Project Management
Resume:
Tomeka Michelle Hall
Fairfax, VA 22030 US
Mobile: 704-***-****
Evening Phone: 703-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Work Experience:
Corporation for National and Community Service 01/2013 – Present
1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC
Contracting Officer (This is a federal job)
(Currently hold a Certificate of Appointment-Warrant)
Exercise complete authority for all contractual actions and phases of the acquisition including planning, requirements definition, acquisition strategy, pre-solicitation conferences, source selection plan, evaluation plan, negotiations, competitive range determination, and ultimate selection coordinating with the customer.
Prepare and issue solicitations, select appropriate clauses, ensures clear and complete specifications including delivery requirements and other special stipulations, and serves as a central point of contact on assigned acquisitions to respond to inquiries.
Full life cycle contract management (“cradle to grave”)using a variety of contract types including Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Interagency agreements, Blanket Purchase Agreements, IDIQ's, Multiple award, Labor hour contracts, Simplified Acquisitions, Commercial items, Construction, Government-Wide-Agency-Contracts (GWAC),Federal Supply Schedules, Information technology, and Research & Development contracts.
Provide support to the program office on all aspects of the acquisition process including solicitation, proposal review and selection, award, administration and oversight.
Implement acquisition strategies during both the pre and post award environment. This includes utilizing new procurement initiatives such as performance-based contracting, and past performance evaluation methods.
Proactive in initiating closeout of acquisitions contending upon coordination with Program Officials and COR relating to final invoice procedures; monitoring payments to the contractors
Work in full partnership with the program offices to plan and develop the contractual strategy necessary to meet their requirements. This includes development of pre-negotiation positions, types of contracts, citation of appropriate regulatory and statutory authorities to justify the acquisition strategy, and preparing necessary documentation.
Respond to inquiries from contractors, auditors, and other offices of the agency regarding a variety of issues of concern to contractors, such as bids, contract awards, contract administration and status of payments.
Instrumental in recommending solicitation methods such as requests for quotations, invitations to bid, requests for proposals, grants and interagency agreements. I also identify terms and conditions, or requirements to apply.
Involved in writing and administering bids, proposals, and recommend quotation awards. It is also my responsibility to identify sources of supplies, products and services and advise the agency on availability, costs, and trends.
Review purchase orders, contracts, and agreements for compliance with requirements, regulations and specifications.
Prepare standard contracts, agreements, collect data and calculate cost benefit ratios. I also compile statistics and estimates to use in preparing reports.
Responsible for coordinating schedules, arrange for and participate in program meetings. I am the point of contact for NCCC and FEMA Corps acquisitions.
Proactive in researching previous contracts and agreements to support internal estimates.
Update and monitor databases that track purchase orders, contracts and agreements, verify adherence to terms and conditions.
Investigate and resolve problems of contract performance, solution to shipping, receiving and billing discrepancies, payment disagreements and changes or modifications/amendments due to changes in solicitations, project scope or other related problems.
Evaluate and monitor performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonableness of prices.
Ensure selected vendors are registered with SAM. Ensure selected contractors are not on the Excluded Parties List and after an award is made, ensure that the Federal Procurement Data Systems (FPDS) report has been completed and that the award announcement for all recovery acquisitions has been posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO).
Very proactive in executing A&E, Construction, supplies, IT and professional services contracts. Currently involved in a 7.1 million dollar contract for the Design Build project for Americorp/FEMA corps volunteers. This will house 240 members and 60 Federal employees.
Monitoring contractor's performance, and performing contract administration activities, independently reviewing contractor performance through site visits and correspondence for completion of applicable contract clauses.
YRCI-Contractor for Corp. for National and Community Service 09/2011 - 01/2013
Contracts Specialist
1201 New York AVE NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005 United States
Exercised complete authority for all contractual actions and phases of the acquisition including planning, requirements definition, acquisition strategy, pre-solicitation conferences, source selection plan, evaluation plan, negotiations, competitive range determination, and ultimate selection coordinating with the customer.
Provided Cradle to Grave contracting and my responsibilities include contracting duties using a variety of contract types including Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Interagency agreements, Blanket Purchase Orders, and IDIQ's.
Implemented acquisition strategies during both the pre and post award environment. This includes utilizing new procurement initiatives such as performance-based contracting, and past performance evaluation methods.
Was proactive in initiating closeout of acquisitions contending upon coordination with Program Officials and COR relating to final invoice procedures.
Worked in full partnership with the program offices to plan and develop the contractual strategy necessary to meet their requirements. This includes development of pre-negotiation positions, types of contracts, citation of appropriate regulatory and statutory authorities to justify the acquisition strategy, and preparing necessary documentation.
Instrumental in recommending solicitation methods such as requests for quotations, invitations to bid or requests for proposals, NASA SEWP, grants and interagency agreements. I also identify terms and conditions, or requirements to apply.
Involved in writing and administering bids, proposals, and recommend quotation awards. It is also my responsibility to identify sources of supplies, products and services and advise the agency on availability, costs, and trends.
