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Dr. Tanisha R. Taylor

BUSINESS STRATEGIST/ANALYST CONTRACT SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR

Contract Management / Process improvement / Consumer Regulations / Vendor Business Management

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW:

Detail-oriented professional utilizing a Doctoral Degree in Business Management, a Master’s Degree in Human Resource and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology along with over 15-years of extensive experience working on the local, state and federal levels of government. High-level business professional with specialization in contract management, compliance, procurement, negotiation, and administration of federal contracts. Core areas of expertise includes:

Thorough working knowledge and experience in FAR, GSA Schedules, Federal Procurement Data System, GSA eBuy, Fed Biz Ops, and System for Award Management (SAM)

Development and preparation of Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposal Packages (RFP)

Post award management, auditing, compliance, project management, and database skills.

Exceptional oral and written communicator with a consultative approach to facilitating agency and organization contracts.

Documented success in:

Administering contracts with a broad and diverse range of government agencies to perform contract management, close outs, and terminations. Soliciting and acquiring contracts and evaluating bids

Preparing and independently managing a range of complex contracts which includes: devising acquisition strategy, draft and finalizing Statement of Work (SOW), sole-sources determinations, Request for Proposals, Quotes preparation, Blanket Purchase Agreements, GSA Schedule Buys and reviewing offers upon receipt from contractors, determining competitive range, and cost and price analysis, negotiation, risk assessment, source selection.

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

Acquisition planning

Communication

Market research

Coordination

Team player

Contract administration

Contract development

Financial reports

Procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Acquisition strategy

Quality control

Human Resource Management

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT

Industrial Operations Analyst: Workload consisted of a total of 300 + large and small companies within the Baltimore Metropolitan area on the MAS/GSA Schedule(s). Conducted quality assurance/control and compliance assessments to each company were complicit with GSA Contract terms and conditions. The management portfolio included companies that earned and exceeded $1 billion in sales Conducted audits, drafted a policies and procedures manual, and developed comprehensive systems and processes to train GSA/MAS contract holders on how to properly manage their GSA/MAS schedule contract. Central my role was providing on the job training, education and guidance to my fellow co-workers/colleagues (I trained new employees). I did quality control be examining the GSA contract holder actions and measuring them against the standards set forth by the GSA terms and conditions and polices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

June 2014 - Present

Taylor Strategic Consulting

Business Specialist/Independent Contractor

Towson, MD

SUMMARY: Taylor Strategic Consulting (TSC) was established in 2014. TSC provides contract administration and management services to local, state and federal organizations. TSC prides itself in the establishment of effective relationships with business owners that enables us to provide full lifecycle “cradle to grave” contract management, consultation/guidance, and administration for federal and commercial contracts.

Handle all pre-award and post award government contract functions for various businesses.

Conduct continuous education and training on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) process and laws/regulations, eBuy, RFQ and RFP requirements, IDIQ contracts, federal marketing strategies, blanket purchase agreements, basis of award, teaming arrangements, and various government contracting vehicles.

Review all NDAs, Sub-contract agreements, and vendor agreements.

Conduct training and present factual information in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint

Offer ongoing analytical support to customers, stakeholders, and partners

March 2015 – Sept 2015

($80,000)

Addx Corporation

Contract Specialist

Washington, DC

SUMMARY: Performed duties at GSA Central Office located at 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405. Provided analytical support and contract administration to businesses interested in doing business with GSA. Tasks included, but were not limited to the preparation and negotiation of contracts. Reviewed, analyzed, and processed GSA new offer solicitation packages and awarded new GSA contracts to small and large business. Provided full lifecycle contract analysis, contract management, and administrative support to business clients.

June 2008 – June 2014

(GS-0301-12)

General Services Administration

INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST

Baltimore, MD

SUMMARY: Served as team lead and business relationship manager/liaison also provided management and workload oversight of a cadre of Industrial Operations Analyst to include scheduling, contract assignments and workload review of over 300 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract that exceeded $1B in annual contract sales.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Served as a Contract Specialist in solicitation analysis, negotiation, awarding and administration of groups of contracts, such as definite quantity, indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery, multi-year, option year, direct vendor supply, and Federal Supply Schedules.

Prepared and managed range of contracts which includes: devising acquisition strategy, draft and finalizing Statement of Work (SOW), sole-sources determinations, Request for Proposals, Quotes preparation, Blanket Purchase Agreements, GSA Schedule Buys and reviewing offers upon receipt from contractors, determining competitive range, and cost and price analysis, negotiation, risk assessment, source selection.

Established award criteria and factors: ensured that proposals conform to the solicitation request.

Conducted pre-proposal and bid conference(s) to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Served as advisor to program officials in procurement planning.

Issued necessary amendments to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contact clauses.

Conducted market research and assembling supporting documentation to resolution and making quality recommendation.

Recommended contract award to contracting officer, issues contractual modifications, incorporation of changes, exercise of options and contract closeout.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

November 2017 – December 2018

September 2016 - October 2017

April 2016 – December 2016

October 2014 – March 2015

Brightwood College, Towson, MD

Adjunct Psychology Professor

Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD

Adult Basic Education Instructor

Strong City Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

GED/Adult Basic Skills Volunteer Instructor

Maryland Correctional Facility, Baltimore, MD

GED/Adult Basic Skills Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS:

INSTRUCTOR

Develop course syllabus and instructional materials for college classes

Facilitate group instruction for diverse student populations

Instruct students using Microsoft Office Suite

Maintain a positive learning environment with academic and behavioral expectations

Conduct Job Readiness Training – mock interviews and resume writing.

GED Evaluations & Review

Administer 1:1 Coaching and Counseling

Develop and administer student and job assessments

Integrate current instructional technologies to incorporate personalized learning

Manage career development and placement for individuals

Manage Foodworks program

GED Prep Courses

Mentor Adult Learners

September 2006 – March 2008

March 2005 – Sept 2006

Smolkin Vocational Services, Pikesville, MD

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Baltimore, MD

SUMMARY: Served as Administrator for the Workforce Development and Workman’s Compensation programs that provided comprehensive training and job readiness assessments to adults, as well as counseling and job placement/guidance for clients injured and/or disabled on the job. Coordinated services, prepared legal documents, and developed detailed monthly reports. Testified in workers’ compensation cases, served as a liaison among clients, physicians, attorneys, insurance adjusters, instructors and potential employers.

Pratt Health System, Towson, MD

Human Resources Recruiter

SUMMARY Talent recruitment and acquisition professional with experience developing and executing recruiting plans within both agency and in-house settings. Manage all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement and onboarding. Utilized and kept data up to date on available resources to deliver business objectives. Worked with managers to source and screen applicants. Worked with staff to edit and maintain employee resume library. Supported the delivery of, and the compliance with HR policies, processes and local employment legislation for all employees.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Largo, MD

Doctoral Degree

Major: Business Management, Received May 2018

TOWSON UNIVERSITY Towson, MD

Master of Science Degree, Received December 2004

Major: Human Resources

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY Albany, NY

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Received May 1999

Major: Psychology

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT:

Microsoft Office Suites:

oExcel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project, and SharePoint

Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

FAC018: Green Purchasing for Civilian Agencies

FAC023: Basic Contracting for the GSA Schedules Program

FAC027: GSA Schedules and Small Business

FAC028: GSA Schedules and Sustainable Acquisition

FAC029: GSA Schedules vs. Open Market

FAC036: GSA Schedules Blanket Purchase Agreements and Contractor Teaming Arrangements

FAC037: GSA Schedules eBuy

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request

5503 Purdue Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21239

Phone: 410-***-****

Email: ac83cy@r.postjobfree.com

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