Winston S. Wilson, Jr.

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Fort Washington, MD 20744

(301)-541- 9048

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Procurement and supply experience within a government environment for 5 years. Demonstrated ability to interpret specifications, negotiate highly technical contracts and coordinate with contractors and all stakeholders. Knowledge of automated procurement systems, e-commerce, e-procurement and material management related operations. Known for the ability to take initiative, think creatively and strategically, and prioritize tasks. Brokers innovative business arrangements to improve customer support and re-engineer the procurement process to make operations faster, easier and more efficient.

EXPERIENCE:

United States Coast Guard 01/2008 – 06/2015

Storekeeper (Purchasing Specialist)

Performed a full range of pre and post award transactions for small procurements for supplies valued up to $3000. Performed a full range of pre and post award transactions for small procurements for services valued up to $2500. Operated and maintained cargo handling equipment, such as forklifts. Improved business and procurement techniques to streamline processes. Improve operations, increase productivity and save up to $3000 in supply costs. Contacted vendors to advise them of ordering requirements and technical specifications and discussed price quotes and other matters related to purchase. Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and other agency FAR supplements. Performed extensive research to determine the most cost effective means of matching the appropriate supplier with the scope of work required.

Prepared and evaluated vendor list and unit prices to secure a fair and reasonable price for volume bulk orders. Developed complete acquisitions plans, including Statements of Work and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Resolved miscommunication with vendors by making sure shipment fees were clearly identified by applying procurement and contracting principles, laws, and regulations applicable to multiple contracts on GSA Advantage. Mastered new post payment audit process, resulting in special recognition from management. Gained expertise in Federal Procurement Desktop and Core Accounting System to track purchasing for items and services used by all Coast Guard Units. Prepared paperwork for review by senior officials, editing acquisition reports for technical accuracy, adherence to policy, organization of material, and clarity. Managed warehouse and mailroom operations by overseeing incoming shipments and mail, sorting items and mail according to department, and verifying that all warehouse and mail items were accurately recorded. Gained expertise in the Government Purchase Card program and other programs and services related to acquisition information technology systems. Performed all of the necessary steps from identification of the requirement through preparation of the award document for small procurements for supplies valued up to $3000. Performed all of the necessary steps from identification of the requirement through preparation of the award document for small procurements for services valued up to $2500. Trained co-worker on processes and procedures for small purchasing. Demonstrated basic knowledge of standardized purchasing regulations, policies, and procedures.

Conducted research on the open market to find the military knives and saved the Information Technology department $800 in supply costs. Communicated with vendors and manufacturers to ensure orders were directly shipped to unit. Documented and tracked purchases and orders in automated databases. Coordinated any deviation from the original purchase requests with the end user. Achieved unprecedented accuracy level of 97% due to careful reconciliation methods.

Securities and Exchange Commission 6/2003-6/2004

Intern

Filed financial records according to date, provided general administrative support to corporation finance department, and pulled files upon request for review by staff. Gained knowledge of federal regulations, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Maryland 1/2005-12/2007

Credits Earned: 40 Semester hours

Major: Accounting

JOB RELATED TRAINING:

Leadership And Management School, U.S. Coast Guard 03/14/2014, Centralized Supply, U.S. Coast Guard 05/04/2012, Basic Simplified Acquisition, U.S. Coast Guard 03/16/2012, Finance Procurement Desktop Reconciliation, U.S. Coast Guard 03/18/2010, Finance Procurement Desktop Basic, U.S. Coast Guard 03/11/2010

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer Software Proficiency, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel), Financial Procurement Desktop (FPD), Core Accounting System, Citrix, Purchase Card Application (PCA) Government Purchase Card Program

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