Terri L. Cooper

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Contact: 301-***-**** · Email: adwqc6@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Skills:

Over 20 years federal and private sector experience as a Sr. Project Manager and Program Management with an expertise in Procurement and Acquisition. Experience in Contract Acquisition and Implementation, Acquisition Support, Risk Assessment, Performance Analysis, Cost Management, Contract Implementation, Strategic Planning, and execution of Acquisition Plans per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.

Employment History:

Sr. Project Manager- General Service Administration (GSA) 08/2013 – Present

Manage Initial Space and Post Occupancy construction projects on behalf of GSA. Responsibilities include compiling and submitting Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWAs) and Tenant Improvement Allowances (TIA)

Preparing and executing the scope of work, work with the architecture and engineer firm on design and permit processing to ensure that it meets the agencies space requirements and development of program requirements.

Conduct design reviews, review the Design Intent Drawings (DIDs), review Construction Drawings (CDs) for scope, review project submittals,

Prepare GSA schedule and budget, Respond to Request for Information (RFIs), maintain records of construction and procurement documents and assisted with the independent government estimating process.

Manage the procurement process, mange the schedule, budget and process and approve invoices after the work has been approved by GSA and the customer.

Lead weekly team meetings and prepare status reports for upper management. Review supplemental lease agreements and tenant’s special construction requirements. Process budget packages for approval and manage the procurement process including, SOW, IGE, negotiations, Award package, and Payments.

Sr. Program Manager 05/2010 – 08/2012 Hunt Development / TMC Asset Group, LLC Washington, DC

Developed, managed, and evaluated strategic acquisition plans for federal procurement projects. Monitored contracting procedures, identified, and assessed issues, and developed corrective actions.

Conducted and presented project research.

Developed briefings and correspondence regarding project status, costs, and technical matters.

Established strategic relationships with General Services Administration staff.

Utilized automated systems to track programmatic and operational activities; collected and organized data, identified trends and generated management reports.

Monitored contracts and coordinated contracting actions; processed requests, researched project status, costs, invoicing, and technical clarification and drafted correspondence to address all inquiries.

Developed relationships with the GSA National Capital and Pacific regional organizations and built teams that utilized shared resources and pursued common goals.

Evaluated Requests For Proposals (RFPs) and drafted formal proposals; created and delivered presentation in pursuit of program goals and funding sponsorships.

Created strategic relationships in pursuit of government contract vehicle types including full and open contracts, GSA schedule contracts, and 8(a) opportunities Administrated contracts and ensured full federal compliance; tracked spending trends and verified they adhered to grant requirements.

Senior Program Manager, Procurement Analysis 06/2007 – 06/2010 General Service Administration / Consultant Washington, DC

Managed $3B+ redevelopment project, with responsibility for business case analysis, quality control, identification, contract management and resolution of problems, and project reporting; prepared routine dashboard, risk assessment, forecasting, and quarterly/annual reports. Participated on Master Plan team, preparing designs, layouts, drawings, transportation studies, environmental studies, and lease negotiation.

Managed Redevelopment Opportunities Center.

Spearheaded process improvements for modernization effort.

Oversaw development of scope, cost estimation, and acquisition for project stakeholders.

Created overall strategic communication plan to facilitate communication of project timelines, status, invoicing, and technical direction. Supervised overall financial performance, providing EVM and budgeting support.

Conducted acquisition workshops and coordinated small business outreach activities such as the GSA Industry Day Event.

Organized financial data and developed government estimates; negotiated terms and rates with contractors Served as a Community Representative; created procurement plans for small business.

Managed the redevelopment project for St. Elizabeths Campus Addressed key stakeholders’ requests and concerns regarding the redevelopment project; administrated daily operational routines of the Redevelopment Opportunities Center Evaluated project needs and developed business case analysis and studies pertaining to the evaluation by the National Environmental Protection Agency,

Senior Program Manager / Project Manager 06/2005 – 06/2007 Triangle Service Center, General Service Administration Washington, DC

Directed planning and construction for a $44M Department of Energy Life Safety project. Conducted EVM and research analysis, as well as statistical analysis to monitor progress on master plan and identify areas in need of improvement. Liaised among client, agency, and contractors; facilitated planning meetings and developed effective working relationships with all involved parties. Drafted correspondence and reports. Assessed operational and technical processes. Established priorities, developed policies, and allocated project resources. Planned and coordinated logistical considerations for swing-move of 300 people per construction phase.

Supported the Contracting Officer and provided advice on contract execution; analyzed construction phases and made recommendations for improvement via EVM Drafted correspondences.

Developed documentation, prepared meeting minutes, and coordinated meetings and agendas; assessed strategic, implementation, operational and technical plans to develop priorities, earmark resources and develop policies and initiatives.

Analyzed performance data and created metrics to analyze data to allow for greater management review; initiated swing-move coordination meetings and coordinated the logistics of transferring 300 people per construction phase.

Updated schedules and modified timelines to meet emerging needs; developed relationships with clients, contractors, agency officials, and diverse personnel at client sites to facilitate the delivery of work.

EDUCATION:

MA, Procurement and Acquisition Management, Webster University, Washington, DC, 2013

MS, Organizational Leadership, Nyack College, Washington, DC, GPA: 3.6, 2007

Master Certificate in Government Contracting, Webster University, Washington, DC, 2014

Master Certificate in Project Management, Regis University – Management Concepts, Incorporated, Washington, DC, 2006

Howard University Law School, 1 year completion (mentorship with Judge Luke Moore) – Washington, DC

BS, Information Technology, American Inter-Continental University, Decatur, GA, 2004

Bachelor of Law, Paralegal Studies, Madison University, Madison WI, 2003

AA, Business Administration, American Inter-Continental University, Decatur, GA, 2002

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