Contract Administrator Specialist

GERALD O. TOURE

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National Louis University - Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction University of Maryland – Bachelor of Science in Business and Management Strayer University – Certificate in Business and Management Entrepreneurship EXPERIENCE

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C September 2012 – April 2022

Contract Administrator III

Contract administrator in cradle to grave actions on all assigned contracts. The job involved work of a complex nature which includes the preparation, management, award, administration and close-out of material, equipment, supply and service, professional and technical service, construction and Architecture and Engineering (A/E) contracts for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). During this period, I administered large and/or complex procurements in addition to providing guidance to less experienced Contract Administrators. YRCI, Fairfax, Virginia

December 2011 - August 2012

Senior Contract Consultant

Acts as a major consultant and procurement advisor for the customer (WMATA). Department of Commerce, NOAA Washington, D.C.

October 2008 - July 2011

Contract Specialist

Performs various duties concerned with the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development and information technology using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and closeout of contracts.

During my tenure worked closely with scientific-focused areas to support research projects, including equipment and consultant selection and contract management. Defense Logistics Agency, Richmond, VA

July 2000 – September 2008

Contract Specialist

Served as an 1102 intern in the field of procurement as a contract specialist

Served as a contract administrator in post award. Relevant Certificates:

DAWIA II

FAC II

CPPB

Affiliations:

University of Maryland Alumni Association - Member Disabled American Veterans - Lifetime Member

American Legion – Lifetime Member

Additional Information:

Team of the month 4

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award

Employee of the month award

Small Business Appreciation award

Award for awarding to most women-owned small business

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