Sokunta E. Henry

**** ******* ******* **, *** Vegas, NV 89178 acgph4@r.postjobfree.com Phone

702-***-****

EDUCATION

. Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Grambling State University,

Louisiana (2003)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. 8 + years professional experience in Project/Operations and Contracts

Management (4 Years) Field

. Served as a business advisor and liaison to Corporate Management on

local market conditions, business trends and industry developments

ensuring customer wants and needs were met effectively

. Skilled in developing strategies that fit the specific needs of

company, department and customer; keen ability to pickup existing

programs midstream increasing workflow and chances for success

. Member of Source Selection Board and provided recommendations to

Source Selection Authority including developing best value criteria,

assigning performance ratings and assisting in negotiations

. Provided recommendations for award based on Price, Best Value and Sole

Source determinations

. Proficient in proposal development, evaluation/analysis, pricing

techniques and commercial practices

. Ability to interpret contractual language and Corporate/Governmental

Policy (FAR) and Procedure

. Extensive knowledge of requirements development including work

specifications and SOW/PWS's

. Familiarity with various contract vehicles/types including Firm Fixed

Price, Time and Materials, Cost Plus, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite

Quantity (IDIQ) and Blanket Purchase/Master Agreements

. Supported entire Acquisition Lifecycle (Cradle-to-Grave) from defining

requirements to close-out

. Energetic and exemplary leader, committed to excellence; working

effectively within diverse groups

. Highly experienced in developing, training and delegating tasks to

small and large scale work teams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - SPECIFIC DUTIES / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Project Manager - NV Energy (NVE), Las Vegas, NV

Mar 05 - Dec 13

Project Manager of Customer Programs & Planning: Performs as project

manager of a matrix team for the research, evaluation, business case

development, and planning of new or enhanced customer programs Project

leader for multiple Requests for Proposal (RFP) that resulted in cost

savings to customer & company

. Project manager on several projects to improve department efficiency

on customer programs, contract renewals and implementation of new

software with direct impact on cost containment

. Managed an RFP for Electronic Audit System enabling customers to

reduce energy consumption; allowing both residential and commercial

customers to build hypothetical cost reducing scenarios

. Regularly negotiated with the nation's 3 largest customer payment

vendors (Western Union, Checkfree and Billmatrix) successfully

reducing contracted fees and performance period schedules

. Facilitated meetings and presentations to promote awareness of energy

conservation programs

. Assisted with the implementation of both previously referenced

programs and commercial services

Customer Service Representative - NV Energy (NVE), Las Vegas, NV

Mar 04 - Mar 05

Efficiently managed incoming customer calls; resolving customer service

problems. Initiated power service for new customers while utilizing a

variety of software programs (i.e. Banner, Sierra, Rumba, and Equifax)

. Received 2 Achievement of Excellence Awards for outstanding service

and stewardship to customer

. Recognized for outstanding business acumen by being promoted beyond

peers with longer tenures

Sales Associate - Best Buy, Shreveport, LA

Jul 02 - Dec 03

. Initiated credit checks for inquiring customers after performing

initial screening of suitability

. Sold product warranties with direct emphasis on increasing sales and

revenue for company

. Personally increased customer base for third party wireless cell phone

providers within the region

. Identified by management as both outstanding customer service

representative and #1 sales associate

Business Analyst - NV Energy (NVE), Las Vegas, NV

Jun 00 - Aug 00

. Accountable for employee time keeping functions; assisted management

in audits of personnel

. Managed and reviewed daily, weekly, monthly and annual audit reports

and recommended approval

. Supported budget meetings and maintained customer service budget

ensuring negative cost variance

. Tracked customer service representatives' performance appraisals and

management feedback

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

. Gold Award - Awarded for managing and implementing the electronic

audit system developed to reduce energy consumption (2008)

. Platinum Award - Earned for the first company-wide Achieving Our Full

Potential (AOFP) award for significantly reducing costs and

streamlining existing systems and contracts (2007)

. Gold Award - Above and Beyond Award for process improvement to company

website; Project Manager for team that created and implemented the new

processes for overall improvement (2006)

. Regularly recognized for customer service excellence to both customers

and departmental functions

ADDITIONAL RELATED TRAINING

NV ENERGY

. Work Force Development Training (Project Management Training) (2010 -

2011)

. Annual Commitment to Integrity (NVE) - FERC Standards of Conduct (2006

- 2010)

. Annual Commitment to Integrity (NVE) - Human Resource Policies

Certification (2006 - 2010)

. Annual Commitment to Integrity (NVE) - Insider Trading Certification

(2007 - 2010)

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY COURSES

. Communication and Ethics/Business Ethics

. Legal Environment of Business

. Statistics and Research Methods for Managerial Decisions

. Operations Management

. Human Relations and Organizational Behavior

. Project Management in the Business Environment

. Marketing Management

. Strategy Formulation and Implementation

ACTIVITIES / VOLUNTEERISM

. Young Adult Ministry

. Youth Football Coach

. Molasky Park City of Las Vegas Youth Football Championship

. Corporate Challenge Flag Football Captain

. Senior Volunteer - Renovating Senior Homes in Las Vegas for Energy

Efficiency

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