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County of VenturaContracts Support Specialist II
Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2024Ventura, California, United StatesI successfully oversaw a large Accounts Payable database of vendors and ensured timely remittances totaling over $1M. I efficiently processed hundreds of client requests for construction projects, resulting in improved project manager response to and scheduling for projects exceeding a total of over $5M. My decades of experience in public procurement and contracts supported management and executive leadership goals to deliver win-win construction and professional services agreements worth over $1M each. My experience in report and contracts writing, effective oral and verbal communication, editing of business documentation, enterprise financial systems, MS professional suites, reports to executive political leadership, public bids and proposals, video conferencing, and effective interpersonal communications contributed to moving the County General Services Agency Projects Division from one with a disorganized record to one able to deliver increased cost savings, increase project capacity, greater client satisfaction, and improved management confidence in division capabilities.
City of OxnardManagement Analyst II
Feb. 2018 - Jul. 2021Oxnard, California, United StatesDelivered over $1M in department savings through vigilant budget and spending analysis, value-driven professional, goods, and trade services contracts, invoice and contract/purchase order price cross referencing, competitive bidding, and strategic sourcing. Achieved significant cost savings in department chemical and other product purchases by conducting regular reviews of existing rates against valid agreements, purchase orders, identifying vendor rate errors, and studying changes to specific raw materials and final product markets. Ensured stable, scaleable, performance-based, and risk averse professional service contracts by effective application of thorough document editing, document style modifications, proper business document grammar and mechanics, focus on language and term clarity, word economy, legal knowledge, and negotiation techniques. Established efficient and management-endorsed project flow system that comprehensively tracked delivery milestones, bid schedules, stakeholder contact information, Gantt overall project timelines, approval levels, forecasted and actual costs, and aspects of risk, such as insurance and bonding requirements. Saved time and agency resources by modernizing contract stakeholder approval process, which held over $5M in professional and trades contracts in suspense at one time, at different approval levels, such as Budget and Legal, by developing standard feedback loops and signature forms in Gmail, Google and MS Docs, and Google Sheets. Taught new employees agency Financial Resources Management program (FRM), agency legislative agenda program, accounts payable procedures, department regulations and policies, contract methods, and proper use of electronic office tools, such as Gmail, Google Docs and Sheets, Google Meet, and Google Slides, which contributed to a competent, well-versed, and prepared contracts administration workforce. Supervised video conferences, structured by Google Slides, connecting key stakeholders.
WyzantAcademic Tutor
Dec. 2017 - Feb. 2018Ventura County, California, United StatesProvided personalized tutoring in Social Studies and English to high school students, enhancing their understanding and academic performance. Conducted comprehensive reviews of essays and term papers, offering constructive feedback to improve writing skills. Guided students with personalized academic counseling, helping them navigate grades and college interests, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
VENTURA BREEZE LLCNews Reporter
Nov. 2017 - Feb. 2018Ventura County, California, United StatesReported on legislative activities and civic events, enhancing community awareness of local governance. Investigated the impact of the Thomas Fire on city infrastructure, providing critical insights for residents and policymakers. Wrote and edited articles for Ventura Breeze LLC, ensuring high-quality content that engages the audience.
OutschoolOnline Teacher
Oct. 2017 - Feb. 2018RemoteDeveloped engaging lesson plans for online Social Studies and Science courses, enhancing student understanding. Created dynamic PowerPoint presentations to support interactive learning experiences. Delivered structured classes focusing on World History, Military History, and Aviation, fostering student participation. Managed remote classrooms that encouraged inquiry and collaboration among students.
City of VenturaBuyer / Senior Buyer
Nov. 2000 - Oct. 2017Ventura, California, United StatesSaved City of Ventura over $2M annually by focusing on value-driven bids and proposals. Key team member of several multi-million dollar projects entailing sourcing, data gathering, research, proposal development, negotiations, contract writing, and vendor performance management. Facilitated effective procurement and delivery of products and services for department and enterprise IT, financial management and planning, and public works software systems (SaaS) worth between $1M and $5M each. Developed and wrote policies and procedures manuals that resulted in improved internal client accountability, increased agency confidence in public transparency regarding procurement of costly goods and services, enhanced teamwork between procurement division and client groups, and reliable instructional documentation that agency could use regardless of staff turnover, organizational chart reconfigurations, and changes in types of goods and services procured. Trained 50+ general and management staff on purchasing policies and procedures and role of purchasing division in large team projects, using on-site classrooms and remote video conferencing with PowerPoint presentations.
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