Vincent Douglas Butler
McDonough, GA 30253
Mobile: 678-***-****
Day Phone: 404-***-****
Email: *******.*.******@***.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S. General Service Administration 8/2009 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia US
Grade Level: GS-12/2
Contract Specialist, 1102
Recovery Act- I identifying and analyzing acquisition process problems,
trends, and emerging needs. Formulating and justifying new statutory
initiatives to address unique problems, to meet newly emerging acquisition
needs, and to resolve critical procurement process problems. Procurement of
highly specialized equipment, components and systems for high-rise
buildings and their operating systems, the construction of specialized
equipment or special purpose buildings, information technology equipment
and systems, professional or technical services, and/or a variety of
supplies. Pre/Post Award functions for highly technical contracting work
emphasizing customer requirements and relationships to achieve results that
further the mission of agency clients. As an advisor, identifying
procurement objectives and methodologies;
Assists with statements of work; performs analyses of elements of cost;
makes competitive range determinations; conducts pre-proposal conferences;
plans comprehensive negotiation strategy; coordinates with technical
experts, leads negotiations and awards contracts. Developing, coordinating,
and revising a wide variety of Government-wide procurement policies,
reviewing proposed changes to existing regulations and determining whether
they should be addressed. I have provided principle policy advice,
analyzing comments and proposed legislative changes. Developing and
presenting authoritative presentations and defending complex and often
controversial positions which are subject to considerable Congressional
scrutiny and preparing expert response to Congressional correspondence.
(Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Swindale Rhodes, Supervisor's
Phone: 404-***-****)
Mission Installation Command Center - McPherson 7/2008 - 8/2009
McPherson, Georgia US
Grade Level: GS-12/2
Contracting Specialist, 1102
I severed as a Contract Specialist responsible for the procurement of
contract requirements which are often among the most complex and difficult
procurements conducted by Mission Division. I was responsible for pre-award
and/or post-award functions for a variety of products and services. Review
incoming requisition documents for clarity and completeness. Discusses
details of requirement with personnel from requisitioning offices,
Director, Chief of Contracting, Legal Counsel and audit offices, and
obtains revised or additional work statement material if necessary for
customer or contractor. In sealed bidding procurements, conducts bid
openings, determines responsiveness of bids submitted, determines
contractor responsibility, and prepares contract document for award. In
negotiated procurements, requests and then reviews findings of proposal
evaluation board for accuracy and fairness; responsible for the evaluation
of cost or pricing data, plans and leads negotiation discussions, and
recommends one or more offers for award of the contract. Evaluates proposed
contract modifications, analyzes cost and price proposals with respect to
modifications, contract changes, and claims; negotiates and prepares
contract changes, modifications, and claim settlements. Evaluates bids of
offers submitted, determines responsiveness to the solicitation, evaluates
bidder's capacity to perform and comply with contract clauses and
specifications, coordinated with technical specialist on bid samples, and
evaluates protest and mistakes on bids. I have analyzes commercial pricing
practices applicable to the commodities and maritime/shipbuilding industry
and the latest economic developments pertaining to increased material,
labor, or transportation costs as reflected in the current price indexes. I
would analyze cost and pricing data submitted by offerors to substantiate
direct and indirect costs and profits. Writes clearly and concisely,
presenting even complex contractual matters in an effective manner.
Experience in preparing point papers, briefings and reports are essential.
Utilize knowledge of PD2, WAWF, CARS, CCR, DAU, Army Knowledge Online,
Excluded Parties List System, CAMP, Defense Travel System, Synchronized Pre
deployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT), NAICS & SIC, and Microsoft
Applications, such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and web-based
applications. Promotes e-commerce and supports the use of automated
acquisition systems, contractor performance evaluation systems, electronic
invoicing systems, and other electronic systems facilitating the agency's
move to paper less contracting.
(Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Carmen Grace, Supervisor's
Phone: 404-***-****)
U.S. General Service Administration 9/2002 - 7/2008
Forest Park, Georgia US
Grade Level: GS-11/4
Transportation Operation Specialist, 2150
I was appointed as a Contracting Officer from 18 June, 2002 through 7 July
2008, responsible for three Regional areas planning, coordinating, and
organizing work activities relating to the repairs of governmental
vehicles. My duties as a Transportation Operational Specialist, and
Warranted Contracting Officer, were to satisfy customer needs through the
professional placement of Government contracts. Formulates and executes
inquiries from the FMS computer data files to obtain analytical information
to enhance and improve the efficiency and effectiveness to ensure the
reliability of locally developed database queries for the GSA Fleet
program. Within the AMC I would coordinates FMS functions with regional GSA
Fleet staff, FMCs, Central Office, Finance, and other Federal agencies.
