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Ron Talley Gary, IN *****

Mobile: 219-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced, motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Professional skilled in managing service, material and

equipment needs for multimillion dollar IT and construction projects with a proven ability to streamline

operations, motivate teams, oversee the procurement of various professional services and achieve significant

cost savings in a multimillion dollar environment.

Experienced at using best industry practices, fact based analysis and market intelligence to identify and

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recommend the best product/service at the best value.

Excellent at multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment and tactfully working across the company

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hierarchy in support of Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Implementation.

Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with other

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departments, vendors, and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met.

Proven Contract Negotiation, Contract Management and Client Relationship skills throughout the lifecycle of

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the contract – from Project Initiation through Project Closeout.

Professional Experience

Project Manager Consultant-Project Management • Merrillville, IN 2014 to Present

Schedule projects in ordered steps and supervise the overall operation of projects.

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Budget time and obligate appropriate funds to meet project deadlines.

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Supervise personnel for projects assigned.

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Resolve problems, design scope of works and work procedures.

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Make additions to contracts and agreements, work with other consultants, clients, vendors, suppliers and

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subcontractors.

Interpret plans, contract and other blueprints to other staff including administrative personnel, workers or

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clients.

Procurement Specialist Chicago Housing Authority • Chicago, IL 2013 to 2014

Created Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids for formal and informal solicitations.

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Conducted pre-bid meetings, bid openings, clarification meetings and project kick-off meetings for each

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procurement.

Held regular Procurement Team Meetings and aided in the development of scope of works.

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Coordinated with Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Project Development Coordinators and User

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Departments to ensure all goods and services were procured according to procurement policies and

procedures.

Prepared monthly procurement review packages for the Board of Commissioners.

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Prepared and maintained contract files and folders for auditing.

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Served as Infor/Lawson Super User/ITS Admin for the EDI linked PO System.

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Dir. of Procurement and Capital Funds East Chicago Housing Authority • East Chicago, IN 2006 to 2013

Developed Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual according to the Federal Acquisition Regulations

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(FAR) & 24 CFR Part 85.36 and ensured that all Goods and Services were purchased accordingly.

Budgeted, obligated and expended Capital Grant Funds and Operating Funds well within HUD's obligation

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and expenditure timelines by sourcing vendors for various projects.

Created Scope of Works for Small Order Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications and

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Invitation for Bids for formal and informal solicitations.

Served as Project Manager for capital projects as well as Compliance Officer as it relates to prevailing wages

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and opportunities to M/W/DBE businesses.

Developed maintenance and preventive maintenance plans and was over-all responsible for facilities

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program management.

Provided technical consultation to staff and Management.

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Responsible for the Safety and Stop-Loss Prevention Program.

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Journeymen Carpenter Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1005 • Northwest, IN 2001 to 2006

Construction of new buildings as well as remodels/rehabbing of existing structures.

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Served as Foremen and Project Manager for various construction projects to ensure the successful

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completion of all work performed.

Working knowledge of all building trades specifications and scope of works both on prints and in the field.

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Responsible for reports and job related paperwork, i.e. labor reports, timesheets, project step reports,

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budget, etc.

Assistant Maintenance Director Richard E. Jacobs Group (Southlake Mall) • Hobart, IN 1997 to 2000

Ensured the proper working condition of all systems in building; HVAC, Plumbing, Electric, Roof and

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Mechanics.

Responsible for all store front building operations and construction.

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Served as Project Manager for the construction of a $72M Food Court expansion.

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Cannon Fire Direction Specialist US Army Veteran 1993 to 1995

Honorable Discharge

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Education

Bachelor in Applied Science • Computer Engineering Indiana State University • Terre Haute, IN

Currently Pursuing

Assoc. in Applied Science • Construction Management • 4 • 3.4 Ivy Tech Community College • Northwest, IN

2005

Assoc. in Applied Science • Electronic Engineering • 2 • 3.6 Ivy Tech Community College • Northwest, IN

2001

References

Available upon request

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