BRETT FRUTH
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Currently located: Delaware, Ohio
PERSONAL PROFILE
Contract Specialist in U.S. National Guard with 12 years of military & government experience searching for a career in Government Contracting.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science
—Business Management
Associates of Science
—Business Management
Certifications
U.S. Army Advanced Leaders Course
U.S. Army Basic Leaders Course
Personal Training Certification (ISSA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communication
Customer Service Experience Security Clearance
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Eager to work in fast-paced environments
Conflict Resolution
Reliability
Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership
Team Management
Reliability
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Contract Specialist
United States Property and Fiscal Office (2023 – Present)
As a contract specialist I would write, negotiate, and manage contracts between the organization and external parties, such as vendors and contractors, or internal employees. Also ensure that all contracts are fair and comply with regulations.
Responsibilities of a contract specialist:
Contract administration: Coordinate all aspects of contract preparation and administration, including vendor contracts, grants, leases, and more
Contract negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for contracts
Contract compliance: Ensure contracts comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Contract monitoring: Monitor contracts to ensure all parties fulfill their obligations
Contract risk: Review contracts for risk and recommend language to mitigate risk
Contract reporting: Track contract analytics to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement
Contract writing: Write and review contracts, including Request for Proposals and other solicitation documents
Contract guidance: Provide technical assistance to vendors and guidance to staff on contract use
Contract procurement: Plan, negotiate, and award procurements, including determining contract type and acquisition methodology
Contract education: Educate customers through the procurement process
Contract specialist’s skills
written and verbal communication skills
interpersonal skills.
work well with cross-functional teams
build rapport with external parties
Accounting Technician
United States Property and Fiscal Office (2021- 2023)
Government accountants work in the public sector to ensure that government agencies and departments receive and spend revenues in accordance with laws and regulations. Their responsibilities include:
Maintaining records
Government accountants maintain and examine government agency records and may also maintain grant-related records.
Auditing
Government accountants perform financial audits of government agencies and departments and may also audit private businesses and individuals.
Preparing budgets and reports
Government accountants prepare budgets for government agencies and departments, and prepare reports on taxes, spending, and general finances.
Communicating with officials
Government accountants work with government officials to prepare budgets, track finances, and ensure tax compliance.
Maintaining accurate documentation
Government accountants use tax software and other programs to keep accurate records.
Learning and implementing accounting standards
Government accountants learn, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting standards (GAAP).
-Performs in-depth analysis of management systems.
-Conducts fiscal reconciliation, reviews, and adjustments.
-works alongside the Deputy Financial Manager to ensure accounts are balanced & reconstructs inaccurate accounts.
-Assists in Costumer Relations in response to requests for information.
-Uses computer master file systems, & the effects of transactions on existing records to modify normal automated processes in existing accounts while protecting historical data.
Human Resources Assistant
State of Ohio (2018-2021)
-Program Manager and subject matter expert of both the Pre-
Authorization Medical Program and Line of Duty Medical Program for the state of Ohio.
Organized, coded, & completed documentation for the finalization
of the injured/disabled soldiers’ medical packet to be processed to the National Guard Bureau for approval.
-Acted as the system and account administrator for the state of Ohio in the MED CHART website
MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND POSITIONS
U.S. Army Electronic Warfare Specialist
U.S. National Guard (2015-2024)
-Deploys in support of strategic, operational, and tactical missions in both CONUS and OCONUS environments,
-Prepared Cyber Electromagnetic Activities for operations in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
Recon Team Leader Deployment in Jordan 2017-2018
-responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale, and discipline of a four- man team.
-Fluent in the duties as the Subject Matter Expert on all the team's weapons and battle drills.
-Led teams in fire and maneuver and assisted the squad leader as required.
-Held role of Base Security Leader and Foreign Government Trainer
-Worked alongside Jordan's Military to train on the U.S. Equipment & tactics
U.S. Army Infantrymen
U.S. Army (2011-2015)
-Stryker commander for a Mobile Guns System platoon.
Missions consisted of being a part of an OCONUS-based Company with a wartime mission to deploy anywhere in the world within 96 hours as an element of the 2nd Stryker Battalion Regiment.
-Led training for events for the infantry for the army without any incidents or losses.
-Responsible for over 3 million dollars of army equipment.
Resolved conflicts between team members and conflicts between, team members and foreign citizens (Afghanistan & Jordan.)