Robert Johnson

Provided Upon Request

Coral Gables, Florida 33114 United States

Mobile: 786-***-****

Email: ad2ydv@r.postjobfree.com

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-time

Work Experience:

Senior Procurement Analyst

USAID (This is a federal job)

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

M/OAA

Washington DC, DC

11/2014 - Present

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Contracting

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.). Grade: 14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Experienced Feceral Aquisition Workforce Professional Trainer that has designed, delivered, maintained courses for the A&A Workfource by USAID's Professional Development and Training Division (PDT) located in the Management's Bureau Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA). Worked with several technical offices including OSDBU to facilitate training programs on specialised topics for USAID'S A&A Staff which includes all CO's and COR's

Managed certification programs with Administrator's Access in FAI's databases including FAI CSOD and FAITAS and in USAID's database via USAID University Both of which are powered by Cornerstone On Demand IT Platform. Responsible for approving the development as the COR of USAID's Small Business training program in addition to overseeing and approving USAID's own

"customized version" of FAI Courses including:

FAC-COR Level 2 Certification (FCR 201)s

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FQN 425)

Current FAC-C Level 1,2,3 Classes (CON 091.160.200.280/290.360) New "One Certification" FAC-C Program Courses (CON 1100-1200-1300-1400) Responsible as a part of a team to train USAID''s Acquisition and Assistance

(A&A) Workforce at over 80 Mission sites worldwide and in the United States which includes thousands of Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Assistance Officer Representatives (AORs) and hundreds of Contracting Officers

(COs) and Assistance Officers (AOs)

Planned, executed, and delivered 1st "Non-100% Virtual" training classes since COVID-19 for USAID Staff in:

Pretoria, South Africa - June 2022 (In-Person: Just three weeks after Mission re-opened for A&A Staff Return-to-Work)

Washington, DC - December 2022 and January 2023 (Blended: One Week Virtual and One Week In-Person)

Bangkok, Thailand - January 2023 (Hybrid : In-Person and Virtual Staff being trained at the same time)

Develops business strategy and training schedule for global trainings in multiple time zones, with some classes being delivered in 6-8 time zones within a fiscal year.

Coordinates training schedule with regional training centers in Ghana, Germany, Jordan, Kenya, South Africa, Bangkok, El Salvador, and Peru. Responsible for Developing and Maintaining PDT Fundamentals Classes for COR and CO staff which includes about 10- 12 courses for CORs. AORs. COs, and AOs.

Responsible for Developing and Maintaining PDT E-Learning Series of 10 online classes for all A&A Staff.

Reviews and makes recommendations to update course materials and trainings to awarded vendors under contract to ensure current and relevant procurement topics, trends, and best practices/lessons learned are included in updated training products.

In developing training products, assists in providing policy updates, interpretation, guidance and assistance to contracted vendors as they create, develop, and deliver new trainings on behalf of PDT.

Responsible for certifications for A&A Staff in Latin American and Caribbean Regions, as well as Global Health (GH), and Education, Environment, and Economic Growth (E3) Technical Offices.

Assisted in development of training products with small businesses (SBA 8a program, as well as review upcoming solicitations for OSDBU compliance. Worked with Agency OSDBU office in performing marketing research and due diligence to ensure open competition for upcoming contractual actions, as applicable.

Level II FAC-COR Certified on 12/05/2016 and certification remains active Level III FAC-C Certified on 07/22/2014 and certification remains active Level I Warranted Contracting and Assistance Officer and certification remains active

Supervisor: Upon Request 202-***-****)

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Senior Contracting Officer

USAID (This is a federal job)

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

M/OAA

Washington, DC

6/2010 - Present

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Contracting

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.). Grade: 14

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Works within USAID's Management Division, Office of Acquisition and Assistance

(M/OAA) developing contractual strategy, issuing and monitoring contracts to ensure and to improve the procurement process, and evaluating the satisfactory progress of such contracts to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance and recommend solutions to correct performance or to terminate contract as applicable.

Has served as a Contracting Officer (CO) and Assistance Officer (AO) in Colombia and Peru, South America and United States and continues to maintain warrant authority to serve as a CO/AO as needed upon request of Missions and Washington, DC Operations within USAID's Management Bureau;s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA)

Reviews procurement objectives and work statement for prior to issuance of solicitations. Development of business strategy and program/technical requirements in order to perform in-depth evaluations of the financial, technical capabilities and/or performance of the contractors prior to recommendation(s) for award.

Analyzing and approving price analyses and makes recommendations to improve contracting/procurement efficiency related to the review, analysis, and/or interpretation of procurement statutes, regulations, policy, concepts, guidance, or procedures for use in the solution of problems or the accomplishment of projects or programs.

Approving proposed contract modifications, changes, and/or deviations and provide policy interpretation, guidance and assistance to activities in the assigned area.

