Contract Specialist

Hatasha T. Gibson

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Newport News, VA 23608

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a progressive contracting or finance position in which I can immediately apply my knowledge, experience and results-oriented skills to advance the organization

EDUCATION

2008 Wayland Baptist University

B.S. in Business Administration

2007 Community College of the Air Force

A.A.S. in Applied Science Contracts Management

2007 Community College of the Air Force

A.A.S. in Financial Management

CERTIFICATIONS

• Acquisition Professional Development Level II Certification, DAU, May 2004

• Acquisition Professional Development Level I Certification, DAU, May 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force

Government Purchase Card, Program Coordinator/Contract Specialist, Offutt AFB, NE (Sep 2006-Mar 2009

Duties: Process Government Purchase Card applications, issues delegation of contracting authority, establish monthly financial reports, perform account maintenance, provide mandatory training and surveillance, provide business advice to cardholders, act as a point of contact with U.S. Bank, coordinate GPC implementation with the bank, and initiate card revocation process. Performs all duties in connection with the award, administration and enforcement of civil engineering contracts. Prepares and issues solicitations/contracts for a wide variety of complex requirements to include construction, services, commodities and architecture and engineering. Reviews and evaluates past performance information to assess contractors’ capabilities to provide the best value to the government. Monitors contract performance to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory contract requirements. Lead negotiator on contract changes; composes change orders, supplemental agreements and other contractual correspondence ensuring fair settlements between contractors and government. Business advisor to Air Combat Command’s largest operational wing; develops complex acquisition strategies, researches and communicates contracting best practices, and assists with the implementation of the wing small business program.

Accomplishments: Supported US Strategic Command’s 250 million dollar contract programs. Provided life-cycle contracting support to Wing, US Strategic Command, Air Force Weather Agency and 93 associate unit; 10 billion dollar portfolio. Managed Air Combat Command’s second largest Government Purchase Card program valued over 30 million dollars. Awarded 100+ contract actions valued in excess of $24M. Administered $251K communication facility renovation, furnished protection for critical equipment. Awarded $80K terrorist Intel contract, enabled development of tactics and training to prevent enemy attacks. Performed contract award, administration and enforcement for construction and services.

Prepared and issued solicitations for construction, services, commodities, and architecture and engineering. Reviewed purchase requests, item descriptions, brand name and sole source letters. Evaluated proposals, negotiated contracts, ensured performance, and resolved issues. Completed market research, contractor responsibility terminations, options and modifications. Reviewed and evaluated past performance information to assess contractors’ capabilities. Monitored contractor performance to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory requirements.

Services/Commodities Contracts Manager, Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK (Oct 2003-Sep 2006)

Duties: Responsible for acquisitions at/or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $100K. Manages the procurement and administration of commodities and services contracts through commercial and simplified acquisition procedures. Reviews purchase requests for adequacy prior to initiating contracting action. Analyzes and reviews contemplated awards to ensure price, quality, and delivery factors are in the best interest of the government. Reviews proposed documents to ensure they are contractually correct and comply with regulations, laws and statutes. Determines when sole source/brand name justifications are required. Conducts negotiations and determines price fair and reasonableness. Facilitates meetings with customers and contractors to resolve contractual issues. Accomplishes all updating of contracting transactions in the Standardized Procurement System. Services and commodities buyer responsible for the acquisition of large dollar contracts and purchases at/or below Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Reviews purchase requests for adequacy prior to initiating contract action. Reviews proposed documents to ensure they are contractually correct and comply with regulations, laws, and statutes. Responsible for supervision and training of flight personnel. Deploys as Contingency Contracting Officer.

Accomplishments: Aggressive administrator handpicked to manage one of four SABER contracts valued in excess of 8.5 million dollars. Negotiated 1.5 million dollar carpet buy. While contingency contracting officer to Afghanistan twice, supported 12 Joint coalition forward operation bases, trained 100 field operation officers, reduced unpaid invoices by 70 percent which saved the government 30 thousand dollars in interest charges. Streamlined procedures for contract closeout resulting in 80 contracts closed out in 30 versus 60 days. Expertly negotiated 300 thousand dollar mail service contract which supplied communications to four geographically separated units in Afghanistan. Crafted 250 thousand dollar broadband internet support contract which provided service to Bagram Air Base and over 40 Afghan locations. Set-up a 79 thousand dollar cellular phone contract for Bagram and Salerno Air Bases in Afghanistan. Administered 251 thousand dollar communications facility renovation. Oversaw 111 million dollar linguist contract which accoutered 50 percent of theaters Intelligence agencies with essential interpreter services. Awarded 80 thousand dollar terrorist intelligence contract which enabled development of tactics and training to prevent enemy attacks.

