Real Estate Business Administration

DEBORA LENHARDT-GREEN, MBA Cell: 904-***-****

Houston, Texas E-mail: *********@*******.***

EDUCATION:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Management: May 2006

University of Phoenix, Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration: May 1990

Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida

Real Estate Agent: February 2023

Texas Real Estate Commission, Houston, Texas

OBJECTIVE:

Results-driven Procurement Contract Manager with proven expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost reduction strategies. Seeking to leverage strong analytical and compliance skills to drive value and efficiency in a dynamic procurement environment."

WORK EXPERIENCE:

CONTRACT & GRANT COMPLIANCE MANAGER-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (COJ): Aug 1996 – Sept 2013

Served as the Front-Line Manager for the day-to-day operations of the Professional Services Unit over Capital Projects. Managed Pre and Post award contracts. Developed RFPs and specifications, evaluated proposals, researched industry standards, and recommended awards to the Mayor and Professional Services Committee for the Public Works and other City Government Departments. Responsible for ensuring the management of the City’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain was not compromised and assisted with strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective deals to reduce procurement expenses. Represented department at City Council Committee meeting, awards committee, bid conferences and Mayor symposiums. Prepared Financial/Statistical Reports for Mayor& City Council review and approval.

Manage end-to-end procurement activities for capital projects, ensuring adherence to strategic sourcing processes within the Global Project Methodology and Global Turnaround Methodology.

Act as a pivotal member of project teams, contributing to the determination of overall project needs and presenting these requirements to the Stakeholders, including Mayor’s staff, Department heads and City Council members and Contract Managers.

Provide strategic consulting, recruitment, training, and guidance to project teams, serving as a key liaison between procurement and project management. This includes fostering potential business account relationships and aligning procurement strategies with project objectives.

Play a key role in positively influencing project strategy by leveraging detailed knowledge of Dow systems, business policies, procedures, ethics, legal considerations, and external supplier dynamics.

Identify and capitalize on strategic value contribution opportunities, defining value contribution projects through close collaboration with business stakeholders and project teams.

Ensure procurement processes align with project efficiency and purchasing effectiveness, contributing to the overall success of capital or expense projects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategies, enhance project delivery efficiency, and mitigate potential risks.

Successfully execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and overall procurement optimization.

Streamline procurement workflows, resulting in increased operational efficiency and cost savings.

Maintain compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring ethical procurement practices.

Implemented a comprehensive procurement training program for project teams, resulting in increased awareness and adherence to procurement operating discipline.

Led negotiations resulting in an 18% cost reduction for key project materials, contributing to overall project cost savings.

Developed and executed strategic value contribution projects, enhancing the overall business impact of procurement activities.

Received recognition for consistently meeting project deadlines and exceeding performance expectations in a fast-paced capital project environment.

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OFFICER: Lenhardt Management Group (LMG) October 2013 May 2022: Jax, Fl:

This Citywide ADA Curb Ramp Compliance Program, responsibilities include Contract management and oversight of the Inspection of the construction of over 37,000 access ramps to ensure compliance with ADA for the largest City in the US, over 875 Sq. miles. As Construction Manager, I oversaw and coordinated various aspects of construction projects including managing the construction process from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

RFI Response:

oReview and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) promptly, collaborating with project stakeholders to provide accurate and comprehensive answers.

oCoordinate with the design team and subcontractors to address any discrepancies or clarification needs arising during the construction process.

Shop Drawings Submittal:

oManage the submittal and approval process for shop drawings, ensuring alignment with project specifications and design intent.

oCollaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to review and approve shop drawings in a timely manner, facilitating efficient project progress.

Monthly Subcontractor Meetings:

oConduct monthly meetings with subcontractors to review project status, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project milestones.

oCollaborate with subcontractors to resolve any issues or challenges, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.

Daily Reports:

oGenerate comprehensive daily reports documenting project activities, progress, and any issues encountered.

oCommunicate daily reports to project stakeholders, including the client, to provide transparent insights into project status and highlight accomplishments and challenges.

o Responsibilities also consisted of maintaining quantity counts and ensuring proper budgetary containment reimbursement to the contractors from the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department. Contract Amount: $93,000,000.00

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Lenhardt Management Group LLC: May 2022 to present:

A Management Firm founded in 2016 to promote the health and growth of small and minority business contracting into Prime Contracting opportunities with local, Federal and State governmental Entities. Successfully managed multiple construction projects from initiation to completion, consistently meeting or exceeding project timelines and budgets.

Led cross-functional project teams, oversaw various trades and subcontractors, ensured effective collaboration and adherence to project goals.

Developed detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, and regularly monitored progress, making necessary adjustments to optimize project efficiency.

Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented proactive risk mitigation strategies, resulting in enhanced project safety and minimized incidents.

Maintained open communication with clients, addressing their concerns, providing project updates, and ensuring overall client satisfaction.

Coordinated all aspects of procurement, including sourcing materials, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to optimize cost-efficiency.

Enforced strict quality control measures, ensuring that construction work consistently met or exceeded industry standards and client expectations.

Managed project finances, tracking expenditures and reporting on financial status to stakeholders, ensuring projects remained on budget.

Utilized innovative problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges and changes in project scope, resulting in effective issue resolution and minimal project disruptions.

Implemented best practices in sustainable construction methods and environmental regulations, contributing to eco-friendly and socially responsible project outcomes.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

State of Texas Real Estate Agent

MBE Certified

DBE Certified

Certified in OSHA 30

Certified in CTQP Advanced M.O.T.

Certified in FEMA National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)

oDebris Management

oFEMA Courses IS-700 through ICS-400

Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role

Hurricane Readiness Workshop

Certified HOME Specialist with Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc – Gamma Rho Omega Chapter

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