Contract Compliance Administrator
Resume:
Alexander Tolefe Uzoka
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Summary of Experience
I am an experienced Contract Compliance Administrator and the Federal contracts OJT manager for the Georgia Department of Transportation. I am an investigator and Compliance Officer for Local Government and Federal Agencies. I have over 10 years of contract audit and investigative experience. I am an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE)Certifier and EEO trainer. I am a dedicated professional, with an exceptional knowledge of state and federal laws specializing in complex employment discrimination cases under Titles VI and VII, and ADA. I deeply understand Federal Highway Administration 1273 [contract provisions] under 23 CFR Part 230, and Executive Order 11246. I am a Certified Compliance Administrator [Morgan State University] I have outstanding experience in contract fraud and abuse criminal investigations relating to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) contract compliance audits and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Training.
Areas of interest:
•Contract Compliance for Federal Highway Administration/Department of Transportation
•Equal Employment Opportunity OJT management
•Conduct oversight for local government agencies to ensure compliance with EEO rules and regulations set forth by the FHWA.
•Disability, Race, Sex, Religion, Marital Status, Reprisal, Color and National Origin investigations
•Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
•Prepare Report of investigation (ROI) or Summary of Findings (SOF) and search warrants
•Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment
•Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA Federal Regulations
•Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, compliance monitoring for its federally funded contracts
Work Experience
Employer: Georgia Department of Transportation: Contract Compliance Administrator & OJT Manager
Start Date Nov 2019
•Job Experience:
•Spearheaded EEO compliance efforts for various contracts, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and oversaw race-neutral initiatives.
•Developed and implemented project labor agreements (PLAs), promoting fair labor practices and harmonious labor relations.
•Monitored compliance with contract requirements, conducting regular audits to identify areas of improvement and implementing corrective actions.
•Oversaw the administration of certified payroll, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to prevailing wage rates.
•Established and tracked DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) goals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote subcontracting opportunities.
•Conducted thorough investigations into complaints and allegations of non-compliance, ensuring fair and unbiased resolution per established procedures.
•Provided leadership development training to internal teams, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
•Collaborated with economic development agencies and community organizations to support local businesses and promote workforce diversity.
•Facilitated good faith efforts by contractors to meet EEO requirements, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between all parties involved.
•Managed the On-the-Job Training Program.
•Conducted Contract Compliance reviews on all GDOT contractors to verify FHWA 23 CFR 230 compliance.
•Conducted DBE “Good Faith Effort” analysis of federally funded Contracts.
•Investigated Contractor complaints related to EEO Program Areas.
•Reviewed contract documents to identify the minority participation requirements for that project
•Participated in formulating minority participation plans/goals and reviewing the plans before submission to the Federal government while interfacing with public agencies and prospective applicants’ representatives to clarify rules, regulations, and/or reporting requirements
•Monitored DBE Firms' participation in contracts to ensure they have the required participation stipulated by the contracts, laws, rules, and regulations.
•Worked with DBE company personnel to provide training and guidance relating to minority program responsibilities.
•Visited project sites to monitor compliance with the contract requirements of the minority participation programs
•Reviewed all recommendations including investigations, audits, and on-site reviews for accuracy and regulatory compliance for submittal.
GA Department of Transportation (EEO-DBE program): EEO Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Analyst/Coordinator
Start Date: Aug 2015; End Date: Nov 2019
Job Experience:
•Reviewed and Analyzed DBE applications for certification and re-certification to ensure applicants submit complete application data.
•Conducted site visits and personal interviews for the evaluation of DBE applicants.
•Prepare written reports regarding site visits and interviews.
•Participated in informal hearings for applicants who were determined to have Issues of Concern.
•Presented written complied facts of denied applicants with the Agency Director before the Appeals Advisory Committee.
•Responsible for updating and maintaining the vendor database.
•Participated in all training/workshops regarding the certification process.
•Exercise courteous, and excellent customer service at all levels of the certification process.
•Utilized my knowledge of business principles, accounting, and legal structure of businesses
to write clear, concise, and accurate reports covering detailed complex subject matter.
•Great ability to research, evaluate, and make recommendations based on established policies and guidelines.
•Capacity to prioritize and plan work with minimal direction and/or supervision.
