Acquisitions, Contracting Officer, Department Management, Program Operations, CENTCOM Contracting Command, Personnel Oversight, Team Development, Training Workshop Facilitation, Problem Resolution, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Full Spectrum Logistics, Acquisition Requirements Options Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Awarding, Scheduling, Personnel Requirement Determination, Post-Award Support, Business Advisement for Vendors, Quality Assurance Review, Government Advisement, Technique Evaluation, FAR 8.4, Time Management

May 2016 - Present

Mission & Installation Contracting Command

Joint Base Lewis McCord (JBLM), WA

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Lead Contracting Officer (1102)

As Qualified Level III Contracting Officer, effectively provide contracting support for JBLM Department of Public Works (DPW) and support locations at Yakima Training Center (YTC); develop single order as well as multi-year requirements, full-spectrum logistics and planning, operations and supervision for personnel and projects.

Expertly support 1^st Corp, subordinate Commands and DPW mission goals by developing and providing options to Contract Team Leadership concerning new acquisition requirements, strategies, available methods for award, schedules, market information, various concerns and personnel/time parameters for pre-award decisions. Implement approved approaches to actions while maintaining services and provide post-award support to field offices/vendors.

Continually provide business-focused advisement to vendors/government representatives during performance of awards; work closely with customers and vendors, serve as QA reviewer and as advisor to the government regarding the services within the scope of the award and the ability to modify contracts to enhance capability for providing acquisition standards to service the JBLM tenants.

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Provide exceptional support for CORs/management staff in serving tenants; skilled in evaluating new/improved techniques for contract support, specifically in FAR 8.4 improvements for services. Successfully lead by example and direct team in achieving Mission & Installation Contracting Commands (MICC) objectives; continually demonstrate exceptional organizational, motivational, supervisory and time management skills. Regularly identify/develop strengths of individual team members, inspire to maximize performance, organize training workshops designed to improve team member performance, analyze projects and assign to individuals in line with experience/skill levels, report any problems/issues to section supervisor and continually offer problem resolution suggestions to top management.

August 2012 March 2016

Mission & Installation Contracting Command

Contract Administration Support Office, United States Army Reserve Command (USARC)

Joint Base Lewis McCord (JBLM), WA

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Deputy Director/Chief, Contracting Acquisition Support Officer

Deputy Director/Chief, Regional Operations (South)

Successfully provided procurement advisement to the USARC Headquarters Commanders/Staff, four Regional Support Commands (RSCs) and38 Operational Functional Training and Support Commands. Mentored and oversaw work performance of three 51C (1102) officers and provided technical direction supporting contract activities during acquisition planning and processing/validation of acquisition packets; continually ensured that post-award operations complied with all regulations/policies/DoD standards.

Held comprehensive responsibilities for overseeing teams of military/civilian contracting officers/specialists, successfully implemented acquisition policy/issue resolutions and gave strong support for mid-/long-term planning. Expertly delivered executive-level presentations encompassing acquisition strategies/programs supporting future requirement and demonstrated expertise in bridging various contracting technical areas to support customer business requirements.

During assignment continually focused on meeting customer needs, scrupulously managed expenditures and identified various contract opportunities; also developed PWS/SOW/SOO and advised General on FAR/DFAR/AFAR and contract processes. Worked closely through ACC/MICC to meet acquisition requirements to ensure support services for Army Reserve personnel. Successfully coordinated IT Support (RLAS, RCMS, / ENBOSS/ EKS), Logistical, Training, Maintenance, Family Program(s) and Installation Services (Regional Support Commands) while overseeing 131 acquisition requirement actions valued at $694,572,000.

February 2012 August 2012

Mission Installation Contracting Command

Monterey, CA

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Director of Contracting

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Division Chief of Contract Management Division in MICC USAR DOC

Supervisor, MICC Presidio of Monterey (POM)

Establishing Director, MICC-USAR Contracting Office, Moffett Field, CA

Held multiple assignments during this timeframe; additionally was Supervisor and Warranted U.S. Government Contracting Officer, with an unlimited warrant. Taskings included overseeing work performance of civilian/military personnel performing post-award functions for multiple supply/service/construction contracts, planning/managing workloads for Contracting Officers/Specialist, interpreting policies/procedures and establishing/managing priorities. Additionally assessed subordinate performance and provided any needed advisement, and ensured legal/technical sufficiency of proposed contracts.

