Troy University                                B.S. in Human Resource Management

DynCorp International                                                                                      2009–Present

DynCorp is a global, government-services provider that supports U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives

Procurement Advisor, Afghan National Defense Security Force (ANDSF), Kandahar, Afghanistan, Nov 2014 – Present

Serves as Mentor responsible for advising and assisting the Afghan National Defense Security Force (ANDSF) staff at the National and lower levels on the full range of cradle-to-grave procurement core competencies to include, but not limited to: requirements generation; contract process and procedures; policy generation; contract administration; contract management and contract inspection and auditing functions.

• Selected from among my peers to be Procurement/Finance Essential Functional (EF-1) lead on a startup Advice and Assist team advising a major Afghan Army Corp.
• Traveled to the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) Regional Contracting Office within their respective Region, as Force Protection Condition (FPCON) permits, to advise and train ANSF contracting personnel.
• Advise and assist ANSF contracting personnel on the methods of continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the vendor pay process.
• Advise and train the ANSF contracting personnel in the development of a contract tracking policies and procedures.
• Assist the ANSF contracting personnel with contract-closeout procedures.

Contracts Closeout Team Manager, LOGCAP IV, Ft. Worth, TX, Jan – Oct 2013

Lead close-out teams tasked with closing-out approximately 3,000 Service/Lease Subcontracts/PO’s for all LOGCAP IV Task Orders with a critical dead line.

• Oversee and directs supply chain management operations and plans to fulfill program objectives in accordance with contract requirements.
• Directed and maintained operational oversight for the close-out of LOGCAP subcontracts.
• Worked with Senior Management to develop contracts closeout policies, and procedures which were used throughout DynCorp.
• Coordinated with all DynCorp divisions to facilitate subcontract close-out.
• Facilitates contract claims and dispute resolution, ensure compliance with government audits.
• Identified, tracked and reported status of all LOGCAP subcontract Closeouts

Sr. Subcontracts Manager, LOGCAP IV, Ft. Worth, TX, 2011–2014

Administered contracts throughout their life-cycle to include issuing subcontract agreements, reviewing submittals, and requesting modifications for government and private sector contracts.

• Drafted contract proposals for customers and negotiated requests and conditions to bidders.
• Compiled data necessary for preparing estimates.
• Prepared bids and progress reports as well as other exhibits and appendices that may be required.
• Examined proposal requirements and coordinated delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy of deliveries according to signed contracts.
• Reviewed bids for conformity purposes and other contract requirements.
• Ensure purchase order Statement of Work comply with contract requirements
• Ensure invoices are processed on time.

Interim Director, Subcontracts Management, LOGCAP IV, Afghanistan, Feb – May 2013

Selected by senior leadership to serve as the Interim Director of Contracts Department;

Supervised a team of 22 contracts and, subcontracts professional supporting a $5.9 billion task order cost plus award fee contract for LOGCAP IV services in Afghanistan.  Under this task order, the DynCorp team provides existing bases within the Afghanistan South Area of Operation (AOR) with operations and maintenance support, including facilities management, electrical power, water, sewage and waste management, laundry operations, food services, and transportation motor pool operations. DynCorp also provides construction services for additional sites.

• Trained subcontract administrators on how to utilize the supplier management database to generate reports and manage suppliers.

• Approved or disapproved requests for deviation from the specifications of the contract based on need, function or purpose.
• Analyzed contracts for content, clauses and definition of understanding, contractual matters in direct relation to requirements at the initial stages of all projects.
• Developed strong relationships while interacting with broad populations that included executives, senior management, staff and customers across legal and technical areas.

Site Manager, LOGCAP IV, Ft. Worth, TX, 2010–2011

Provided operational support for the government customer and DynCorp employees on a Forward Operating Base (FOB); supported more than 300 War Fighters in Afghanistan. Planned and oversaw site-specific contracts, operations, staffing, training, construction, maintenance, risk mitigation, and cost control.

• Ensured all contracts were performed in accordance with Performance Work Statement.
• Validated supplier services were in compliance with Statement of Work.
• Managed staff and performed training.
• Reviewed contractual reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objective before team execution.
• Regular communication with Administrated Contracting Officer (ACO) and Liaison Officer (LNO) on contract changes.
• Communicated daily activities to senior management and recommended solutions to problems.
• Enhanced the development of onsite team members by implementing a cross-training program.
• Improved training processes by producing curriculum and developing training modules; conducted training.

Sr. Subcontracts manager, Kandahar, Afghanistan,   2009 – 2010

Administered numerous projects contracts valued at over 100 multimillion-dollar, domestic and international. Performed procurement processes from Pre-Award to Contract Closeout in compliance with DynCorp policies and FAR requirements. Oversaw the first, major LOGCAP IV project in Afghanistan that was completed on schedule and under budget.  My responsibilities included but were not limited to the following:

Contract Pre-Award

• Assisted Functional Area Managers (FAM) in writing Statement of Work in accordance with Prime Contract Requirements (Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Prepared Request for proposal (RFP) and Request for quotes  (RFQ)  which clearly defined DI’s expectations to the suppliers
• Analyzed and evaluated supplier responses to RFPs; created spreadsheets to analyze supplier bids and proposals.
• Selected supplier which demonstrated best value and price reasonableness with submittal in accordance with RFP requirements.
• Requested best and final pricing from top three suppliers with best pricing.
• Negotiated Contract provisions and notified supplier of their selection.
• Created contract with necessary attachments.
• Secured required authorizations and signatures.

