Samia Bingham
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Credentials
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DAWIA Level III
United States Department of Defense
Experience
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Flavors
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Brazil
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Feb 2014 - Present
Providing program and project management support to the hospitality services industry with a specific focus on creating, executing, and managing effective strategies to achieve growth and unparalleled success in serving staff, employees, clients, vendors, and underserved communities with food insecurities and the desire for diverse and fast food alternatives around the world. Supporting local-based food and beverage brands, organizations, and shareholders to provide food and beverage management… Show more Providing program and project management support to the hospitality services industry with a specific focus on creating, executing, and managing effective strategies to achieve growth and unparalleled success in serving staff, employees, clients, vendors, and underserved communities with food insecurities and the desire for diverse and fast food alternatives around the world. Supporting local-based food and beverage brands, organizations, and shareholders to provide food and beverage management solutions, workspaces, and services customized to the needs of their particular establishment from non-profit organizations, corporate chains, CPG, e-commerce to private-owned restaurants.
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Senior Acquisition and Contracts Manager
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Feb 2014 - Present
A division of Flavors, LLC, The Contracts Lounge mission is to enhance the professional offerings of our contracts and program management services. Staffed by a team of highly skilled and certified Contracts Specialists and Contracting Officers hailing from several of the top government agencies and corporations. The Contracts Lounge division has a specific niche in supporting clients in construction, architecture and engineering, facility services, and food service management in redefining how… Show more A division of Flavors, LLC, The Contracts Lounge mission is to enhance the professional offerings of our contracts and program management services. Staffed by a team of highly skilled and certified Contracts Specialists and Contracting Officers hailing from several of the top government agencies and corporations. The Contracts Lounge division has a specific niche in supporting clients in construction, architecture and engineering, facility services, and food service management in redefining how to meet and exceed the expectations of their end-user needs, desires, and interests. We provide a holistic focus to exceed client expectations; delivered on-time and on-budget. Focused on performance-based contract management by thoroughly examining active processes and systems and developing cost reduction strategies to support mission and organizational transformation efforts. Supports the pre and post-acquisition planning and administration stages for portfolio management of new services, commodities, real estate, construction, A&E, food and beverage services. Successfully develop processes to build full contract management teams. Supporting government officials in performing technical, management, past performance and price/cost evaluations during source selections. Performing as the senior subject matter experts to design and implement solutions leveraging the knowledge, skills and expertise gained as a DAWIA Level III certified Contract Specialist. Provide organizational redesign and mission support optimization, process improvement, performance management, strategy development, transformation and change management.
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Commercial Property Manager
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
Providing fully equipped and technology enabled office and creative workspaces for local entrepreneurs in the Southern Maryland area.Planning, hosting, and conducting programming to support the Southern Maryland entrepreneurial ecosystem. Providing consulting services to enhance the service/product offerings of local and virtual members through the use of commercial and government contracts.
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Washington Headquarters Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Contract Specialist
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2009 - Jan 2017
DAWIA Level III Certified: Contract Specialist with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) providing contract administration duties to include pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive new or innovative services and construction procurements of significant importance to the Government valued above $40M. Duties include Statement of Work (SOW) writing and evaluating, conducting source selections, negotiations, cost and price… Show more DAWIA Level III Certified: Contract Specialist with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) providing contract administration duties to include pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive new or innovative services and construction procurements of significant importance to the Government valued above $40M. Duties include Statement of Work (SOW) writing and evaluating, conducting source selections, negotiations, cost and price analysis, award, post-administration activities including vendor communication and modifications, terminations and contract close-out. Total cradle-to-grave operations. Detailed functional knowledge and strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and DoD Procedures, Guidance & Information (PGI), as well as the applicability of contract labor laws -- the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act; Has achieved career field certifications from the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) in Contracting (Level III); Serves as the lead negotiator in developing pre-negotiation strategies and is responsible for conducting pre-award negotiations for a variety of contract types, under both Simplified Acquisition (FAR Part 13) and Contracting by Negotiation (FAR Part 15) procedures; Responsible for performing post-award negotiations involving contract changes and modifications; Coordinates with the Engineering/Construction Management, Safety and Health Division, as well as the Building Maintenance and Property Management Divisions with collaboration from legal counsel and the SBA when establishing the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Show less DAWIA Level III Certified: Contract Specialist with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) providing contract administration duties to include pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive new or innovative services and construction procurements of significant importance to the Government valued above $40M. Duties include Statement of Work (SOW) writing and evaluating, conducting source selections, negotiations, cost and price… Show more DAWIA Level III Certified: Contract Specialist with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) providing contract administration duties to include pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive new or innovative services and construction procurements of significant importance to the Government valued above $40M. Duties include Statement of Work (SOW) writing and evaluating, conducting