Procurement Specialist Supply Chain

Brandon Hodges, CSM

Frederick, CO • 303-***-**** • ******.*********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/brandonhodges41/ Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist

Experienced Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist with a strong background in IT acquisition management, project management, and mobile device management. Proficient in pricing, RFP/RFQ, purchasing, contract and license renewal, inventory, and full life-cycle asset management. Skilled in troubleshooting, installations, maintenance, rollouts, and training. Possesses in-depth knowledge of numerous software packages, operating systems and Mobile Device Management. Demonstrates excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills. Eager to contribute and leverage my technical skills and create innovative solutions. Guidehouse McLean, VA (Remote) 2/2023 – 4/2025

Senior Consultant

Project Scheduler / Procurement Specialist

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Contract

• Developed multiple reports to be sent out via Power Automate weekly email reports

• Developed Jira reports for IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), Tier 3 issues, Risks and Procurement Status

• Developed Tier 3 documentation repository in Atlassian Confluence

• Developed Jira Sprint work status reporting and tracking Developed hardware warranty and support documentation

• Developed logistics support for delivery of hardware and tracking for both receiving and shipment of hardware Developed Salesforce entry of replacement hardware for 700 DHS locations

• Developed technical research of hardware to procure

• Developed procurement and tracking of hardware for DHS-ID Project Developed verification of all procured hardware meet TAA compliant standards

• Developed onboarding and offboarding of personnel including training, NDA and status reporting Developed deliverable tracking and verification

• Built close relationships with federal contracting staff and program experts

• Worked with Multiple Award Schedules contracts including contract options for the procurement of hardware and software

• Worked on contract modifications due to change requests to the SOW including any needed documentation

• Monitored all aspects of the project to make sure all work was consistent with contract language\

• Completed advanced federal procurement classes

• Responsible for compliant record keeping of all procurements, asset management and asset deployment

• Management of subcontractors’ hours, schedules and deliverables Project Scheduler

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Contract

• Developed and maintained MS Project Gantt Chart schedule for ongoing schedule of over 130 security vulnerabilities that required maintenances and updates to each IT Systems

• Developed and maintained MS Project Kanban Board for ongoing tasks for required maintenance of IT Systems for security vulnerabilities

• Managed weekly and monthly reports for status and completion of resolution for vulnerabilities for stakeholders

• Attended daily standup and team meetings with each component to track progress of updates Ace Info Systems / Synergy Ft. Collins, CO (Hybrid) 12/2019 – 2/2023 Procurement Specialist

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Enterprise Application Services Contract

• Procured all software/hardware for USDA-EAS projects.

• Maintained and planned the procurement cycle of each software renewal from the beginning budget year to the completion of the procurement.

• Creation of Sole Source Justification Documentation, Statement of Work

• Created schedule tracking all procurement’s initiation date to meet with government procurement period of performance deadlines

• Verified deliverables of all procurement’s items so the Contracting Officer Representative and Procurement Office could complete payment.

• Worked on multiple BPAs for IT hardware, office supplies and furniture

• Responsible for record keeping of all procurements, asset management and asset deployment

• Managed server software portals for USDA-EAS projects for user access, licensing, and assisting with support issues. Worked with various customers of USDA-EAS

• Tracked software licenses, determining needs based on project budget and cost, consulting with vendors, and entering renewal requests in SharePoint.

• Created and maintained budget spreadsheets for the division chief and reconciling the difference in data between the Application Solution Branch, Application Engineering Branch, and the National Information Technology Center.

• Assessed requests for yearly estimates for the renewal of all software.

• Prepared purchase documents from approved requests ensuring proposed purchase will satisfy the requestor's need

• Obtained and reviewed competitive bids, quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors and discussed evaluations and review with requestors.

Skyport Hospitality Greenwood Village, CO 8/2017 – 12/2019 Procurement & Asset Manager

• Procurement of all IT hardware/software including all Computers, Software, Laptops, Tablets, Cell Phones, Servers, Network Appliances and POS Systems for hospitality and retail locations

• Asset Management of all Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Cell Phones, Servers, Network Appliances Assist IT Director with all Project Management functions

• Software Management for entire organization including renewals, special pricing and licensing Procurement Library with standard orders for new locations

• Creation of POS system for tracking all orders from multiple vendors RFP/RFQ vendor and supplier management

• Management of VMWare AirWatch UEM for iPad, Mac, Android and Windows devices Assist IT Director with Project Management task for all new locations

Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO 10/2016 – 8/2017 Apple IT Desktop Analyst

• Procurement of all Apple hardware, software and peripherals from departmental budgets Software licensing/management of all Apple related purchases

• Asset Management of all Apple devices throughout all departments Management of iMacs, MacBook’s, Apple iPads, Apple TV’s, Apple Servers Management of Jamf Server

• Imaging of Mac OS X computers via Casper Imaging Bash and Python Scripting

• Imaging Windows PC’s via Microsoft SCCM

Pinnacle Charter School Federal Heights, CO 6/2013 – 10/2016 Systems Administrator Device Manager

• Procurement of all IT hardware software and peripherals from departmental budgets Software licensing/management for entire K-12 departments

• Asset Management of all Apple devices

• Manage Apple iPads, Apple TV’s, Apple Servers Manage deployment of iPads to students for 1 to 1 rollout Assist IT Director with all Project Management Functions Training of staff for iPad use in classroom

• Troubleshooting of Windows and Linux computer platforms and servers Network Management and Troubleshooting

• Configuration of Infinite Campus SIS

Walgreens Arvada, CO 9/2006 – 4/2013

Enterprise Shared Services Field Service Technician, Level A Technician

• Asset Management of all IT hardware within the Denver area service depot Procurement of weekly/monthly IT and Fuji hardware and parts

• Inventory management of all IT Hardware and software within depot

• Troubleshooting store equipment including PC, servers, printers, phone system and network devices

• Troubleshooting of Windows and Linux computer platforms and servers at over 150 locations via remote and physical support Created technical and training documentation for service technicians and store personal.

• Repairing Fuji Frontier photo finishing equipment. Licenses and Certifications

Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance • Issued October 2024

Education

DeVry University

Westminter, CO

IT Technical Management, Networking and Security

Bachelor of Science

Delta Mu Delta Honor Society 4.0 GPA

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA

Photojournalism and Graphic Design

Associate of Arts

Outstanding Service Award from WCC May 1997

Areas of Expertise

Scrum and Agile Project Management • Jira • Confluence • Microsoft SharePoint Administration • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Project • Microsoft Dynamics • Salesforce • Mac OSX/iOS • Mobile Device Management • Microsoft SCCM • Microsoft Windows Administration • Purchasing and Procurement Management • Procurement Research • Government Procurement Regulations • Asset Management • Project Management and Coordination • Inventory Management • ITIL Service Lifecycle • Customer Relations • Request for Proposals • Purchase Order Processing and Tracking • Shipping and Receiving • Customer Relations • Contract Development and Negotiations • Vendor Sourcing and Relations • Budget Management • Process Improvement Inventory Management • Service Request Management • Supply Management • Mobile Device Management • Advanced knowledge in Software, Hardware and Telecoms categories • Helpdesk Software Management

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