Business experience within the Environment, Education, and Economic Growth procurement functional areas within USAID to provide technical leadership and consultation on highly specialized contracts.

Developed solicitations for set-asides with small businesses (SBA 8a program, as well as review upcoming solicitations for OSDBU compliance. Worked with Agency OSDBU office in performing marketing research and due diligence to ensure open competition for upcoming contractual actions, as applicable. Leading a procurement portfolio within the Branch Chief's Area-of-Responsiblity and actively being as a lead negotiator, contract specialist, and contracting officer on multiple contracts, including assisting on actions that have involved several interrelated contracts where changes to one contract may affect other contracts. Serving as a lead for division as part of an agency-wide expert team with the CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System)database, an important functional area of due diligence in procurement. Provides advice and assistance to Contracting Officers (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR)on reporting, evaluation, and past performance requirements on applicable contracts.

Accomplishing additional administrative work, which includes management of an office's schedule and office program planning.

Reviewing contract actions and/or provisions to determine regulatory compliance or to improve contract competition and/or small business opportunities on current and future solicitations.

Have served for multiple years on the Department of State-USAID Mentoring Advisory Board as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on Contracting and is currently evaluating the Mentoring Program Content and IT Platform. Advisory Board is made up of five USG employees of USAID/Department of State and provides input, guidance, and support to STATE Civil Service Human Resource Management (CSHRM) and USAID OHR Training and Education Division joint collaboration of STATE/USAID Official Mentoring Program. Level III FAC-C Certified on 07/22/2014 and maintains certification to-date. Warranted Contracting and Assistance Officer and maintains authority to-date. Supervisor: Michael Douglas 301-***-****)

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Instructor-Business Intelligence Specialist

Johnson International Enterprises & Contracted Positions PO BOX 511

Coral Gables, FL

8/1996 - Present

Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 5

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

TEACHING AND CERTIFICATIONS: 2000-current

Certified T3 Instructor of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM Certifications:

Certified Professional in Supply Management

Certified Purchasing Manager (Lifetime)

A.P.P. Certification (Lifetime)

NIGP Certifications:

Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) since 2007 Planned, formulated, and delivered multi-session and multi-phase training course for contracting personnel of a major international travel organization to help corporate staff prepare to take the Certified Professional in Supply Management

(CPSM) series of exams.

Prepared a group of governmental buyers to take a major certification exam, by teaching sessions of reviewing procurement concepts, terminology, case studies, and test-taking techniques.

Advised and evaluated contract personnel applications for certification/re-certification through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) by reviewing their documentation and provided guidance on their application listing of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Seminars and Conferences attended, and Professional Service Hours.

Participated in a test group of major professional procurement certification exam revision and assessed and provided analysis on exam format, type of test questions, and material topics for exam questions. This new professional certification involved long-range planning and rapport was developed with ISM National Training Manager over a 5+ year time span. Developed and implemented for a major public state university an evening course for business professionals studying for their Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification. This semester long course comprised of six sessions and was developed for the University's Continuing Education Program. Created, delivered, and analyzed results for a major Bi-national Chamber of Commerce(CC) in Miami Business Forums and Seminars on "How-To-Do Business In the U.S." Assisted CC with decision making process to determine target markets to focus on small and medium sized businesses located within a country that had potential to enter U.S. Marketplace. Traveled with Bi-national Chamber of Commerce as an independent consultant to assist CC with problem solving of logistics in developing market intelligence and marketplace opportunities for overseas vendors to participate in annual trade conference and exposition in Miami over a four year period.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2001-2004 Companies benefiting from personal work included Nike, MEDA, Isaco/Perry Ellis

• Created an IT and Management Information System for apparel manufacturer and distributor with sales of over $60 million. Results from developing this system included reducing inventory by 15 percent, improving profitability by 10 percent, and improving overall customer service ability with major retailers.

• Implemented due diligence procedures for commercial enterprises and small businesses resulting in establishing an organized structure in monitoring costs, expenses, profitability, and viability for businesses to grow and to expand.

• Performed feasibility study in the Miami area for micro-enterprise program with a potential target market of 700,000 participants, which resulted in developing a program which has trained over 50 potential entrepreneurs in the first two quarters of 2003.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 1996-2001

Companies benefiting from personal work included Store Of Knowledge, Fisher AG, Isaco

• Designed Programs which resulted in 150% increase in employees' performance through the use of custom made programs addressing topic such as TQM, diversity in the marketplace, and best practices.

• Developed system which reduced inventory of key category of products by 30 percent with profitability.

• Created projects to increase market perception and penetration through the use of such instruments as POP, Co-op advertising, and special promotions between manufacturers and department store chains.

• Maximize effectiveness within AOR to improve sales and to fulfill corporate objectives within marketplace.

SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT SKILLS 1997-2000

Companies benefiting from personal work included Pascoe & Co., Brastile, Walpex Trading Co.

• Developed quarterly buying plans resulting in increasing market share in the fiscal year by 25 percent using exception based reporting practices.

• Augmented within the buying organization a cost/analysis system improving production, inventory rotation, and line item analysis by 25 percent over previous fiscal year.

• Innovation in monitoring and allocation of employees' time with procurement procedures, reducing overall processing time by 50 percent.

• Designed alternatives in providing better distribution channels resulting in improved performance of 33 percent using a balanced scorecard system Supervisor: Robert Johnson 786-***-****)

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Buyer (Contract Analyst)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)

1450 NE 2nd Avenue

Room 650 (Procurement Management Services)

Miami, FL

6/2005 - 7/2010

Salary: $52,000.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsible for procurement activities in the 3rd Largest U.S. School District of all items within the Department of Food and Nutrition and supported other district buyers in procuring various commodities. Portfolio managed was the largest in volume of all twelve areas within Procurement Management Services. Created formal multi-million dollar bids up to $325 million with originators, while having supported Senior Executives efforts to provide timely, thoroughly researched and analyzed written and oral communications to internal and external stakeholders.

Portfolio managed varied between 20-30 contracts, with handling multiple assignments with the issuance at the same time of multiple solicitations with varying releases, addendum, extensions, and expiration dates. Supervised staff of "Junior Buyers" (equivalent to USG Contract Specialists) which performed contract maintenance and support functions, issued and approved purchase orders, maintained inventory levels, and provided support and recommendations to "Buyer" (equivalent to USG Contracting Officer). Contracts issued, awarded, maintained, and audited involved purchase, transportation, and storage of mainline, frozen, dairy, bakery, and produce items, IT systems, commercial kitchen equipment, service and maintenance contracts, recycling and waste disposal systems, insect eradication, emergency preparedness items (due to schools being the primary shelters in case of hurricanes or natural disasters), and many other commodities. Contracts issued involved working with and compliance with regulations set at the local, state, and federal level including but not limited to the Florida and U.S. Department of Education, USDA, U.S. Military and DoD, Department of Homeland Security and DoT Transportation.

Proven experience in managing and disseminating information regarding Agency's issues to external audiences, including Finance and Budget, Office of the Inspector General, School District's Legal Counsel, and School Board Administration. Served as an Advisor on out-reach related activities. Promoted small business development with School Board's OSDBU office by providing feedback to vendors on their solicitation offers post-award and through assisting district staff in teaching vendors through seminars on "How to do business with M-DCPS".

Worked with Public Affairs regarding press/media and governmental issues. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and integrating the strategic planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and overall management of resources to achieve an effective communications strategy within the procurement process.

Wrote and evaluated specifications, conducts bid openings, evaluates/prepares bids for award, issues and monitors contracts.

Experienced in managing and handling vendors’ problems and protest, having won protests over contract specifications on a major district commodities and service contract. Collaborated with program office, finance, legal, and District Director and Assistant Superintendent for Procurement Management Services in being able to have State Administrative Law Judge rule in favor of the School District regarding bid protest.

Coordinated with the School Board Attorney’s office and Accounts Payable on all vendors’ problems.

Applied exception based management, to recommending solutions to 3rd largest U.S. school district.

Supervisor: Barry Meltz 305-***-****)

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Intern

Office of Inspector General- Audit Division, U.S. Treasury (This is a federal job)

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington, DC

1/2005 - 5/2005

Salary: $28,620.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.). Grade: 05

This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisted audit managers/supervisors in conducting audit for Information Technology (IT) Procurements and other related products. Performed general research using internet and other sources and through interviews as part of auditing team.

Interpreted documents that included schematics of various computer networks, including LAN, WAN, VPN and other specific networks. Reported conclusions both verbally and in writing to supervisors as they relate to specific audit objectives being reviewed.

Enhanced financial related audit assignments to include surveys, audits, follow-up audits, and complex analysis.

Briefed audit manager on progress of audits and identifies potential problems. Documented audit findings to include next steps and recommendations for corrective actions.

Prepared reports, memoranda, and/or summaries of audit findings in final format.audit working papers, instructions, and other procedural materials for agency review.

Supervisor: Tom Bryne (Retired) or Kim Mango (HR Specialist) 202-***-****) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Program Analyst, E-Government / HACU Intern

FDIC

3501 Fairfax Drive

Arlington, VA

6/2004 - 8/2004

Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisted with FDICconnect help desk operations, which included customer service, user registration, technical assistance in troubleshooting problems with the web portal, and "behind-the-scenes" support and reporting for the 9000+ member banks that reports their information to the FDIC on a quarterly basis Developed specific calculations for previously defined FDICconnect performance measures.