•Sensitivity to and experience in working and dealing with people of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds
•Possess the ability to read, understand, and work complex financial data, such as personal and business tax documents, personal financial statements/summaries
•Great ability to make sound and well-informed decisions
•Evaluate information to determine its accuracy and relevance while on a project.
•Demonstrable skills in organizing work, setting priorities, and determining objectives and strategies to achieve the desired end.
•Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
•Great ability to use a computer to work more efficiently and improve work processes.
•Open to new changes and procedures.
•A team player, trustworthy, and able to work with others to achieve goals.
•Displays a high standard of ethical conduct.
•Completed data entry on closed projects.
Employer: GA Department of Transportation: Right of Way Specialist
Start Date Dec 2014; End Date Aug 2015
Key Responsibilities:
•Database Management: Maintaining and inputting all necessary and complex data into the right of way (ROW) database application (TPro)
•Managed assigned Right of way (ROW) contracts/projects.
•Acquiring Permits and Approvals: Responsible for acquiring necessary real property, fee simple, easements, licenses, leases, permits, and approvals to provide for the location and construction, and installation of highway roads and facilities, and ensure accurate document preparation to secure subdivision approvals and building permits as necessary.
•Permit Rental and Licenses Fees: Charged with paying, monitoring, and tracking all rentals, licenses, and revolving permit fees.
•Solely responsible for tracking, monitoring, invoice payments, and reconciliation of invoices in PeopleSoft.
•Solely responsible for preparing easements and other related documents and agreements.
•Regulatory Compliance: Assisting with regulatory filings and compliance.
•Public Awareness: Leading efforts related to company Public Awareness by interfacing with 3rd parties on public awareness meetings, ensuring the Organization’s representatives are identified, and ensuring associated reporting is completed and recorded.
•Managed over 230 state agency contracts, maintaining customer relationships and database
•Monitor the contractor’s progress and performance to ensure goods and services conform to the contract requirements.
•Imputed and analyzed data in state billing applications (PeopleSoft)
•Managed state vehicles used in contract performance for compliance and perform business compliance audits
•Establish the scope of authority, clear lines of communication and reporting, and specific individuals who will interact directly with assigned projects on road construction
•Performed all billing duties including receiving, processing, generating invoices, monthly billing summary reports, balancing billing worksheets monthly and comparing final copies of the bills against the accounting system, ensuring the accuracy of all dates
Employer
State of Georgia- Department of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia: Business Operations Analyst
Start Date: Oct 2011; End Date Nov 2014
Key Responsibilities:
•Responsible for providing two major Business Unit Owners (Maternal and Child Health Programs) in developing tactical and strategic products and services to support the business unit’s goals (financial, quality, production, customer service, operational efficiency, market share, etc.).
•Worked closely with program leadership and business partners to identify and maximize opportunities to use information and technology to improve product, service, and/or program business processes.
•Reviewed and analyzed data captured in BIBS (Babies Information and Billing System) business system and user needs, including workflow, program improvements, and steps required to develop or modify the programs.
•Analyzed the business unit’s activities and trends and compared analyses against the service standards and best practices; and presented findings to the Business Unit Leaders to identify and implement strategies that will address tactical and strategic goals. I was responsible for crafting, developing, monitoring, maintaining, and advising 32 Health Districts on an ongoing basis on the state of their budget concerning their federal, state, and local regional funds.
•Prepared routine reports (financial, quality, production, customer service, operational efficiency, market share, etc.).
•Managed and maintained customer relationships and databases.
•Monitor the contractor’s progress and performance to ensure goods and services conform to the contract requirements.
•Analyzed business unit spending data, buying trends, and business process flow
•Established the scope of authority, clear lines of communication and reporting, and specific individuals who will interact directly with the contractor
•Performed all billing duties including receiving, processing, generating invoices, monthly billing summary reports, balancing billing worksheets monthly and comparing final copies of the bills against the accounting system, ensuring the accuracy of all dates
•Directed and Supervision of 2 State Employees
Employer: State of Georgia- Department of Administrative Services, Atlanta, Georgia: Manager
Start Date Dec 2005; End Date Oct 2011
Key Responsibilities:
•Promoted by the leadership of the agency to serve as the Manager & Administrative Officer managing a staff of 18 employees in the Document and mail & courier operations to more than 65 state agencies with more than 300 contracts. The Department of Administrative Services Document and Mail Services is charged with providing critical document and mail & courier business solutions and services to the state of Georgia
Achievements:
•Identified $462K in savings opportunities within the first 2 months on the job
•Charged with generating an annual operating fund of $1.5milion
•Developed customer leads and increase the number of customers by 35% within the first 3 years
•Created and managed customer contracts, maintained the customer database, and developed price quotes to match customers' Request for Quotes (RFQs)
•Installed and taught my self-styled ‘Tuesday Testimonies’ to the document and mail and courier operations team (Tuesday mornings -employees forum for sharing weekly experiences with customers and learning ways to improve customer service)
•A two-time recipient of the Georgia State Governor’s Award for Excellence in Customer Service
•Negotiated the purchase of mail service equipment through the statewide contract and saved the agency more than $100k in the first 2 years
•Functioned as liaison between the department, United States Postal Service, and Presort vendors ensuring more than $600K in postage savings for participating state agencies each year
•Launched Mail Sorting Accuracy Management tool to aggregate & analyze operations efficiencies
•Increased mail sorting accuracy rate to 98%
•Reduced mail processing time by 10+%
•Designed and developed comprehensive customer service training
•Created and maintained a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
•Awarded Department Leadership awards and accolades because of the transformation in my unit
Employer: State of Georgia - Depart of Labor, Tucker, Georgia: Business Enterprise Counselor
Start Date: Oct 2002; End Date Nov 2005
Key Responsibilities:
•Awarded Business Counselor of the Year during my first year with the organization
•Managed unprecedented financial results as business facilities in my territory net income achieved recurring 10+% annual growth with an operating profit margin exceeding 15% since inception Managed and provided directions and support to personnel in multi-unit retail facilities in the assigned geographic territory
•Managed financial reports, contractual agreements, and purchasing functions in 12 retail facilities
•Oversaw the process of hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of 12+ visually impaired facility vendors
•Motivated staff to improve the quantity and quality of work performance through weekly coaching, and by providing ongoing training and development opportunities as needed
•Trained, informed, and instructed facility managers on applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations about the operation of the retail facility in the state of Georgia
•Increased sales by 15+% in 12 assigned retail facilities
•Prepared & presented quarterly territory updates to senior management & the Blind Vendor Committee
•Monitor and evaluate employee performance to ensure quality customer service is being provided
•Perform compliance reviews of records and procedures to assess performance levels.
•Ensure compliance with the best business practices
•Prepare preliminary reports and final facility financial summary reports
•Mitigated all conflict or problems within assigned territory's customers for positive resolutions in ways that best served the goals of the department/division/facility and the customers
Employer: Fulton County Finance Department, Atlanta: Office Coordinator 11
Start Date: Feb 1998; End Date Oct 2002
Key Responsibilities:
•Established and prioritized goals and objectives for employees in the administrative area
•Provided all administrative support to three senior-level executives
•Implemented and coordinated special projects, as well as oversee and monitor the entire procurement process for the Finance Department. Also, assist with processing contracts for the Finance Department
•Coordinated the purchasing/procurement activities for goods and services and maintained weekly reports for all purchase cards and procurement transactions total for each division
•Monitored the spending of divisions within the department throughout the year to ensure compliance with budgeted funds and provide the supervisor with monthly/year-end reports for the spending of each division
•Enforced rules and regulations relative to administrative operations, as well as supervised, evaluated, and trained employees
•Managed and oversaw daily business activities of 3 departments
•Prepared daily and weekly sales and performance reports
•Provided motivation and training for associates as needed
•Managed departmental budgets and developed and presented trend analysis to top management
Education:
Mercer University. Atlanta, Georgia: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Alabama A&M University (AAMU): MS Marketing
Other Certifications
American Contract Compliance Administrator CCA [Morgan State University continue education August 2023] Certificate ID ACCA 21108
Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Certificate ID 8995516 August 2013
Georgia State [Carl Vison] Institute of Leadership Training/Certification
Microsoft 365 Suite [Expert User]
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