Cyndi Carter
Lancaster,NY
Summary
Experienced Contracting and Project Manager with over15 years of experience in Construction and Emergency Response. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. I am seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted
United Stated Coast Guard Reserve
Buffalo, NY
07.2003 - Current
- Units include Joint Military Unit within TRANSCOM, US Transportation Command, Servicing Personnel offices, Boat forces Logistics center , Port Security Deployable Unit and many activations in Emergency Response activities.
- Assisted in management of 6 million budget for debris removal project post Hurricane Katrina.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies and drafted applicable contract terms and conditions, taking preventive action during negotiations and issue resolution.
- Drafted documents including solicitations, execution and contract modifications.
- Was Contract Officers Technical Representative
- (COTR) Post Katrina and Deep Water Horizon.
- Interpreted and implemented Federal Acquisition Regulation, and applicable agency directives for contracting during emergency activations
- Designed, built and maintained multiple Excel spreadsheets and Access databases as tracking needs on Debris Removal operations.
- Created and prepared reports for multiple agencies including FEMA, USCG, NOAA and Mississippi Dept of Marine Resources from various databases and spreadsheets.
- Maintained data in various databases used in reporting Law Enforcement and Environmental incidents
- Monitored contract performance on contracts for long-term lodging and long term vehicle rentals during emergency responses.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts during Emergency Response Operations, such as hurricanes and oil spills.
Administrative Assistant
US Army Corps Of Engineers
Buffalo, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Created, reviewed, and processed travel orders and vouchers in CEFMS per current regulations.
- Managed PR&C and Labor codes in CEFMS for Project Management.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Worked closely with Project Management staff with varying requests to support project needs.
- GOVT Purchase Card holder for Programs and Project Management.
- Coordinated, organized and presented project specific capabilities to State and Federal Congressional members.
- Managed Access databases converting complex data into easy-to-interpret data.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
- Worked in various programs ie CEFMS , QLIK and P2
Project Manager
Franchise Signs International
Phoenix, AZ
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Wrote and reviewed all Standard Operating Procedures for projects.
- Built direct relationships with manufacturers to insure program success.
- Designed and maintained databases, spreadsheets and reporting criteria for all aspects of the program
- Managed inventory using strategic analysis to manage a JIT inventory levels.
- Contract negotiations with Corporate, Customers, Suppliers and Installers.
- Worked directly with manufacturer verifying product specs, technical specifications for manufacturing and delivery.
- Determine and managed timelines and plans for all stages of the project.
- Managed all purchasing for 3 projects including managed vendor compliance and production timelines.
- Wrote and reviewed procedures for sign replacement program for Krispy Kreme, Denny's and Landry's Restaurant company.
- Designed and maintained database to track all aspects of the program.
- Provide constant feedback to Executive Operations Manager on market condition analysis, project timelines, and monthly financials.
- Determined the business plan for the project, including manpower, financials, vendors, database design and reporting.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Performed periodic audits on contracts and overall project progression.
- Evaluated audits and reported findings to Management teams.
Customer Service Sales Coordinator
Thermo Fischer Scientific
Rockwood, TN
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Drafted favorable and timely contracts for Medical Supply products sales and deals.
- Manage various distributor and, customer accounts including order entry, account management and general customer service.
- Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in ERP systems
- Handled requests for information, quotations, proposals, and bidding processes
- Maintaining effective communications with customers
- Delivered superior customer service to retain existing customers and attract future customers.
- Collected, arranged and input information into various database systems.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for annual pricing, supply needs based on historical purchasing tasks.
- Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through SYSPRO and IERP Software.
Senior Project Manager
The Insite Group
Knoxville, TN
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Oversaw the purchasing and production of product, contracting with vendors, and closing sales proposals with Franchise Customers for State Farm rebranding project.
- Managed the budget for over 4,000 State Farm locations to made sure that each location was within budgetary standards.
- Monitored contract performance by various manufacturing vendors and sub contracted installers.
- Conducted negotiations on both technical and cost issues.
- Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in IERP systems .
- Managed price and cost analysis for contracted installation companies oversaw all price/cost proposals for each location across the US, including changes, follow-up procurements, price redetermination.
- Formulated complete project plans and coordinated engineering, design and shop drawing efforts.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors, following all laws and regulations in completing construction projects.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 24 employees overseeing all purchase requests, and contracts for each of the State Farm Locations.
Logistics Cooordinator
Escambia County Florida Emergency Management
Pensacola, FL
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Managed all purchasing actions for Emergency Management Division.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for Emergency Management Division.
- Assisted in the overall management of Local disasters and Disaster Response Operations.
- Sourced and managed labor contracts for Emergency Response Operations.
- Used critical thinking to overcome obstacles during different types of disasters making sure that all needed items were purchased and transported into the County post disaster.
- Provided guidance for statements of work; developed special clauses; and determined the sources to be solicited for Disaster Response Operations and supplies.
- Implemented tracking strategies for all incoming Disaster Response outside resources, their incoming statuses, work / rest ratios and outgoing property status at the end of response.
- Built databases and spreadsheets and specific reports for budget, inventory, and project monitoring and property maintenance.
- Wrote the Training Officer SOP, Manual and guidance for Escambia County Emergency Management
- Held training for all Escambia County Employees on the requirements for Emergency Management support, including specialized computer programs, and Incident Command Systems (ICS).
- Assisted in designing, running and participating in Law Enforcement and Emergency Response exercises
- Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of Emergency Response Strategies.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing and availability of goods needed during Emergency Response.
- Distributed grant requests for proposals, reviewed responses and recommended acceptance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC2014
Associate of Applied Science - Management, Project Management / Emergency Management
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLConstruction Practices, Technology Project Management & Supervision -
San Diego State University
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Various application Software Proficiency
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
US Army Corps Of Engineers
09.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Franchise Signs International
03.2016 - 03.2018
Customer Service Sales Coordinator
Thermo Fischer Scientific
02.2015 - 02.2016
Senior Project Manager
The Insite Group
07.2013 - 10.2014
Logistics Cooordinator
Escambia County Florida Emergency Management
07.2008 - 07.2011
Senior Enlisted
United Stated Coast Guard Reserve
07.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
Strayer University
Associate of Applied Science - Management, Project Management / Emergency Management
Palm Beach State College
Construction Practices, Technology Project Management & Supervision -
San Diego State University
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