Ana Lisa Velasco
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. .
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Field Administrator
Department of the Air Force
JBSA Randolph, TX
01.2022 - Current
- As the current program manager for the COPPER CAP (COP) program, manage 550+ interns by responding to questions from the field regarding COP promotions, outplacements, Tuition Assistance (TA), and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Also, regularly process COP packages and assist base points of contacts (POCs) with COP package submissions. Discuss potential 'Raise the Bar' candidates with teammates to ensure candidates meet the qualifications of the program and meet the needs of the unit. Participate in bi-weekly COP meetings provided by the Palace Acquire (PAQ)/COP program manager to receive program updates and provide feedback on COP program. Enthusiastically, work with teammates on in-person and virtual recruiting events to convey COP program information, track interested candidates, and follow up with interested candidates.
- In FY23, collaborated with teammates on COP Leadership Symposium to provide ideas on location, theme, guest speakers, social events, and welcome packet. Curated welcome packet to include detailed agenda, lodging and transportation details, nearby restaurants and points of interests, professional summaries of guest speakers and panelists, and yearbook of graduating COP interns. Currently spearheading planning efforts for the FY24 COP Leadership Symposium by assigning tasks to team members, establishing budget, location, theme, and leadership course for graduating COPs.
- As the current program manager of the Central Salary Account (CSA), send out regular reminders to base POCs for upcoming graduating COPs. Ensure base POCs identify permanent positions and submit request for personnel actions. Also, provide monthly briefings to leadership on status for current outplacements.
- As primary program manager for the Premier College Intern Program (PCIP) in FY23, worked with Premier College Interns to ensure they successfully onboarded, had a dynamic experience learning all aspects of contract management, and prepared them to transition to a full-time COP upon their completion of their internship. Also worked closely with Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Force Renewal Program Managers, PCIP supervisors and unit liaisons to ensure that the program was successful by providing program updates and just-in-time training. Finally, mentored and trained new team member to ensure a smooth transition of program managers.
- In preparation of the FY23 PCIP Symposium, relayed detailed guidance from AFPC Force Renewal Program Managers to interns and their assigned supervisors to prepare their travel details to the symposiums. Provided Defense Travel System (DTS) instructions and support to supervisors to overcome travel issues. Also assisted AFPC Force Renewal Program Managers with setting up the venue, assembling and distributing welcome bags, checking in all traveling interns, and providing support anywhere needed over the course of the symposium. In support of the Contracting breakout sessions for the symposiums, coordinated PCIP to COP panelists for both Wright-Patterson and Hill Symposiums, authored slide presentation, coordinated with Force Renewal Program Office for meeting space layout, guest speaker, and agenda.
- For the FY23 Sub-Development Team (Sub-DT) Meeting, assisted the Workforce Development section with vectoring and virtually met with assigned GS-12/13s to discuss their development plan, vector application, and resume. Advised applicants of career development plan, vector application, and resume. Advised applicants of career development opportunities, then prepared and briefed vector slides for the Sub-DT Meeting. As a part of the logistics team for the Sub-DT, collected landing fees, managed Sub-DT funds, created lunch menus, collected lunch orders, assisted with purchasing food and beverages for the event, and worked with the team to prepare meeting space. Also planned and executed Sub-DT social by researching venues, analyzing menu costs, creating the social invitation, and coordinating details with the venue.
- In FY23, volunteered to participate in the Compass working group. Also took the opportunity to become a DTS reviewer and assist in processing DTS orders. In the Compass working group, reviewed the current structure, survey data, and curriculum. After review of the Compass class material, formulated ideas on how to make the class more effective and impactful for incoming personnel. In FY24, currently serving on the PAQ/COP guide working group, Contracting Career Field Team Outplacement Continuous Improvement Process group, and the PCIP Team Challenge working group.
Contracting Officer
Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, California
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Received $25M Warrant on 11 Aug 2021
- Administering Contracting Officer on Instrumentation Configuration, Maintenance, Support and Documentation (ICMSD) II valued at $74,423,388.00. This program supports flight line personnel, test engineers and technicians with automated tools for programming support, preflight validation, in flight telemetry, decom, display of EU data and post-test analysis for airborne and ground-based systems.
- Administering Contracting Officer on Space Test Short Course valued at $3,381,039.00. The primary goal of this program is to develop a disciplined test mindset relevant to current and future space test, provide an appropriate toolset, and expose the students to current, relevant space test projects and methods. This program will leverage the test foundations and mission systems academic material that already exists at US Air Force Test Pilot School.
- Lead Contracting Officer on $24.8M acquisition for Space Test Curriculum Development and Education (STCDE). The course builds on current Test Pilot School flight test curricula and incorporates test foundational elements, test concepts related to pertinent mission systems, and address the space sciences. The course will include academic lectures, hands-on practical exercises, seminars on relevant space test issues, and field trips as necessary to expose the students to different space test capabilities. This project will build out faculty in space-specific educational positions, as well as space-oriented expertise within the existing Test Pilot School divisions.
