ROXANNE THOMAS
Statewide Sourcing and Contracting Officer at Virginia Department of General Services- Claim this Profile
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VA Contracting Officer
Commonwealth of VirginiaJul, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Virginia Department of General Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Statewide Sourcing and Contracting Officer
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Mar 2022 - Present
Responsible for developing solicitations and managing statewide contracts that are utilized by state agencies and public entities for the procurement of mission critical supplies and services, and collaborate on addressing challenging key procurement issues and strategies. Provide timely, accurate, and responsive procurement support through the establishment of highly complex procurements and the management of statewide and single agency contracts that promote “best value” concepts. As well as, provide guidance to agencies, public bodies, and suppliers on the application of eVA, the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Vendors Manual, and the APSPM, and also provide instructional training for the Virginia Institute of Procurement.
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Procurement Officer II
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2022
Manage sealed and unsealed bidding for Invitation for Bids (IFB's), Request for Proposals (RFP's) for competitive negotiations and Quick Quotes (QQ). Drafting and redlinig of standard contracts, memorandum of understandings and memorandum of agreements, administer contract renewals, contract modifications and cancellations of contracts as needed. Conducts and provides oversight in meetings with vendors and internal staff. Negotiates contracts regularly. Post solicitations, addendums, awards and contract modifications in the public Virginia Business Opportunities (VBO) system. Review sole source requests and emergency procurements. Creates scope of works and statements of needs for internal requests of goods and/or services. Updates internal staff annually of changes in policies and procedures as stated in the Virginia Commonwealths Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM). Approves purchase requisitions in the states electronic Virginia (eVA)system. Provides guidance to end-users and vendors with interpretation of state and agency procurement regulations through the reconciliation and solicitation processes.
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Social Media Marketing Specialist
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Feb 2021 - Sep 2021
Specializes in helping small businesses grow their online presence and increase their customer base resulting in higher ROI. Utilizing avenues in Social Media Management such as Content posting,, Facebook ads, Google ads, YouTube ads, Instagram ads, Lead Generation, Targeting and re-targeting audiences, creating landing pages, websites and business logos. Specializes in helping small businesses grow their online presence and increase their customer base resulting in higher ROI. Utilizing avenues in Social Media Management such as Content posting,, Facebook ads, Google ads, YouTube ads, Instagram ads, Lead Generation, Targeting and re-targeting audiences, creating landing pages, websites and business logos.
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Charge Card Program Administrator
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Oct 2016 - Feb 2019
Manage the charge card program, which includes over 300 cardholders for five state agencies. Monitor, audit & review charge card transactions on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Provide training for new and seasoned cardholders each month. Work closely with Dept. of Accounts Charge Card Administration Unit and Bank of America with matters beyond my security clearance. Attends quarterly meetings and yearly summit to stay abreast on updates and new features. Backup to eVA Administrator and assist with various assignments as needed.
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Lead Accountant
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Oversee the business process of the departments Small Purchase ChargeCard (SPCC).Made sure all SPCC's was reconciled and balanced each month.Performed daily reviews of work entered into internal accounting system.Supervised staff responsible for the processing and posting of travelreimbursement requests.Supervised workflow of unit in supervisor's absence.Maintained and updated internal vendor system.Checked error reports and notified respectable units on a daily basis.Written policies and procedures for Accounts Payable unit. Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed andimplemented.Continuously trained Accounts Payable staff on unit changes and updateswithin internal accounting systems and office policies/procedures.Manage projects or contribute to committee or provided team work when needed.
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Accounts Payable Technician Senior
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
Responsible for processing and reconciling Small Purchasing Charge Cards(SPCC) through internal financial systems on a monthly basis.Processed travel reimbursement voucher requests for employees andcouncil/board members working on behalf of the state.Updated travel regulations and intranet resources for state department.Performed pre and post audit duties for incoming work when needed.Researched vendor and employee payments.Processed stop payments and re-issuance of checks.
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Accounts Payable Specialist II
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2013
Processing payments, refunds, and reconciling balances for internal and external vendors and other state agencies for DMV. Maintained and provided statistical reports to management detailing revenue obligations (error reports). Provided training to teammates on various work duties. Assisted in the planning and implementing of updating forms and procedures for traveling employees. Complied with the Prompt Payment Act of the agency and processed all transactions using Oracle and Commonwealth Reporting and Accounting System (CARS) interfaces. Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing. Create, maintain, and enter information into databases. Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as original invoices and other material.
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Education
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2010 - 2013
Strayer University
Associate's degree
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