Celena P. Pinckney
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421Princeton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-***-****
Objective: To obtain a position where my skills and experience can be effectively utilized for increased profit.
• Performed logistics operations during contingency. • Knowledge of FARs/DFARs/FFP/T&M
• Conducted operations planning, and project management. • Skilled in areas of information technology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cherokee Information Services (LOGISTICS ANALYST), Philadelphia, PA October 2002 – September 2009
• Performs solicitation of acquisition packages for simplified and micro-purchases for heightened management and
critical need items with a threshold of $100K for Emergency Supply Operations Center.
• Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of bids to determine responsiveness, and ability of contractor(s) to perform
the contract within strict compliance with specifications.
• Prepare award packages, documentation, memorandums for records and contract files including actual procurement
instrument for the Contracting Officer for signature.
• Selects applicable clauses in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and communicates with
potential contractors to assure mutual understanding of the DOD acquisition process.
• Identifies significant price increases from previous purchase, assesses reason for increase, and prepares justification to
accept or reject increase.
Contract Specialist, Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, PA September 2001 – September 2002
• Initiated, coordinated, and managed contracts affecting DOD procurement. Issued delivery orders against indefinite
quantity contracts, utilized simplified acquisition procedures, and contract closeouts.
• Evaluated factors impacting upon awards and determined their effect on prices and deliveries.
• Assisted in the role of data manager, which involved creating a program to extract national stock numbers from
various data sources to filter candidates for the Emergency Supply Operations Center Filler Buy Program.
Commodity Business Clerk, DSCP, Philadelphia, PA October 2000 – August 2001
• Prepared synopsis for advertisement in the Commerce Business Daily and issued solicitations.
• Responsible for obtaining the cost and pricing data from contractors on contracts.
• Performed in a post-award capacity by accelerating purchase requests and performed follow-up action on delinquent
contracts.
EDUCATION
• B.A. Communication and Theater, Film/Media, Temple University, Philadelphia (2002)
• A.D. Washington High School (1997)
Achievements
• Department of Defense Security Clearance: SECRET, ADT LEVEL II
• Cherokee Simplified Acquisition Procedures Training Certificate
• BSM, 2.2.1 Release Certificate
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS
• Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve goals.
• Highly organized and able to grow positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Computer skills include: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Salary Requirement
• Negotiable