Manager Management

- Certified Public Purchasing Officer -

With **+ years of experience and expertise in

Leadership & Management Annual Procurement Planning Departmental Budgeting

Request for Proposals Performance Management & Sealed Bids Preparation &

Development & Improvement Evaluation

Evaluations

Developing Written Code of Federal Regulations - Problem Solving & Analysis

Policies & Procedures Title 24

Accomplished, results-driven, and experienced Certified Public Purchasing

Officer skilled in all phases of public procurement, contracting and public

administration. Exceptional communicator with a creative management style,

excellent problem solving abilities, and a keen programmatic needs

assessment capability. Highly regarded for proactive attitude and the

ability to think laterally providing ideas and solutions with proven

ability to gather, extract, and use data effectively. In-depth

understanding of Title 24 of Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part

85 - Administrative Requirements for Grants & Cooperative Agreements to

State, Local, & Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, with

particular expertise on Part 85.36 Procurement including professional

services, construction, general non-professional services and multiple

commodities. Proficient in use of performance based contracts, task order

contracts, job order contracting, indefinite quantity contracts and firm

fixed price contracts. Experienced negotiator of professional service

contracts and experienced administrator of, construction change order

review, cost analysis, contract dispute resolution and mitigation. Ability

to think outside the box and effect change using a solution based mindset

retaining the ability to assess most situations quickly and adapt into the

style that most fits the situation.

Accomplishments

. Authored successful Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Capital Fund

Stimulus Grant Procurement Policy in accordance with American Recovery

and Reinvestment Act

. Revised DHC Procurement Policy, DHC Section 3 Policy and Implementation

Procedures, and DHC Property Insurance requirement resulting in an

average annual savings of $180,000

. Analyzed Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Public Housing Authority

(PHA) Property Insurance Requirements from prior Quality Housing and Work

Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998 to rectify them with current Asset

Based Management Model, resulting in an average annual savings of

$180,000 to DHC

. Organized independent audit to separate DHC owned telecommunication

services and facilities from City of Detroit, moved DHC to cooperative

Purchases agreement via State of Michigan MI-Deal program, resulting in

annual savings over $200,000.

. Designated as Administrative Contracting Officer serving as Commission

Representative for contacts with other agencies at the local, state and

federal levels. Review and edit as contract related resolutions

submitted to DHC Board of Commissioners for compliance with applicable

policies and local, state and federal regulations.

Professional Experience

Procurement Manager/Administrative Contracting Officer 2000 - Present

Head Purchases Agent/ Interim General Manager 1998 - 2000

Detroit housing commission, procurement division

- Direct, plan and coordinate all activities relevant to the procurement of

goods and services, securing contractual services and selling salvage

materials.

- Ensure compliance of all procurement activities with state, local and

federal procurement regulations, policies and practices.

- Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions, mediate contract

disputes and/or claims, and issue contract amendments/change orders for

an average annual contracting volume of approximately $25-million.

- Manage technical and clerical staff, including five department heads

engaged in procurement functions.

- Interface with the General Counsel to ensure that the legal aspects of

procurement are followed.

- Monitor and ensure disadvantaged businesses and minority contracting

goals of over 30% and approximately 40% local (Detroit) contracting

goals; compile and submit annual contracting report to HUD.

Principal Purchases Agent 1996 - 1998

Senior Purchases Agent 1991-1996

City of Detroit Housing Commission, Purchasing Division

- Facilitated the implementation of new contracts and monitored existing

contracts including but not limited to: preparing requests for bids,

developing specifications, identifying vendors, receiving quotations and

evaluating all factors thereon.

- Advised Department and/or Division Managers of requesting department on

optimal methods of obtaining goods and services; interviewing vendors on

commodities and equipment to insure the most cost/benefit effective items

were purchased.

- Developed request for proposals, solicited professional service

agreements, and awarded bids under $25, 000.

- Prepared contract presentations that required approval of Detroit Housing

Commission Board of Commissioners and/or Detroit City Council approval.

- Supervised technical and clerical staff.

Water Systems Repair Worker 1984 -

City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Minor/Heavy Repair Division 1991

- Performed on-site layout and planning of excavations for repair and/or

replacement of lateral sewers, water mains and related systems.

- Designed excavations to ensure safety and integrity of excavations

shoring in accordance with local, Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA), and recognized standards of the industry trade.

- Supervised work assignments through completion of project with crews of

four to nine persons.

- Prepared reports on man hours, materials, and equipment as necessary.

Education and Trainings

Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies & Economics ( Wayne State University (

1986

Certified Public Purchasing Officer ( Universal Public Purchasing

Council ( 2008

Basic Legal Principles in Public Purchasing ( National Institute of

Governmental Purchasing ( 2003

Mixed Finance Procurement Certification ( Housing and Urban Development

( 2001

Administration of Government Contracts ( George Washington University (

1998

Comprehensive Grant Program and Contract Administration ( HA Resources (

1997

Mastering Procurement & Contract Management ( Nat. Assn. of Housing &

Redevelopment Officials ( 1996

Professional Affiliations

Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

United States Communities Government Purchasing Alliance

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