Cory Sharrow
Charlotte,USA
Summary
Results-driven analyst with extensive experience in managing IT procurement budgets exceeding $100 million. Proven expertise in budget analysis, invoice processing, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Departmental Analyst
Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Administration and Departmental Solutions Unit. Website not provided.
- As a senior level analyst for the administration and departmental solutions unit (ADS) for the Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) I am responsible for many various tasks in the process of procurement, contract management and invoice processing for IT purchases made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The ADS unit is responsible for maintaining contracts and IT purchases for MDHHS ranging from $500 to roughly $100 million. It is my responsibility to ensure contract pricing and invoicing payments are compliant with procurement policies and protect the financial stability of the taxpayers of the state of Michigan for all IT purchases made by MDHHS.
- Track ADS unit budget and impact of approved invoice payments
- Work with subject matter experts to draft a statement of work and pricing schedule for IT purchasing contracts
- Assist in procurement process of IT SaaS, single source solutions and various other IT related purchases
- Help move IT purchase projects through solicitation, procurement and maintenance
- Create requests for official purchase orders, delivery orders and federal review requests
- Administration and Departmental Solutions Unit. Website not provided.
Departmental Analyst
Michigan Department of Corrections
06.2019 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Time Computation Unit. Website not provided.
- As a senior level analyst for the time computation unit for the MDOC I am responsible for reviewing and analyzing judgment of sentences received from the courts on all prison sentences. I then calculate the minimum and maximum dates for prisoners to establish parole/release eligibility.
- Review and certify file audits completed by Technicians and Analysts in Time Computation Unit
- Liaison to unit creating new COMS computer system for MDOC to ensure functionality with new computer system with time computation processes.
- Run and analyze various data reports without supervision on active prisoners to maintain proper unit function
- Train and mentor newly hired technicians and analysts to Time Computation Unit
- Investigate and identify possible legal errors on judgments of sentences and refer to specialists
- Maintain high productivity/efficiency on audits on files of current prisoners
- Time Computation Unit. Website not provided.
Departmental Technician
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Time Computation Unit/RGC Intake. Website not provided.
- Worked in multiple units while a technician. While in Time Computation Unit I was responsible for reviewing and processing amended, resentenced and new judgment of sentences received from courts while ensuring all information and calculated dates are correct for offenders. Also, backup for department mailbox, dead time received box and various other clerical duties assigned to technicians in the unit.
- My main responsibilities while working in RGC Intake were monitoring the window and checking the court documents to ensure each inmate being transported was legally allowed to enter the prison. Also audited parole violators files. Brought offenders on count, completed intake calculations, and processed amended and new judgements. I was promoted to a departmental analyst in the Time Computation Unit.
- Time Computation Unit/RGC Intake. Website not provided.
General Office Assistant
Michigan Department of Corrections
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: Website not provided.
- This position required me to keep track of and keep organized a large number of secure files for the inmates who have paroled from MDOC custody. Daily duties included data entry, excessive filing, locating missing files, shipping and receiving of files, monitoring students and assigning workloads and daily communication with other facilities. I was promoted after 3 months at this position.
- Website not provided.
Education
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
Baker College of Jackson
Jackson01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Education, History
Western Michigan University
KalamazooHigh School Diploma -
Algonac High School
Algonac, MI01.2007
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- IT SaaS and single-source solution contract knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Legal compliance
- Data analysis
- IT purchasing
- Invoice processing
- Budget analysis
- Problem-solving skills
- Trainer
- Detail-oriented
- Budget tracking
- Proficient in the Clarity System, Dev-Ops and Microsoft Suite
References
- Cynthia Partridge, Manager for Time Computation Unit, Department of Corrections, Previous Manager, (517) 780-6580, PartridgeC1@Michigan.gov
- Kim Graham, Specialist for the Time Computation Unit, Department of Corrections, Senior Level Specialist (Co-Worker), (517) 780-6446, GrahamK10@Michigan.gov
- Amanda Dirschell, Specialist for the Time Computation Unit, Department of Corrections, Senior Level Specialist (Co-Worker), (517) 780-6573, DirschellA1@Michigan.gov
- Tonia Grant, Specialist for the Time Computation Unit, Department of Corrections, Former Trainer and current co-worker, (517) 780-6202, GrantT2@Michigan.gov
Languages
Portuguese
Elementary
Affiliations
Hobbies:
- Distance running (4-time half marathoner, training for 1st full)
- Fan of all sports
- Father of 1 son
- Avid Reader
- Volunteer coach of multiple youth sports
Certification
- Certified AMP 1A and 1B procurement profession (State of Michigan procurement professional training)
Timeline
Departmental Analyst
Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget
10.2024 - Current
Departmental Analyst
Michigan Department of Corrections
06.2019 - 10.2024
Departmental Technician
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2014 - 06.2019
General Office Assistant
Michigan Department of Corrections
02.2014 - 04.2014
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
Baker College of Jackson
Some College (No Degree) - Education, History
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Algonac High School