Contract Specialist, Civil Engineering Acquisition, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey (Oct 2001-Oct 2003)

Duties: Solicits, negotiates, awards, and administers construction, commodity, and service contracts, purchase orders, and blanket purchase agreements for Incirlik Air Base and five geographically separated units. Issues Requests for Proposals, and Request for Quotation as appropriate. Reviews specifications and engineering drawings for contract compliance. Conducts reviews of requests for completeness and adequate funding. Serves as liaison between the government and contractors. Coordinates technical evaluations, prepares government price objectives and negotiates supplemental agreements. Provides primary customer training to using activities and civil engineering support functions as necessary. Monitors contract performance, ensure on-time completion, the rights of the US Government are enforced, and contractual obligations are met. Responsible for the acquisition of supplies, services and construction requirements using formal contract and simplified acquisition procedures. Reviews specifications, statements of work, engineering drawings and other descriptive literature for contract compliance. Conducts reviews of requests for completeness, clarity and adequate funding. Coordinates technical evaluations, prepares government price objectives and negotiates supplemental agreements. Provides support in training to using activities and Civil Engineering when necessary. Monitors contract performance, ensures on-time completion, the rights of the US Government are enforced and contractual obligations are met.

Accomplishments: Handled over 75 unpaid invoices and reduced late payments by 80 percent. Handpicked to administer 60 thousand dollars Blanket Purchase Agreement to maintain base POL Pipeline. Administered 250 thousand dollar Radio Maintenance renovation. Provided superb logistical support for over 8.4 million dollars in diversified construction projects. Negotiated $1.5M base carpet Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity carpet buy, ensured timely approval from Turkish Government. Managed Department of Defense Administration facility upgrade; saved $70K. Provided logistical support for over $8.4M in diversified construction projects

Contract Apprentice/Accounting Liaison Technician, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ (Jul 1999-Sep 2001)

Duties: Establishes and maintains accounting records and files pertaining to commitment and obligation documents. Assists base populace in balancing the Air Force Form 616s and Miscellaneous Obligation Reimbursement Documents for the travel area. Reviews members’ travel transactions in off-line systems before transferring to disbursing station at Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Dayton Operating Location. Approves and certifies military, civilian, temporary duty orders and other financial documents using the Automated Business Services System. Assigns fund control numbers for use of base funds by other stations. Builds needed addresses for all TDY orders. Reviews the Outstanding Orders/Advance Listing. Assists in processing the monthly Military Personnel Expense Report. Responsible for procuring a variety of technical and non-technical requirements in support of McGuire AFB. Solicits and awards purchase/delivery orders utilizing Electronic Commerce/Electronic Posting System. Encourages maximum participation from various business types to help meet squadron goals. Performs cost/price analysis and makes awards to the lowest responsible bidder. Ensures awards are made within established customer and AMC lead times. Performs follow-up actions and resolves delinquencies. Processes modifications as necessary. Reviews all purchase requests coming into the squadron for adequacy and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Monitors critical purchase request listing and takes appropriate action. Ensures solicitations and awards are correct using the Standard Procurement System. Performs follow-up and resolves delivery and payment problems.

Accomplishments: Maintained and overall 98 percent accuracy rate on the daily transfers of off-line travel data files totaling more than 4 million dollars in funds for travel entitlements to Defense Finance Accounting System-Dayton. Instrumental in the introduction of the Automated Business Services System to base populace. Processed over, 12,000 transactions with 98.5 percent accuracy rate thus reducing repeat customers. While in Saudi Arabia, maintained picture perfect accountability while cashing over 7,200 checks in excess of $500,000 to over 5,000 military members, Department of Defense civilian employees, local U.S. contractors and foreign allies. Organized and assisted in clearing up over 3,000 erroneously charged travel voucher payments to many units throughout the base saving the Air Force over $600,000 in funds. Provided regulatory guidance and surveyed over 600 cardholders who spent over 5.4 million dollars.

Quality Examination Technician, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom (Jul 1997 to June 1999)

Duties: Provides customer support to units for leave programs by receiving and processing leave accounting documents. Receives and screens copies of settled travel vouchers for appropriate entitlement adjustments. Reviews pay affecting documents for accuracy and completeness before inputting documents into the Defense Joint Military Pay System. Controls all computer products to ensure Defense Finance and Accounting System-Denver update actions were accurate and complete. Reconciles out-of-balance conditions resulting from payment/pay authorization, payment/Merger Accounting and Fund Reporting, and detail payment/voucher total imbalances. Ensures proper corrective action and follow up is done on rejected pay affecting documents. Audits all batch lists and input against substantiating documents to ensure transaction accuracy and completeness.

Accomplishments: Provided excellent customer service to over 5,000 active duty, retirees and transient military members. Singled out on customer service questionnaires for providing timely and accurate service. Processed in excess of 5,150 documents per month while maintaining an accuracy rate of 97 percent. Persistently worked to resolve discrepancies between squadron’s leave program and Military Pay System.

TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS

Intermediate Contract Pricing Course (CON 204), 2004

Intermediate Contracting Course (CON 202), 2004

Construction Contracting Course (CON 244), 2004

Government Contract Law Course (CON 210), 2003

Contingency Contracting Course (CON 234), 2003

Principles of Contract Pricing Course (CON 104), 2003

Basics of Contracting Course, 2001

Secret Security Clearance

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