SUMMARY:

• Highly skilled contract/procurement specialist with progressive experience in handling contracting needs to acquire goods and services.
• Works independently or in a team setting under general or self - directed environments with a commitment to excellence, service and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional, advanced computer skills and strong customer service skills, vast experience in overseeing successful execution of contracts.

OBJECTIVE:

To join a reputable and rewarding organization where my resourceful experience and skills will add value to organizational operations and benefit mutual growth and success.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Type 65 wpm with complete accuracy. Internet Navigation and Research, Social Media. Proven skills with principles and practices of Federal grants and contracts administration, including familiarity with the Uniform Grants Guidance. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cooperative agreement regulations and guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Grants and Contracts Assistant (Contractor)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Review submitted contract requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to approved work plans and budgets.
• Draft contracts, amendments and/modifications to contracts.
• Follow up with contractors and sub-recipients for executed agreements.
• Collaborate with Finance team members and program staff on project progress, work plans, budgets and procurement documentation to meet internal deadlines.
• Conduct SAM searches on potential contractors and sub-recipients.
• Review contractor budgets and narratives for calculation accuracy and allowability of costs.
• Review contractor proposals, contract approval request forms and scopes of work for accuracy and fluidity.
• Assist with managing contract database, setup and update contract records, respond to program staff enquiries, other tasks as assigned.

Procurement Coordinator

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed, processed and approved purchase orders; purchased moderate to complex items for engineering team. Items purchased included but not limited to; electronic components, hardware, power systems, battery, battery storage equipment and inverters.
• Maintained inventory listing and build of materials for projects.
• Analyzed and negotiated cost with suppliers and vendors; maintained excellent vendor relations.
• Analyzed and maintained development schedule with suppliers, vendors and team members to meet strict deadlines set by engineers and customer.
• Managed and approved small purchases and payments.
• Maintained company's engineering standards and a very well organized data of all purchase orders as well as vendor information.
• Maintained adequate inventory of all office supplies.
• Arrange services for bulk shipment for forklifts, pallet jacks etc.
• Shipped and received small to very large packages. Performed all administrative duties.

Contract/Procurement Specialist

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Drafted and revised simple to complex contracts, monitored response to bids, RFP's and followed through to ensure smooth solicitation.
• Procurement of cost effective transportation services for the school system as well as for administrative functions/events and confirmed the vehicles met government safety requirements.
• Actively participated in vendor search, selection and approval process.
• Purchased goods and services as required within specified timeframes.
• Notified vendors of existing and upcoming request for proposals (RFP’s) for maximum response and input.
• Managed contract database to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Contacted suppliers to revise or expedite deliveries and to resolve missed items and late delivery issues.

Buyer III - Acquisition Consultant

Confidential, Laurel, MD

Responsibilities:

• Performed complex acquisition and contracting duties within a team setting; facilitated the acquisition process to ensure a smooth operation and demonstrated problem solving and analytical expertise.
• Prepared awards, and administered contracts correspondence, memorandums for awards, concurrences, change orders, option-years and add/subtract subcontractors.
• Used online resources to research NAICS codes to analyze availability of vendors to determine contract-pricing preferences as well as determined vendor compliance and responsiveness.
• Analyzed and evaluated responses to solicitations for conformance to acquisition requirements.
• Attended and supported internal/external outreach events.
• Performed general administrative duties and successful execution of deadline-driven operations/projects.
• Expert in applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Created innovative project status and monitoring system to efficiently track and monitor contract progress.

Customer Care Specialist/Team Leader

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Responsibilities:

• Provided comprehensive directive for a group of eight staff; administrative support to executive-level staff; received and processed technical service calls in a time efficient manner.
• Processed service activation for new and existing customers and ensured timely follow up and closure of all cases.
• Proactively managed all issues as priority with efficiency and engineered to a timely resolution.
• Documented customers’ troubleshooting inquiries, escalations, complaints and coordinated internal issues with other departments as applicable; responded to external issues with country specific regulatory agencies, practices, procedures and policies.
• Scheduled and coordinated office meetings, events and social gatherings; recorded minutes at meetings; performed alphanumeric data entry.
• Provided top-notch support and assistance to management, customers as well as team members.
• Cultivated client relationship to better understand their needs and provide exemplary client services to ensure client satisfaction. Performed Tier One troubleshooting.

Paper Claims Processor

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Responsibilities:

• Processed prescription claims with efficiency, accuracy and speed for timely reimbursement using medical terminology and following medical office practices, procedures and policies; (alphanumeric data entry using specific company database).
• Facilitated a smooth workflow by interacting with clients and insurance companies to resolve payment disputes.
• Performed administrative tasks such as; answering calls, filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing and email interactions for efficient and timely processing and resolution/payment of all claims.
• Worked under intense pressure and met strict deadlines to ensure claims were accurate and always on schedule and adhered to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations.