U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsProject Administrator & Contract Coordinator
May. 2023United StatesPROVIDES DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP: Discovering a need to streamline the recruitment process within the AO areas of responsibility, I took the initiative to develop a quick-reference guide to compile
information to improve efficiency.
• Solely crafted multiple scorecard dashboards for the Administrative Leadership, enhancing data-driven
decision-making through real-time performance metrics and analytics.
SOURCING AND PLANNING: As a Lead Contracting Officer Representative, initiate and prepare contracts to secure adequate resources to facilitate operations to include determining appropriate costs, perform
costs analysis, and communicating both orally and in writing with contractors.
• Developed and led the nation's first critical staffing program projects for two separate departments at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Managed over $460K in combined recruitment requests with success, allocating resources optimally to greatly speed up the organization's personnel demands while preserving operational effectiveness during a budget freeze.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Identified a need for greater alignment between stakeholders, implemented regular status meetings and clear documentation, ensuring transparency, and driving staffing success.
• Collaborate with C-Suite executives and HR to streamline employee onboarding processes, demonstrating cross-functional coordination and project oversight capabilities.