Customer Service Sales
Resume:
Larry D. Elam
South Boston, Va 24592
301-***-**** ********@***.***
Administrator / Supervisory Contract Specialist / Entrepreneur
Experience
Ollie’s Sothern Café 1302 Wilborn Ave, South Boston, VA 24592
Owner/Operator 2010 To September 2014
Leading a team of employees in all aspects of restaurant functions. Trained employees on proper food handling and preparation, cash accountability and customer service.
Responsible for administrative activities such as scheduling, budgeting and payroll. Developed a weekly work schedule for employees, which ensured all areas of the restaurant were adequately covered, while keeping cost to a minimum. Accountable for all monies, inventory, and products into and out of the restaurant.
Ensured that the restaurant operated efficiently and profitably, while maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene and health safety.
Fort Lincoln Auto Parts 2820 Bladensburg Road NE Washington, DC 20018
Business Owner 1991-2010
Possess excellent negotiation and organizational skills for the purchasing of parts for sale and resale. Responsible for communication with customers, sales representatives, and suppliers.
In 1996, I expanded the business to include an automotive repair facility known as Carolina Automotive. Enhanced company revenues through attracting and retaining customers. Achieved projected sales targets successfully.
Insured that tasks were performed in a safe and accurate manner. Responsible for work schedules and employee payroll.
Department Of Justice, INS 425 I Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20536
Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13 1986-1991
Responsible for the overall operation of the Small Purchase Section of the contracting and procurement branch. Provided supervision and direction to four purchasing agents and one file clerk.
Interpreted contracts and procurement regulation laws, procedures and policies. Determined the price differentials of foreign over American made products. Advised managers/supervisors on purchasing problems.
Collaborated with other contracting officials, programs representatives, supply and financial management officials concerning scheduling of procurements and fund availability. Provided advisory services to division chief and other high level management officials to resolve procurement problems.
Regularly met with representatives at private commercial industries and businesses, other government agencies, and INS officials to insure prompt and proper procurement services.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Washington, DC 20472
Procurement Clerk 1980-1986
Negotiated low cost contracts and terms, from the standpoint of technical requirements, legal conditions or clauses and financial analysis of various factors affecting cost.
Recommended alternatives procedures acceptable to both FEMA and contractors when necessary. Assisted in the administration of contract agreements through final completion.
Also assistant in the preparation of grants and cooperative agreements, negotiated modifications to contracts, and assured that contract actions have been completed and all necessary clearances have been obtained prior to contract closeout.
Additional Skills and Strength: Less discuss
Education: Strayer College: 1978-1980 (32quarter hours) – Business
GSA Training Center: 1983 – Small Purchase Federal Supply Schedule
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