Cassandra Gonzales
Telephone 925-***-****
Email: *********.*.********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-faceted and results-oriented with 15 plus years in all areas of
subcontract and procurement management.
A strategic, analytical decision maker and problem solver who focuses on
the overall picture when ascertaining needs and goals, identifying
difficulties, streamlining processes and formulating creative solutions.
JD Edwards / AS400 / MIMS / Microsoft Office software experience.
SKILLS
-Analyze and evaluate subcontractor/ supplier proposals, negotiate
deviations from statements of work, schedule and terms and conditions,
while working closely with the Project Management team. Exceptional
customer service skills.
I can always be depended upon to show up early for a job walk, stay late to
make proposal deadlines or work extra hours to keep up with project demands
or time needed for procurement file upkeep.
-Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to
ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies
and business unit procedures.
-Conduct market analysis to find qualified subcontractors in the project
vicinities. Obtain and review subcontractor's safety rating, credit check,
licenses and insurance. Develop industry knowledge of market conditions
and trends.
-Supplier Diversity: constantly met or exceed small business socio economic
goals.
-Build subcontractor/supplier relationships to continually improve quality,
service and cost.
-Conduct pre-award and post-award contract administration functions,
including processing of change orders and modifications.
-Monitor contract compliance and correspondence and coordinate with legal
for approval if required on contractual actions.
-Administer contract closeouts. Notice of Completion, Release of Lien
Bonds and/or Payment and Performance Bonds, Termination Letters if
applicable.
-Maintain files and adequate records retention for all
government/commercial contracts held by the company to ensure compliance
for any internal and external contract audits.
-Ensure billing/invoices are consistent with the negotiated terms and
conditions and price.
-Perform annual re-qualification of subcontractors/suppliers.
-Train other associates on compliance and contractual procedures and on
implementing best practices for contract management. Train new employees
on data entry processes.
EXPERIENCE
Subcontract Administrator 2013 to 2014
Aerotek - Short-term assignment for ITSI Gilbane a global construction,
environmental, fuels, and energy company in support of federal government
clients. Purchase order close outs, assisted in fuel proposal efforts and
aided in DCAA audit reviews.
Subcontract Administrator 2007 to 2012
Superior Tech to perm -Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Group now CBI a
leading provider of consulting, engineering, construction, remediation and
facilities management services to government and private sector clients in
the environmental, infrastructure and emergency response markets. Projects
as assigned. CPSR Experience. Purchasing in accordance with DOD/FAR.
Technical/IT Contracts Purchases Specialist 2003 to 2007
Kwajalein Range Services a joint venture of Bechtel and Lockheed Martin.
Provided support for Space/Missile Defense Command, US Army Kwajalein
Atoll, NASA space operations/experiments and US Space Command near-earth
surveillance, satellite tracking and launch coverage. Responsible for
ordering technical, IT and other commodities as assigned in support of
Kwajalein Atoll. CPSR Experience. Purchasing in accordance with DOD/FAR.
Materials Manager/Buyer 2000 to 2002
Mindseed Corporation was a small disadvantaged business set aside for
Bombardier Transportation. Responsible for coordinating shipping,
receiving, inventory control, planning and purchasing of goods and
services. Purchased train components such as wheels, axles, brake calipers
and current collectors. Also supported Manufacturing Management, Quality
Assurance and Accounting Departments. Worked until the completion of the
BART REHAB PROJECT 41-MF110A and the Pittsburg plant closed.
Purchasing/Supplier Quality Assurance 1989 to 1992 returned 1997 to 2000
Systron Donner Inertial Division, Concord, California
Responsible for creating and maintaining Supplier Files in accordance with
ISO/QS to track suppliers. qualifications/certifications, internal quality
reports, delivery compliance, internal and external correspondence,
engineering data and supplier product and/or service information.
Responsible for Procurement/Subcontracts to support Complex Equipment
Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities Departments. CPSR
Experience. Prior to Systron Donner moving from a Federal DOD Contractor
to being an Automotive Supplier. All procurement was in accordance with
the DOD/FAR or ISO/QS.
Senior Buyer 1993 to 1996
OEA Aerospace, Fairfield, California
Responsible for supporting fighter and bomber aircraft safety escape
systems and refurbishments. Primarily fabricated (machined) parts and
components. Established blanket order contracts to greatly reduce cost and
to ensure on time delivery. Established long term agreements for facility
requirements i.e. compressed gases, chemicals and facility maintenance.
CPSR Experience. Purchasing in accordance with DOD/FAR.
On going professional development and in-house classes and training by all
previous Prime Contract employers:
. Administration of Subcontract/Purchase Orders
in accordance with in-house Policy and Procedures
. Buy American Act
. Cost/Price Analysis
. Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
. Import Laws - KRS, award for being top in class.
. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
. Negotiations
. Prevailing Wage DBA / SCA
. Prime Contract Flow Down Provisions
. Safety Training
. Teaming Agreements
. Statistical Process Control
. Should Cost - Reversed Engineering
. American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
. Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA)
Cassandra Gonzales - Example of Commodity Experiences
Client Flow-downs, Wage Determination, Insurance, Bonding
Asbestos/Lead Paint, Abatement and Removal
Carbon Change Outs
Carpentry
Concrete
Chemicals
Clean Rooms
Computer Equipment
Controls
Custom Fabricated Parts
Custom PC Boards
Demolition
Drilling, Vertical and Horizontal
Electrical
Electronics
Environmental Testing
Excavating
Explosives
Fencing
Fire Department
Gases
Goats
Gravel/Rock
Ground Water Testing
HVAC
IT Licenses and Service Agreements
Laboratory Equipment, new lab set up
Laboratory Testing Services
Land Surveying
Landscape
Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO)
Mechanical
Mission Critical
Painting
Paving
Photo Lab
Piped in Liquid Nitrogen
Plant Maintenance
Police Department
Reverse Osmosis
Sea Turtle Specialist
Standard/Custom IT
Structural Steel Fabrication
Telecommunication
Test Equipment
Tools
Transportation and Disposal
Utility Location/GPR, Video Inspection, Water Testing, Leak Detection
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