David Mizelle
Chesterfield
Summary
Veteran with over 35 years of service, specializing as a Contract Specialist and Contract Oversight Representative. Extensive expertise in managing Supply and Services Contracts and Grant awards at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Proven success in regulatory compliance and financial management, overseeing portfolios exceeding $20 million. Certified by the Federal Acquisition Institute as a Federal Contracting Professional, level FAC-C, with strong negotiation and team leadership skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Oversight Representative
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington
08.2022 - Current
- Executed oversight of Cooperative Agreements and Grants to strengthen public and Indian housing (PIH) support.
- Managed portfolios exceeding $20 million, providing comprehensive program assistance.
- Approved technical assistance requests, work plans, and budget proposals for project execution.
- Processed invoices and vouchers for reimbursable expenses, ensuring accurate financial management.
- Ensured compliance with 2 CFR part 200 and relevant regulations in program execution.
- Oversaw planning, monitoring, and support for procurement of Technical Assistance activities related to identified needs
- Served as primary contact for PIH staff on procurement and contract requirements, facilitating problem resolution as related to Technical Assistance.
- Participated in establishing performance standards and guidelines for the grant recipients.
Contracting Specialist
Department of Defense Commissary Agency
Fort Lee
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Managed contracts and credentialing to secure optimal value through competitive business practices.
- Drafted, analyzed, and negotiated various contract types, including FFP, CPAF, CPIF, and CPFF.
- Executed pre-award and post-award contracting functions, including acquisition planning and negotiation.
- Reviewed procurement requests, determined acquisition methods, and prepared comprehensive acquisition plans.
- Gathered and analyzed information to enhance completion of acquisition projects.
- Monitored contractor performance using diverse evaluation methods.
- Negotiated all facets of contract projects to ensure favorable outcomes.
- Prepared notices, proposals, and settlement actions while recommending decisions on claims.
Program Coordinator; Supportive Services for Veteran Family Members
The Salvation Army
Kansas City
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Supervised and trained a 13-member team, improving service delivery in 10 counties of Missouri and Kansas.
- Established Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program to help low-income veterans secure permanent housing.
- Conducted outreach and case management, facilitating access to VA benefits and public assistance.
- Managed $300K commodities contract, ensuring proper allocation of funds for essential goods and services.
- Reviewed lease agreements for compliance with legal requirements across 10 counties.
- Approved over 290 veterans for services while maintaining final authority on all approvals.
- Evaluated over 100 requisitions weekly to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Developed tailored self-sufficiency plans for program participants, adapting strategies to individual needs.
Drug Demand Reduction Specialist
Department of Navy
Yigo
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of all transactions for record-keeping integrity.
- Reviewed and reconciled monthly Government Purchase Card statements, ensuring compliance with FAR provisions. Developed and delivered customer satisfaction training, enhancing service quality.
- Monitored unpriced Blanket Purchase Agreements facility-wide to maintain full compliance.
- Utilized word processing software to create and manage accountable documents.
- Evaluated program campaign effectiveness, proposing enhancements for continuous improvement.
- Trained unit of Trusted Agents bi-annually on notification protocols.
- Established programs supporting Drug Demand Reduction Outreach Program, ensuring federal compliance.
Trainee Employee Assistance Program
Schecnck Job Corp (DOL)
Pisgah Forest
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Developed and monitored student intervention plans, documenting progress in health records.
- Collaborated with staff to assess student trainees' performance, providing timely feedback.
- Analyzed resource utilization and evaluated program success through detailed reports.
- Maintained a comprehensive database tracking expenditures for contracted goods.
- Ordered supplies and testing materials, ensuring timely availability of resources.
- Executed procurement processes by soliciting quotations and evaluating offers for optimal bids.
- Monitored daily and monthly spending on cards to ensure adherence to budget limits.
- Conducted research and prepared written materials related to administrative programs.
Senior Enlisted
United States Air Force
Pope AFB
02.1985 - 10.2010
- Oversaw mental health and drug demand reduction programs, supervising up to 26 staff members.
- Managed customer care for over 13,000 annual patient visits.
- Authored and executed small business plan for service-disabled veteran contracts, exceeding DoD goal by 7.6%.
- Conducted market research for equipment acquisitions, providing Brand Name Justifications and Sole Source vendor selections.
- Ensured acquisition of pharmaceutical supplies for psychiatric department clients requiring psychotropic therapy.
- Implemented drug-testing program policies as Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager from 2004 to 2010.
- Organized and conducted training sessions to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards.
- Managed annual operating budget of $1.4 million for contracts, supplies, and equipment inventory.
Senior Intake Counselor Prisoner Services
United States Air Force
Goose Creek
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Developed comprehensive aftercare treatment for prisoners completing substance abuse programs.
- Managed ongoing aftercare to address treatment issues and establish effective relapse prevention plans.
- Secured funding for self-help support groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
- Chaired multiple case conference meetings to ensure alignment on treatment strategies.
- Identified appropriate treatment options and negotiated flat rates for community-based treatment services.
- Certified as Contracting Officers' Technical Representative to oversee procurement processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and improve inmate rehabilitation.
Education
Master's degree - Masters Business Admin
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ, United States06.2014
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration And Management
Touro University
Cypress, CA, United States09.2007
Skills
- Contract management
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Negotiation techniques
- Performance evaluation
- Procurement processes
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Technical assistance
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Self motivation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Prince Hall Mason Latte Stone Lodge #5 - Past Master
- Anchor and Ark #64
- Volunteer Photographer for the Virginia based "We belong" Project which adds foster children in finding a permanent adoptive home.
Job Related Training
- Federal Acquisitions Institute FAC-C Precessional certification
- Business Cost Estimating and Financial Management
- Small Business Programs
- Quality Assurance Program Coordinator Phase II Training
- Government Purchase Card Holder Training
- Applied Cost Analysis
Coursework
Organizational Management
Macro and Micro Economics
Human Capital Management
Quantitative Reasoning for Business
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Marketing
Operational Management
Certification
- Federal Acquisitions Institute FAC-C Precessional certification
References
- Terri Bailey, USAF, Commander, 808-448-3436, terri.bailey@us.af.mil
- Nancy Milan, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, Chief Clinical Services, 843-821-2724, nanpmilan@gmail.com
- Durand Phillips, USAF, Superintendent, 808-799-8133, durand.phillips@us.af.mil
- Dwayane Buckingham, Public Health Service Corps, LtCmdr, (210) 382-2672, dwayne@realhorizonsdlb.com
- Kathy Pullen, DeCA, Contracting Officer, (804) 743-8000, kathy.pullen@deca.mil
Timeline
Contract Oversight Representative
Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2022 - Current
Contracting Specialist
Department of Defense Commissary Agency
07.2016 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator; Supportive Services for Veteran Family Members
The Salvation Army
10.2014 - 12.2015
Drug Demand Reduction Specialist
Department of Navy
07.2011 - 02.2012
Trainee Employee Assistance Program
Schecnck Job Corp (DOL)
10.2010 - 04.2011
Senior Intake Counselor Prisoner Services
United States Air Force
08.1998 - 08.2001
Senior Enlisted
United States Air Force
02.1985 - 10.2010
Master's degree - Masters Business Admin
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration And Management
Touro University
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