Management Manager
Resume:
MARK A. PADILLA
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY (LANL) 12/91 – Present
ACQUISITIONS SERVICES MANAGER (Full Time) 02/07 – Present
• Manager of a large complex professional purchasing team consisting of twelve (12) employees in support numerous missions at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution that engages in strategic science on behalf of national security.
• Leadership displayed in managing day-to-day office operations wherein I provide direction to numerous procurement personnel in accordance with established Department of Energy (DOE) and Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Positive and productive daily interaction displayed with management, Laboratory customers, and outside suppliers.
• Exceptional problem solving skills utilized when working on critical issues that require independent decision making based upon my review and analysis of various relevant factors.
• Directly responsible for providing oversight and approval on a wide array of procurement packages and have proven success in gaining the respect and cooperation of others within the organization.
• High competence displayed in working with all levels of management and in continually providing and implementing specific ideas and solutions with regard to the functional performance of personnel.
• Full working knowledge of managing personnel, including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, career counseling, and evaluating employee performance.
• Provide overall support of the Purchasing Department by performing in-depth reviews on quarterly audits and assisting in the improvement and streamlining of various processes and procedures.
• Currently possess a thorough knowledge of planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality control functions.
SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR – (LANL) 12/91 – 02/07
• Effectively planned, executed, and monitored all aspects of purchasing and subcontract activities while obtaining mission critical items in support of the Laboratory.
• Displayed a high degree of competence in source development, proposal preparation, solicitation evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiations, award, and issuance of complex and high dollar subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Continuously communicated and coordinated with various LANL Division Office and Program personnel in anticipation of awarding complex subcontracts and ensured proper compliance with specific technical, quality, and program requirements.
• All of my procurement actions were in strict accordance with all applicable DOE and LANL rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Successfully served as the designated field procurement representative for two (2) separate Divisions within the Laboratory wherein I built a proven record of developing strong business relationships through directly interfacing with both internal and external customers.
• Displayed valuable complex procurement experience as I was solely and independently responsible for the formation, negotiation, award, and administration of numerous high dollar, cost-type, and fixed-price purchase orders and subcontracts.
HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY - RADAR SYSTEMS GROUP (8/85 - 12/91)
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR - El Segundo, California
• Directly supervised eleven (11) Senior Subcontract Administrators in the Subcontracts Department of the Materiel Organization, wherein my primary responsibilities included the complete management of all daily operations within that department.
• Directly trained and developed numerous procurement personnel where my problem solving and independent decision making abilities were constantly utilized.
• Placed a major emphasis on team building and creating a cohesive work environment in which all employees excelled.
• Routinely interfaced with all levels of Corporate Management and was primarily responsible for leading various strategic meetings in direct support of the F-14, F-15, and F/A-18 Defense Aircraft System Product Lines. I routinely provided current status regarding critical delivery schedules to ensure full compliance with all Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) requirements and to ensure a high level of supplier performance.
• Continuously brought resolution to many programmatic issues while establishing and accomplishing numerous short term and long term goals.
• Successfully led several Quality Management Teams in achieving the complete streamlining of various work processes and in improving procurement cycle times to better support the customer.
• Provided oversight and clear direction regarding business planning, and staffing of other company procurement/subcontracting offices.
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY (JPL) (6/83 - 8/85)
BUYER II - Pasadena, California
• Provided purchasing support to the Materiel Organization through
planning, negotiating, awarding, and administering numerous fixed-price purchase orders and multi-year agreements.
• Directed award preparation, including solicitation issuance, quotation evaluation, price/cost analysis, source selection, and performed all necessary post-award administration.
• Buying efforts were recognized through routinely being designated as the Acting Group Supervisor, where my responsibilities included the complete review and approval of all subcontracts prior to submission before legal counsel and the execution of all high dollar/complex contractual documents within the department.
• Leadership displayed while working extensively with the Laboratory Small Business Office in locating and developing both Small and Small-disadvantaged businesses in support of numerous ongoing Laboratory and NASA Programs.
EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU)
Bachelor of Science Degree – Management
Specialization in Purchasing and Materials Management
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA at LOS ANGELES (UCLA)
Pursued a Professional Designation in Government Contracts Management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NCMA)
Vice-President, Los Angeles, California - South Bay Chapter
Vice-President, Pasadena, California - San Gabriel Valley Chapter
Program Chairman, Pasadena, California - San Gabriel Valley Chapter
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Married - One Daughter
Interests include: Family, Sports, Travel
Willing to relocate at my own personal expense.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
Active "Q" Clearance
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