Leslie Faye Keith
Athens, Alabama 35613
United States
Cell: 205-***-****
Work: 256-***-****
acn113@r.postjobfree.com
US Citizen
WORK EXPERIENCE:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA
Contractor - KRATOS Digital Fusion (11/2009 to 4/2011)
Contractor - AL RAZAQ Computing Services (4/2011 - Present)
Contract Administrator II
Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States
Supervisor: Mary Dobbins - 256-***-****; Contact: Yes
Hours: 40 per week
Presently a Contract Administrator in support of the Institutional
(Facilities) Support Procurement Office supporting the centers Indefinite
Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract furnishing all
management, supervision, labor, transportation, facilities, materials,
tools, disposal, coordination of subcontracts, documentation and equipment,
including utilities for all construction projects. Issue and administer
various Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contracts to include NASA Interagency
Purchase Request (NIPR) for NASA facilities, systems, equipment, and
utilities to meet both existing and changing mission with value totaling
$70 million.
Contract Administrator in support of the Institutional Support Procurement
Office supporting the Environmental, Engineering and Occupational Health
Services Contract (EEOH) for Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
Administered various Fixed- Price Incentive Fee (FPI) Contracts to support
environmental compliance, occupational medicine, preventive medicine, acute
medical care, emergency medical response, industrial hygiene, respiratory
protection, radiation safety and food safety services with value totaling
$33 million.
Contract Administrator in support of the Engineering Support Procurement
Office supporting Space Launch System, a launch vehicle that provides an
entirely new exploration capability beyond Earth's orbit. Performed
contracts actions for both commercial and non-commercial parts and services
during core development stage. Awarded and administered numerous Time and
Materials (T&M) and Basic Purchasing Agreement (BPA) Contracts under the
centers Engineering, Science, and Technical Services Contract (ESTS) with
value totaling $66.3 million.
In my current capacity as Contract Administrator II, I am responsible for
solicitations, modifications and contracts, for firm-fixed priced, cost
reimbursable, sole-source and competitive acquisitions. I collaborate with
engineers, procurement analyst, legal counsel, cost analyst and technical
experts in researching and developing requirements to meet customer needs
in the most efficient and effective way in accordance with NASA acquisition
regulations and policies. Perform contract administration functions to
include: monitoring canceling funds, performing reconciliation, conducting
contract closeouts, maintaining database integrity, determining
eligibility, and verifying evidence of contractor progress for approval of
contract financing, and solving problems relating to assigned contracts.
Perform pre-award and post-award contract administration functions for Cost
Type, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ), and Time and Materials (Fixed Rate) contracts, including, but not
limited to in-depth evaluation of: modifications, change orders,
contract/task order closeouts, terminations, equitable adjustments,
extending period of performance, increasing ceiling cost, review labor
categories, incremental funding, evaluate escalation rates, limitation of
cost notices in compliance with NASA policy, the Federal Acquisition
Regulation FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DFARS
as well as other FAR supplements used by different agencies. Reviews
contracts to assure all necessary clauses have been included. Prepare and
maintain contract briefs and contract files in accordance with both Defense
Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
requirements. Input data into NASA Contract Management Module (CMM) to
establish and execute purchase orders and incremental funding
modifications, using various funding types. Contact the requiring element
to resolve discrepancies such as missing or inconsistent provisions in
effort to accurately define the requirement before contract preparation.
Prepare written summary statement for Contracting Officers review and
signature upon execution of contracts, purchase orders and modifications.
Prepare charts for the purpose of tracking contract numbers, dollars, and
contractor information.
Establish and maintain excellent customer relations, both internally and
externally.
Manage organizational conflict of interest; coordinate with other
department personnel relating to contract administration. Drafting and
issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) to contractors; reviewing and analyzing
contractor proposals for narrative content and pricing accuracy. Preparing
negotiating and administering contract agreements, preparing correspondence
and status documentation for contractor, and prepare agreements for
contract closeout. Effectively present contract requirements to management,
customers and other NASA personnel. Review proposals and bids, negotiate
contracts, and perform related contract administrative tasks, including the
analysis of contract performance requirements, special provisions, terms
and conditions and coordinating with Contracting Officer Representatives
(CORS). Participate in bid openings for requirements.
Weaves Etc Hair Salon Franchise - Huntsville Location
Owner (June 2013 - Present)
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Owner of a franchised hair salon, offering excellent customer service and
employing experienced and well developed hair stylist in Huntsville, AL,
with prices that are much lower than most of the competition. We sell a
number of hair products and offer a wide array of services.
Northrop Grumman
Aerotek (01/2009 to 11/2009)
Procurement Specialist
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Supervisor: Dwayne Mays 256-***-****; Contact: Yes
Hours: 40 per week
Conferred with suppliers to determine factors that affect price and
determine the best value consistent with the customer's requirements, to
include quality, reliability, and ability to meet the required schedules.
Reviewed quotes, negotiate prices, recommend sources, analyze trends,
obtain technical specifications, track orders, verify deliveries, and
maintain necessary records. Prepared requests for quotes, analyze and
evaluate quotes, negotiate best value and generate purchase orders. Checked
deliveries and invoices against purchase orders for type, quantity and
condition. Processed bills and invoices from vendors and contractors and
prepares payment vouchers. Determined when deliveries may be expected,
coordinate with suppliers to expedite deliveries; and maintain procurement,
shipment, warranty, license, and return records and follow up files.
Maintained vendor list, Reps and Certs, and compliance documentation.
Coordinated expedited delivery requests and return of defective products.
Was responsible for documenting compliance with FAR regulations and
corporate procurement policies. Daily usage of Systems, Applications and
Products (SAP).
Westwind Technologies, Incorporated (10/2007 to 01/2009)
Buyer II
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Supervisor: Steve Southern 256-***-****; Contact: Yes
Hours: 40 per week
Participated as sole buyer of company's largest commodity, hardware in
accordance with company policy, FAR, AFARS, and DFARS. Operated in the
capacity of an alternate buyer for but not limited to: Connectors, Back-
shells, Heat Treating, Painting and Plating. Negotiated cost and management
issues and maintains contact with suppliers for potential sources, problem
areas in acquisition, and business trends. Analyzed and evaluates Purchase
Requisitions / Bill of Material and supporting documentation to determine
requirements and verify accuracy. Issued RFQs, analyze supplier
quotations, negotiate price and terms, award purchase orders, and prepare
file documentation to substantiate supplier selection. Performed contract
management and administration functions during Post-award Phase. Monitored
performance progress reports, financial status reports, and resolves
technical problems. Controled open and delinquent orders; expedite
deliveries in accordance with required delivery schedule.
EDUCATION:
Master of Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
(Currently enrolled and taking classes toward completion)
Start Date: July 17, 2014
Completed 10 hours to date
Bachelor of Science Business Administration with a concentration in
Management Information Systems; English minor - Alabama Agricultural &
Mechanical University
May 3, 2013
Note: University to provide transcript at request
Additional Information
(training, licenses, certifications, performance appraisals/ratings,
awards, etc.)
Efficient Microsoft XP Skills
Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Office Tools, Office
Works, InfoPath, Publisher, JavaScript, C++ and Project 2003, 65 WPM,
Object Oriented and Programming.
Blue Print Reading Training
Lean Six Sigma Training
SAP
CMM