Ashleigh Miller
Contract Specialist
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Ethical Contract Specialist with experience negotiating and managing development and execution of contracts. Possesses superior negotiation and strategic thinking skills to support optimized vendor relations. Client-focused approach to secure best deals while managing budget constraints.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contract Specialist
Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Spearheaded development of centralized contract training database, improving accessibility and organization of critical learning aids and administrative information for new hires.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
- Provided guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Researched and organized technical data related to contracts, production, and purchasing/procurement activities.
- Managed and performed policies and procedures for professional work involving procurement of supplies and services using formal advertising or negotiation procedures.
- Analyzed requirements to assist in development of acquisition requests and recommended revisions to statement of work or specifications.
- Developed objectives in terms of competition and price range and constructed contractual vehicle including use of pricing arrangements and subcontracting possibilities.
- Negotiated settlements for changes, issued delivery orders, assessed liquidated or actual damages for non-performance, recommended terminations or conveniences, and issued termination notices and negotiation settlements.
Real Estate Agent
Warrant Realty
08.2016 - 04.2024
- Provided exceptional support during negotiation process, advocating for clients best interests at all times.
- Exceeded annual sales goals by implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Consistently stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, attending professional development courses and seminars to better serve clients.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Utilized advanced technology tools such as virtual tours to showcase properties more effectively, attracting more potential buyers online.
- Consulted with homeowners on appropriate listing prices based on extensive comparative market analysis, resulting in faster sales and satisfied clients.
- Developed strong relationships with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other professionals to streamline home buying process for clients.
Physical Science Technician
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
09.2017 - Current
- 40 hours/week
- Secure and maintain security clearance.
- Successful completion of formal developmental training program, which provides skills and technical competence required to perform wide variety of radiological monitoring tasks associated with naval nuclear propulsion plant work, onboard ships of all types.
- Take charge of radiation related emergencies and incidents.
- Assist technical personnel in surveillance necessary to prevent deviation from proper work processes and procedures.
- Provide oversight for processing of radioactive liquids to be filtered, cleaned, and returned to nuclear powered Navy ships.
- Obtain and maintain qualification to provide oversight for generation and disposal of mixed waste and hazardous materials.
- Perform environmental surveys to monitor impact of nuclear propulsion program on environment and public.
- Tour radiological buildings to ensure structural integrity, safety, and/or radiological deficiencies, especially during severe weather and rainstorms.
- Advise workers regarding controls for handling radioactive materials and serve as Radioactive Material Escort for transfer of radioactive material.
- Participate in command culture survey assessment teams to analyze and evaluate effectiveness of program operations.
COVID-19 Data Analyst
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Present numerical case data for high level use for masking requirements, vaccination mandates, and COVID-19 testing procedures.
- Act as lead CMT data manager to train and mentor incoming personnel.
- Utilize my knowledge of Microsoft Access to create secure database to input, analyze, track, and report vaccination status for over 11,000 shipyard employees.
- Work independently and use necessary data extraction, manipulation, and aggregation techniques to prepare, clean, normalize, and validate data for utmost integrity before usage.
- Assemble data and present in logical, professional and clear manner for reports, presentations, and briefings.
- Conduct statistical analysis of COVID trends while using LEAN and process improvement initiatives to constantly improve COVID processes.
- Interface with departmental case managers on communications regarding positive cases, persons under investigation (PUI) and personnel on restriction of movement (ROM) and clarify data reporting inconsistencies to ensure accurate NNSY reporting.
- Utilize NAVSEA Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to track all COVID cases across all four public Shipyards. Reports from this database are delivered bi-weekly and daily to top level management at NAVSEA in order to maintain and direct policy on COVID-19 mitigation efforts based on current COVID tracking of personnel and conditions of surrounding localities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Environmental Systems
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC 09.2009 - 05.2016
Skills
Self Starter, Flexible and Adaptable, Decision Making, Scheduling, Collaboration, Effective Communication, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Contract Development, Pricing Analysis, Client Relations, Document Control, Negotiating, Strategic Planning, Data Collecting, Database Administration, Data Analytics, Research and Data Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Process Improvement, Initiative, Perseverance.
Awards
Special Act Award (2019, 2020, 2022)
Performance Evaluation Recognition Award (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard C.O.R.E Award (2019, 2022)
References
Craig Carter, COVID-19 Management Director: (757) 646-6076
Ronald Pierce, Radiological Controls Supervisor: (757) 323-1776
Michael Steverson, Professional Reference: (757) 420-850
Leeana Cordero-Stafford, Personal Reference: (216) 269-9514
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk
06.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Data Analyst
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
10.2021 - 01.2023
Physical Science Technician
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
09.2017 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Warrant Realty
08.2016 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Environmental Systems
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
09.2009 - 05.2016
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