Shawn O'Neil

Experience

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  US Army

  Sept 1983 - Aug 2012

  Logistics Officer (Retired)

  Retired Army logistics officer/senior NCO with over 28 years of experience in maintenance, supply, transportation, and support services. Most recent position included implementation, management and support of the Army’s automated food service program within the Oregon National Guard. AFMIS (Army Food Management Information System) provides the users with the capability to order, receive, inventory, and invoice subsistence supplies to include field rations. Support the operation of Dining Facilities for Menu Planning, Production and Recipe Management, Automated Head Count, labor scheduling, cash collection, and equipment replacement.Previous assignments included senior logistics officer in a Corps Support Battalion, Company and Detachment commands to include combat command of over 400 soldiers, Operational Float Facility Maintenance Officer in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Aide-de-Camp to a General Officer. Show less

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  J.K. Gill

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

  Store Manager

  Added so as to hopefully reconnect with former coworkers

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  Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

  Sept 1992 - Sept 1998

  Background Investigator/Recruiter
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  Eastman Kodak

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2009

  Regional Trainer

  Provided installation and technical instruction on imaging equipment in photo lab and medical environments. Instruct OSHA regulations and maintain on-site documentation to include chemical safety and clean-up; and troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment. Assisted field technicians in support of scheduled maintenance and determine courses of action for repair and replacement of equipment. Fielding of new equipment (Beta) and training processes to include analysis and operations manual design and implementation as well as mentoring new employees. Class sizes ranged from one (1) to (45) and utilization of various training methods such as classroom, hands on, video learning systems, and practical exercises. Performed skills monitoring and testing through hands-on and written exercises which lead to a technical certification recognized by Eastman Kodak. I worked independently with semi-annual evaluations from my immediate supervisor. In 2002 I was a selected for the Consumer Imaging Gold Award, reserved for the top 5% of performers in the company. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2023

  Senior facility liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, facility and environmental services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units comprised of the Acquisition Utilization Specialist Team and the Purchasing Section. Directs and manages the functions of Business Procurement Planning in the office of the Chief, Supply Chain Management Service. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the logistical actions required to support the clinical and administrative mission that the Veterans Health Administration provides. Subject matter expert in the acquisition process. Supervise the establishment, expedition, and review of the facility micro-purchase orders and consolidation of all procurement packages, including unique, emergent, and complex requirements, to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions. Exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing. Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines to obtain agreement and standardize enterprise equipment, supply, and/or service requirements in support of the facility strategic acquisition plans. Ensures timely certification of payments for services, rendered through collaboration with the office of the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer. Manages all tactical/operational responsibilities from procurement to payment pertaining to the designated contracts.Serve as a member of the VA Central Office Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team, focused on training and standardization for Acquisition Utilization Specialists nationwide. Show less Serves as the Medical Center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. VA HCS subject matter expert in the acquisition process. Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations. Coordinates with Network Contracting Activity (NCA) and VA HCS leadership, clinical service customers, Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs), logistics staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies. Conducts analyses and recommendscourses of actions to ensure that various clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors. Independently develops performance work statements and objectives, cost benefit analysis, gap analysis, sole source justifications, past performance, quality assurance surveillance plans (QASP), market research, independent government estimates, evaluation criteria, options, funding, delivery schedules, lead times, and reporting requirements.Serve as a member of the VA Central Office Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team, focused on training and standardization for Acquisition Utilization Specialists nationwide. Show less Evaluates bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions and applicable clauses. Meets with commercial representatives to discuss procurement needs, quality of items or services, current market prices or delivery schedules. Procures supplies or services primarily through formal advertising, or through the use of negotiation techniques. Reviews requisitions to determine that proper specifications or descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Previous assignments as Lead Medical Equipment Procurement Specialist and Leasing Administrator Show less Receipt and timely processing of healthcare claims for professional services, facility charges and ambulance related charges. Examine claims submitted by non-VA healthcare providers including but not limited to, hospitals, physicians, laboratories, ambulance companies and Veterans or their accredited representatives to determine entitlement and appropriateness for payment for types of care including contracting care, authorized inpatient and outpatient care and emergency unauthorized care. Provide eligibility determinations made on each claim based on the Veteran's legal entitlement for non-VA health care services. Ensure payments are posted within the appropriate fiscal control points. Compose and conduct customized correspondence in connection with the processing of complex health care claims.Certified Resident Mentor Show less

  • Supervisory Acquisition Program Specialist

    Nov 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Acquisition & Utilization Specialist, Business & Procurement Planning

    Oct 2017 - Nov 2020

  • Contract Specialist/Services Procurement

    Feb 2013 - Oct 2017

  • Claims Examiner

    Apr 2011 - Feb 2013
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  Retired

  Jul 2023 - now

  Retired