ELIZABETH MOTEN
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with significant expertise in handling hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. Known for strong attention to detail and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Reliable team player with focus on achieving operational efficiency and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dangerous Goods Agent
FedEx Express
Tampa, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Minimized risks associated with handling hazardous materials by adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Process over 75 to 100 pieces of DG on any given Sunday.
- Contributed to a positive safety culture within the organization through proactive identification and resolution of potential hazards or noncompliance issues related to dangerous goods handling.
- Provide expert guidance to clients on proper packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements for hazardous materials shipments.
- Maintained a clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials not on trucks for fast shipment.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking shipment against manifest.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to ensure quality standards were achieved.
- Strapped items down in the Unit Load Device (ULD) to secure throughout transportation.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move materials and freight.
- Operated equipment while observing safety procedures.
Contract Officer
General Services Administration
Tampa, FL
05.2018 - Current
- FAC-C Level III Certified
- Expert operation in Enterprise Acquisition Solution integrated (EASi), a procurement tool that allows acquisition staff to choose from standardized solicitation and awards packages, receive assistance with funding certifications, execute, and close out federal contracting processes.
- Ensures legal sufficiency and contractual adequacy of all acquisition documents.
- Implements the selection of the most qualified bidders and the negotiation of the largest, most complex contracts.
- Exercises overall administration for marketing of advertised contracts, bid openings, bid analysis, and marketing analysis.
- Analyzes costs for reasonableness, approves time extensions, determines penalties for delinquency, and adjusts/recommends settlement of claims.
- Monitors progress of projects and major acquisitions and provides advice to contractors regarding requirements and limitations.
- Accepts or rejects work and instructs contractors to take necessary corrective action(s).
- Prepares Acquisition Plans (AP) to document details of the solicitation and type of contract envisioned.
- Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Handles contractor negotiations for change orders, pricing, and time extensions.
- Selects contract types, methods of solicitation, contract terms and conditions, options, and milestones for all contracting efforts.
Material Handler
FedEx Express
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials and freight.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Package Handler
FedEx Express
Tampa, FL
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping to wrong addresses.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Enhanced operational resilience by cross-training in multiple roles, providing flexibility in workforce allocation.
- Supported peak season demands by volunteering for extra shifts, ensuring no delays in package processing.
Acquisition Management Specialist
General Services Administration
New York, NY
06.2012 - 05.2018
- FAC-C Level III Certified
- Placed orders against Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and Repair and Maintenance contracts.
- Monitored various contracts and resolved problems raised by contractors and agency personnel.
- Identified contract discrepancies through contract administration and discussed issues with the supervisor to determine solutions.
- Prepared Request for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids when appropriate.
- Prepared solicitations and determined the appropriate procurement vehicle to obtain the best type of contract to fulfill government requirements.
- Evaluated proposals using cost and price analysis, previously proposed prices, and contract prices for similar end items, and the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) to determine the fairness and Reasonableness of the proposed prices.
- Guided upper management and subordinate personnel on procurement methods and procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM).
- Assisted the Lower Manhattan Field office with processing and completing all backlogged contract actions.
- Skilled in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
- Monitored solicitation through the entire phase.
- Performed the full range of contract administration functions and actions required for the assigned purchase programs.
- Processed over 100 task orders against multiple contracting vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - American Politics, Political Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH06-2004
Skills
- Transportation safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Personal protective equipment
- Firefighting capabilities
- Waste disposal procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Spill containment techniques
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Loading and unloading
- Critical thinking
- GHS labeling standards
Certification
Level III Certified – Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting (FAC-C)
Timeline
Dangerous Goods Agent
FedEx Express
03.2025 - Current
Material Handler
FedEx Express
02.2023 - 03.2025
Package Handler
FedEx Express
10.2022 - 02.2023
Contract Officer
General Services Administration
05.2018 - Current
Acquisition Management Specialist
General Services Administration
06.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - American Politics, Political Science
Kent State University