Experience

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  Us army

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2013

  Detailed and organized Senior Fleet Manager who managed an organization comprising of over 300 personnel and was accountable for their health, morale and welfare to include family members. Organized and monitored usage of 250 fleet vehicles ensuring knowledge of Directorate of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations while on strategic daily missions. Tracked all maintenance tasks for direct support levels of repairs. Adopted an open-door policy and improved customer and public relations with host nation and foreign national liaisons, Solicited and negotiated commercial vehicle contracts that enhanced logistical stability and saved the U.S. Government over $25k monthly. Coordinated and hosted high-level meetings and conferences for program management. Maintained a working knowledge of current, developing and emerging theories, strategies, technologies, protocols and techniques as it related to logistical operations. Applied advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Implemented a meticulous vehicle and sensitive items tracker in order to maintain 100% accountability of all equipment valued at more than $4 million. Observer, Coach, and Trainer. Family Readiness Group’s Program Manager for a 1,400 personal in development, coordinating, and executing four events in seven months. Show less

  • Battalion Master Driver

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2013

  • Assistant Truck Master

    Apr 2008 - Sept 2009
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  Contract specialists

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2016

  Contract specialist

  • Performing a full range of contract administration functions from initial acquisitions strategy through close in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable policies and regulations.• Preparing solicitations, amendments, awards, procurement justifications, determinations of contractor responsibility, technical & price proposal evaluations, and requests for legal review.• Administering and managing contract execution, ensuring on-time completion of deliverables, and conducting final verification of all contractual obligations prior to contract close.• Coordinating cross-functionally to resolve issues, address requests for waivers or deviations from contract terms, investigate payment errors or discrepancies, and clarify information.• Knowledge of construction contract administration, supply & services contract administration, firm fixed-price contracts, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and simplified acquisition procedures.• Extensive Defense Acquisition University training; DAWIA Level I Certification Show less

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  Dod

  May 2017 - Nov 2017

  Purchasing agent
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  The arcanum group, inc.

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Journeyman contract specialist
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  Veterans administation

  Jul 2018 - now

  Contracting officer