Contracting Management Professional, Operations Management, Project Oversight, Risk Management, Working Relationship Development, Vendor Sourcing, Contract Negotiations/Administration, SOW (Statement of Work)/PWS (Performance Work Statement)/QASP (Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan) Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Process Improvement, Problem Resolution, Personnel Oversight, Logistics, Oral/Written Communication, MS Office Suite

July 2016 - Present

United States Army

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA

Hours Worked per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

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

Acquisition Program Integrator

Hold rank of Lieutenant Colonel with comprehensive responsibilities for full-life-cycle management of $70.8M in Cemetery Expenses Army (CEA) funds; also serve as main advisor/consultant to 3-Star-equivalent Executive Director of Arlington National Cemetery/Army National Military Cemeteries and Directorate Leaders tasked with directing activities at 40 National and Post cemeteries under Army responsibility.

Oversee work performance of three acquisition specialists and expertly develop procurement strategies, serve in leadership role with Congress, GAO, AAA and DAIG regarding acquisition issues, and provide insightful updates to senior leadership/Congress regarding program and contracting oversight. Additionally charged with planning/coordinating/developing acquisition initiatives and coordinate activities with OSD, HQDA, PEOs, contracting agencies, RMs and end-users.

Continually utilize written/oral communication capabilities to provide technical direction/training/feedback/advisement regarding array of contracting-related issues; responsible for reviewing/approving requirements packages to support compliance with FAR/DFAR/AFAR/local regulation and policies.

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Ensure any needed corrections of audit report findings and provide training to prevent any recurrences of negative activity; also review/approve/disapprove transactions from requirement owners, resolving technical problems and issues concerning claims/terminations. Regularly meet with management for requirements originators and develop short-/long-term contracting plans, employing subject matter expertise on multiple business practices/market conditions applicable to Cemetery programs and technical requirements to support effective planning actions. Also serve as technical expert providing advisement to contracting office management/customers/contractors regarding market factors, industry segment, various specifications and socioeconomic concerns, among others.

Particularly skilled in surfacing relevant facts, analyzing contracts, mitigating/remediating issues and developing specific, usable action plans during acquisition planning, pre-award and contract administration actions. Skilled in analyzing requirements, identifying optimal procurement plan and developing/submitting contract milestones in alignment with specifications/market conditions/customer needs. Assess validity/completeness of SOW, PWs and technical specifications and advise clientele on development of SOWs/PWSs/QASPs to ensure that requiring activity receives all needed goods/services at appropriate price and when/where needed. Also review justifications for single sourcing as well as other needed clearances; prepare all needed documentation.

July 2014 June 2016

United States Army

Regional Contracting Office Africa

414^th Contracting Support Brigade

Vicenza, Italy

Hours Worked per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

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

Director / Lieutenant Colonel

Effectively oversaw activities of 16 Military, one GS-13, two GS-12s and one Local National acquisition professionals; successfully provided direct contracting operations support, assisted with contract execution/performance and regularly utilized standard contracting processes/procedures during tenure in assignment. Continually ensured that all contracts were in compliance with relevant laws/regulations as well as Federal/DoD/Army procurement policies and procedures. Held comprehensive responsibilities concerning planning/managing/executing contracting planning that met requirements of Brigade, including contract awards, contract administration and purchasing, and was responsible for contracting technical issues, i.e. appropriate procurement methods/contractual arrangement required to meet specific requirements.

Skillfully analyzed/assessed effectiveness of efforts versus established objectives/schedules, and reviewed alternatives to meet procurement requirements; also examined guidelines and designed strategies that met current needs while anticipating long-range program requirements. Warranted contract officer $25M.

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September 2013 June 2014

United States Army

Regional Contracting Office Africa

414^th Contracting Support Brigade

Vicenza, Italy

Hours Worked per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

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

Executive Officer / Lieutenant Colonel / 0-5

Was tasked with supporting Army units in Africa and Expeditionary Contingency Contracting; in this assignment held responsibilities concerning logistical/administrative/training readiness/fiscal management of 46 civilian/43 military personnel and managed work performance of five DA civilians, one Local National, one officer and four non-commissioned officers. Was tasked with employing Acquisition and Staff Professional Development program to develop leaders/staff personnel, placing strong focus on Action Officer, Contracting, Leadership and Warrior tasking.

