Management Training
Resume:
Ruth M. Fleming
New Albany, Ohio 43054
***********@******.***
Summary of Qualifications
. Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
. Strong range of knowledge of military logistics
. Proven negotiator
. Expertise in working with HUB Zone, small, small disadvantaged, women-
owned veteran, and 8A type businesses
. Conducted cost and pricing analysis
. Contracting Officer, administered all types of contracts
. Strong research and analytical abilities
. Excellent teaching and supervisory abilities
. Team leader and team player
. Personal computer skills
Relevant Experience
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Springfield, VA.
DCMA Liaison to DSCC, Retired August, 2009.
. Collaborated with DSCC and DCMA personnel relative to delivery
status/backorder problems affecting MRAP and other contracts
. Served as DCMA problem solver and trouble-shooter for DSCC. This
activity included staying abreast of procurement policies and
procedures and identifying areas that may present obstacles in
accomplishing the mission for both agencies.
. Fostered activities that promoted goal accomplishment established for
the agency.
. Presented and participated in Small Business Seminars, quarterly
. Participated in meetings addressing the need and means of including
the small business community in major weapon contractual awards
. Promoted teamwork and collaborative professional relationships with
internal and external agencies, contractors and suppliers to develop
and foster effective work environments
. Worked closely with the acquisition teams to ensure their
understanding of the DCMA processes as related to contract
administration
. Engaged with DSCC and DCMA's Policy Teams to ensure proper
implementation of acquisition and contracting governing rules
. Engaged with DCMA and DSCC's Commanders and Directors to enhance
better communication
. Conducted briefings and training at all levels within all government
and private agencies relative to policy and procedural changes that
will impact business processes
. Interpreted Federal Acquisition Regulations and ensured implementation
by both agencies
. Conducted and presented at seminars through out the United States and
Canada.
. Engaged with both DSCC and DCMA's Information Technology personnel to
ensure programming was written and developed to effect required
Federal Acquisition Regulations
Accomplishment: Engaged with DSCC's Policy Team to explain the process
of issuing corporate contracts and how an incorrect process may impact
slow payment to the contractor. Improper processing of corporate
contracts had previously caused DCMA to expend unnecessary manpower in
ensuring timely payment to the contractor.
Defense Contract Management Agency, Springfield, VA.
Procurement Analyst for the DCMA Liaison Office to DFAS
. Promoted the adjustment of contracts to reflect negotiated business
terms, conditions, and pricing requirements.
. Reviewed invoices for contract compliance
. Interpreted Federal Acquisition Regulations and provided training and
technical assistance relative to such regulations.
. Assisted DFAS and other members of the DCMA Liaison Office at DFAS in
better understanding the terms and conditions of various contract
types as related to payment.
. Trained DCMA's personnel as to how to avoid delay in payment to
Defense Contractors.
. Participated in seminars with Army, Navy and Air Force addressing
problems encountered in getting contractors paid and contributions
that can be made by each to assist with resolutions.
Accomplishment: Assisted DFAS in better understanding the contracting
process, thus prepared them to effectively resolve payment issues. A
monetary amount cannot be identified for success in this area; however, a
monetary award was received from DFAS for my efforts.
Defense Contract Management Command, Cleveland, Ohio,
Termination Contracting Officer
. Negotiated a variety of proposals that were submitted due to contract
termination for the convenience of the Government.
. Served as team leader for specialists, such as contract
administrators, price analysts, auditors, quality representatives,
engineers and legal advisors.
. Prepared contract amendments
. Evaluated contractors' business systems for settling terminated
subcontracts.
. Issued unilateral determinations when an agreement could not be
reached.
. Analyzed the contract and related documents, such as, unsettled
engineering and/or value engineering change proposals and payment
provisions to determine approach in negotiating a settlement.
. Assisted and served as the facilitator in responding to senior
managers relative to policies and procedures in the administration
. Interpreted the Federal Acquisition Regulations and other Procurement
Regulations to accomplish the negotiation mission. Specialists on my
team were taught all contracting processes.
Accomplishment: Negotiated a settlement for a major weapon program that
resulted in government savings of more than $12.5 million dollars.
Defense Contract Management Command, Cleveland, Ohio
Administrative Contracting Officer
. Managed material, and service, cost and firm fixed priced type
contracts, as well as service agreements.
. Served as team leader responsible for the administration of Defense
Contracts awarded to small and large businesses.
. Negotiated and accomplished resolution of cost accounting non-
compliances, overhead and forward pricing rates, changes to existing
contracts, and claims filed resulting from disputes.
. Analyzed cost proposals for new and existing procurements.
. Provided training and technical assistance to team members.
Accomplishments: Trained the specialists on my team that resulted in
effective
Performance by each. Group and individual awards were my team's rewards.
Defense Contract Management Command, Cleveland, Ohio
Small Business Specialist
. Engaged with large business contractors in establishing small business
subcontracting goals.
. Consultant for small and minority businesses, as well as, labor
surplus area contractors.
. Conducted Purchasing System Reviews of large business contractors
. Interfaced with state and local government officials to improve the
industrial base of the Greater Cleveland Area.
. Planned and conducted briefings on Government Contracting.
. Planned and conducted Congressional Small Business Seminars
Accomplishment: Conducted several seminars and briefings relative to how
to do business with the Government. I received an outstanding
Achievement award for my efforts.
Defense Contract Management Command, Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Specialist and Administrator
. Administered contracts up to the point of signature for changes to the
contracts
. Prepared price negotiation memorandums and presented to the Agency's
Board of Review.
. Conducted reviews of contract administration offices in the three
states surrounding Ohio to ensure compliance with governing
procurement rules and regulations.
. Conducted seminars, and served as a major presenter relative to
contract special financial and business processes.
Accomplishment: Performance in this position resulted in promotions
early in my career that usually required several years to achieve.
Education
MS Degree- Urban Studies with Public Administration Concentration
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
BA Degree- History and Sociology
University of Arkansas
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Continuing Education: Participated in the Defense Logistics Agency,
Executive Development Program. This program provided for training in
management and supervision.
Other Course Work: Appropriation Law, Executive Contracting Seminar,
Management of Contracting Supervisors, Contract Law, Cost Accounting
Standards, Cost and Pricing Procedures, Contract Administration, Contract
Negotiations, Advance Contract Administration, Acquisition Procedures,
Small Purchase Procedures, Debarment Procedures, Introduction to Contract
Pricing, Business Evaluation, Funding Appropriations and attended
seminars in Advance Business Management. Most of the course work listed
required refresher training.
Affiliations
Member of the Acquisition Corp
Level III Certification in Contracting
Membership, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority- Held many leadership positions.
Contract Management Association- Held leadership position
Previously involved in community and church activities where leadership
positions were held.
Awards
Performance Awards received in every position held. Additionally,
special leadership awards received, as well as on the spot awards. Copies
of many awards received are available upon request.
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