Contract Specialist

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Prattville, AL 36066 ***************@*****.***

REBECCA PLOKHOOY

Summary of Qualifications

Six years practical experience in Department of Defense procurement and acquisition arena while working with the Air Force

Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations and procedures, and contracting actions from cradle to grave

Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with both peers and senior leadership

Skills

Experience in different contract types and methods; Writing contracts using ConWrite contract management software; Negotiating terms and conditions; Conducting market research; Reviewing proposals; Performing pre-award and post-award functions; Using GSA schedules, IDIQs, and BPAs; using Electronic Management Tracking System (EMTS) and AFWay; Complying with regulations, directives, policies and procedures; Utilizing Contract Delivery Requirements List (CDRLs); Adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR); Synopsizing announcements and awarded contracts on Fedbizopps.gov; Briefing skills; Time-management; Cross-functional leadership; Working within a team environment; Expert user of Microsoft Office; Research using various on-line tools; Defending rationale decisions and positions based on research and independent judgment

October 2014 – June 2017: Substitute Teacher, Northside Independent School District, Helotes, TX

Elementary Ages K-5, Behavioral Management Classroom, Alternative Learning Environment

Teaches lessons that are left per teacher’s instruction, grades papers and assignments

Excellent classroom management skills, improvising as necessary; exceptional social skills in order to communicate with both parents and students

May 2000 – October 2006: Contract Specialist, Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL Part of an integrated contracting team, working as a member of the Quarterly Enterprise Buy in order to meet the needs of the Air Force’s purchase of new Hardware to include Mainstream Desktops, Expandable Mini Towers, Mainstream Notebooks, Lightweight Notebooks, and Monitors.

Issued purchase orders and contract modifications for information technology purchases Air Force wide.

Performed contract closeout on over 100 contracts, ensured contracts were closed out within the required timeframes.

Assisted Contract Officers by creating and maintaining contract files, tracking invoices, and other administrative functions.

Maintained numerous mission-critical Excel spreadsheets, tracking current contract information as well as contract closeout information, allowing instant data collection for metrics and contract management.

Processed official travel requests for the contracting office.

Served as the office timekeeper, responsible for certification and time adjustments as appropriate.

May 1999 - Sep 1999 & July 1998 – Sep 1998: Temporary/Summer Employment

Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL

Assisted Contract Officers in numerous capacities, including setting up contract files and other administrative contract functions.

Received telephone calls and visitors, referring both to appropriate personnel.

Made appointments for staff members, and processed incoming mail and distributed to appropriate office(s).

Communicated material using various mediums to other departments and agencies.

June - July 1997: Teen Volunteer Program, Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL

Generated transcripts which were submitted to universities, employers, and the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) for the Air University.

Used Microsoft Office to update data on Extension Course Institute Testing Facilities.

Provided data entry, produced course enrollments, and generated mailing labels, postcards and course exams.

Various administrative duties included supply distribution, document creation and envelope preparation, correspondence distribution, and handling inbound phone calls to the duty section.

Education

Troy University, Montgomery, AL, BS Resource Management, December 2005

Significant Achievements

KA Category I Civilian of the Year, 2005

Corporate Staff and SPO Category I Civilian of the Year, 2005

KA Category I Civilian of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2005

Corporate Staff and SPO Category I Civilian of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2005

Member of 1st Lt Jay Smith Team Award 2nd Quarter 2005

Member of Outstanding Operational/Specialized Contracting Team Award from AFMC, FY04

KA Category I Civilian of the Year, 2004

Corporate Staff and SPO Category I Civilian of the Year, 2004

KA Civilian of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2004

Volunteer Work

Warrior and Family Support Center, Fort Sam Houston, January 2007 – September 2013

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