Air Force Office

ERIKA M. DAINES

Valdosta, GA ***** • 303-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled contracting professional, team leader, and business partner enabling defense missions and installation sustainment. Experienced in the execution of pre-award and post-award activities of the acquisition lifecycle delivering expert contractual support and guidance to requesting agencies throughout the procurement process. Equipped to perform in fast-paced environments, prioritize tasks, and execute project fulfillment in a timely manner. Decorated active-duty member of the United States Air Force preparing to transition into the civilian sector. EXPERTISE AND COMPETENCIES

• Microsoft Office Proficient • Contract Administration • Government Regulations

• Federal Contracts • Cost Analysis and Savings • Cross Functional Unit Liaison

• Office Management

• Program Management

• Government HR Programs

• Command Support

• Emergency/Rapid Acquisition

• Task Management

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Business – Project Management, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Coursework: Cost Management, Organizational Ethics, Project Procurement Management, Leadership, Strategy and Scope Expected Graduation: December 2021

Associate of Applied Science, Contracts Management, Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL, 2021 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

23rd Contracting Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, 08/2019 to Present Contracting Specialist

Oversee the acquisition lifecycle for various purchase requisitions from various requesting agencies across the installation. Prepare purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, and multi-year options contracts for in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and all Defense and Air Force specific supplements. Prioritize workload assignments based on request urgency, ensuring adequate timeline while maintaining integrity of contracting regulations.

47th Operations Support Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base 07/2017 to 08/2019 Air Traffic Control Command Support Staff and Administration Served as the focal point for administrative and human resource programs. Acted as the primary point of contact to the squadron commander/staff for support programs such as task management, unit fitness program, safety program, supply programs, and Defense Travel System. Organized and coordinated office administration ensuring office effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. Served as successful office manager overseeing routing, inventory, and multiple human resource programs for unit of 200 personnel. Handled all shipping and postal requirements for unit to stateside and overseas locations. Successfully analyzed policy, providing guidance to commander and all applicable personnel. Maintained and updated personnel data systems, provided leadership with accurate data points to make sound management and business decisions. Ensured unit was in compliance with all policies and directives. Reported errors along with providing recommended fix actions.

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