Barrie Lighe, MBA, NIGP-CPP
Biddeford,ME
Summary
An effective management professional who emphasizes innovation and creativity in solving complex problems and has proven to be a solution orientated individual who can formulate and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activities, so as to ensure value for money is maximized and cost savings generated. Barrie is energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Financial Officer
Portland Police Department
07.2022 - Current
- Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
- Supervised administrative staff and manage Federal funded contracts and grants administration and reporting.
- Managed department's procurement from need identification to Contract award using applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
- Enforced Portland City financial policies, and provide oversight of department accounts payable, receivable, cash handling practices and payroll.
- Developed and administered all expenditure, revenue and budgeting
- Generated revenue and reduced costs by recommending innovative alternatives.
General Administrator
Liberia College Of Physicians And Surgeons
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Ensure daily administrative and secretarial support to faculty secretariat team;.
- Provide oversight on project financial management and procurement to ensure that expenditures are within approved budgets and in line with donor and LCPS guidelines;.
- Managed over 5 million United states dollars World Bank funded Academic Partnership Agreements with Yale University, Boston Children Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Managed 4 million United States Dollars USAID Funded PEER Grant for Medical Education.
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
Procurement, Contract and Compliance Manager
Clinton Health Access Initiative
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw all procurement and contracts management activities under World Bank 220 Million Dollars Funded Health Workforce Program (HWP).
- Convened key experts to discuss and award bids, and manage selection process through to contract negotiations.
- Managed implementing partners, holding them to terms agreed to in their contract, work plan and deliverables.
- Structured programs, produced working documentation and implemented best practices.
- Monitored KPIs and prepared evaluations and assessments reports for discussion.
Procurement Director
Ministry Of Finance And Development Planning
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed Procurement and contract Management Portfolio for efficient and effective outcomes.
- Managed all programs procurement activities related to UNDP funding to MFDP.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of department, while supervising and mentoring 10 staff.
- Established and maintained cordial relationship with qualified vendors and complete performance reviews each quarter, offering suggestions and recommendations for improvement.
- Reduced average contract expenses through aggressive negotiations with vendors based on available market knowledge.
Adjunct Lecturer
Intensive Procurement Training Graduate Program
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
Land Bank Project Manager
Ministry Of Land, Mines And Energy
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Prepared weekly work plan and expected course outcome., Managed implementation of Land Bank Project valued over 8 million United States Dollars through regular engagement with Political Leaders, Civil Society and Local Communities;.
- Coordinated all project Procurement and logistics for efficient and timely delivery of project needs.
- Monitored spending to ensure that expenditures are consistent with approved budgets.
- Administered and Developed project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions in line with accepted government regulations and laws.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
Actg. Executive Director for Administration
General Auditing Commission
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Administered and controlled budgeted expenditures.
- Managed and coordinated all Donor funding (World Bank, DFID, European Union and USAID) programs for institution.
- Directed and coordinated all operational services within organization.
- Analyzed internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
- Implemented policies, objectives, and activities of organizations to ensure continuing operations, to maximize value for money and to increase productivity.
Chief Procurement Officer
General Auditing Commission
11.2007 - 12.2010
- Supervised and managed daily operations of departments through support and mentoring of 5 staff.
- Managed entire procurement and contract management portfolio of commission; from need identification to contract awards and completion/full delivery.
- Managed and supervised all warehousing activities as related to goods receipt, stock movement, stock replenishment and reporting.
- Managed all procurement related activities under USAID funded Liberia Teacher Training Program (LTTP) Payroll Audit.
- Managed all Procurement related activities under World Bank, DFID and European Union funded projects.
- Implemented a set of comprehensive tracking processes to monitor vendors’ performance.
Project Administrator
German Agro Actions
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Implemented and managed over 5 million United States Dollars in food and non-food items through storage and distribution.
- Managed receipt of food shipments through Port of Greenville and warehousing, distribution planning and movement of food and non-food items to all school feeding locations.
- Managed all Procurement, logistics and project management activities of School Feeding Program leading to successful project implementation.
- Performed unannounced spot-checks to all schools warehouses to carry out items verification.
- Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
- Prepared and submit monthly financial and operational reports to head office.
Education
MBA - Banking and Finance
University of Liberia
Liberia12.2023
No Degree - Federal Grant Financial Management
United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
Washington, DC07.2021
Regulatory Compliance Specilization - Compliance
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA06.2021
Certificate of Achievement - Management Information Systems
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Diploma - Procurement And Supply Chain
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
United Kingdom05.2018
Certificate of Completion - Project Management
UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA IRVINE, UNIVERSITY
California03.2018
USAID Rules And Reg.: Grants And Coop. Agreements - Finance And Contracting
Inside NGO
Washington DC03.2018
System Design For Supply Chain Mangt. Logistics - Supply Chain Management
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden01.2017
Certificate of Achievement - Business Law
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2017
Certificate of Achievement - Project Management
University of Witwatersraad
South Africa11.2016
MBA - Management Science
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2011
Certificate of Completion - Procurement, And Contracts Management
Eastern Southern Africa Management Institute
Malawi10.2008
BBA - Management
University of Liberia
Liberia05.2003
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Inventory management
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning and Coordination
- Cost reduction strategies
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Active Listening
Affiliations
- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Inc.
- Project Management Institute-Affiliate Member
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply- Diploma Member
- University of Liberia Honor Society-Member
Certification
- Certified Procurement Professional -NIGP-CPP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Inc.)
- CIPS Level IV Certification (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS-UK)
Timeline
Principal Financial Officer
Portland Police Department
07.2022 - Current
General Administrator
Liberia College Of Physicians And Surgeons
09.2017 - 02.2021
Procurement, Contract and Compliance Manager
Clinton Health Access Initiative
09.2016 - 07.2017
Procurement Director
Ministry Of Finance And Development Planning
03.2015 - 08.2016
Adjunct Lecturer
Intensive Procurement Training Graduate Program
03.2013 - 03.2015
Land Bank Project Manager
Ministry Of Land, Mines And Energy
03.2013 - 03.2015
Actg. Executive Director for Administration
General Auditing Commission
01.2012 - 10.2012
Chief Procurement Officer
General Auditing Commission
11.2007 - 12.2010
Project Administrator
German Agro Actions
07.2004 - 11.2007
MBA - Banking and Finance
University of Liberia
No Degree - Federal Grant Financial Management
United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
Regulatory Compliance Specilization - Compliance
University of Pennsylvania
Certificate of Achievement - Management Information Systems
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Diploma - Procurement And Supply Chain
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
Certificate of Completion - Project Management
UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA IRVINE, UNIVERSITY
USAID Rules And Reg.: Grants And Coop. Agreements - Finance And Contracting
Inside NGO
System Design For Supply Chain Mangt. Logistics - Supply Chain Management
Chalmers University of Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Business Law
Harvard University
Certificate of Achievement - Project Management
University of Witwatersraad
MBA - Management Science
Strayer University
Certificate of Completion - Procurement, And Contracts Management
Eastern Southern Africa Management Institute
BBA - Management
University of Liberia
- Certified Procurement Professional -NIGP-CPP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Inc.)
- CIPS Level IV Certification (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS-UK)
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