Government Contracts Manager
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Highly accomplished contracts administrator with demonstrated extensive
experience in administering multi-million dollar contracts for major
projects in the Government and Commercial sector. Developments include
pre-award contract management with an emphasis on prequalification and bid
evaluation, request for quotations, short listing of bidders, negotiating,
drafting of proposal/contracts. Other areas of contract experience include
post award contract management correspondence management for contractual
correctness and compliance. Ensure that all contractual issues of scope,
cost and delivery and fulfillment of services from point of project
inception to completion. Extensive computer skills with Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel and Power Point). Extensive experience in the processes and
internal works of a manufacturing/production environment. (Sales, service,
quality, production, completion, delivery)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thomas Built Buses, Inc
Government Contracts Manager: 2011 - 2013
Manage the GSA contract and was held accountable for orders, schedule,
quality and delivery. Advised management of potential risk and problem
solving issues. Manage the execution of contract administration policies
and procedures in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and
government regulations. Sign contracts and agreements in accordance with
delegated authority. Reviews unusual contract situations that are being
handled by other members and provides assistance as needed. Coordinated all
financial billing, quality assurance and logistics inputs necessary for
negotiations with GSA and took the lead in executing negotiation plans.
Worked very closely with the Engineering Department to correct or stabilize
any questions or concerns of GSA. Executed and reviewed all GSA contract
actions. Tracked and established GSA Schedules. Created the Thomas Built
Buses Inc. account in (SAMS) and (CPAR) for the GSA contract. Tracked and
handled all executions within these programs for Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Held Secret Security Clearance with the Government and operated as FSO
(Facility Security Officer) for Thomas Built Buses, Inc Extensive
experience with FAR, DFAR. Other duties include: Created and maintain a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan from cradle to grave for the
Federal Transit Authority and the Department of Transportation for the
Sales Department.
Alion Science and Technology Corporation. Durham, NC
Lead Contract Administrator: 2004 - April 1, 2011
Manages the administration of contracts for a group or specified units in
the group, and is accountable for the timely, complete and effective
preparation of proposals in response to RFPs or other opportunities to
bring new business, or expand existing business. Manages all proposal and
contract activities related to new business acquisition. Develops
strategies with management to ensure competitive profitable proposals.
Prepares complex proposals for customer requirements, leads discussions on
proposal cost strategy and coordinates special rate calculations and other
significant financial impacts with financial operations. Advises management
of potential risk areas. Negotiates and establishes teaming agreements with
prospective partners to respond to client's solicitation requirements.
Oversees the execution of contract administration policies and procedures
within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with corporate
and sector policies and procedures and government regulations. Ensures
compliance by the group contract administration staff. Assumes a
significant role in the recommendation of policies and procedures related
to contract administration. Signs contracts and agreements in accordance
with delegated authority. Participates in management review of proposals,
contracts, and programs. Reviews unusual contract situations that are being
handled by other members of the contract team and provides assistance.
Wincor Management Group, Inc. Benson, NC
Government Contracts/Sales/Marketing: 2003-2004
Locate, propose and negotiate Government contracts for new business. Direct
all aspects of project management for compliance with FAR., DFAR and
litigate any situations, which occur in relation to Government issues.
Facility Security Officer (FSO).
First South Utility Construction, Inc. Greensboro, NC
Government Contracts: - 2001-2003
Direct, Implement and Negotiate - Sales/Marketing/Contracts for Government
and Commercial customers of new market business. Review all types of
agreements-customer contracts, Non-Disclosures, Estoppels Agreements,
Subcontracts, Terms and Conditions, Change Orders and legal documents to
ensure companies compliance and serve as company liaison. Coordinate
Government contracts for compliance with the FAR, DFAR. Facility Security
Officer (FSO). Communicate and give direction to field offices and Project
Management to coordinate contract compliance
J.M. Holt &Sons Construction, Inc. Graham, NC
Contract Administration/Sales/Marketing: - 2000-2001
Coordinated all financial, engineering, quality assurance and logistics
inputs necessary for negotiations and took the lead in executing
negotiation plans. Executed and reviewed all contracts. Maintained
schedules.
Network Construction Services, Inc. Greensboro, NC
Director Contract Administration: - 1994 - 2000
Reviewed and approved pricing proposals. Completed start up of contract
office for new Telecommunications Company. (Bonding, Leases, Licenses,
Incorporation, Subcontracts, Prime Contracts, Insurance, Certified Payroll,
Legal Liaison,) Resolved potential claim issues on contracts. Created a
competitive vendor base for a previously sole source product by developing
a new supplier database. Worked independently with legal staff in a fast
paced Federal/Commercial multi agency environment. Tracked and established
GSA Schedules. Held Secret Security Clearance with the Government and
operated as FSO (Facility Security Officer). Extensive experience with FAR,
DFAR.
Ex1de Electronics, Raleigh, NC
Contract Administrator: - 1993-1994
Marketed research strengths by preparing and publishing newsletters and
monthly reports, and arranged for resulting cooperative research programs
between business and local industry officials. Resolved quality-related
issues with service customers by developing dialogue with customers.
Reviewed current in house contracts for compliance. Cost analysis of all
contracts in progress.
E.I. Dupont De Nemours And Company, Martinsville, VA
Contract Administration: - 1990-1993
Wrote, negotiated and managed sales contracts including volume procurement,
sales and marketing representative agreements, third party leasing and
maintenance arrangements, joint marketing agreements and software licenses
for both Government and Commercial customer bases.
EDUCATION
Durham Technical Institute Business Computers
Durham Technical Institute Procurement and Sub Contract Administration
Technical College of Alamance Business Administration
Patrick Henry Community College Contracts & Procurement (advanced)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Understanding of Legal/Technical Government language
Track record of managing multiple projects and setting priorities for
contract values over 100 million.
Demonstrated ability to assess new business and establish necessary
resources and relationships to accomplish objectives.
Hold Secret Security Clearance with the Government and operated as FSO
(Facility Security Officer).
Developed oral and written communication skills, extensive experience in
contract negotiations and public presentations.
Extensive work with Engineering in the production sector
High understanding of quality Assurance in a production arena.
Extensive experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFAR,
CAS).
Member of the "National Contract Management Association" (NCMA)
Skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point). SAP, ORACLE,
AS400, Metaviewer,CPARS, SAMS, Doors
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Bonnie R. Herring
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