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GENIE S. WILLIAMS

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Yorktown, VA 23692

757-***-****/757-***-**** **********@***.***

Objective: In pursuit of a challenging opportunity in contract management/procurement where I can use my skills and education to improve supply chain efficiency and contribute towards the organizations goals.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 10 years supply/logistics experience in a variety of management, contracting, procurement, negotiating, financial, inventory and customer service positions. Possess excellent skills in research, communication, and interpersonal relationships; financial experience with government accounting and auditing practices and procedures. Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. High level of reliability and follow-through. Effectively interacts with all levels of staff and management.

Certificate: NAVSUP Simplified Acquisition Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2008 – Present: Contract Specialist – Goldbelt Hawk (Contractor)

-Reviews requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements. Reviews procurement requests to determine whether, based on market analysis, the requirement can be performed by small businesses; actively solicits Small Business/Small Disadvantaged Business (SB/SDB) participation; and obtains subcontracting plans.

-Establish and maintain contract files. Performs contract closeouts

October 2006 – October 2007: Sr. Sourcing Representative - Northrop Grumman (Contractor)

- Determined sources to solicit, evaluated proposals, conducted price analysis, monitored contract performance, and negotiated contract modifications.

- Established and maintained supplier base through communication, documentation, history and personal interviews.

- Determined most effective procurement type; solicited quotes from suppliers; evaluated quotes for completeness, compliance to specifications, price value and conformance to quality standards/schedule/budget support.

- Administered purchase orders - including negotiating terms/conditions; selecting the supplier; documentation to support purchase; expediting supplier for schedule support. Monitored work status and validated progress payments; directed the resolution of claims, discrepancies and job orders.

- Worked closely with Production and Inventory control to ensure deadlines were met.

- Conducted best value source selection.

- Developed, monitored, maintained policy, procedures in support of Sourcing functions.

February 2006 – October 2006: Procurement Specialist - Ferguson Enterprises

- Designed, outsourced and coordinated installation of signage and security systems for all new and existing Ferguson locations.

- Served as liaison between the project managers, suppliers and all branches nationwide.

- Created and maintained positive supplier relationships. Negotiated and managed contracts.

- Demonstrated the ability to interpret, explain and apply policies procedures and regulations.

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

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- Visited supplier location to ensure expectations/deadlines were met.

February 2005 – February 2006: Academic Advisor/Recruiter - St Leo University

- Masters degree in Education-Guidance and Counseling

- Conducted hundreds of interviews as an academic advisor, career counselor and substance abuse counselor

- Over 10 years experience counseling/training personnel on topics such as career, responsibility, finance, family, credit, domestic abuse self-esteem and social services.

- Recruited new students. Scheduled and managed orientation program.

- Academically and administratively guided each student from recruitment through graduation.

- Advised and registered new and returning student. Provided counsel on tuition assistance and realistic educational goals.

- Experience with admissions, tuition assistance, financial aid process, graduation clearances and regional accreditation.

- Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with policy and regulations governing respective programs, formulation of policy guideline and procedures

- Managed and audited student records. Proactively promoted the university’s image to the local market.

June 1984 – June 2004: Storekeeper U.S. Navy

Contracting / Procurement

- Determined method of procurement. Solicited quotes and received solicitations from vendors, negotiated and awarded contracts, modifications, and purchase orders.

- Ensured compliance with the terms and conditions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

- Developed procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages.

- Verified over 800 dealer invoices annually for government contracts enduring no interest penalties.

- Monitored contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions and inspections. Liaison between government and vendors on all contractual matters.

- Ability and proven experience in contract terms and conditions negotiations. Experience with various types of contracts.

Logistic Management

- Provided logistical management and support for all deployed battalions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

- Supervised the implementation of two unit loads of Coordinated Shore Based Allowance List updates and reconfiguration of the automotive repair parts storeroom into Seabee Modular Table of Allowance.

- Coordinated logistical support for major upper echelon maintenance and overhaul/rebuild of equipment in a field environment.

- Reviewed and maintained regulations, directives, technical manuals and other references governing the Table of Allowance.

Management

- Managed $6.5 million in Navy Stock Fund material.

- Exceptional ability to readily adapt to changing situations.

- Supervised staff of 8 direct reports; prepared performance evaluations.

- Planned and implemented a departmental training program.

- Performed as liaison between all deployed battalions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and developed a tracking system to provide up-to-the minute status on over 3,000 high-priority orders.

- Process monthly unfunded financial reports saving the government vase amounts of unexpended funds.

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- Researched complied and analyzed information and data then presented recommendations

Inventory Control

- Managed and maintained accountability for the consolidation, inventory and maintenance of a minor plant property inventory of $330k.

- Provided guidance and technical direction with the implantation of 7 coordinated

shipboard/shore-based allowance list unit load updates which included establishing over 6,000 stock record files and physically relocated over 4,000 repair parts valued at over $1.4 million.- Coordinated the offload of $1 million of Navy Stock Fund material. Decreased re-distributable stock by 3 percent, improved storeroom validity and ensured all supporting documentation was properly maintained.

- Assessed material usage requirements and determined inventory levels for parts.

- Monitored inventories through review of issues and on-hand quantity and made appropriate level adjustments.

- Initiated and conducted causative inventory research for shortages and accounting deficiencies.

Supply and Accounting Specialist

- Instructed and supervised the automated supply system actions and procedures of eight direct reports.

- Audited $900k operating budget.

- Proactively managed 32 divisional budgets by ensuring both accountability of assigned funds and adherence to directives.

- Prepared schedules, monthly financial reports and transaction journals for 22 departments.

- Developed systematic, analytical approaches to operate within budget.

- Thoroughly planned and executed year-end financial closeout and preparation of budget

- Analyzed historical demand data and forecasted future requirements based on demand.

- Meticulous auditor, adept at providing budget justifications.

- Financial management skills resulted in an optimum 99.5 percent obligation rate. Flawlessly prepared fiscal year budget plan for submission to higher echelon.

- Methodical stock control management was directly responsible for achieving the grade of Excellent in the Logistic Management Assessment Inspection. Personal involvement was the key factor in achieving grades of 95 percent in accountability, 98 percent in sustainability and 93 percent in crew support.

Statistical Reports

- Developed, prepared and presented annual budgets. Compiled and analyzed monthly data.

- Researched and corrected all data discrepancies prior to monthly financial audits.

- Prepared and maintained records throughout the year for review of historical data in order to project the next fiscal year’s budget request.

EDUCATION

- M.A., Education, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Dec 2000

- B.A., Psychology, St Leo University, St Leo, FL May 1999

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

- Proficient in the use of the Internet, System Application Program (SAP), Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, I2 Aspect, Fedlog, Corel , Procurement Desktop 2 and Outlook.

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