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SSN:  282-88-6725

Country of Citizenship: United States

Veteran s Preference: 5 Points

 

Agency:            Defense Logistics Agency

Program:          Federal Internship

Core Competencies

Government Contracting, Military Support, Supplies, Services, Equipment, Procurement, Buying, Acquisition, Bid Solicitation, Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ), Bid/Proposal Review, Cost/Pricing Analysis, Contract Awarding, Contract Administration, Long-Term Contracts, Acquisition Plans, Purchase Requests Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Negotiations, Procurement and Contracting Systems, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Customer Relations, Document Production, Records Management, Database Management, Reporting, Administrative Operations, Project Management, Team Building, Training and Development, Supervision, Leadership

Work Experience

01/10/2008 - Present
Cherokee Information Services/Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC)
Columbus, OH
Contract Specialist (Buyer)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Supervisor: Mary Ann Wrayxxx-xxx-xxxx, May Contact

As key member of Simplified Acquisition PR reduction team, DSCC Bldg 20, 1^st Floor, Pod A, proficiently troubleshoot as many as 300+ PRs daily; hold Public Trust Security Clearance. Facilitate Acquisition Plan solicitations for contract awards including Long-Term Contracts (LTCs).  Comprehensively evaluate Government contractor quotes and conduct thorough cost and pricing analyses of unit price, price breaks, minimum quantities, AVBS scores, DCRL commentary, delivery/lead times, and prior contract histories. Apply findings toward efficiently preparing proposed awards for presentation to Contracting Officer (KO) for sign off and funding.

Apply subject matter expertise as well as dynamic communication skills toward spearheading contract negotiations to optimize cost-effectiveness and quality of Government buys in direct support of field military customers. Further, in recognition of knowledge of EBS and Defense Procurement and Contracting System (DPACS), appointed Lead Trainer for team; actively train, develop and support/guide staff in attaining proficiencies as Contract Specialists and facilitate a collaborative teamwork environment conducive to boosting performance.

Consistently achieve critical timelines while maintaining high quality standards.  Maximize productivity and efficiency by adeptly using Government computer systems including, among others, DPACS, EBS, SAP GUI, Haystacks, ECF, and LTC database..

 

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Key Achievements

Recognized with elite Cherokee Certificate of Superior Achievement as a result of contributions in going beyond duty to support warfighters as an Acquisition Specialist.

Consistently earn Outstanding Monthly Ratings for surpassing performance metrics while maintaining low error percentages.

Promoted to Level 2 Buyer after only 4 months of service.

03/20/2006 C 01/10/2008
Rocky Brands, Inc.
Nelsonville, OH
Government Contract Specialist
Hours: 40 hours per week

Supervisor: Steve Drapp xxx-xxx-xxxx , May Contact
Strategically advertised and persuasively promoted company capabilities to generate high-volume government agency and corporate solicitations of products and services.  Actively collaborated with pre-award Acquisition Specialists.  Adeptly used advanced evaluation and analysis skills in preparing RFQ and RFP responses; assessed buyers acquisition planning and participated in LTC negotiations of parameters resulting in contract award.  Effectively coordinated complex contract information and translated to usable/comprehendible presentation for management review. Efficiently managed 2 separate CAGE Codes; updated CCR profiles, GSA Schedule product libraries and E-Buy RFQ responses.

Key Achievements

Gained advanced skills in reading, interpreting, translating, and communicating fine details of LTC agreements for broad audiences.

Efforts led to sale of over 10K pairs of safety footwear within first year of joining team.

08/10/2005 - 03/20//2006
Harry and David
Hebron, OH
Pick Coordinator
Hours: 45 hours per week
Supervisor: Terry Gibson, 740-928-0278, May Contact

Demonstrated superior strategic planning, prioritization, organization, and project management skills in ensuring fulfillment of over 30K daily orders.  Applied sharp leadership qualities toward supervising team of 5 Leads and 30 Pickers, with a strong focus on teamwork, responsibility and accountability; delivered daily training and development programs.  Used decisiveness and sound judgment to develop and implement solutions-focused strategies for troubleshooting and problem resolution; worked with Red Prairie WMS suite.

10/07/2004 - 04/04//2005
Dollar Tree
Athens, OH
Assistant Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary:
Supervisor: Bart Mossbarger, 740-592-2717, May Contact

Successfully steered operations of $10K daily revenue retail store, with responsibility for the training, scheduling and supervision of 12 employees.  Capitalized on teamwork concept to support continuous process improvements. Maintained optimal stock levels through effective acquisition planning and inventory control. Productively negotiated special pricing arrangements with key vendors to control costs and boost bottom-line profits.

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01/19/2001 - 02/03//2003
Dollar General
Zanesville, OH
Inventory and Acquisition Specialist
Hours: 40 hours per week
Supervisor: Dan Quillia, 740-588-5700, May Contact
Facilitated supply chain management functions ranging from inventory evaluation/analysis and logistics to shipment receiving and warehousing.  Collaborated in acquisition planning as well as negotiations leading to contract awards.  Took the initiative to establish prime vendor relationships with suppliers for effective high-dollar value procurements.

01/19/1996 - 01/18//2001
US Army
Ft. Meade, MD
Military Police
Hours: 48 hours per week

Supervisor: Sam Day, 972-782-8387, May Contact
Progressed to rank of Sergeant in under 3 years and led soldiers to achieve critical goals in enforcing local laws and ensuring safety of over 70K military base residents.  Took advantage of opportunity to develop valuable discipline, time management and teamwork skills as well as a high level of professional integrity and strong work ethics. Held Secret Security Clearance.  Honorably Discharged.

Education

College/University:

 
Franklin University

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Major: Information Technology

Graduated:

Credits: 160 Quarters

GPA: 4.0/4.0 scale

 

Zane State College

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Major: Information Technology

Graduated:

Credits: 75 Quarters

GPA: 3.5/4.0 scale

 

High School:

 

School Name

Graduated: 1995

Specialized Training/Professional Development

Micro SAT Training/Land & Maritime Procurement, DSCC, Columbus, OH; 2008

Primary Leadership and Development Course, US Army; 05/1999

 

 

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Licensure/Certificates

Tech Pros Group LAN/WAN Engineer Camp; 2008

Completed a 5 month program which helped me earn my MCSA, MCSE, and CCNA certifications. The training culminated with a 2 week networking boot camp in Irvine, CA. Passed a 10 hour network exam at the Network Engineer level.

Achievements/Honors/Awards

Certificate of Outstanding Achievement, Cherokee Information Services; 2008

Personal Best Program Nominee, Rocky Brands; 2007

1-Year Safety Award, Dollar General; 2002

Perfect Attendance Award, Dollar General; 2002

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, US Army; 1997

Additional Skills

Systems: DPACS, EBS, SAP GUI, Haystacks, ECF, and LTC database..

PC Operations: Windows, MS Office Suite

Typing: 45 words per minute.
Dictation: 25 words per minute.