Construction Financial

Home Phone 225-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Broad knowledge of contract acquisition and procurement procedures; related laws, regulations, directives, practices, and statutory requirements. Extensive familiarity with FAR, DFAR, AFAR, EFAR, MIPRS, ETC. Dept of Agriculture regulations. Advanced procurement skills developed through over 20 years related experience obtained through government and private sector experience, gained broad familiarity with systems for procuring equipment, materials, and services ranging from information technology services and specialized electronic equipment to repair of marine vessels.

Extensive experience in pre-award functions, including development, preparation, and presentation of terms and conditions; solicitation and advertising for bids, including those related to construction acquisition and procurement of items with technically complex considerations; pre award surveys to evaluate contractors' technical and financial resources. Formulated policies and procedures for acquisitions of goods and services in situations with no available precedent.

Experienced in awarding sealed bid, competitively negotiated contracts, including those for architectural/engineering and other professional services.

Expertise in post-award functions, including contract administration with experience in areas ranging from supplies and equipment to construction maintenance, capital improvement projects to specialized services. Skilled in monitoring contractor performance, preparing contract modifications, and estimating production defficiencies. Strong negotiation skills gained through extensive experience negotiating contracts and change orders. Solid analytical/problem-solving skills; expertise in cost, price, and lease/purchase analysis. Skilled in understanding contract language. Solid knowledge in contract close out; to include insuring all equipment accounted for, contract accomplishment, final payment received.

REPRESENTATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hold Level 2 Certification.(DAWIA) Consistently noted for excellent results, with particular emphasis on achieving performance objectives, timely completion of critical problem acquisitions; support to high-leverage project priorities; exceeding expectations in major mission milestones and cost objectives. Received numerous employee achievement awards for performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Work History

Aug 2019 Working with ESGR (Employee of the Guard and Reserve) as a volunteer.

Currently Working with the military in support of troops going to and from active

duty. Presenting Patriot awards to various contractors as available.

Mar 5 2011 May 5, 2011 Navy Procurement, Non-Appropriated Funds, Millington, TN

May 5,2012 Contract Specialist Temporary position, Contracted for supplies and services

for the Navy Morale organization. Performed all work for pre award to award

for construction, supply and services.

Apr 2006

Oct 2010 USDHS/FEMA

Acquisitions Gulf Coast Recovery, 415 N. 15th Street, Baton Rouge, La.

Contract Specialist GS-12 Series 1102

Contracting for supplies and services. Perform all work related to pre-award from

selecting contract type or order type to be placed for acquisition. Utilize a broad range

of contract types, RFP, IFP and RFQ. Ensure contracts have correct clauses for

award. Analyze sources and determine the best method to ensure that each award

meets the governments need. Performs all work related to contract administration.

Negotiate contract modifications, change orders, etc. Monitor contract performance to

Insure COR is performing appropriate function. Provide guidance to technical customer

regarding specifications. Thoroughly familiar with Performance Based contracting.

Recently attended course in A-76 and Performance based contracts. Experienced in

contract termination for convenience/or cause. Negotiated contract termination

settlements.

Nov 2005

Apr 2006 Relocated to Baton Rouge, La as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

May 2001- USDA//National Finance Center, 13800 Old Gentilly Road

Nov 2005 New Orleans, La.70129

Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist GS-1102-GS-12-Step 12

Responsible for all aspects of pre-award and post award contracting functions for all of contracts. This position was a warranted position. Reviewed requisitions, determined

the appropriate procurement method. Responsible for selecting appropriate FAR,

clauses to be included in IFB, RFP, etc. Responsible for resolving discrepancies of

contractual, financial, legal or technical subject. Required to be computer literate.

Routinely perform cost or price analysis as applicable. Held negotiations, awarded

contracts, performed contract administration and contract close out.

Routinely received monetary awards for exceptional performance.

Mar 2000 Lockheed Martin, 13800 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, La

Apr 2001 Buyer, Purchased materials for Aerospace contractor. Purchases materials and supplies

for space shuttle program. Reviewed requirements to determine appropriate method of

procurement. Prepared awards, and performed contract administration and insured

close out Received performance awards for exceptional work.

Nov 1990 - U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, Technical Services Branch,

Feb 2000 Division, P.O. Box 60267, New Orleans, Louisiana 70160 Contract Specialist GS- 11,

Series 11-02 (40 hrs/wkly; Supervisor: Elois Evans, 504-***-****

Responsible for all aspects of pre-award and post-award contracting transactions for

all types of contractual actions. Analyze requirements, prepare, negotiate, award,

administer, modify, and award contracts for supplies and service. Negotiated

contract changes for complex actions awarded via job order under the Master

Ship Repair Contract. Execute contract purchases ranging from repair of machinery

and boats to contractual actions through prime contracts of heavy propulsion

machinery and power generating equipment repair parts, electrical and specialized

electronic equipment sophisticated navigational equipment, information technology

supplies and services, marine and marine equipment construction/construction

changes, soil borings, surveys, dredging, construction, and fabrication of parts for

locks and control structures. Ensure compliance with Government Furnished Property GFP) or documentation requirements under contractual requirements that may involve

testing, special transportation, and unique provisions. Review requisitions; determine

appropriate methods of procurement (formal advertising or negotiation). Develop procurement plans. Compile bidders list from qualified sources; match sources to

requirements. Prepare solicitation documents, including Invitations for Bid (IFBS) and

Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Serve as point of contact for offerors/contractors.

Resolve discrepancies of contractual financial, or technical issues; clarify

requirements. Analyze contractor responses. Ensure compliance with requirements,

availability of required documentation, and proper certifications. Perform cost analysis,

taking into account all predictable factors. Draft final contract; recommend award;

prepare award documents in final form. Function as negotiation team leader for contracts

and changes of responsibility, often under the most difficult circumstances.

Assist contract administrator to ensure proper compliance with all applicable

plans, provisions, and standards. Negotiate forward-pricing rate arrangements,

resolution of contractual problems, and contract claims. Ensure proper contract

closeout. Conduct post-contract meetings. Establish pricing objectives with consultation

with technical personnel. Establish role and ground rules for procurement based upon

sound judgment. Proficient in contract negotiation. Able to either lead a team or

conduct negotiations alone. Proficient in issuing contract modifications, negotiate

change orders, exercise options, resolve contract delay problems, calculate and approve

progress payment requests. Able to conduct cost/price analysis to determine price

reasonableness.

EDUCATION

( DAWIA) LEVEL 2 CERTIFIED by (Dept Of Defense)

CON 221 - Intermediate Contract Administration, February 1992

CON 201 - Government Contract Law, May 1990

CON 211 - Intermediate Contracting, August 1990

CON 104 - Contract Pricing and Negotiation Workshop, June 1991

CON I 01 - Contracting Fundamentals, May 1990

Performance Based Contracting (2005)

A-76 Studies (2004)

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