RUSSELL J. ROGERS
**** ******* *******, ***. *** ( Wichita Falls, TX 76305 ( Phone: 817-688-
**** ( **************@*****.***
Professional Skills Summary
. Capable of meeting deadlines while performing functions as a business
advisor, buyer, negotiator, and administrator for multiple concurrent
multi-million dollar contracts.
. Competent using automated contracting systems to prepare, process, and
analyze transactions such as contract solicitations, awards,
modifications, invoices, and other essential documentation.
. Trained on the FAR, DFARS, AFFARS, and adept at inspecting contractor
performance and documentation to verify complete contractor compliance.
. Proficient in analyzing and evaluating proposals on price, past
performance, and technical acceptability, ensuring contractor
responsibility.
. Team member with valuable communication skills who personally mentored
and trained 12 junior enlisted members on contracting processes and
procedures.
. Achieved Secret Clearance, Acquisition Professional Development Program
(APDP) Level 1 Certification, and $25K Contract Warrant.
. Awarded the 2011 Sheppard Air Force Base Professional Courage Award for
leadership, high standards of performance and continued efforts to save
taxpayer money.
. Ability to use critical thinking to solve complex problems in developing
and fast-paced environments.
Experience
United States Air Force Contracting Specialist
2009 to Present
. Track record of success at awarding and administering critical and
valuable requirements, including two $3.2M Royal Saudi Air Force Dorm
Renovation Projects.
. Task Leader who spearheaded the $90M Multiple Award Construction Contract
Source Selection supporting Sheppard and Altus Air Force Bases, which is
estimated to save the Government $30M and vastly reduce procurement
timelines.
. Successfully solicited, negotiated, and awarded seventeen contracts
totaling over $10M, with estimated Government savings of $1M.
. Improved construction team efficiency by standardizing processes and
templates used for awarding and administering contracts.
. Served as the liaison between the Environmental Working Groups and the
Contracting Squadron on all environmental issues while serving as the Unit
Environmental Coordinator.
. Developed new green procurement program increasing the tracking of
preferred and environmentally friendly purchases throughout Sheppard Air
Force Base.
. Performed monthly training providing the newly appointed Government
Purchase Card holders with the applicable knowledge on the Green
Procurement regulations and processes.
. Developed new hazardous material management process improving the level
of compliance with federal environmental regulations.
. Performed pricing and cost analysis for multi-million dollar projects
ensuring that the each project remained within budget.
Education
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY- SAN ANGELO, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management Major- 2009
Graduated with High Honors from the Angelo State University Honors Program
Studied Spanish, Ecotourism, and Biology while studying abroad in Costa
Rica