Summary
EXECUTIVE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, PROCUREMENT, & ACCOUNTING
Unmatched ethical performance leading people and organizations, building relationships, and implementing pioneering yet cost-effective programs to produce quality results. Sterling performance proved by successful administration of myriad multimillion-dollar contracts. Managed logistics for Department of Defence (DOD) in Iraq as Field Buyer under Logistics Civil Augmentation (LOGCAP) III Contract ($7B per year.) Managed Emergency and Rapid Response Services Superfund projects ($430M) as Sole Purchasing Agent. Adept preparer of financial reports and presentations to C-Suite leaders and federal officials. Experience in Iraq, at Mosul Camp Diamondback; in Afghanistan, at Camp Eggers, in Kabul; and at Kandahar Airfield, in Kandahar (Afghanistan) under the Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan Contract (CSTC-A.) Worked one year in the historic Bradford Oil Field, Bradford, PA. Educated at Oglethorpe University and studied abroad at London School of Economics, London, England.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
Study Abroad: London School of Economics; University of London
Experience
DynCorp International, Ft. Worth, TX, 03/2013 to 01/2014
Trained and assisted the Afghan National Army (ANA) and National Police (ANP) in advisory role. Counseled and mentored the ANA Acquisition Agency, Regional Contracting Office Staff on acquisition competencies, including requirements generation, contract process, and procedures under the Combined Security Transition Command (CSTCA) contract.
Contracts Advisory and Assistance Team Procurement Mentor; NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) contractor
Procurement Procedures | Acquisitions Mentoring | NCIS National Security Secret Clearance
Selected because of acute understanding of procurement procedures to advise and mentor the U.S. military, ANA, and ANP during transition of coalition contracts from U.S.-funded to Afghan responsibilities. Stationed at Kandahar Airfield, Kandahar, Afghanistan as well as Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Developed lecture materials and administered classroom training with Afghan Police and Military. Students achieved diplomas in the areas of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), contracts law, and developing/awarding contracts according to World Bank, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) requirements.
- Trained ANSF on Statement of Work (SOW), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan development and execution, and Performance of Work/SOW. Advised and trained ANSF Regional Contracting Section personnel on developing their training curriculum.
- Assisted ANSF Regional Contracting personnel in preparing requirement packages, conducting bidder/vendor conferences, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating contract provisions, developing awards, administering resulting contracts, as well as negotiating and coordinating additions, deletions, or modifications to contracts.
- Maintained current, Secret National security clearance. Accessed Government Secret Computer Programs Nipper, Centrix, and Cypher; utilized Microsoft (MS) Office and PowerPoint to develop, edit, translate, and present training materials.
- Traveled extensively throughout the theater of operations to advise ANP and ANA leadership.
Combs Family House Construction, Harold, KY, 02/2007 to 08/2010
Project Manager
General Contracting Management | Planning & Executing | Policy Development | Budget & Finance
- Functioned as General Contractor/Project Supervisor on $1M dwellings. Vetted contractors and inspected Shepherded schedules, budgets, and performance. Conducted financial transactions.
Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Halliburton, Houston, TX, 09/2004 to 03/2006
Acquired supplies and committed large monetary procurements for In-Theatre U.S. military installations complying with established Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) supporting DOD operations in Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Buyer
International Responses and Coordination | Operational Efficiency | Quality Control | Training
Selected suppliers and returned bids for awarded contracts accepting fair and reasonable prices. Advised suppliers regarding questions, delivery schedule, and terms and conditions of purchase. Supervised and prioritized work of six buyers.
- Graduated from Theater Training Center for Excellence and Procurement Supply Management. Promoted from Buyer to Senior Buyer.
- Outperformed co-workers; completed one to two contracts per day.
- Awarded Certificate in Recognition for outstanding job performance (2005)
Tyco International Earthtech, Richmond, VA, 06/2000 to 09/2003
Controlled procurement/cost accounting functions on EPA Superfund Sites ($430M aggregate; $20M individual)
Contract Administrator
International Complex Contracts Management | Acquisitions Advice | Cost-Accounting Function SME
Controlled all procurement and cost accounting functions on EPA Superfund Sites $430M in aggregate, $20M individually. Committed large monetary procurements of equipment, materials, and inventory in accordance with FAR. Performed cost-tracking analyses utilizing Oracle Online Accounting Software, Recovery Cost Management Software, and MS Excel Spreadsheet, in accordance with established Cost Accounting Standards.
- Performed cost allocations and billed multiple sites costs across multiple oil project. Lauded and rewarded with bonus as first Contract Administrator to achieve submission of all Invoices and Reconciliations in time before monthly close; saved company cost of interest on outstanding Invoices.
- Performed cost tracking analyses utilizing Oracle Online Accounting Software, Recovery Cost Management Software, and Excel Spreadsheet, in accordance with established Cost Accounting Standards.
Relevant Prior Experience:
Revenue Recognition Agent, Delta Air Lines
World Headquarters, Atlanta, GA. Compiled Airfare Contracts (international and domestic) and Revenue Reports. Analyzed code-share tickets and Pricing Programs to ensure there was not a breach of contract. Reported alleged breaches of contract.
Specialties
- Budget Preparation & Execution, Diplomatic Strategist, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Expert, Procurement and Contract Administration, Reconciliations/Invoicing, Staff Leadership and Performance Building, Vendor Management
Groups & Associations
- Purchasing Society of America