- Currently managing End of Year (EOY) requirements by providing mission partners and new 1102s with training, support, and advice in developing complete packages, market research, independent Government estimates, and other required documentation ensuring they are able to procure the required supplies and services with minimal to no issues during the acquisition process.
Contracting Officer
Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Administering Contracting Officer on Dining Facility Contract valued at $11,030,010.29 which is dedicated to providing full meal service and meeting the nutritional needs of Department of Defense (DOD) personnel who frequent the facilities. The Facility is a full service dining facility to include carryout service and also provides boxed meals for passengers and crews in support of flying missions on a 24-hour basis and to customers requesting them in support of ground operations.
- Administering Contracting Officer on Military Flight valued at $4,391,916.00 which provides customer-oriented personnel services to the workforce of the Air Force Test Center, its Associates and Geographically Separated Units (GSUS), Provided training to CORS and PMs as they rotate in and out of flight to maintain proper surveillance on contract.
- Administering Contracting Officer on Wireless Systems Maintenance Service valued at $1,204,697.80 which provides customer oriented communications services for EAFB, Air Force Plant 42 and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Ensures task orders are issued with no break in service. Addresses any contractual issues and provides guidance on any proposed changes.
- In FY21 as a buyer, executed 9 contract actions, totaling $22,997.66; As a Contracting Officer, executed 42 contract actions, totaling $627,532.84 and equating to 6% of the total obligated dollars within PZIOA.
- In support of multiple Mission Partners, was part of a team that executed numerous bilateral modifications authorizing contractors to obtain the COVID-19 Vaccine from the DoD. The modifications were executed in a significantly decreased time frame resulting in the continued Mission Readiness required for and in support of National Security.
- Met with the Medical Group weekly in order to establish maximum communication with the Mission Partner. Demonstrated a desire to develop and nurture strong relationships with Contracting and the Mission Partners. This is especially important due to Med Group having a completely new team working their acquisitions and in the role of a COR. Additionally, was able to circumvent breaks in contracts through discussion and status checks of needed Purchase Requests.
- Provided section training on AFWAY and QEB purchases to ensure that coworkers fully understood the process which directly contributed to the increased ability of executing these types of actions at EOY. As a direct result of the training one coworker was able to execute numerous QEB buys within 12 hours of receiving the requirements.
- Continued to provide one-on-one training to both junior coworkers and Mission Partners. Training efforts increased knowledge within Contracting and the Test Wing displaying dedication to increase teamwork and team building between Contracting and Mission Partners, while decreasing overall acquisition lead times.
- After attending a limited-seating training, created and provided training on the topics covered to those coworkers who were unable to attend. This included 2 Contracting Officers and 5 Contract Specialists. This training resulted in an increased understanding of contracting, the importance of a robust PWS/SOW & QASP, as well as how monitoring contracting performance through quality assurance ensures the Government obtains the services paid for and the warfighter has the ability to continue advancing their mission.
- Successfully completed Contracting Officer's Test and obtained SAT Warrant.
- Received letter of recognition from Security Forces Squadron for being their primary point of contact, maintain open lines of communication, ensuring 100% obligation rates on funded projects, and establishing acquisition strategy on innovation projects.
- An active participant in the PK Morale Team and voluntarily creates and hosts one of the weekly games that occur during the Morale Team meetings. Additionally, works with other team members to organize and provide directorate wide virtual events to include games and other activities.
Contract Specialist (Copper Cap Intern)
Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Analyzed and evaluated cost and pricing data and prepared Government position to determine price reasonableness and realism of contractor's proposal.
- Performed contract administration on AFRL service contracts: ASTROS, MARS III, SBIRS, and R2B3
- Performed post-award duties including monitoring contractor's performance, ensuring contract compliance, ensuring payments are processed, and negotiating modifications.
- Incremental Funding, Funds Realignment
- Completed various actions to include: small purchases, task orders, incremental funding modifications, funds realignment modifications at $7,011,653.29.
Contract Specialist (Copper Cap Intern)
Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Procured specialized services, licenses, and commodities for the Test Engineering Group (TENG) at Edwards AFB.
- Completed 14 actions valued at $713,000
- Shadowed Sr Buyers on High Speed Data Acquisition (HSDAS) follow-on and the Base Multimedia Services re-compete to contract award learning the acquisition sole source and competitive source selection process.
- Performed all aspects of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) process.
- Worked with SBIR manager to purchase a SBIR Phase I and SBIR Phase II.
Contract Specialist (Copper Cap Intern)
Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided acquisition support for Force Support Squadron, Communications Squadron, and Security Forces Squadron at Edwards, AFB
- Worked closely with assigned trainers to procure: IT Equipment utilizing mandatory use contract, NETCENTS/AFWAY, Deployment Gear through AbilityOne, Laser Engravers through GSA, Blokart Sailors using Open Market Procedures
- Performed administration on assigned service contracts: Exercised options, conducted monthly and quarterly meetings, issued task orders, and provided business advice as needed.
- Performed full range of close out duties
- Member of the 'Contracting Orientation Briefing' Team.
