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    FosterThomas, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                           Annapolis, MD
    Contracts Specialist (Hybrid)                                                                                                                                                              April 19, 2022 – Present
    Responsible for the hands on and day-to-day preparation of contract and agreement activities, such as SOW, MSA, NDA, etc.
    Manage developing and refining policies, procedures, and processes to facilitate consistent and risk-based approaches to contract management.
    Perform full range of contract administration activities, such as contract modification, development of change orders, issue stop work orders, monitor client adherence to all contractual obligations.
    American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)                                                                                                                                              Manassas, VA
    Contracts Specialist (Remote – Covid)                                                                                                                             January 17, 2022 – April 18, 2022
    Administered agreements, including agreement closeout, negotiations, correspondence, documentation, certification, and reporting.
    Developed and prepared business and cost/pricing volumes for bids and proposals.
    Developed, administered, and reviewed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Teaming Agreements, and Partner Agreements.
    Participated in preparing agreements and amendments, specifications, tests, progress reports, and review agreements to conform to contract requirements.
    Prepared spreadsheets with formulas and data analysis, generated reports on contract activity and ensured timely processing of department reports and deliverables.
    Monitored contract performance, deliverables, and compliance to provide contract reporting.
    Reviewed contractual documents to ensure adherence to organizational policy and conformance to master agreements.
    Prepared, reviewed, and processed outgoing and incoming invoice packages for reconciliation.
    Employ Prince George’s, Inc. (Formerly Operating as PGCEDC)                                                                                                     Largo, MD
    Contracts Specialist (Hybrid)                                                                                                                                      February 6, 2020 – January 14, 2022
    Managed firm fixed price, cost-reimbursement, time & material, service contracts, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, labor hour, consulting, leases, MOUs, and task orders contracts.
    Adhered to Workforce Innovative and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding requirements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
    Performed cradle-to-grave procurement functions for Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Request for Information, and Invitation for Bids.
    Monitored contract performance, invoicing, deliverables, and compliance to provide contract reporting.
    Performed onsite or desk monitoring for contract compliance, performance, and auditing reporting requirements.
    Received, processed, reviewed for adequacy, and reconciled all invoice packages received internally and by vendors.
    Analyzed and negotiated direct and indirect cost pricing, allocating and de-obligation of WIOA federal funds, stop work orders, cure notices, and corrective action plans.
    Provided technical support by working closely with vendors and resolving issues to ensure contract compliance.
    Modified and developed processes and procedures, contract renewals, and amendments; reviewed supportive documentation; tracked contract deliverables; maintained terms and conditions; and ensured benchmarks were met.
    Provided technical support to program managers and directors, including program management, customer relationship management, business management, budget, and operations.
    Regularly provided staff contract status and updates and identified opportunities to increase service/contract quality and operational efficiency.
    Utilized Blackbaud procurement systems and DocStar document management systems for procurements, contracts, and invoices.

    Employ Prince George’s, Inc. (Formerly Operating as PGCEDC)                                                                                                      Largo, MD
    Contracts Analyst (In-Office)                                                                                                                                                 July 1, 2018 – February 6, 2020
    Managed firm fixed price, cost-reimbursement, time & material, service contracts, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, labor hour, consulting, leases, MOUs, and task orders contracts.
    Modified and developed processes and procedures, contract renewals, and amendments; reviewed supportive documentation; tracked contract deliverables; maintained terms and conditions and ensured benchmarks were met.
    Adhered to Workforce Innovative and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding requirements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
    Reconciled invoice packets and processed blanket purchase orders (BPO), purchase orders (POs), check requests (CRs), invoices, and credit card authorization forms to make payments on participant invoices, supportive service requests, and departmental needs.
    Assisted in the development, market research, review, and approval of proposals, bids, quotations, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients for service.
    Provided technical support to program managers and directors, including program management, customer relationship management, business management, budget, and operations.
    Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC)                                                                                   Largo, MD
    Contracts Development Coordinator (In-Office)                                                                                                               April 26, 2016 – June 30, 2018
    Assisted with creating and developing contracts in fixed-priced, cost-reimbursement, time & material, service, and customized training formats.
    Created and processed blanket purchase orders (BPO), purchase orders (POs), check requests (CRs), invoices, and credit card authorization forms to make payments on participant invoices, supportive service requests, and departmental needs.
    Assisted in all stages of procurements (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.).
    Handled customer and sub-contractor training complaints by providing positive solutions.
    Reconciled invoice packets and processed blanket purchase orders (BPO), purchase orders (POs), check requests (CRs), invoices, and credit card authorization forms to make payments on participant invoices, supportive service requests, and departmental needs.

    Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC)                                                                                   Largo, MD

    Contracts Information Specialist (In-Office)                                                                                                                         June 1, 2014 – April 26, 2016
    ·        Assisted the Manager of Contracts and Administration with daily activities, reports, policies, and compliance.
    ·        Assisted the Contracts and Administration department with 75% of time allotted daily.
    ·        Assisted with departmental orders, file management, and administrative needs.
    ·        Supported continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
    ·        Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC)                                                                                  Largo, MD Receptionist (High school internship transitioned to permanent employee)                                                      September 24, 2012 – June 1, 2014

    ·        Served visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.

    ·        Notified company personnel of visitor arrival.

    ·        Informed visitors by answering or referring inquiries.

    ·        Directed visitors by maintaining employee and department directories.

    ·        Maintained security by following procedures and monitoring logbook.

    ·        Kept a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

    Education
    July 2017 - September 2021
    Strayer University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

    Concentration of Acquisition and Contract Management
    Summa Cum Laude

    Skills
    AcquisitionAdobe AcrobatBillingBlackbuad (Procurement System)Career EdgeContract AdministrationContract DevelopmentContract MonitoringContract WritingCost & Pricingdata entryData ProcessingDate InputFile ManagementGoogle SuiteInvoicingMarket ResearchMedi/Epicor Docstar (Online Document Management System)Microsoft Office SuiteMonday.com (Project Management System)NegotiationNetSuitePaychexPolicy & CompliancePolicy WritingPost-AwardPre-AwardPricing AnalysisPrism (Contracts & Cost Management System)Procurementproject managementProposalsPurchase OrdersPurchasingReconciliationSystem for Award Management (SAM)TypeFormVisio
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