Project Management Logistics. Government Contracting. Purchasing Agent

ASKIA BRENDELSON

Suffolk, VA

307-***-**** ***************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/Askia-Brendelson-10026413b SUPERVISOR MANAGER CUSTOMER RELATIONS LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT Solution Focused Strategic Planning Staff Training/Development A personable, detail-oriented veteran with 10+ years of experience in project management, logistics management, customer relations, and team productivity. A strong and decisive leader with excellent analytical, organizational, communications, team building, and planning skills, adept at turning under-producing individuals into effective and efficient teams that exceed all expectations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management Accounting and Reconciliation Logistics Management

Inventory Management Contract Specialist Team Building

Purchasing Agent Budget Analyst Warehouse Supervisor

Emergency/Crisis Management Shipping and Receiving Clerk Procurement Specialist PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, Va

MSA August 2023-Present

• Maintained and recorded medical data in veteran files

• Performed excellent office duties and customer service to veterans

• Advised clinical staff on current administrative processes, answering phones, greeting veterans, relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside the unit

• Verified provider’s orders in accordance with VHA national guidelines

• Independently performed a full range of duties related to the delivery of healthcare services in an inpatient or outpatient setting

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of medical clinicians across multiple disciplines to accomplish team goal settings to ensure medical care to veterans is met Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, Va

Purchasing Agent August 2023-Present

• Review supplies to ensure quality

• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms and conditions of contracts

• Kept updated records

• Prepare and submit detailed reports

• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices

• Working knowledge of MS Office and acquisitions software (vista, APAT) CBRE, Phoenix, AZ July 2022-December 2022

Procurement Specialist

● Managed procurement processes for the company

● Provided administrative management of supplier contracts, certifications and documentation consistent with CBRE Sourcing Playbook and applicable client requirements

● Proficient in contract negotiation

● Supported the Procurement and Sourcing Team for various procurement initiatives

● Compiled data into a comprehensive presentation form

● Oversaw the tracking and organization of various vendor documents Panum, Norfolk, VA October 2021-June 2022

Contract Specialist

● Supported USCG Director of Operational Logistics Command (DOL)

● Provided contingency logistics planning for both Coast Guard and joint operational plans, integrates logistics services throughout the Coast Guard

● Worked closely with vendors to ensure goods and services met all regulatory requirements and applicable laws according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures

● Ensured the contract documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions

● Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records. Monitored, created, and examined contractual agreements between vendors and the USCG

● Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history. Insight Technology Solutions, Suffolk, VA

Logistics Specialist

January 2020 -October 2020

Analyzed the logistics needs for structure and staffing levels necessary to support major programs

Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed

Managed project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs

Planned, managed, and executed life cycle logistics tasks

Coordinated tasks of numerous internal divisions and external agencies to ensure rapid, accurate delivery of equipment, materials, and resources

Created, maintained, and entered information in the Naval and Electronics Supply Support System (NESSS) database, CMPlus, and Fleet Logistics System (FLS) NAVSTA Norfolk, N94 Norfolk, VA

Contract Specialist

March 2019 – January 2020

Served as lead for execution of contracts

Assisted in bidding sourcing teaming and subcontracting

Established and maintained the contract department for company

Responded to and managed government solicitations and contracts

Drafted and developed proposal content

Negotiated agreements with vendors subcontractors and government agencies

Created, maintained, and entered information in the Naval and Electronics Supply Support System (NESSS) database, CMPlus, and Fleet Logistics System (FLS) Sector Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA June 2014 – May 2015 Procurement Specialist

Managed warehouse inventory to include shipping and receiving

Led training for newly reported personnel to the Logistics Department

Conducted business line and work distribution analysis

Processed, estimated, and scheduled parts for boats needing repair

Responsible for management of all financial transactions in the Finance Procurement Desktop (FPD) enterprise data system

Provided risk analysis of potential production schedules deviations and provided effective mitigation strategies

Created, maintained, and entered information in the Naval and Electronics Supply Support System (NESSS) database, CMPlus, and Fleet Logistics System (FLS) TQC Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA

Independent Duty Logistics Specialist

June 2013 – June 2014

Oversaw inventory control of property valued at over $1 million dollars

Managed and facilitated procurement training to juniors, peers, and seniors

Provided fiscal oversight of spending to meet organizational spend down targets

Responsible for management of all financial transactions in the Finance Procurement Desktop (FPD) enterprise data system

Sector Hampton Roads, Portsmouth, VA

Contract Specialist

June 2009 – June 2013

Purchased materials and supplies for Coast Guard Boat Station Portsmouth and Sector Hampton Roads

Served as reconciliation officer for Sector Hampton Roads

Provide comprehensive assistance with the standardization, configuration management and readiness attainment

(i.e. Hurricane Readiness) for all sector units using members from each component such as response, prevention and logistics

Knowledgeable with Finance Procurement Desktop (FPD) PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS

Logistics Specialist, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, Norfolk, VA June 2005 – June 2009 Storekeeper, Air Station Savannah, Savannah, GA June 2003 – June 2005 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Simplified Acquisitions and Government Contracts, Strayer University, 2017 Master of Business, Stratford University, 2019. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Project Management, Northcentral University, Present

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher; Microsoft Project; FDP; FLS; NESSS; CMPlus; FSMS

HONORS/AWARDS Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Global War Terrorism Service Medal, Department of Defense 9-11 Medal, Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING Leadership and Management

Simplified Acquisitions

Purchasing

Reconciliation

Property

Micro purchasing

Contracting

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