Daniel Howell
Tampa,FL
Summary
Contract Specialist with nine years of proficient experience in contract development and delivery. Expertise in terms and conditions, contract practices and fundamentals of business law and local regulations. In-depth understanding in standard contractual format, including associated schedules and amendments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Served as Contract Specialist, administered 27 supplies and service contracts for SOCOM/SOCCENT.
- Executed a total of 23 contract actions valued at $5M; 100% on time; saved government estimated $300K.
- Completed 39 contract closeout valued at $5.5M; erased over 10% closeouts from Flight.
- Leveraged multiple similar requirements for cloud computing services resulting in two awards valued at $1.2M—reduced lead time by several months and saved an estimated $20K.
- Adapted quick close-out procedures to over 50 eligible contracts—executed the most close-outs on the floor and has been vital to reducing flight backlog by 60%.
- Provided one-on-one comprehensive on the job training on an almost daily basis to team members and customers; recognized by peers for commitment to training; fostered positive workplace moral.
- Sustained highly positive relations between customers; regularly applauded at every level for my expertise, flexibility, adaptability, and decisiveness; 100% customer feedback.
Contract Specialist
HQ USSCOM
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Served the Special Operations Command’s contract writing system (PD2) as a system administrator.
- Main focal point for SOCOM contracting personnel.
- Set up new PD2 accounts, assisted with contracting issues within PD2, and maintained PD2 users/profiles as needed upon arrival/departure from SOCOM for all users.
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments.
- Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding.
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2007 - 07.2019
- Ops Flight NCOIC for 16 military and civilians; oversaw 16 Air Force process improvement programs, utilizes $2.1B spend plan for 84 installations.
- Managed $4.5M supply and service portfolio; expertly transferred 26 requirements, eased customer transition without interruption.
- Administered $45M Giant Voice project; consolidated crucial market research from 68 bases, Air Force-wide program for maintenance identified.
- Expedited 8 chapel requirements worth $675K; averted $146K funding loss, ensured continued religion services for 11K patrons.
- Guided 33 member acquisition team through EOY; executed 264 contract actions worth $23M, key to quality of life initiatives and execution of Wing Commander’s priorities.
- Executed $126K non-appropriated funds vehicle contract; delivered 3 new vehicles for MWR utilization, awarded in 14 days vs 90 day normal time frame.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2010
Associate of Science - Accounting
Trumbull Business College
Warren, OH09.2004
Skills
- Procurement Program Management
- Quality Assurance
- Needs Assessment
- Staff Training
- Research and Analysis
- Contract Development
- Project Management
- Proposal Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Management
- Contract Performance Monitoring
- Database Software
Certification
- CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager
- Certified Acquisition Professional - APDP Level II
Timeline
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2021 - 02.2022
Contract Specialist
HQ USSCOM
06.2019 - 06.2020
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2007 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Accounting
Trumbull Business College
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