Carmen A. Boyd
***** ******* ***** **. * #*A ( Southfield, MI 48033 ( (248)
***-**** ( ******.*******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
1. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
2. Able to work effectively and efficiently in detailed and fast paced
oriented environments
3. Typing speed of 75+ WPM
4. Excellent verbal and written skills
5. Received yearly bonus awards for exceeding performance standards and
objectives
Work Experience
U.S. Marine Corps Warren, MI 05/06-12/09
Procurement Analyst/Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12
. Conducted conferences with Program Management, Legal, Engineering,
USMC Officers, U.S. Treasurer, DoD Civilian Offices, Foreign Embassies
& US Government Contractors ensuring team quality efforts
. Prepared pre and post procurement documents, interacting with
Requirements Offices to determine the actual requirement and
appropriate contract type ensuring that all appropriate documentation
and approvals were prepared in accordance with established procedures
. Prepared appropriate approval documents and draft solicitations,
routing through the approval chain, incorporating any required changes
before routing to the next approval level based on procurement dollar
value and other established requirements
. Wrote & issued solicitations, determining required clauses IAW dollar
value & contract type.
. Evaluated proposals, negotiated win/win contracts with Defense
contractors
. Wrote negotiation memorandum and routed negotiated agreements through
appropriate approval levels in accordance with established procedures
& statutes. Wrote and awarded negotiated contracts upon receipt of
management approval. Ensured that all negotiated agreements were
incorporated in the ensuing contracts
. Managed contracts, valued at up to $4B from "cradle to grave" ensuring
all contractual requirements were completed in a timely fashion
. Evaluated and terminated contracts when contractor could not/would not
complete requirements
. Kept management apprised of key, sensitive and controversial issues in
order to resolve them at lowest appropriate level and in the earliest
timeframe possible
U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command Warren, MI 08/87- 5/06*
Contract Specialist, GS-1102-5 thru 12
. Received Program Management Office requirements and prepared
appropriate approval documents
. Interacted with Program Management, Legal, Engineering, USMC Officers,
U.S. Treasury, DoD Civilian Offices, Foreign Embassies & US Government
Contractors ensuring team quality efforts
. Negotiated Army's simultaneous worldwide rebuild effort for Material
Handling & Construction Equipment
. Negotiated and managed the Army's Nuclear Density Tester Rebuild
Program IAW Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines and regulations.
. Completed all other duties as described for contracts valued up to a
$999 Million
U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command Warren, MI 10/00-07/02
Procurement System Analyst, GS-1102-12
. Analyzed rejected transactions from the Army's Procurement Automated
Document Distribution System (PADDS), determined and corrected cause of
reject and corrected them through the online suspense file, or other
files as required
. Prepared Engineering Change Proposals through the CIO, identifying
systems errors and advised of recommended corrective actions
. Coordinated with the CIO to expeditiously correct systems errors
. Prepared memoranda and updates to the Contracting community regarding
new releases for the PADDS system for rejects that could not be
corrected in available systems
. Trained Army Contract Specialists regarding correct preparation of
automated procurement documents and use of new automated systems
. Coordinated with higher authorities regarding incorporation of
regulatory requirements into the PADDS system
. Trained lower level Procurement Technicians of appropriate research
methods for reject correction
. Functioned as TACOM's Single Face to Industry providing information to
the public regarding procurement history
. Participated in testing sessions for implementation of new system
releases
. Researched and approved/disapproved requests for mainframe passwords
. Apprised management of key, sensitive and controversial issues,
resolving them at lowest appropriate level in the earliest timeframe
possible
Volunteer Experience
Body of Christ Christian Center Detroit, MI 08/10
to present
Administrative Assistant
. Perform internet research for business and investment opportunities;
make recommendations regarding new business opportunities
. Establish accounts for various investment and network marketing
ventures
. Advise Pastor regarding account status; serve as his "go to" person
. Manage financial and accounting records, prepare funding documents and
make payments when required
. Monitor loss/profit records via data input/output
. Prepare solicitations for international procurements
. Establish relationships and train new down line partners
Education Credits Hours Accumulated: 90,
Attended Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Major:
Accounting
Attended Detroit College of Business Dearborn, MI Major:
Industrial Mngmt
Attended Davenport University Warren, MI Major:
Industrial Mngmt
Business References
Marcia Czar TARDEC;
Chief, Acquisition Management Office 586 282-
8757
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Denise Mika TACOM Acquisition Center Division
Chief, Light &Medium Tactical Vehicles 586 282-
9148
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Kenneth Tate Pastor, Body of Christ Christian Center
Detroit, MI 48204 313-***-****