Experience

San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Contract Analyst

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  - Administer complex procurements by advising program staff on the procurement process; develop all RFP documents in compliance with applicable funding sources, regulations, policies, programs and practices; advise program staff in the selection and organization of review panels; conduct pre-proposal conferences; respond to requests for information from potential proposers; and make recommendations as to contract negotiations.- Coordinate contract negotiation meetings and represent department in negotiation meetings; advise program staff in determining negotiation issues, parameters, and strategies; and finalize agreements. - Review, analyze, modify and create grant agreements that are complete, accurate, reasonable in terms of cost, scope, and justification and ensure they are consistent with other portions of the contract and with the contractor’s past performance. Submit contracts, and obtain contract approval of program staff, City Attorney, Office of Contract Administration, and other legislative bodies and officials.- Manage the administration of complex contractual agreements with single and multiple funding sources, including state, local and federal sources. Advise department management and fiscal staff regarding contract and grant agreement compliance, financial and other policy and procedural matters, and analyze budgets and modification requests.- Review contractor invoices for reimbursement for accuracy and eligibility based upon service type and funding source. - Provide technical assistance and training to providers and staff consistent with best practices and established policies and procedures. - Resolve problems effectively, quickly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.- Serve as supervisor to team of contract analysts.- Serve as Lead Monitor for multiple contractors during the Citywide Fiscal and Compliance Joint Monitoring. Show less

• Senior Analyst

  • May 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Administer complex procurements by advising program staff on the procurement process, and make recommendations as to contract negotiations and for improvements to contractor selection processes.• Coordinate contract negotiation meetings and represent department in negotiation meetings; assist program staff in determining negotiation issues, parameters, and strategies; and finalize agreements.• Review, analyze, modify and create complex grant agreements, contracts, budgets and other contract appendices which are complete, accurate, reasonable in terms of cost, scope, and justification and ensuring they are consistent with the contractor’s past performance and desired outcomes.• Manage the administration of complex contractual agreements with single and multiple funding sources, including state, local and federal sources. • Advise department management and fiscal staff in regards to contract and grant agreement compliance, financial and other policy and procedural matters, and analyze budgets and modification requests.• Provide technical assistance and training to providers and internal staff consistent with best practices and established policies and procedures.• Resolve problems effectively, quickly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.• Serve as Lead Monitor for multiple contractors during the Citywide Fiscal and Compliance Joint Monitoring.• Train and support staff and provide function supervision as required. Show less



City of Hayward

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Management Analyst - Library & Community Services Dept

  • Mar 2013 - May 2018

  • Developed departmental grant management policies and procedures, including related training materials. Conducted training sessions regularly and as-needed. • Developed RFPs in compliance with all applicable laws and policies; provided in depth grant administration analysis and made recommendations as to final selections; represented the City in negotiation meetings; and drafted agreements, budgets and appendices. • Managed and analyzed a portfolio of local, state and federally funded grants, including evaluation and planning of programs, budget/financial analysis and applicable required reporting. • Analyzed and evaluated the effects complex existing, new and proposed legislation for policy and financial impact on the department; advised management and staff regarding implementation of legislation, including the preparation of reports and recommendations to City Council. • Developed written reports, infographics, and presentations that effectively communicate project results to stakeholders, including City Council. • Participated in Lean Innovation Boot Camp cohort in order to support the City in making transparent, data driven decisions. • Co-chair of the City of Hayward’s Tennyson Corridor Strategic Initiative – a multi-department, multimillion dollar initiative to redevelop the Tennyson Neighborhood through an equity lens and strengthening community engagement. • Assisted in development of annual work planning process for Community Services Division, including managing federal reporting, procurement, and project management timelines. • Served as subject matter expert for department for nonprofit contracting, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding and policies, and practices integral to serving people experiencing homelessness. • Supervised, trained, and evaluated administrative support staff, including providing professional development coaching. Show less



