Ashley Clark
Pearland,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in procurement coordination and contract management. Adept at ensuring compliance and fostering vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Analyst
City of Houston – Police Financial Services
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Supports the CFO and Deputy Assistant Director with special projects involving strategic initiatives.
- Manages high-risk procurements, coordinating complex interactions among internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversees HPD's Capital Improvement Process and submits Project Budget Justification requests efficiently.
- Coordinates preparation, presentations, and submissions for Fleet, Information Technology, General Services, and Equipment CIP requests.
- Contributes expertise in procurement processes and market analysis for multiple funding sources.
- Assists with grant procurements to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Handles general exemption procurements under the local government code, including cooperatives, professional services and emergency purchases.
Contract Administrator
City of Houston - Houston Police Department
Houston, Texas
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated specification development for contracts and procurement processes.
- Assisted in new RFP and bid development to enhance competitive proposals.
- Coordinated departmental supply and service contract reconciliation.
- Collaborated with City finance and departments to resolve contract-related issues.
- Ensured compliance with contracts through operational personnel engagement.
- Facilitated coordination with City finance to enhance Capital Improvement processes for HPD.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings to contribute to RFP development.
- Served as liaison between HPD and City’s Pay or Play Program.
Assistant Buyer
City of Houston - Houston Police Department
Houston, Texas
04.2013 - 10.2021
- Managed the Houston Police Department’s Purchasing Card Program to ensure compliance with City policies.
- Supported buyers and divisions in procuring goods and services, in adherence to administrative procedures.
- Generated monthly transaction reports for financial oversight and transparency.
- Reviewed, prepared, and processed purchase requisitions for efficient procurement operations.
- Executed bank reconciliations, adjusted funding requests, and contract agreements effectively.
- Contacted vendors to obtain quotations while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Updated supplier lists, including contract rosters and MWDBE participation lists, for accurate records.
- Facilitated the three-bid process by collecting and comparing bids, and assisting in bid tabulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2009
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Specification development
- RFP development
- Procurement compliance
- Vendor management
- Financial oversight
- Proficient in SAP
- Market analysis
- Effective communication
- Analytical skills
Timeline
Staff Analyst
City of Houston – Police Financial Services
01.2023 - Current
Contract Administrator
City of Houston - Houston Police Department
10.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Buyer
City of Houston - Houston Police Department
04.2013 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University