Reviews reports, takes action to correct errors and analyzes cost and
utilization statistics, advises appropriate officials of results and
recommends and/or explains corrective actions. As a user of FMS I served as
a troubleshooter to research, analyze, and help to resolve a wide variety
of problems, issues, or concerns requiring a comprehensive knowledge of the
FMS. I maintained contact with appropriate regional and Central Office
and/or other Federal agencies personnel for the purpose of exchanging
current data regarding FMS program activities. I served as FMS point of
contact for the GSA Fleet, Fleet Management Centers, Accident Management
Center and other Federal agencies to ensure that reports and queries meet
the requirements of all program functions. I provided direction,
instruction, analysis and assistance to FMCs with systems queries,
problems, reports, and other related documentation to ensure their program
operations and activities run efficiently. I served as one technical
advisor on all FMS data and queries and related matters for regional and/or
national GSA/FSS officials. I answered any questions involving FMS data and
queries. I was apart and studied the FMC work processes, operational
practices, and system needs that will affect the future GSA Fleet
operations as they relate to the FMS. I severed on project teams that
include specialists from each functional unit within GSA Fleet AMC. I have
specialized experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or
procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation
equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation
facility or terminal. This experience has been demonstrated in my six years
of knowledge of fleet operations at GSA AMC; I'm familiarity with Federal,
State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation
vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations, and
ensuring data integrity incident to the management and operation of
regional GSA-owned motor vehicle fleet. (Contact Supervisor: Yes,
Supervisor's Name: Pauline Tonsil, Supervisor's Phone: 202-***-****)
United States Army Reserves 12/1998 - 4/2007
Fort McPherson, Georgia US
Grade Level: E-8
First Sergeant (Retired), Enlisted
As a United States Army instructor, I have knowledge of principles and
methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for
individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Prepare
and deliver lectures to soldiers on military operation specialist or job.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. Compile,
administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Prepare
course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintain soldiers attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Plan, evaluate,
and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of
instruction. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise
and assist students. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading
current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in
professional organizations and conferences. Advise students on academic and
vocational curricula, and on army career issues. Prepares recommends
supplemental policy and program instruction affecting the logistical
support operations in such areas as supply, food service, transportation,
etc. Provides input and monitors the budget for logistical requirements.
Review requisitions against authorized allowances according to the
appropriate authorization document. Recommends priority of requests based
on the requirements of the unit. Functions as a technical evaluator for
unit supply personnel. I have analyzes recurring reports, equipment and
other areas requirements to support logistical operations. I have
recommended the disposition/redistribution of excess equipment and materiel
consistent with established priorities and training requirements as
required. I have assisted in the screening and monitoring of annual
training. I have recommended policies to meet unit and the overall
activity requirements. I have conducted periodic and special staff visits
throughout the command. I have provided interpretation of regulations,
directives and policies. Provide oversight and management to funding to
assist in the rebuilding of war conflicts. Coordinates and maintains
integrated systems of financial services for accounting, budgeting, and
financial management reporting. Coordinates and synthesizes financial and
related management data so as to interpret the composite financial results
of disbursing operations to all levels of the Property Management Office
(PMO) management. Advises and coordinates the carrying out of financial
policies, and procedures. Plans; reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports
on program accomplishments in financial terms; advises and assists PMO
management officials by supplying financial management advice required to
make management decisions, establish organizational goals and objectives,
link budget to strategy or Property Book (PRB),. Manage and prepare
organization budge. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Col. Nora
Fisher, Supervisor's Phone: ****.******@****.****.***)
United States Army Reserves 12/1999 - 9/2002
Fort Belvoir, Virginia US
Grade Level: GS-09
Logistics Management Specialist, 0346
I have provided staff logistical support for a military command and its
subordinate elements. developed and executing programs to insure maximum
utilization of logistical resources, provided logistical support in such