Developed supporting materials for FDICconnect mid-year budget request

(short-term tactical view) and FDICconnect business case (long-term strategic view).

Supervisor: Linda Abood 703-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Enumerator

Bureau of the Census (Department of Commerce) (This is a federal job) 1313 NW 36 Street, Suite 300

Miami, FL

4/2000 - 8/2000

Salary: $14.25 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 20

Series: 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

Pay Plan: AD - Administratively Determined

Grade: 00

This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Supervision of re-enumeration of census tracts during the 2000 U.S. Census. Performed interviews and analyzed data to ensure accuracy and prevent under/over-reporting.

Developed solutions of specific issues in census tracts and presented plan to higher level .

Higher level management extended term of assignment to assist with completion of project.

Supervisor: Atlanta Divisional Office 301-***-**** ) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

P/T Sales Associate

Coach

516 W 34 St

New York, NY

8/1998 - 4/2020

Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 10

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Performed various duties during employment, including management and reporting functions.

Designed an international sales analysis model tracking sales for three years for major metropolitan tourist-oriented market. Sales model identified customer shopping patterns and recommendations led to increased advertising geared for tourists in Latin America resulting in sales increases of up to 40 percent. Part-time Sales Associate during peak periods.

Supervisor: Joseph Zuba 212-***-****)

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Sales and Market Manager

Brookstone Company

8888 SW 136 Street

Miami, FL

7/1992 - 8/1996

Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Maximize sales and operating income while controlling expenses at budgetary levels

Analyze weekly sales and merchandising trends and placed orders for replenishment

Develop market promotions with target groups within product categories to maximize sales

Ensure and maintain high quality standards in Human Resources, Operations, and Merchandising

Initiated special projects to increase product awareness via trade shows and business alliances

Supervisor: Ramon Winemberg 603-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Merchandising Manager

JC Penney Co.

West Shore Plaza

Tampa, FL

12/1989 - 3/1992

Salary: $0.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsibilities for the planning, purchasing, controlling and merchandising of assigned lines

Maximize effectiveness of area of responsibility to achieve sales, profits and market share objectives

Designing and building detailed assortment plans for assigned lines and practices

Performing execution of all related merchandising activities including monitoring and tracking Open-To-Buy (OTB)

Supervisor: John Bolen (Retired) or Ed Savold (District HR Manager)

813-***-****)

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Education:

University of Maryland College Park, MD United States Professional degree (e.g. MD, JD, DDS) 5 / 2014

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Post-Graduate Education in Federal Acquisitions

Florida International University Miami, FL United States Professional degree (e.g. MD, JD, DDS) 8 / 2006

Credits Earned: Semester Hours

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Post-Graduate Education in Accounting with focus areas in Governmental, International, and IT Accounting Disciplines.

FIU - Florida International University Miami, FL United States Master's degree 12 / 2005

GPA: 3.63 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 36 Semester Hours

Major: Management Information Systems

Florida International University Miami, FL United States Master's degree 4 / 2004

GPA: 3.63 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 71 Semester Hours

Major: Business Administration Minor: E-Business

University of Florida Gainesville, FL United States Bachelor's degree 5 / 1989

GPA: 2.88 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 151 Semester Hours

Major: Finance / Marketing Minor: Germanic / Scandinavian Languages Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration Summer Term (1987) International Business Program completed at University of Innsbruck, Austria Job Related Training:

Federal Executive Institute (FEI) and USAID Intentional Leadership Program 2021 Graduate

FAC-C Level III Certified through 4/30/2024

per FAI COVID-19 Directive

FAC-COR Level 2 Certified trhough 4/30/2024

per FAI COVID-19 Directive

CPSM, C.P.M., and A.P.P Certification through Institute for Supply Management CPPO Certification through National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Teaching Certification through Academy for Art of Teaching (FIU) Certified T3 Instructor through ISM

Language Skills:

Spanish

Spoken Advanced

Written Advanced

Read Advanced

Swedish

Spoken Intermediate

Written Intermediate

Read Intermediate

German

Spoken Intermediate

Written Novice

Read Intermediate

Italian

Spoken Novice

Written Novice

Read Novice

Affiliations:

ISM (NAPM) - Institute of Supply Management - Member NIGP - National Institute for Government Purchasin - Member AIESEC International Business Exchange - Member, Alumni Member NSHMBA - National Society of Hispanic MBA's - Member HACU Association of Colleges and Universities - Member Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout with Bronze Palms Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity - Member, Alumni Member Sigma Pi Fraternity - Member, Founding Father

Additional Information:

Trained in Software Applications: ARENA, Crystal Reports, Data Mining/Warehousing, Microsoft Office XP, MRP Systems (various), SAP, SBT accounting and other office programs

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