and cost analyses, negotiated contract terms and pricing, conducted offeror debriefs, and performed all contract administration functions to include contract closeout. ● Saved $1.7 million through negotiations on a single contract; saved $90,000 by catching invoicing errors (FY 2011). ● Trained and mentored summer interns (2009/2010)

Marketing Coordinator

• May 2007 - May 2008

● Responded to state, city, and local government housing agencies’ requests for proposals/quotes; created cost proposals and contract amendments; planned and organized corporate events; and researched industry trends and events. ● Helped write/prepare various winning proposals ● Created an electronic contract database ● Planned and organized 2008 annual user conference (200-250 attendees) ● Responded to state, city, and local government housing agencies’ requests for proposals/quotes; created cost proposals and contract amendments; planned and organized corporate events; and researched industry trends and events. ● Helped write/prepare various winning proposals ● Created an electronic contract database ● Planned and organized 2008 annual user conference (200-250 attendees)