areas as supply, maintenance and facilities, provided guidance on, prepares
and recommends new or revised procedures and regulations for local
application, exercised responsibility for accomplishment of work associated
with the internal control management program, coordinated and analyzed the
total support required by a weapon system, subsystem, or group of like
systems, e.g., tank, electronic test equipment, helicopter, class of ships,
frequent interaction with the users/military customers of the system in the
field to identify problems, deficiencies, and user capabilities, and
requirements, developed information which leads to decisions on which
facilities will be used for maintenance of the system, planed for and
negotiated inter- and intra-service support agreements, analyzed
performance data to identify additional training requirements, securing
repair parts from other activities, making adjustments in support
scheduling, analyzed work-hour requirements to recommend the most
economical use of financial resources, and identifying possible "trade
offs" to satisfy requirements, continued contacts with contractors, design
personnel, maintenance facilities, personnel in other agencies, and agency
or major command headquarters staff to coordinate efforts to satisfy
support requirements, developed, analyzed, and maintained management
information (e.g., reports, automated data) which serves as the basis for
decision concerning the use of and support provided to the system, served
as the focal point within the agency, command, or support center for the
most immediate information and expertise on problems and requirements of
the assigned system or group of systems, with responsibility for assuring
the coordination of whatever support is required for full operational
capability. Duties include but are not limited to: providing assistance for
all materiel matters including technical advice to customers of the
Materiel Branch; overseeing matters within the scope of responsibility
affecting the accomplishment of service area assets; interpreting and
implementing policy on all facets of property management; utilizing a
variety of property and accounting systems; providing advice and
consultation on all materiel matters; serving as primary point of contact
for the maintenance of the automated property systems; preparing property
transfers as needed to effect changes in the property system; determining
appropriate means of disposal or redistribution of excess personal
property; conducting inventory management and evaluations and providing
solutions.
(Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: MSG Tonja Miles, Supervisor's
Phone: 678-***-****)
United States Army (ACTIVE DUTY) 2/1986 - 12/1998
Fort Sill, Oklahoma US
Grade Level: E-6
Staff Sergeant, 92A
DD Form 214 Honorable Discharge, Provided staff logistical support for a
military command and its subordinate elements. developed and executing
programs to insure maximum utilization of logistical resources, provided
logistical support in such areas as supply, maintenance and facilities,
provided guidance on, prepares and recommends new or revised procedures and
regulations for local application, exercised responsibility for
accomplishment of work associated with the internal control management
program, coordinated and analyzed the total support required by a weapon
system, subsystem, or group of like systems, e.g., tank, electronic test
equipment, helicopter, class of ships, frequent interaction with the
users/military customers of the system in the field to identify problems,
deficiencies, and user capabilities, and requirements, developed
information which leads to decisions on which facilities will be used for
maintenance of the system, planed for and negotiated inter- and intra-
service support agreements, analyzed performance data to identify
additional training requirements, securing repair parts from other
activities, making adjustments in support scheduling, analyzed work-hour
requirements to recommend the most economical use of financial resources,
and identifying possible "trade offs" to satisfy requirements, continued
contacts with contractors, design personnel, maintenance facilities,
personnel in other agencies, and agency or major command headquarters staff
to coordinate efforts to satisfy support requirements, developed, analyzed,
and maintained management information (e.g., reports, automated data) which
serves as the basis for decision concerning the use of and support provided
to the system, served as the focal point within the agency, command, or
support center for the most immediate information and expertise on problems
and requirements of the assigned system or group of systems, with
responsibility for assuring the coordination of whatever support is
required for full operational capability. Duties include but are not
limited to: providing assistance for all materiel matters including
technical advice to customers of the Materiel Branch; overseeing matters
within the scope of responsibility affecting the accomplishment of service
area assets; interpreting and implementing policy on all facets of property
management; utilizing a variety of property and accounting systems;
providing advice and consultation on all materiel matters; serving as
primary point of contact for the maintenance of the automated property
systems; preparing property transfers as needed to effect changes in the
property system; determining appropriate means of disposal or
redistribution of excess personal property; conducting inventory management
and evaluations and providing solutions.
