Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Elizabeth Bigger

Elizabeth Bigger

Stafford,VA

Summary

Experienced Contract Specialist bringing 4 years of experience in all facets of contract administration and management. Well-versed in negotiations, preparing contracts, identifying and mitigating risks and meeting stringent timelines. Skilled contract performance and propose amendments or extensions. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Business Owner

Bigger Enterprises
Stafford, VA
09.2018 - Current
  • Provide coaching services for optimum transformation with 100% customer satisfaction
  • Sales and Marketing efforts consistently across multiple social media platforms
  • Administrative tasks completed for successful running of business to include scheduling software, CRM, video editing etc.

Small Business Owner

Liz B. Quilting LLC
Stafford, VA
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Provided quality stitching according to customer demand for quilts with 95% customer satisfaction
  • Maintained administrative tasks such as accounting, inventory, marketing, and customer service
  • Represented manufacturer (Innova) at quilt shows, sell machines, and provided customer support to various individuals from different backgrounds - Top Sales in region
  • Sales and Marketing increased sales revenue 20% each year

Program Development Specialist

USAF, AMIC, DRXC
Newport News, VA
09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Served on source selection committee of Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS) IV IDIQ Contract
  • Completed tasks as critical link in development of new contract programs and re-competition of existing programs
  • Oversaw development of all contract initiatives, leading development of several multi-million-dollar programs
  • Involved in life cycle contract development, including development of acquisition strategies, performance work statements, quality assurance surveillance plans, and source selection/technical evaluation
  • Collaborated with internal/external leaders to approve additions and deletions to contract documents
  • Met with branch personnel to develop project milestones and ensure program development activities were completed prior to deadlines
  • Successfully completed 12 packages within tight timeline constraints to ensure customers did not lose service during delay of CAAS III contract
  • Effectively facilitated Program Manager meetings and produced first complete draft of management plan that encompassed all PM programs, duties, and milestones
  • Created marketing plan and distributed it for approval and incorporation into management plan
  • Appointed as Performance Confidence Assessment Group evaluation team member for Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services contract source selection; $400M effort provides means for obtaining A&AS across ACC for next 5 years - outstanding
  • Awarded Civilian of Year for AMIC and A7 Installations
  • Authored Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) management plan to streamline management and delivery processes; coverage of reporting, quality assurance, and customer involvement has caught the attention of AF on right way to provide A&AS contracts
  • Manages 20 task orders valued over $48M: most junior A&AS team member soundly carrying the highest workload—exceptional
  • Conducted training session with ACC Customers to streamline A&AS acquisitions—quality is up, processing time down!
  • Managed High Visibility General Officer’s mentoring task order for Hurlburt Field—provided for filling of capability/training gaps to enhance Commanders ‘and combat skills at operational warfighting capabilities – outstanding, far-reaching effort!
  • Led $3M Global Hawk UAV support contract – provided for joint battlefield Intel/Surveillance/Reconnaissance for Commanders

Technology Project Advisor

GSA-FAS
Yongsan South Korea
06.2004 - 06.2006
  • Successfully completed internship program
  • Was promoted from GS-9 to GS-11 to GS-12
  • Handled procurement projects in “Cradle to Grave” contracting methods
  • Provided meticulous, timely, and personable acquisition services for GSA clients
  • Performed pre-award procurement functions
  • Initiated meetings and interactions with clients to understand/analyze requirements and identify needs/expectations
  • Wrote Performance Works Statements and Statement of Objectives
  • Developed and documented Acquisition Plans
  • Conducted negotiations with Contractors to secure best price for Government
  • Planned and conducted functional technical analysis for projects/programs, such as choosing correct contract vehicles based on client requirement
  • Managed several multi-million-dollar Firm Fixed Price contracts; Performance-Based task orders awarded on FSS Multiple Award Schedule 70 Contract for IT Services
  • Experience with LOGWORLD Schedule 874, MOBIS Schedule 871, Federal Supply Schedule 70, ANSWER IT GWAC, and 8a STARS IT GWAC
  • Provided guidance on technical/functional efforts of team members by researching and recommending appropriate acquisition strategy for peers and Contracting Officer to benchmark acquisition procedures for future.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Maryland University College
2006

Bachelor of Arts - English, Business and Journalism

Middle Tennessee State University
2002

Skills

  • Proposal Preparation
  • Planning and Prioritization
  • Workflow Processes
  • Contract Implementation
  • Contract Performance Monitoring
  • Customer Satisfaction Evaluation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Government Regulations
  • Procurement Strategies
  • Acquisition Planning

Accomplishments

Awarded Civilian of the Year for AMIC and A7 Installations

· Authored Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) management plan to streamline management and delivery processes; coverage of reporting, quality assurance, and customer involvement has caught the attention of AF on right way to provide A&AS contracts

· Manages 20 task orders valued over $48M: most junior A&AS team member soundly carrying the highest workload—exceptional

· Conducted training session with ACC Customers to streamline A&AS acquisitions—quality is up, processing time down!

· Managed High Visibility General Officer’s mentoring task order for Hurlburt Field—provided for filling of capability/training gaps to enhance Commanders ‘and combat skills at operational warfighting capabilities – outstanding, far-reaching effort!

· Led $3M Global Hawk UAV support contract – provided for joint battlefield Intel/Surveillance/Reconnaissance for Commanders

Certification

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION:

Management Concepts Courses through GSA Internship GS-9,11,12

The Proper Use of GSA Multiple Award Schedules and GWACs
Acquisition/Procurement Planning I
Task Order Administration Under GWACs
Contract Formation I
GSA Schedules: The Right Solution for Your Needs
Contract Administration I
Mission Support Planning Course
Mission Strategy Execution Course

Mission Performance Assessment Course
Performance Based Contracting
Annual Ethics Training-Integrity in Public Service
Federal Negotiation Techniques
Price Analysis Course/Cost Analysis Course
Cost Principles, Effectiveness and Control Negotiations and Incentive Contracts Course
Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Course

Government Systems Management, Acquisitioning, Contracting, and Capital Development

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Bigger Enterprises
09.2018 - Current

Small Business Owner

Liz B. Quilting LLC
01.2011 - 06.2015

Program Development Specialist

USAF, AMIC, DRXC
09.2006 - 01.2008

Technology Project Advisor

GSA-FAS
06.2004 - 06.2006

Master of Business Administration -

University of Maryland University College

Bachelor of Arts - English, Business and Journalism

Middle Tennessee State University

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