SysIQ, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Human Resources and the Legal Department. Provided legal research on various topics, from corporate tax law to immigration practices and drafted memoranda to senior legal staff accordingly. • Developed contract templates for use by both Legal and Sales departments. • Coordinated and attended meetings and conference calls for Legal/HR. Coordinate the hiring, supervision, and payment of temporary office staff. • Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Human Resources and the Legal Department. Provided legal research on various topics, from corporate tax law to immigration practices and drafted memoranda to senior legal staff accordingly. • Developed contract templates for use by both Legal and Sales departments. • Coordinated and attended meetings and conference calls for Legal/HR. Coordinate the hiring, supervision, and payment of temporary office staff.



Ashford Management Group, Inc.

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal and In-House Property Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Prepared legal documents and filings in accordance with state and local laws. • Coordinated daily with on-site property managers, tenants and outside vendors in order to maintain properties both to our corporate standards, as well as municipal codes. • Researched vendors, obtained bids and estimates for maintenance work and service contracts. Negotiated pricing and construction standards with vendors prior to start of project, and verified tenant and owner satisfaction upon completion. • Prepared legal documents and filings in accordance with state and local laws. • Coordinated daily with on-site property managers, tenants and outside vendors in order to maintain properties both to our corporate standards, as well as municipal codes. • Researched vendors, obtained bids and estimates for maintenance work and service contracts. Negotiated pricing and construction standards with vendors prior to start of project, and verified tenant and owner satisfaction upon completion.



Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paralegal

  • May 2009 - Nov 2009

  • Provided legal and administrative support for the defense of civil claims brought against the State of New York in the Court of Claims. • Prepared legal correspondence and documents including discovery, pleadings, motions, and affidavits, memoranda of law, orders and appeals. • Assisted in the preparation of Case Settlement Reviews. Reviewed voluminous medical records and secured expert testimony for trial while also attending pretrial conferences and trials with attorneys. • Coordinated with various New York State agencies as part of the discovery process, as well as depositions and independent medical examinations. Assisted in preparation of witnesses before trial and depositions. Show less



NYS Office of Mental Health

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fiscal Resource Management

  • Jun 2007 - May 2009

  • Tracked reporting of purchases for Central New York Psychiatric Center and 33 satellite units across New York, including tracking the balances of open blanket purchase orders in order to maintain appropriate encumbered balances and sufficient funds. • Tracked all usage of Exxon Mobil fleet vehicle cards throughout the facility and satellite offices. Prepared corresponding quarterly performance indicator report for Exxon usage to be presented to Executive Cabinet and a monthly fuel efficiency rating report in accordance with Office of State Comptroller auditing procedures. • Conducted routine auditing of vendor charges and satellite purchases. • Obtained bids from prospective contractors in accordance with New York State Office of Governmental Services procedure. • Coordinated with the Central Business Office in Albany to assure that vouchering and payment was completed in a timely manner. • Prepared reports regarding vendors, expenditures and vehicle usage from raw data as requested by Executive Director and Business Office administration. • Dealt with patient confidentiality issues on a regular basis and well versed in protected health information policy. Show less



O'Shea, McDonald and Stevens, LLP

• Paralegal

  • Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

  • Assisted head partner and worked closely with other partners within the firm. Coordinated with head partner and other staff in order to anticipate both immediate and long term client and attorney needs. • Worked with claims adjusters on a daily basis in order to keep them apprised of the status of claims and create litigation plan. •Managed day-to-day work flow and projects to ensure completion prior to deadlines. • Responsible for preparing legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, motions, judgments, wills, real estate transaction paperwork and forms. Filed said documents with the State Supreme Court, County Clerk, Department of State and Surrogates Court. • Scheduled motions and trials with the Court in addition to depositions with opposing counsel and witnesses. • General office duties including answering phones, greeting clients, heavy filing, attending to attorneys' mail and e-mail and regularly monitored status of on-going litigation. Show less