Reviewed purchase orders, contracts, and agreements for compliance with requirements, regulations and specifications.
Prepared standard contracts, agreements, collect data and calculate cost benefit ratios. I also compile statistics and estimates to use in preparing reports.
Coordinated schedules, arrange for and participate in program meetings. I am the point of contact for NCCC and FEMA Corps.
Proactive in researching previous contracts and agreements to support internal estimates.
Updated and monitored databases that track purchase orders, contracts and agreements, verify adherence to terms and conditions.
Investigated and resolve problems of contract performance, solution to shipping, receiving and billing discrepancies, payment disagreements and changes or modifications/amendments due to changes in solicitations, project scope or other related problems.
Evaluated and monitor performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonableness of prices.
Ensured selected vendors are registered with the Central Contractor Registry for electronic payment.
Ensure selected contractors are not on the Excluded Parties List and after an award is made, ensure that the Federal Procurement Data Systems (FPDS) report has been completed and that the award announcement for all recovery acquisitions has been posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO).
CITY OF CHARLOTTE (Engineering and Property Management) 05/2009 - 06/2010
400 E 4th St
Charlotte, NC 28204 United States
Engineering Contracts Specialist
Worked in collaboration with and in support to customers, proactively translating customer requirements into technical options.
Developed solutions resulting in technical projects to address evolving customer workplace needs, site selection, design time schedules, overseeing the timely review of design submissions procurement; construction.
Managed and administered all contractual actions from pre-award to post-award including initial planning, contract awards, and administration.
Initiated, created, managed, negotiated, and managed master agreements with subcontractors.
Prepared bid proposal packages.
Initiated formal change orders, contract amendments, invoicing, and certified payrolls.
Assisted the Contracts Officer in ensuring that all goods and services purchased were done in a timely, cost-effective manner, utilizing sound business practices and in compliance with all Local, State and Federal requirements.
Prepared procurement solicitation documents including requests for proposals for Professional Service contracts; and project manuals including bidding documents, plans, specifications and contracts for construction, professional services, IT and building maintenance.
Prepared project manuals for new municipal buildings and facilities using approved, relevant Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) documentation.
Prepared project manuals for purchase of contractor services, supplies, and equipment in co-ordination with other City Departments.
Conducted vendor dispute hearings and responses to bidder protest.
Performed cost and price analysis and negotiated with Consultants, Project Managers and Contractors.
I have experience preparing solicitations awarding large-dollar services and construction contracts.
I have been on committees who analyzed and contemplated awards to ensure price, quality, and delivery factors were in the best interest of the government.
Monitored contract progress and advised contractors on all matters concerning contract compliance.
Prepared and conducted pre-performance briefings and provided contracting support and training for customers.
Analyzed the requirement, recommended revisions to the statements of work or specifications as necessary, and decided on the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan.
Monitored QC performance to ensure timely closeout of delivery orders and contracts.
Coordinated project specifications and requirements with the QC and Procurement Officers. Drafted Statements of Work (SOW) and Price Breakdown Sheets.
Executed post-award actions, including cost reimbursement and incentive arrangements, I provided business advice and contract guidance by reviewing and analyzing settlement proposals and recommend allowable costs.
Lead post-award conferences. When I received new project request, I analyzed all procurement requests to determine requirements, contracting methods, and types.
City of Charlotte (Charlotte Area Transit)
400 E 4th St
Charlotte, NC 28204 United States
10/2008 - 05/2009
Procurement Officer
Managed, negotiated and administered third party contracts for all CATS divisions; procurement of goods and services in accordance with Federal, State, and local governments.
Was involved in Contract administration, document development, including ITB’s, RFP’s, and records management.
Involved with public sector contracting involving multimillion dollar transactions for capital Equipment: MRO, construction, and professional services.
Enforced Federal compliance regulations; FAR, FTA circular 4220.1E and federal cost principles. Knowledge of 40 U.S.C (Brooks Act) Davis Bacon Act and knowledge of application of NC General Statues, 143-129.
Conducted post-proposal and pre-evaluation meetings. Initiated requests for purchases/invitations to bid. I have done bids that are competitive; fixed bids and sole-source selection.
Participated in ARRA reporting; ensured that requirements were met and ARRA contract clauses were included on all ARRA funded contracts; tracked ARRA funds received that were obligated and expended to projects or activities.
Prepared project manuals for construction of new municipal buildings and facilities using approved, relevant Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) documentation.
Prepared project manuals for purchase of contractor services, supplies, and equipment in co-ordination with other city departments.
Conducted vendor dispute hearings and responses to bidder protests.
Administered contracts for Federal Government agencies such as: Dept. of Energy, Dept. of Labor, and Federal Highway Administration.
Co-ordinated bid phase process activities with project managers, consultants, small business opportunity liaisons, business services support staff, bidders and citizens.
Prepared recommendation of award documentation for informal projects and city council agenda items for award of all formal contracts; I also performed cost and price analysis and negotiate with consultants, project managers and contractors.
