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Bianca Tarantola
Contracting Specialist
Nashville,TN
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Summary
Dedicated Contracting Specialist with strong critical thinking skills, eager to leverage expertise in an entry-level Procurement and Contract Specialist position. Proven track record in driving software initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for a robust work ethic and collaborative spirit, contributing to team success while supporting agency goals and fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
Work History
MDHA
Contracting Specialist
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Created and prepared specific solicitations, contracts, and purchase orders to present to supervisor.
- Collaborated with the End User to obtain a requisition, followed up with questions to write a scope of work, determined the sourcing methods based on funding, determined risk mitigation and contract terms and conditions.
- Facilitated transparent bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for construction contracts, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Conducted market research, identifying potential vendors/cooperative agreements and better pricing options.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to the end user, which positively impacted project timelines.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all Compliance, Contract, Procurement and DBRA Certified Payrolls for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Created new file system maps & designed 2 Agency SharePoint Sites. Migrated files to new software system.
- Streamlined processes by creating automated "Lists" to track expiration & renewal dates for A&E, Subs, Vendor, an GC COIs and Contracts.
- Generated monthly reports: Monthly Postage Reports, Agency 123 Copier, A&E Yardi Ledger, Historical Broker List, Marketplace Vendors List, & Project Overview.
- Continued education stay informed on State of Tennessee, Federal, and Agency laws, guidelines, and policy and procedures.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Associate Access Specialist
09.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Received 80-100 phone calls daily in fast paced environment with goal of providing best health care experience to pediatric patients and their families at 40 Vanderbilt pediatric clinics.
- Adhered to individualized protocols for each clinic.
- Maintained clear contact and communication through email, text and paging to doctor and nurse providers.
- Accepted referrals and transcribe orders from providers.
- Updated electronic medical records (EPIC), conducted insurance verification and maintained patient records.
Education
Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN
A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Skills
Contract performance monitoring
Vendor management
Procurement strategy
Workflow management
Compliance tracking
Purchase order processing
Market research
Bid evaluation
Scope of work development
Supplier relationship management
Electronic record maintenance
Certification
NIGP- Prevailing Wages
Awards
2023 MDHA Rising Star
2012 YMCA E.A.S.T. Award
Accomplishments
- Achieved Cloud Migration of records by introducing Microsoft SharePoint for Procurement, Contracts, and Planning and Development.
- Achieved Compliance Tracking by introducing Microsoft Lists for tracking and reminding staff of upcoming expiration dates for Certificates of Insurance and Contracts.
- Resolved subcontractor compliance issue through implementing mandatory employee rosters for Davis Bacon Related Act construction projects.
- Implemented a new compliance checklist of required documents for subcontracts on Davis Bacon Related Acts construction projects.
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Affiliations
- TAPP
- NIGP
Software
Microsoft Lists
Agency Marketplace eProcurement
Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Canva
Yardi
Timeline
NIGP- Sourcing and Contracting Methods
11-2025
NIGP- Request for Proposals
05-2025
NIGP- Protests and Appeals
04-2025
NIGP- Prevailing Wages
11-2024
Contracting Specialist
MDHA
12.2022 - Current
Associate Access Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2022
Nashville State Community College
A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education