EDUCATION
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN. US
Doctorate - 8/2011
67 Semester Hours
Major: Organization and Management
Minor: Leadership
GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0
Defense Acquisition University DAU
Fort McPherson, GA US
Certification - 11/2008
Major: Certified Acquisition Professional Level I, II, III
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements
CON 110 Mission Supports Planning,
CON 111 Mission Strategy Executions,
CON 112 Mission Performance Assessments,
CON120 Mission Focused Contracting
CLC 033 Contract Format and Structure for the DoD e-Business Environment,
ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management,
CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures,
CON 214 Business Decisions for Contracting,
CON 215 Intermediate Contracting for Mission Support
CON 216 Legal Considerations in Contracting,
CON217 Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques,
CON218 Advanced Contracting for Mission Support
CLC108 Strategic Sourcing Overview,
CLC110 Spend Analysis Strategies,
CLM044 Radio Frequency Identification,
CON353 Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support
Strayer University
Morrow, Georgia US
Master's Degree - 4/2007
Major: Business
Minor: Acquisition
GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
ACC560 Managerial Accounting
BUS520 Organizational Behavior
BUS530 Human Resource Management
BUS531 Research and Strategic Communication
BUS533 The Marketing Process
BUS590 Directed Research Project
BUS500 Managerial Issues in Acquisition
BUS501 Government Acquisition
BUS502 E-Commerce in Acquisition
CIS500 Information Systems for Decision-Making
MAT540 Quantitative Methods
ECO550 Economics and Management
DeVry University
Decatur, Georgia US
Bachelor's Degree - 10/2005
Major: Technical Management
GPA: 3.0 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
I have at least 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting,
business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial
management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
fields
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Level II&III Certification, 04/2010 Level II Certification, 08/2008, CON218
Advanced Contracting for Mission Support with FAI 04/14/2010, CON353
Applying business Acumen to Delivering Results for Mission Accomplishment
with AMCI 07/10/2009; CON218 Advanced Contracting For Mission Support,
11/2008 CON217 Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques, CON 215
Intermediate Contracting For Mission, 08/2008 CON 214 Business Decisions
For Contracting, 08/2008 CON 120 Mission Focused Contracting, 08/2008 CON
100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements, 2007, ACQ101, Fundamentals of
Systems Acquisition Management, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) 2007,
CLC033, Contract Format and Structure for Dod E-biz, Defense Acquisition
University (DAU) 2007, CON237, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Defense
Acquisition University (DAU) 2007, CON112, Mission Performance Assessment,
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) 2007, CON111, Mission Strategy
Execution, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) 2007, CON110, Mission
Support Planning, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) 2007, Basic
Contracting Course, 40hrs, Atlanta GA 2007, Using GSA Schedules -
Customers, 40hrs, Atlanta GA 2005, Fleet 101, GSA Fleet 101, 1 week,
Atlanta GA 2004, Contracting Officer's Representative Course, MCI -
Management Concepts, Inc, 1 week, Atlanta GA 2003, Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Basic, NPI Northwest Procurement Institute, 1 week, Atlanta GA
2002, Finance School, Finance Specialist, 73CH, 8 weeks, Fort Jackson, SC,
U.S. Army 2001, ANCOC, 92AH, Phase I II, 4 weeks, Fort Lee, VA, U.S. Army
Reserves 2000, Unit Level Logistics System ULLS-G/S4, SPBS-R, 6 weeks, Fort
Gillem, GA, U.S. Army Reserves 2000, Logistics Management Course, 2 weeks,
U.S. Army
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Butler, V. (2006, September). Newly Proposed Performance-Based Acquisition
Plan for the United States of America. Directed Research Project presented
to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Business, Strayer University,
Morrow, GA. Strayer University (2007). Students Share Their Successes.
Schholar, 10(4), p16.
REFERENCES
Pauline Tonsil GSA
Phone Number: 202-***-****
Email Address: *******.******@***.***
Reference Type: Professional
Randy Glenn GSA Director
Phone Number: 404-***-****
Email Address: *****.*****@***.***
Reference Type: Professional
Floria Standifer Gsa Contracting Officer
Phone Number: 404-***-****
Email Address: ***.*********@***.***
Reference Type: Professional
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2010 Certified Acquisition Professional Level I, II, III; 2007, 20 years
Government Service Award; 1984-2007, Service in Southwest Asia; Joint
Service Commendation Medal; Army Achievement 7th Award; Army Good Conduct
Medal 3rd award; National Defense Service Medal 2nd Award; Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze
Service BSS; Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/M Device; Non-Commissioned
Officer's Professional Development Ribbon 3rd award; Army Service Ribbon;
Overseas Service Ribbon 2nd Award; Multinational Force and Observers Medal;
Kuwait Liberation Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal (K)