Compass Group 09/2006 - 10/2008
Charlotte, NC United States
Procurement Analyst
Was a member of the Procurement team involved with negotiating and updating contracts with the Manufacturer.
Provided assistance to the Category Manager with market analysis, supplier preferencing commodity information tracking, RFI and RFQ preparation, Exhibit A’s and contract releases.
Monitored volume allowance, performance against fiscal goals, and assisted in validation of Managed Order Guides to identify areas of noncompliance, and assisted with issues of pricing, products and supply.
Fulfilled business needs in the Category Manager’s absence. Maintained approved product listings and deviated prices.
Reconciled invoices and monitored overall supplier compliance.
Created reports for Travel Expenses, Credit card usage, and Financial forecasting.
Created extensive reports using Access, Excel Pivot tables and VLOOKUPS.
CB Richard Ellis 03/2003 - 09/2006
Charlotte, NC
Facilities Coordinator
Created, dispatched, maintained and oversee upgrades to work order systems.
Oversaw 72 maintenance technicians. Prepared budgets and generated timely departmental reports (Labor hours, open work orders, etc)
Met with planners, departmental representatives and vendors to establish project requirements; served as a liaison between customer representatives, facilities staff and contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion.
Distributed and processed client communication pieces and Payroll/HR
information; prepared bi-weekly payroll documents; maintained required client documentation and records.
Monitored purchase card usage for technicians.
Responded to all regional emergency pages; contacted CSR to confirm emergency pages; gave tech arrival times or re-direct work orders to third party vendors; and updated all after hour pages in Service Express.
Participated on project teams and customer task forces as required. Developed and maintained positive relationships with internal/external customers and facilities staff.
CB Richard Ellis 03/2003 - 09/2006
Charlotte, NC
Hours per week: 40
Contracts Administrator
Evaluated and administered agreements for contracted services including preparing new contracts, contract renewals, and contract amendments.
Coordinated compliance procedures with vendors including licensing and insurance certificates.
Monitored and evaluated vendor performance.
Tracked vendor price changes and prepared monthly recurring payment schedule.
Coordinated special facility maintenance and repair projects.
Assisted in budget preparation, reporting, and preparation and control of records, statistics, and reports regarding operations, personnel changes.
CB Richard Ellis December 2005-September 2006
System Support Specialist: Bank of America Account
Provided support for the telephony and technology systems as well as other related systems used and acted as a primary contact for all technology related problems, upgrades, etc. to communicate to Information Resource Group.
Provided technical support of all hardware, Provide telephony and all reporting required.
Maintained the inventory of all computer hardware and PDA’s.
Tested new and existing hardware and applications, provided guidance and assistance to end users, and maintained technician information and communications.
Stayed abreast of all software/hardware updates and changes,
Serve as liaison between end users and Information Resource Group.
Maintained the Business Continuity Plan and assisted with staffing work schedules.
Federal Express: April 1997-March 2003
Courier
Delivery and pickup of packages.
Education:
Defense Acquisition University/Federal Acquisition Institute Washington, DC United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 03/2014
Major: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Certification FAC-C
Level 1 FAC-C
CON 90 FAR (Elective)
CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements
CON 110 Mission Support Planning
CON 111 Strategy Execution
CON 112 Mission Performance
CON 120 Mission Focused Contracting
Level 2
ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Course (Elective)
CON 200 Business Decisions for Contracting
CON 215 Intermediate Contracting for Mission Support
CON 216 Legal Considerations in Contracting
CON 217 COST ANALYSIS AND NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES
CON 218 Advanced Contracting for Mission Support
CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Elective)
Level 3 (working towards)
CON 244 Construction Contracting (Elective)
HBS 414 Diversity (Elective)
University of Phoenix Fairfax, VA United States
Master's Business Administration 09/2013
GPA: 3.11 of a maximum 4.00
Credits Earned: 36 Semester hours
Major: Business Administration
MGT/521 MANAGEMENT 3 credits
HRM/531 HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 3 credits
LAW/531 BUSINESS LAW 3 credits
LDR/531 ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 3 credits
QRB/501 QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR BUSINESS 3 credits
ECO/561 ECONOMICS 3 credits
ACC/561 ACCOUNTING 3 credits
QNT/561 APPLIED BUSINESS RESEARCH and STATISTIC 3 credits
OPS/571 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3 credits
FIN/571 Finance 3 credits
MKT/571 MARKETING 3 credits
STR/581 STRATEGIC PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION 3 credits
NC A and T State University Greensboro, NC United States
Bachelor's Degree 12/2001
Credits Earned: 124 Semester hours
Major: Psychology Minor: Business
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Analytical Thinking Certificate, Leadership Development, Project Management, RFP and Negotiations, Cost Analysis, LEED for Buildings, Estimating.
Job Related Training:
Analytical Thinking Certificate,
Leadership Development, 1/2008
Project Management Certification, 1/2008
RFP and Negotiations, Rutgers University 4/2009
Cost Analysis, Rutgers University 4/2009
LEED for Buildings, Estimating 3/2010
References: Available Upon Request
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