Was main point-of-contact for responding to customer questions/purchase requests and continually ensured that responses were indicative of strong business acumen. Expertly conducted negotiations/analysis/execution of various decisions concerning awards, protests, disputes, defaults, terminations and claims, among others; also developed policies, training actions and status follow-up tracking to promote sound management.

Provided outstanding leadership and supervision in facilitating multiple Human Resources-related actions and fiscal responsibilities within designated timeframes and according to applicable regulations. These included ensuring currency of IDPs for Acquisition Workforce Employees to meet career program requirements, adhering to MILDEP directives concerning merit principles in attaining/retaining certifications and aligning unit work performance expectations with organizational goals.

Also, continually oversaw safe work environment and compliance with all laws governing personnel practices, addressed any noncompliance-related issues, and ensured adherence by organization to EEO/EO principles. Managed array of responsibilities, resolved various problems/issues, documented and priced correctly, approved action planning and performed functional/technical/management activities for projects/programs. Prior to start of contract assured that CORs were properly trained and that performance was monitored/documented according to written QASP; also ensured full compliance with Management Control Program paragraph 1-14 of AR11-2.

Successfully interfaced with internal/external customers and assisted customers in identifying requirements and developing work statements that emphasized performance-based contracting services; supported the development of team providing strong interaction between Acquisition personnel and customers as well as rapid response to customer needs/mission changes. Led post-award conferences with major customers and directed customer focus meetings to ensure achievement of highest levels of customer partnership and support.

February 2011 February 2012

CENTCOM Contracting Command

Kabul, Afghanistan

Hours Worked per Week: 40+

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Deputy Director of Program Operations-Afghanistan (DPO-A)

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Held unlimited warrant coordinating military/civilian personnel contractors, provided strategic/operational support to Theater Commanders/U.S./Coalition forces for the acquisition of local goods/services. Provided business-focused advisement to one-star General serving as Senior Contracting Official-Afghanistan (SCO-A) and was responsible for managing various operational issues including interpreting contracting policies/procedures as well as acquisition planning/strategy development to ensure that all proposed contracts met all regulatory and technical requirements.

Also assisted SCO-A with coordinating contracting activities at 13 Regional Contract Centers within Afghanistan, and was responsible for supporting important business/military relationships

with International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) coalition member states, U.S. Embassy, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Afghan Government of Ministries, and several other key agencies. Additionally was United States Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) member of the Joint Acquisition Review Board (JARB), with responsibilities for review/approval of large scale/high dollar/high visibility infrastructure development projects in country, and served as Executive Officer for the Commanding General, CENTCOM JTSCC.

March 2009 February 2011

Mission Installation Contracting Command

Monterey, CA

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Director/Division Chief of Contract Management Division

In this assignment as Chief of the Division within the MICC USAR for the West Regional Contracting Office, held an unlimited warrant of MICC Presidio of Monterey (POM); was also Establishing Director of MICC-USAR Contracting Office at Moffett Field, CA. Oversaw 28 military/civilian personnel and supported USARC and 63^rd Regional Support Command covering seven Western states, 63^rd Regional Army Reserve Command, POM, Fort Hunter Liggett and Moffett Field. Expertly managed strategy development, award and operational planning as well as contract management for 600+ actions and over $30M in IT commodities, facilities maintenance, services and miscellaneous construction support initiatives.

Effectively served as senior contracting officer for commander/staff/installation support officials, and interacted with MICC HQ and PARC regarding policies, standards and procedural compliance for $50M+ in contracts. Skillfully ensured that potential contracts met legal/technical/business requirements and executed contracts following successful solicitation and negotiation. Was responsible for negotiating, analyzing pricing and following-through on award approvals, protests, disputes, defaults, terminations, claims of mistakes and reasonableness of wage determinations, among other areas.

Knowledgeably analyzed proposals to assure conformity with solicitations, analyzed cost/pricing data and coordinated technical team data input to ensure technical proposal acceptability. Obtained pre-award surveys to establish contractor responsibilities and audits/pricing reports for use during negotiations, reviewed procurement program and assisted with development of policies/procedures, authority/responsibilities delegation and management control.