Post Award

• Conducted kickoff meeting to bring the stakeholders, supplier and contract manager altogether to ensure each party understood the contract and its requirements.
• Submitted daily reports and Situation Report (SITREP) on contract status to senior management.
• Managed contracts throughout performance period.
• Prepared Contract Modifications when required.
• Conducted Site Visits to ensure that contracted services meet quality guidelines IAW Statement of Work; perform safely and delivered on schedule.
• Formally requested supplier to correct deficiencies when necessary.
• Addressed DCAA queries into subcontract and procurement activities for LOGCAP Subcontracts.
• Participated in DynCorp Internal Audit Prep for Afghanistan Subcontracts.
• Answered requests for Data Calls.
• Mentored subcontract administrators and associate subcontract administrators.

Closeout

• Ensured suppliers submitted final invoices in a timely manner
• Assisted the End-User/FAM with resolving service discrepancies
• Resolved claims submitted by suppliers.
• Obtained supplier signature on release documents.
• Ensured supplier evaluation were complete.
• Uploaded contract documents to appropriate Contract Management SharePoint.
• Copied contract files and forwarded the original to Sourcing for storage.

Project Manager, Imperial Motors, Holly Springs, MS, 2007–2008

Planned, organized, and managed construction contract for a project consisting on remodeling a 3000 square foot automobile dealership and lot seated on three (3) acres.

• Assembled a project team and coordinated requirements.

• Reviewed the blueprint and construction documents and conducted an analysis of the project.
•  Defined the project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Solicited bids, conducted negotiations, and selected subcontractors.
• Managed the project budget, purchasing, scheduling, and building code compliance.
• Directed QC and coordinated will local government official for the certification of occupancy.

• Completed the project on schedule and under budget.

Lockheed Martin – Owego, NY    1998–2007

Lockheed Martin is global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced Technology Company

Senior System Trainer/Technical Writer, 2003–2007

Researched and analyzed engineer-source data and drawings to determine specification, inspection, and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, and necessary measuring instruments to develop new operator and maintenance manuals and training aids for military, NASA, USPS, and commercial contractors. Monitored governmental training contracts to deliver services and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Communicated with engineers and subcontractors on essential, specialized equipment and parts to build a prototype for the NASA space shuttle maintenance program. Implemented effective means for monitoring and evaluating customer concerns and level of satisfaction. Reported project plans, progress, and results in weekly and special meetings.

• Met delivery date $100K under budget. Recognized with the Lighting Achievement Award for surpassing NASA expectations—project was accepted by NASA upon the first review.
• Reduced the training budget 10%, increased production, improved safety, and met the customer’s goal for implementing new systems on schedule.

Technical Writer/Trainer, 1998–2003

Grasped system concepts and training on two very complex systems and conducted in the field training within first thirty day with company. Trained over ninety United States Postal Service (USPS) maintenance personnel per year on how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the Automated Airline Assignment (AAA)/Automatic Tray Sleever (ATS) systems safely and rapidly ensuring serviceability and availability to dispatch mail.

• Reduced training budget 15% by eliminating expensive training for unnecessary personnel.
• Increased productivity while improving safety.
• Rated as the top performer on annual employee evaluations for outstanding performance and customer satisfaction.
• Achieved excellent rating on over 98% of Student Evaluations.

• Developed effective classroom presentation and evaluations that promotes classroom

US Army

Senior Manager, 1992 -1998

Directed the production, purchasing, warehousing, maintenance, activities to limit costs and improve maintenance, customer service, and safety. Examine existing procedures for streamlining activities related to the company’s Operational Readiness goals.  Managed the administrative, logistical and operational support of 305 non-union personnel and forty-five contracted  union personnel in thirty-seven different technical specialties providing intermediate and some depot-level maintenance support for 90 aircraft of various models.

• Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand
• Managed union aviation maintainer contract.
• Ensured contract compliance with local, State and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Created supply plans that ensure availability of materials or services.
• Directly managed a team of eight (8) contracts professional.
• Represented the companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Coordinated the activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, services’ conducted vendor interviews to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Met with suppliers to discuss performance metrics and to provide performance feedback

• •Contracts Management
• • Project Management
• • Negotiations
• • Resource Management
• • Supply Chain Budgets
• • Supplier Performance
• • Supplier Evaluations
• • Risk Mitigation
• • Staff Management
• • Strategic Planning
• • Regulatory Compliance
• • Process Improvement
• • Change Management
• • Project Management
• • Negotiations
• • Resource Management
• • Supply Chain Budgets
• • Supplier Performance
• • Supplier Evaluations
• • Risk Mitigation
• • Staff Management
• • Strategic Planning
• • Regulatory Compliance
• • Process Improvement
• • Change Management
• • Technical Writing
• • Executive Communication
• • Operation Management
• • Scheduling
• •International Operations
• • Inventory Control
• • Facility Management

talent for implementing cost-reduction measures, Team Management

• Contracts Management Association

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