Ryan Watson

Hawaii add8jg@r.postjobfree.com 808-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/ryanarwatson/

SUMMARY

Experienced contract specialist with expertise in evaluation of documents, negotiation with contractors, composition of contracts compliant with various directives, and communication and guidance between vendors, clients, and co-workers. Knowledgeable of global governance structures and their future trajectories, as well as models of conflict assessment and prevention. Adept at analyzing, organizing, and writing documents on international relations. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Tableau, and other data visualization tools. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Arts – International Relations December 2021 American University – Washington, D.C.

Concentration in U.S. Foreign Policy and Global Security, GPA 3.84 Bachelor of Science – Business (2018)

Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, Virginia Concentration in Supply Chain Management and Analytics, GPA 3.2 Associate of Science – Business Administration (2017) Northern Virginia Community College – Woodbridge, Virginia Graduated Cum Laude

Completed over 30 Defense Acquisition University training certificate courses in: Contracts Knowledge, Acquisition Management, Life Cycle Logistics, Earned Value Management, and Systems Planning. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Marine Corps Community Services, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Contract Specialist, 7/2019 – present

Hours Worked: 40 weekly

Administer assigned contracts to include negotiations, modifications, requests for corrective actions, preparation of termination notices, and resolution of disputes. Approve payments and contract close-outs and mediate on disputed claims based on analysis of facts and advice of Counsel. Comply with DoD Joint Ethics Regulation including annual ethics training. Evaluate initial responses, conduct price evaluations, synchronize technical evaluations, score and validate price and technical data, and negotiate contract terms. Review and analyze purchase requests for compliance with Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) procurement policies. Coordinate development of contractually acceptable specifications and work statements. Analyze risk and prepare course of action with senior staff and appropriate stakeholders on complex procurement issues.

Oversee execution of over $1 million in legal contracts.

Developed and presented Policy Memorandum on Multilateral Contracts.

Qualified for Level 1 DoD NAF Contracting Certification.

Sponsored for Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques in Camp Pendleton, California.

Appointed to complete NAF Acquisition Management in Japan. Ryan Watson

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Formaggio, Kailua, Hawaii

Waitress, 1/2019 – 7/2019

Hours Worked: 30 weekly

Coordinated service, food, and drinks to patrons with other staff. Delivered superior customer service. Hilton Garden Inn of Woodbridge, Woodbridge, Virginia Guest Service Agent, 7/2016 – 7/2017

Hours Worked: 27 weekly

Managed the front desk and facilitated customer interactions and service. Launched written log for operations for times of technological crisis. Operated phone lines, transactions, and coordinated customer arrivals and departures. Fulfilled audit procedures to ensure compliance with policies.

Nominated “Employee of the Quarter” in December 2016.

Advanced from 13th to 4th ranking for international Hilton Garden Inn properties in one year.

Spearheaded and wrote hotel-wide property management system for emergency and system outage. Potomac Point Winery, Stafford, Virginia

Event Staff, 4/2014 – 3/2016

Hours Worked: 20 weekly

Planned, Coordinated, and executed over 150 weddings. Performed bussing and service functions in a fast- paced environment. Complied with instructions without prompting. Guided other staff through special events. VOLUNTEER WORK

Assist in logistics, setup, and execution of events for BioAstin Marathon Readiness, 2019 / present Assisted in Lego League with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), 2011 / 2018 Alpha Kappa Psi, 2017 / 2018

Analytics + Supply Chain Incubator Lab for Students (A+SCILS), 2018

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