Dallas Begay
Purchasing Agent - Step 1
Summary
Ambitious and resourceful Purchasing Agent from Navajo Area Indian Health Services, adept in strategic sourcing and fostering teamwork. Improved and enhanced customer satisfaction through open communication and thorough market research, ensuring efficient procurement processes while being cognizant of cost effectiveness. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAM.gov, and PRISM with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Purchasing Agent - Step 1 (GS-1105-05)
Navajo Area Indian Health Services
12.2023 - Current
- Perform Market Research, ensuring requested products are suitable, reliable, and fairly priced, ensuring the best technical and business outcome is achieved.
- Increase profitability by analyzing spend data and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Improve relationships with customers, contracting offices, and contractors through regular communication regarding delivery status, contract close-out status, and work progress.
- Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensure all documents (solicitation or contract) are complete, with current and proper distribution lists used.
- Prepare, distribute, and track administrative documents such as requisitions, purchase requests, task orders, and government purchase card actions.
- Review contract requirement packages to detect administrative or regulatory omissions and/or discrepancies and take necessary action.
- Ensure timely completeness of requests, and efficient communication with team members and program officers.
- Contribute to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Navigate PRISM system, ensuring all supporting documentation necessary for acquisition planning is present.
Public Health Aide (GS 0303-05)
Navajo Area Indian Health Service
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared, distributed, and tracked administrative documents such as requisitions, purchase requests, task orders, and government purchase card actions.
- Prepared RFC and requisitions packets for HPDP Service Unit programs. Packets included creating an Independent Government Cost Estimate, requesting an IT APR Form, documenting market research, developing specifications, and other supporting documents.
- Assisted in the development, design, and distribution of Public Health messaging in order to inform and educate individuals of potential health concerns.
- Assisted in the planning of community events related to health promotion and disease prevention.
Health Technician - Contact Tracer (GS-0640-03)
Navajo Area Indian Health Service
09.2016 - 11.2020
- Conducted phone interview with patients to obtain information relating to COVID-19 exposure(s), potential symptoms, and need for home support.
- Provided patient education on universal health precautions and quarantine or isolation instructions after being exposed to, or infected with COVID-19.
- Educated and trained new hires regarding tasks and responsibilities of a contact tracer, as well as how to document/submit information into EHR and Dimagi.
- Worked closely and communicated with providers, nurses, social services, and other disciplinary teams to provide effective patient care.
Health Technician - Contact Tracer (GS-0640-03)
Navajo Area Indian Health Service
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted phone interview with patients to obtain information relating to COVID-19 exposure(s), potential symptoms, and need for home support.
- Provided patient education on universal health precautions and quarantine or isolation instructions after being exposed to, or infected with COVID-19.
- Educated and trained new hires regarding tasks and responsibilities of a contact tracer, as well as how to document/submit information into EHR and Dimagi.
- Worked closely and communicated with providers, nurses, social services, and other disciplinary teams to provide effective patient care.
Education
Candidate For B.S. Degree - General Studies
University of New Mexico
Gallup, NM 05.2001 -
Skills
Certification
CON 0040 Market Research
Timeline
Purchasing Agent - Step 1 (GS-1105-05)
Navajo Area Indian Health Services
12.2023 - Current
CON 0040 Market Research
12-2023
FAC 031 Small Business Programs
12-2023
FAC 068 Contract Types
12-2023
Public Health Aide (GS 0303-05)
Navajo Area Indian Health Service
02.2022 - 12.2023
Health Technician - Contact Tracer (GS-0640-03)
Navajo Area Indian Health Service
02.2021 - 02.2022
Health Technician - Contact Tracer (GS-0640-03)
Navajo Area Indian Health Service
09.2016 - 11.2020
Candidate For B.S. Degree - General Studies
University of New Mexico
05.2001 -
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