Va Hospital Contract Specialist

Mamie Gail Akinbinu

MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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New Carrollton, MD 20784 Email: *********@**.***.*** PROFILE

I’m a results-driven professional with multiple years of solid experience and a proven record of achievement in Contract Specialist, Finance Management, Account Management, Quality Assurance, and Procurement. As an accomplished leader, I specialize in fostering internal and external collaborations with an agency’s mission, vision, and operational objectives. I am a tactical team builder of enhanced workforce structures, targeting staff development, and organizational augmentation. QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others coupled with solid experience and training in Contract Negotiations, Administrative and Procurement Management.

Managed multiple and complex administrative programs and related projects. Initiated and planned strategies to meet the organizations objectives; managed budgets, scheduled and assigned activities to improve and to reduce associated expenses. Top performer who proactively handles complex account and/or operational tasks, including contributing sharp analytical abilities to handle high-volume business initiatives while continuing to ensure seamless business processes. Managed multiple communication projects designed to reduce liability, promote professionalism, and enhance staff awareness; policy and procedure reviews; employee benefits; Human Capital, Staff Organization, training, assessments, and evaluations; staffing analysis; and department meetings. Fully trained in curriculum development and equipment including Windows XP, Access Pro, Excel, Office 2003, PowerPoint, and the Internet.

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. US Citizen.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/WORK EXPERIENCE

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Bethesda, MD

Dates Employed: 05/1987 – 08/2022

Hours per Week: 40

Contract Specialist

● Lead in a proactive, customer responsive manner consistent with the NIH/CC vision and values, ascertains customer needs/ requirements; solicits feedback; and makes appropriate decisions.

● Proactively collaborate within and across department to meet organizational goals.

● Communicate program and management goals to staff; identifies targeted results/outcomes and timeframes.

● Optimize use of budget resources to ensure spending is within budgetary limits, periodically initiates ways to reduce costs, participates and is compliant with centralized budget activities.

● Ensure program assessments and evaluations are conducted in a timely and effective manner for ongoing resource management, quality improvement efforts, and to ensure annual objectives were met.

● Plans and manages the award of assigned projects consistent with regulations, policies and procedures and in accordance with established milestones.

● Organize and set priorities for assigned workload. All awards are made on or before the timeframe specified in the Procurement Acquisition Lead Times (PALTS) or another schedule approved by the supervisor.

● Ensures required clearances have been obtained and prepares file documents including, but not limited to: Acquisition Plan, Request for Proposal (RFP), Competitive Range Determination, Source Selection Determination, and Summary of Negotiation documents, as well as the contract document.

● Contract file documentation demonstrates that assigned actions are completed in a timely manner using sound business judgment and in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

● Contract file documentation presents accurate information and is clear, complete, well-organized and of professional quality.

● Editing and revisions of work products by the team leader, supervisor and one level above reviewers are kept to a minimum, commensurate with grade level.

● Contract files are complete prior to contract execution.

● Contract actions are compliant with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), appropriations law, HHSAR, and other HHS/NIH policies.

● Increase percentage of dollars awarded to small businesses in order to support NIH in meeting its Small Business goals. Mamie Gail Akinbinu, Curriculum Vitae

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● Promote stewardship, transparency and accountability within the HHS Small Business Program by using the SBCX system and other points of entry, implementing strategies for increasing contracting opportunities for all small business groups under individual solicitations, contract awards/actions, and/or purchase orders/actions, and attending small business training, outreach events, or other events.

● Manage assigned portfolio of contracts focusing on successful contractor performance. Monitors the receipt of reports and deliverables and the expenditure of contract funds and ensures they are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and Office of Acquisition (OA) policy and procedures.

● Proactively work to resolve delinquent deliverables with the COR and the contractor.

● Process invoices and handles suspensions in accordance with contract terms and conditions and OA policy and procedures.

● Help to minimize improper payments and takes action on the issue being identified to request that the contractor submit supporting documentation or submit corrected invoices.