source selections, negotiations, cost and price analysis, award, post-administration activities including vendor communication and modifications, terminations and contract close-out. Total cradle-to-grave operations. Detailed functional knowledge and strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and DoD Procedures, Guidance & Information (PGI), as well as the applicability of contract labor laws -- the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act; Has achieved career field certifications from the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) in Contracting (Level III); Serves as the lead negotiator in developing pre-negotiation strategies and is responsible for conducting pre-award negotiations for a variety of contract types, under both Simplified Acquisition (FAR Part 13) and Contracting by Negotiation (FAR Part 15) procedures; Responsible for performing post-award negotiations involving contract changes and modifications; Coordinates with the Engineering/Construction Management, Safety and Health Division, as well as the Building Maintenance and Property Management Divisions with collaboration from legal counsel and the SBA when establishing the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Show less
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Gates Hudson
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United States
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Leasing Residential Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Property Manager
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2005 - 2009
Leasing: Greet and qualify residents based on community rental criteria; Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients needs by communicating the features and benefits; Ensure all procedures in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements; Ensure apartment is move-in ready; Orient new residents to community; Monitor renewals and Assist in monitoring advertising effectiveness. Administrative Assists the Property Manager… Show more Leasing: Greet and qualify residents based on community rental criteria; Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients needs by communicating the features and benefits; Ensure all procedures in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements; Ensure apartment is move-in ready; Orient new residents to community; Monitor renewals and Assist in monitoring advertising effectiveness. Administrative Assists the Property Manager with a portfolio consisting of 598-1200 units in Prince George’s County and Arlington, VA; Process Accounts Payables for the entire Property; Negotiate with Suppliers and Vendors for the Property; Review property budget on a weekly basis to ensure all purchases are within monthly budget; Research incoming invoices prior to processing for payment; Research and analyze the committed cost report and clearing any outstanding vendor invoices; Create resident retention activities that promote harmony and satisfaction among tenants; payments to satisfy tenant accounts, in addition to heavily utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, and Jennark Software; Assess and provide solutions to all resident complaints in addition to completing filing requirements for outstanding debts; Prepare and review quarterly and year end reports; Maintain accurate monthly records on leases, renewals and delinquencies. Resident Retention Neighborhood Marketing: Advise current, future and prospective tenants of concessions and community benefits; Create and Distribute newsletters, pamphlets and flyers; Attend and Host Community Events to advertise properties; Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities. Show less Leasing: Greet and qualify residents based on community rental criteria; Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients needs by communicating the features and benefits; Ensure all procedures in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements; Ensure apartment is move-in ready; Orient new residents to community; Monitor renewals and Assist in monitoring advertising effectiveness. Administrative Assists the Property Manager… Show more Leasing: Greet and qualify residents based on community rental criteria; Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients needs by communicating the features and benefits; Ensure all procedures in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements; Ensure apartment is move-in ready; Orient new residents to community; Monitor renewals and Assist in monitoring advertising effectiveness. Administrative Assists the Property Manager with a portfolio consisting of 598-1200 units in Prince George’s County and Arlington, VA; Process Accounts Payables for the entire Property; Negotiate with Suppliers and Vendors for the Property; Review property budget on a weekly basis to ensure all purchases are within monthly budget; Research incoming invoices prior to processing for payment; Research and analyze the committed cost report and clearing any outstanding vendor invoices; Create resident retention activities that promote harmony and satisfaction among tenants; payments to satisfy tenant accounts, in addition to heavily utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, and Jennark Software; Assess and provide solutions to all resident complaints in addition to completing filing requirements for outstanding debts; Prepare and review quarterly and year end reports; Maintain accurate monthly records on leases, renewals and delinquencies. Resident Retention Neighborhood Marketing: Advise current, future and prospective tenants of concessions and community benefits; Create and Distribute newsletters, pamphlets and flyers; Attend and Host Community Events to advertise properties; Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities. Show less
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Realtor
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2005 - 2008
Maryland Realtor providing: Assistance to buyers and sellers with the home buying and selling process. Creating extensive marketing plans to evaluate recently sold properties, presenting competitive marketing analysis presentations highlighting the local competition. Conducting Open Houses for homes currently on the market. Negotiate purchase and sales prices on behalf of clients Provide briefing to Broker on all monthly sales Maryland Realtor providing: Assistance to buyers and sellers with the home buying and selling process. Creating extensive marketing plans to evaluate recently sold properties, presenting competitive marketing analysis presentations highlighting the local competition. Conducting Open Houses for homes currently on the market. Negotiate purchase and sales prices on behalf of clients Provide briefing to Broker on all monthly sales
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Education
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2002 - 2007
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
2008 - 2011
University of Maryland College Park
Master of Science (M.S.), Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management -
2005 - 2005
Weichert Real Estate School
Maryland Real Estate Principles and Practices, Real Estate -
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Defense Acquisition University
DAWIA Level III -
2003 - 2007
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, and Marketing -
2010 - 2012
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science - MS, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
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