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Managed teams providing post-award activities for supply/services/construction contracts covering standard items to urgent delivery requirements or security-related issues, installation functions converted from in-house to contract operation, utility services, construction projects using standard design/specifications, negotiation of contract modifications/change orders due to inadequate drawings, defective specifications or changed site conditions, repair projects and contracts for design/engineering services.

Maintained funds status including analyzing relevant reports, reviewed contractor expenditure and technical specialist reports, assessed contractor progress/expenditures versus negotiated estimates and prepared any needed correspondence/recommendations. Coordinated requests by contractors for waivers/deviations from contracts, resolved delivery schedules and buying activities and negotiated schedule changes. Also reviewed contractor overtime requests, cost acceptability and government property problems/issues. Diligently reviewed progress payment requests to ensure that proper rates were applied, maintained records of status of contract administration activities, advised contractors concerning SOW/shipping requirements/EEO requirements and addressed other inquiries regarding terms/conditions.

Diligently evaluated contractor compliance with applicable contract clauses, requested determination of overhead rates from auditor for cost contracts and assured delivery/inspection/acceptance of contractual end-terms prior to recommending final close-out of contract. Ensured de-obligation of excess funds, accounted for special equipment/tooling/government-furnished property, and negotiated with contractors regarding delinquencies.

Often received requests from procuring activities for basic ordering agreement services/products; reviewed request and interacted with contractor to ensure clear understanding of requirements; also issued unpriced order for items/services to enable work beginning. Reviewed proposals prepared by contractor and determined price of cost and technical analysis required; utilized subject matter knowledgeability as well as established rates for reference and forwarded any large proposals to technical specialists for further review.

Skillfully established negotiation position based on knowledge of contractor operations as well as various technical reports; established fee based on agreement/contract and prevailing regulations, negotiated final settlement and prepared agreement for signature(s). Also prepared memoranda describing rationale/methodologies utilized in arriving at final settlement and prepared various documentation for formal review cases.

In this assignment developed work assignments, interpreted policies/procedures and established priorities; also evaluated work performance of subordinates and provided any needed counsel/advice. Interviewed position candidates and made appointment, promotion and reassignment recommendations; also remediated various employee grievances when possible, took proper disciplinary action when necessary and referred other problems to higher management. Identified and assisted in meeting development/training needs, continually promoted well-reasoned management principles/programs, and regularly supported EEO and Affirmative Action activities.

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December 2005 March 2009

U.S. Army Reserve Command

Fort McPherson, GA

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Deputy Director of Contracting Administration Office

Successfully served as Deputy Director, Regional Operations of the Contract Administration Support Office (CASO) for USARC and Office Chief Army Reserve (OCAR), providing procurement advisement to four Regional Support Commands (RSCs) and 38 Operational Functional Training Support organizations. Supervised work performance of three contract Management officers and oversaw contract activities during acquisition planning process and validation of acquisition packets.

Continually ensured that pre-/post-award acquisition operations met federal regulations/policies/guidance, provided technical direction to stakeholders and action officers, and assessed organizations to assure proper COR training/certification to meet daily operations and deployment requirements. Also served as Approver for Government Purchase Card and Billing Official for Defense Travel Service (DTS).

January 2004 December 2005

Mission Installation Contracting Command

Fort Lewis, WA

Hours Worked per Week: 40+

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Director/Chief of Contracting, Mosul, Northern Iraq

Served as Contingency Contracting Officer for I Corps (Task Force Olympia - TFO) for the 311^th COSCOM in Los Angeles, and was assigned as Deputy to the Center Director attached to ACA, Northern Director of Contracting, Fort Lewis, WA. Then was attached to I Corps Contracting Directorate and subsequently assigned to I Corps, TFO (XXI) in Mosul.

While in CONUS performed acquisition planning and prepared contingency contracting support to OPLANS; was responsible for providing operational support in Pacific region supporting I Corps, Fort Lewis, the U.S. Army Pacific Command, Forces Command, Special Operations and Joint Forces. Successfully deployed internationally, established contracting offices and maintained operations; ensured mission success by serving as a force multiplier and procuring supplies/services/construction requirements. Expertly provided contracting support for I Corps and COSCOM training missions including Cobra Gold in Thailand, Yama Sakura 47 in Japan and other Pacific region requirements.

