Brandon Corbitt
Acquisition & Logistics
Columbus,OH
Summary
Forward-thinking Contract Specialist bringing 7 years of expertise in procurement and logistics for public sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with internal and external customers to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in SAP software and Microsoft.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
DAWIA Certification
Work History
SUPERVISORY CONTRACTING OFFICER
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)
05.2024 - Current
- Assist associates with their onboarding process to our Training Cell, where I train and coach them to meet their annual and monthly goals, how to make the best business decision, and how to research and use their resources in order to be the best they can be.
- Conduct weekly trainings via classroom, virtually, and on the job.
- Regularly update our shared files, job aids, and training material.
- Assign workloads daily and ensure my associates are working to meet and exceed their metrics.
- Post Award actions such as: contract modifications, protest remediation, researching and implementing the FAR, DFARS, and other internal documents, regulations, and policies, in order to make a sound business decision.
- Negotiate with vendors and resolve any and all problems that may arise during the contract performance period.
- Brief upper management on high priority items and direct reports.
- Responsible for initiating and documenting process improvement plans for any associate that may be below performing below required metrics
- Review and certify all timesheets and leave requests.
- Mentor junior Contracting Officers in best practices and provided guidance on complex contracting issues as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive acquisition strategies and award contracts in a timely manner.
- Proactively address potential disputes or conflicts within contracts, working closely with legal counsel when necessary to resolve matters in a timely fashion.
- Maintain accurate records of all contractual agreements to ensure proper documentation for future reference or audits.
- Serve as lead negotiator and business contact for partner procurement process.
- Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
Contracting Officer
Defense logistics agency (DLA)
09.2017 - Current
- Perform general contract administration actions and work with both internal and external contacts to negotiate, review, and resolve contract discrepancies.
- Assist new Contract Administrators with their workloads and questions to ensure they are meeting their milestones and progressing each day.
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
- Ensured contract compliance by conducting regular audits of contractor performance against established benchmarks.
- Secured advantageous pricing by skillfully negotiating volume discounts with suppliers during contract negotiations.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans for high-value contracts, mitigating potential issues before they arose.
- Contributed to development of organizational policies related to procurement and contracting, ensuring alignment with industry standards and federal regulations.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for organization, ensuring cost savings and mutual benefits.
- Proactively addressed potential disputes or conflicts within contracts, working closely with legal counsel when necessary to resolve matters in a timely fashion.
- Maintained accurate records of all contractual agreements to ensure proper documentation for future reference or audits.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Customer Service Supervisor
Foodland
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Oversee operations of the store and all the departments within it.
- Properly manage all lottery, store accounts, and money orders throughout the day as well as all tobacco and alcohol related purchases
- Established or identified prices of goods or services, and tabulated bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
- Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services, effectively communicating changes to the team for seamless customer support.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to maintain loyalty and satisfaction.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Ride Operator - Team Lead
Cedar Point Amusement Park
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsible for opening or closing multiple rides in my area.
- Cross-train shift personnel in various roles and tasks through frequently rotating assignments throughout the shift.
- Responsible for giving breaks to my crew in a timely manner and doing half-hour position rotation.
- Gave feedback and upcoming event information to my crew at the end of each shift and finished my closing duties in Park Operations.
- Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
- Adapted quickly to new ride assignments, learning proper operation techniques efficiently to minimize downtime between shifts.
- Enhanced rider experience by enforcing safety procedures and providing clear instructions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe ride area for guests.
- Conducted daily inspections of amusement park rides to verify functionality and safety.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, following established protocols to ensure guest safety and wellbeing.
- Conducted thorough pre-operation inspections of rides, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
- Trained new ride operators on safety procedures and ride operations.
Settlement Agent Intern
Carr Law Offices
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for reviewing recordings, title opinions, and deed preparations for real estate transactions
- Assisted lenders and clients along the closing process of buying or refinancing their property.
- Used Microsoft applications, including QuickBooks, to assist in keeping my records organized.
- Validated title searches by looking at property records for the last 62 years, looked for outstanding mortgage, unpaid taxes, and liens on the property.
- Mitigated potential legal issues by proactively addressing discrepancies in property titles or other documentation.
Shift Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
07.2012 - 10.2015
- I talked to employees before, during, and out of position on each shift, communicating responsibilities, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing achievements in a respectful manner
- In the Assistant Manager's absence, I would fill in until their return.
- Unloaded supplies off of the truck weekly and compiled a spreadsheet to verify the supplies to ensure they matched my inventory checklist.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
Education
MBA -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV05.2017
Skills
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Ability to negotiate
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- DAWIA Level 1 & 2 Certified
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Contract Administration
- Technical knowledge
- Contract compliance
- Research and analysis
- Legal Compliance
Certification
- DAWIA Level I Defense Acquisition University 2020
- DAWIA Level II Defense Acquisition University 2021
Timeline
SUPERVISORY CONTRACTING OFFICER
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)
05.2024 - Current
Contracting Officer
Defense logistics agency (DLA)
09.2017 - Current
Customer Service Supervisor
Foodland
07.2016 - 09.2017
Ride Operator - Team Lead
Cedar Point Amusement Park
05.2016 - 07.2016
Settlement Agent Intern
Carr Law Offices
10.2015 - 05.2016
Shift Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
07.2012 - 10.2015
MBA -
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
- DAWIA Level I Defense Acquisition University 2020
- DAWIA Level II Defense Acquisition University 2021
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