Senior Member Service Specialist
Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
Universal City, TX
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Trained and mentored new employees and coworkers, maintained override authority, handled escalated member issues, opened and closed branch, acted as vault custodian and ATM monitor, and provided notary service. Accountable for meeting sales quotas and remaining compliant to security, privacy, and cash controls.
- Proficient in teller transactions: deposits, withdrawals, account transfers, loan payments, cash advances, opening accounts, closing accounts, account reconciliation, wire transfers, safe deposit transactions, and updating accounts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Utilized Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create visuals for education and training purposes. Used Excel spreadsheets to track sales quotas, maintain training records, and monitor incentive programs.
- Adept in banking software: Citrix, Bridger, eFunds, and Check 21
- Proficient in making referrals, cross selling, and building relationships with members in order to create more business. Achieved Circle of Sales Excellence for 2012
- Assisted management in ensuring signage, documents, forms, and retention were current and compliant. Conducted weekly, monthly, and yearly audits for branch to include training records, security, cash vault, safe deposit, and retention.
- Prepared and presented training for branch employees on procedures, regulations, updated processes, security, and compliance.
- Worked with members on understanding federal regulations and how they apply to the way credit unions are required to conduct business.
- Employed leadership, communication, and analytical skills while enforcing credit union regulations: Bank Secrecy Act, CTR Reporting, The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C), Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions (Regulation D), and Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E)
Bank Teller
American Bank Of Texas, N.A.
Spring Branch, TX
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Proficient in performing transactions on customer accounts as requested to include: withdrawals, deposits, transfers, loan payments, cash advances, and closing out accounts.
- Researched customer account history for status, sold money orders, travelers checks, cashier checks, and visa gift cards, posted night depository transactions, and assisted in balancing ATM transactions and maintenance.
- Accountable to internal controls outlined: check cashing, cash control, security procedures by determining completeness and accuracy CTR reports, check holds and daily teller transactions.
Salesperson
Nordstrom, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Learned to build strong customer relationships and specialize in providing exemplary customer service to uphold company name.
- Acquired knowledge of new products and services to assist customers and maintain a specific Sales Per Hour (SPH).
- Met bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly quotas
- Completed daily task efficiently within a team while communicating with customers.
Merchandising Coordinator
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
San Antonio, TX
04.2001 - 08.2005
- Responsible for merchandising freight within minimal time constraints, managed team employees in creating floor plans, product movement, and various project assignments. Administered tasks to team members to ensure proper project implementation and completion.
- Developed merchandising strategies to improve sales in department; resulted in top sales in the district.
- Assigned work tasks, ensured department sales succeeded goals.
- Served as a liaison between store managers and team members.
- Managed 4-7 team members as lead cashier.
- Accountable for daily store funds, deposits, validated credit card issues. Resolved customer conflicts, upheld and communicated company policies to team members and new hires.
Education
Master's degree - M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX08.2014
Bachelor's degree - BBA in Finance
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.2012
High school diploma or equivalent -
Samuel Clemens High School
Schertz, TX05.2002
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Budget Management
- Training and Development
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Events Coordination
- Program Oversight
- Decision Making
Job Related Training
- Basic Employee Relations
- EEO in the Federal Sector
- Federal Human Resource Management
- Federal Class Principles
- Using and Presenting Human Resources Data
- Federal Staff and Placement
- Action Officer Course
- Air Force Contracting World-Wide Training Summit
- Air University: USAF Emerging Leader Course
- Copper Cap Leadership Symposium
- Creating a Culture of Performance and Accountability
- KARRASS: Effective Negotiations Course
- PCO Preparatory Training
- The Mindset of Leadership
References
- Col. Antonio J. Gonzalez, USAF, (Ret) (703) 772-1900
- Chelsi Wickersham, Department of the Air Force, (661) 733-6499
- Jenna Jacobson, Department of the Air Force, (661) 992-0166
Certification
HUMAN RESOURCE LEVEL 1 Certification
$25M Warrant, 11 Aug. 2021
DAWIA LEVEL 1 Certification
DAWIA LEVEL 2 Certification
Timeline
Career Field Administrator
Department of the Air Force
01.2022 - Current
Contracting Officer
Department of the Air Force
06.2021 - 12.2022
Contracting Officer
Department of the Air Force
03.2018 - 06.2021
Contract Specialist (Copper Cap Intern)
Department of the Air Force
02.2017 - 03.2018
Contract Specialist (Copper Cap Intern)
Department of the Air Force
03.2016 - 02.2017
Contract Specialist (Copper Cap Intern)
Department of the Air Force
02.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Member Service Specialist
Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
08.2008 - 05.2014
Bank Teller
American Bank Of Texas, N.A.
06.2006 - 08.2008
Salesperson
Nordstrom, Inc.
08.2005 - 06.2006
Merchandising Coordinator
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
04.2001 - 08.2005
Master's degree - M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor's degree - BBA in Finance
Our Lady of The Lake University
High school diploma or equivalent -
Samuel Clemens High School
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