● Work to ensure minimal interest payment is made, if necessary.

● Ensure contract modifications are accurate and completed in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. These actions are completed within established milestones with no unexpected lapses in contract funding. Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital,

Richmond, VA.

Dates Employed: 07/1983 – 04/1987

Hours per Week: 40

Patient Care Representative

● Served as a facilitator in the provision of services and benefits and maintain an effective working relationship with the internal and external customer.

● Interviewed all patients to determine and accurately verifies legal eligibility of all patients presenting for care.

● Following-up to ensure eligibility verification.

● Reviewed the eligibility and means test status of all patients and updates when required.

● Responsible for the reviewing and making of determinations for financial eligibility and certifications of outpatient treatment for assigned areas and clerical activities adjunct to all modes of medical and surgical specialties for the VA Hospital.

● Interpreted and applied hospital philosophy, policy and procedures applicable to all patient care areas.

● Resource person for other unit personnel and provided counsel to other Service’s personnel in procedures, laws and regulations governing all aspects of patient administration.

● Receive and process applicants for both inpatient and outpatient treatment. Make and assist in the determination as to the patient's eligibility for medical benefits to include counseling patients, their families, and agency employees on entitlement to benefits.

● Register new patients with Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital, entering complete and accurate data regarding income, insurance information, and patient demographics into the corporate record.

● Perform a variety of administrative duties associated with the admission process. Complete all forms for admission and advise the Veteran of issues concerning safekeeping of valuables, personal funds, clothing, patient rights, and provides patients with information about advanced directives.

● Responsible for receiving and routing all Veterans who report to the facility for scheduled and unscheduled examinations and appointments, assuring that the patients are electronically checked in for their appointments.

● Receive telephone calls and face-to-face inquiries from patients, families and friends of patients regarding scheduling appointments or requests for changes in scheduled appointments.

● Interpret VA Beneficiary Travel regulations to determine travel eligibility and entitlement.

● Scheduling and arranging transportation for both inpatients and outpatient by contract, station vehicle, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) vehicles as appropriate.

● Make recommendations to the supervisor concerning recognition of outstanding performance, personnel needs and more efficient means to complete the task of the File Room.

● Responsible for refilling/filing/retrieval of records and loose documents. STRENGTHS & ABILITIES

Managerial Accounting Financial Management Labor Relations Retail Management Marketing Auditing

Bookkeeping Contract Management Logistics Management Data Analysis Project Management Facilitation Skills Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Operations Management Contract Management Management/Supervision Strategic Management Group Processes Mamie Gail Akinbinu, Curriculum Vitae

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Market Research Executive Leadership Contract Negotiation Program Management Coordination Broker Relationship Management Compliance Review Culture Change and Leadership Policy and Program Development Staff Training, Development, and Retention Action Planning Process Improvement Public Speaking and Presentations Quality Assurance EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA.

Major: Marketing 1979 - 1983

Norview High School Norfolk, VA.

H.S. Diploma 1979

OTHER QUALIFICATION

● Exceptional skills in handling diverse types of guests with courtesy and professionalism

● Strong ability to respond effectively to unusual and emergency situations

● Able to manage and facilitate projects from conception through completion.

● Identify and communicate individual developmental needs consistent with the agency mission; assists coworkers by mentoring, advising, or guiding them in understanding work assignments as appropriate.

● Actively identify, communicate, and implement quality improvements that ensure attainment of workforce goals.

● Identify and address weaknesses in grant system(s), procurement systems, and finance offices to ensure recovery of improper payments and to reduce the number of improper payments made by the Department

● Strong leadership and team-building skills; experienced in motivating and developing staff.

● Proficient in budget formulation and administration, as well as advertising.

● Innovative and analytic with strong strategic planning, negotiation and problem resolution skills.

● Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and negotiate.

● Develop Human Capital Strategies to include workforce planning, organization design and talent management.

● Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates. REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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