Proposal Manager / Contracts Specialist with TS Clearance

Lisa Willard

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Cell 210-***-**** / *********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Active TOP SECRET Clearance (Granted in Nov 1986) February 2005 – Present:

Construction Outfitters International, Inc. (COI), Boerne, TX 78006

Proposal Manager / Contract Specialist: Responsibilities include:

Maintain a log and track all incoming RFP’s and IFB’s and closely monitor due dates.

Prepare bid packages for submission. Review the detailed Proposal Preparation Instructions (PPI) to ensure all required documentation is included in the submission.

Direct and coordinate activities of different departments who are engaged in formulating a part of the bid proposal which also includes working closely with the assigned Project Manager so all aspects of the bid are incorporated prior to submission.

Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Ensures all contractual documents are signed from Contract Award to Contract Closeout.

Work closely with the Insurance company to order required Bid Bonds and Performance

& Payment Bonds as needed

Respond and submit responses to all incoming Market Surveys which determines if our company is qualified for an upcoming release of an RFP and/or IFB.

Responsible for new and renewal Subcontractor Pre-Qualification forms when working with new and former subcontractors.

Communicate with Contracting Officers within the Intelligence Community, receive incoming Amendments & Mods; distributes to PM and follow-up with action items.

Fill out appropriate paperwork for Country VISAs and Passports for traveling tradesmen.

Responsible for planning Annual Owners Meeting which includes booking hotel conference room while taking and distributing the Meeting Minutes for concurrence.

Responsible for populating and distributing Company Quarterly Newsletter.

HR: Work closely with Human Resources monitoring incoming resumes and screening applicants. Implemented a mandatory on-line training program for all personnel who travel year round – this will ensure they meet the required mandatory training. Served as Payroll Coordinate until a replacement could be found.

Marketing: Designed, developed & maintain a Capabilities Briefing for the company which is used while briefing new customers. Designed, developed & maintain a tri-fold marketing brochure which is used while recruiting new applicants. Per direction of the Vice President, designed company logo souvenir coin.

November 1986 – September 2004

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Rotation Assignments Include:

May 2003 – September 2004: Executive Assistant, National Security Council, Intelligence Programs Directorate, White House

• Supported the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Intelligence Programs by prioritizing incoming correspondence and determining action required.

• Managed the office and correspondence and actions of four Senior Executive Service Civilians including the Special Assistant to the President. Routinely prepared time critical sensitive correspondence to the National Security Advisor on intelligence matters, which requires immediate daily action on behalf of the President, the National Security Advisor, the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) and other senior Administration officials.

• Handled the most sensitive documents and responsible for the preparation of “Eyes Only” material for the National Security Advisor and the President of the United States.

December 2001 – May 2003: CIA – Human Resources Manager, Langley Virginia.

• Recruited and screened linguists’ applicants for employment in critical language vacancies. Successfully recruited 45 qualified linguists a 33 percent increase prior to 9/11.

• Conducted recruiting seminars at major cities, career centers and universities. Explained the career opportunities and growth potential of serving in a dynamic growing Agency

• Distributed language proficiency test packets to applicants and from applicants to hiring managers.

• Developed and implemented a new tracking system to effectively manage applicant information used to keep senior managers informed on the status of applicants.

May 2001 – December 2001: CIA - Graphic Artist/Multimedia Specialist

• Produced and revised graphic support to the Directorate of Science & Technology (DS&T) and offices within the Directorate.

• Composed a variety of presentations and Directorate marketing products.

• Worked on several high level briefing products including materials for a Presidential visit.

Sept 1997 – May 2001: Special Assistant to the Executive Director, CIA

• Served as the Special Assistant to the CIA Executive Director (the third highest ranking official at CIA.)

• Interacted daily with the Director of Central Intelligence and Dep. Director of Central Intelligence and coordinating with senior Intelligence Community and CIA officers.

• Advised the Executive Director of time critical requirements and collected relevant background data to ensure responses were assembled and submitted in a timely manner.

• Assisted the senior staff Directorates in providing completed staff work to the Executive Director. Provided brief daily activities including status of preparation for upcoming meetings and commitments.

• Managed, coordinated and used sound judgment to determine pace of Executive Director’s daily schedule and followed through on actions from daily meetings.

July 1996 – August 1997: CIA - Special Operations Program Officer

• Worked on highly sensitive projects while gathering data and formulating factual results into briefing charts.

August 1995 – June 1996: Student, George Mason University, Sponsored by CIA.

March 1994 – August 1995: Executive Assistant, National Security Council, Intelligence Programs Directorate, White House. Supported two Intell. Directors and George J. Tenet (Former CIA Director), the Special Assistant to the President for Intelligence Policy. EDUCATION

2002: Behavior Assessment and Interviewing Course

2002: Interviewing and Selection Skills Workshop

2001: Certified Internet Web Master, Old Dominion University, Sterling, VA

(Webmaster Foundations, Internet Site Design and E-Commerce) 1996: BS in Business Administration, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 1986: High School, Mount Mercy Academy, Buffalo, NY PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

• 1987-2004: Received eight (8) Exceptional Performance Award for Superior Achievement.

• 2000, 1998 & 1994: Keyworker for Combined Federal Campaign

• 1997: Intelligence Commendation Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation Award

• 1996: Letter of Appreciation from National Security Advisor, Anthony Lake, and The President of the United States

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