During tenure in position developed contracting and acquisition expertise, ensured achievement of annual training requirements by assigned organization including executing Contracting Center (Directorates) work plans; supervised work performance of 22 Center senior staff/administrative personnel.

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For TFO (XXI) was Director of Contingency Contracting and reported to 355^th Contract Supervision Team in Mosul, Afghanistan; established fully-operational contracting directorate, steered daily operations of external Northern Iraq Contracting Office for MNC-1, and supported I Corps, the 3/2 Stryker Brigade Commands and other U.S. Joint Forces/participating government agencies, as well as in-theater contingency contracting plans/operations.

Skillfully maintained operation guidance through FM 100-10-2, contract support for battlefield, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), solicitations, selections, coordination, contract administration/award, monitoring contract payment activity, annual contract audits and consolidations. Continually interfaced with I Corps/Task Force Olympia command and staff for contract organizational planning and integrating of I Corps Contracting Office. Additionally deployed internationally and established Contingency Contracting Offices/sustained independent operations in an immature theater; also served as a force multiplier by locating/procuring supplies/services/construction capabilities.

Skillfully performed multiple taskings and met array of responsibilities. With two weeks notice finished duties at Fort Lewis, completed theater train-up requirements and deployed to combat theater as TFO replaced the 101^st ABN (AASLT) in Northern Iraq. Assumed leadership of regional contracting office, took control of 200+ open contracts and closed-out 78% within very short turn-around timeframe, bringing the remaining contracts into full compliance. Skillfully ensured office had appropriate checks/balances, provided full range of contracting services and collaborated with Comptroller to balance demands of customer service with fiscal responsibility. Within 180 days contracting team awarded 428 contracts valued in excess of $28M.

Provided strong direction to contracting activities in Mosul and successfully implemented educational process for local nationals regarding U.S. business practices/customs which resulted in upholding/enforcing integrity of contracting process. Also integrated contracting capabilities into logistics activities at garrison, I Corps staff level and Material Management Center level down to unit level; consistently communicated with 311^th COSCOM Contracting Center, I Corps and key agencies within ACA, AMC and LOGCAP logistical communities to gain input/advisement/assistance toward fully integrating office requirements/capabilities with those of other logistical agencies.

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, 1988

GPA: N/A

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration; in progress

GPA: N/A

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Command General Staff Officer, Certificate, 2006

Contract Level III, 2003

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Contract Level II, 2002

Contract Level I, 2000

Combine Arms and Service Staff School (CAS3), Certificate, 2000

Army Medical Branch Advance Course, 1997

Army Transportation Advance Course, 1996

Army Medical Branch Basic Qualification, 1995

Army Transportation Basic Course, 1988

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Training:

Basic Contracting, 2014

Defense Acquisition Executive Overview, 2014

Department of Defense Contracting with Canadian suppliers, 2014

Green procurement purchase of products and services, 2014

Contracting Overview, 2013

Negotiation Techniques NEGT, 2013

Berry Amendment, 2010

Intermediate Systems Acquisition, 2005

Overhead Management of Defense Contracts, 2005

Architect-Engineer Contracting, 2004

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, 2003

Construction Contracting, 2003

Management for Contract for Supervisors, 2003

Executive Contracting, 2003

Contingency Contracting Course, 2002

Government Contract Law, 2001

Intermediate Contract Pricing, 2001

Intermediate Contract, 2001

Principles of Contract Pricing, 1999

Basics of Contracting, 1998

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access (includes SQL interface commands)

Adobe Acrobat Pro (image to text conversion, multiple document consolidation, indexing).

PD2/SPS (Procurement Desktop 2/Standard Procurement System) contract writing application (Pre- and Post-Award and Close-out)

PCF (Paperless Contract File)

VCE-CM (Virtual Contracting Enterprise Contract Management)

FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation)

CAR (Contract Action Reports)

CTOC

Wide Area Work Flow

CORTS

Legion of Merit, 2016

Combat Action Badge (CAB), 2012

Bronze Star, 2012

Meritorious Service Medal (x4), 1994, 1995, 2002, 2004