Expertly managed Brigade staff operations and assisted with coordinating policy efforts among DoD Procurement, USARAF and Garrison customers; also assisted Commander in areas concerning policy and oversight of 1,200 contracts valued in excess of $62M.

September 2011 August 2013

United States Army

Contract Plans and Operations

412^th Contracting Support Brigade

San Antonio, TX

Hours Worked per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

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

Chief / Major/Lieutenant Colonel

In this assignment held responsibilities for planning/executing Operational Contract Support for Army forces conducting military operations supporting homeland defense/civil authorities; collaborated with USANORTHCOM and ARNORTH while developing doctrine as well as updating sensitive/complex acquisition plans that enabled DoD contracting actions in providing support.

Additionally, provided well-considered business advisement and supported ARNORTH activities in multiple military operations; also served as crucial member of mission planning teams and served as a combat multiplier for supported units. Also provided exceptional management of Government Purchase Card use by Brigade as well as ARNORTH personnel.

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August 2010 September 2011

United States Army

411^th Contracting Support Brigade

Yongsan, South Korea

Hours Worked per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

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

Assistant Operations Officer/Contract Specialist

For this forward deployed Brigade held comprehensive responsibilities concerning awarding of contracts, developing/managing requirements, acquisition planning, cost/price analysis, solicitation, risk management, contract tracking/oversight and performance evaluation regarding evaluation of services crucial to supporting daily operations/joint war fighting mission of the U.S. Forces Korea, Eighth Army and 7^th Air Force. Responsibilities also included acquisition planning and the execution of an appropriated funds contract totaling $27M+ and more than 853 contracting actions.

Skillfully utilized business acumen in providing advisement/mission support for various military operations while serving as strong contributing member of mission planning teams; also was a combat multiplier for various units and served as command wartime contingency contracting operational planner.

August 2008 September 2010

United States Army

Program Management Force Protection Systems

Fort Belvoir, VA

Hours Worked per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

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

Assistant Program Manager Major/0-4

Expertly oversaw portfolio of Tactical Force Protection Systems that included a Battlefield Anti-Intrusion System, an unattended ground sensor, a Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System and Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance Systems-Combined (BETSS-C), which is CENTCOM s most urgent requirement.

During deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) directed work performance of team of 76 contractors from nine separate companies involved with issuing/installing/training on BETSS-C systems. Also directed 20-person team of government/contractor personnel tasked with developing, testing, fielding and sustaining unattended tactical ground sensors.

Successfully managed costs/schedules/performance/risk for programs and projects valued over $400M and continually ensured delivery to warfighters of highest quality products that met requirements while enhancing capabilities.

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Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Master of Science, Organizational Development And Human Resources, 2008

GPA: 3.90

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Summa cum Laude Graduate

Upper Iowa University, Fayetteville, IA

Bachelor of Science, Public Administration, 1999

GPA: 3.72

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Cum Laude Graduate

Department of Defense DAWII Level Certifications:

Level III Program Management

Level III Contracting

Level II Test and Evaluation

Level I Logistic Lifecycle

Certified Federal Contracts Manager

Department of the Army Chemical Corps Qualification

4Z Certified Army Acquisition Officer

5P Parachutist

5Y Civil Defense Officer

Master Certificate in Six Sigma (Black Belt, Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma courses)

MILITARY TRAINING:

Program Managers Course, 2014

Army Logistics Management Course, 2011

Army Intermediate Contract Course, 2011

Intermediate Level Education Qualification, 2007

Intermediate Level Education Common Core, 2007

Army Acquisition, Basic Course, 2005

Combined Arms and Services Staff School, 2000

Meritorious Service Medal (7 awards)

Army Commendation Medal (6 awards)

Army Achievement Medal (7 awards)

Meritorious Unit Commendation

National Defense Service Medal (2 awards)

Southwest Asia Service Medal (4 awards)

Overseas Service Ribbon (5 awards); Numerous other awards