Esther S. Veras
Harvest,AL
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Committed to contributing experience, knowledge, and skills to drive growth and excellence while seeking to enhance professional development and capabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
7th Sense Consulting, LLC
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Performed the following duties in addition to the responsibilities listed in previous position:
- Administered the NASA Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Agency-wide to include; presenting overview to industry and NASA management, review of Mentor applications, formulating metric data, annual report reviews, delegating responsibilities within the MPP team for Mentor-Protégé Agreement assessments and Semi-Annual reviews.
- Generated comprehensive bundling and consolidation reports.
- Coordinated 8 Joint Counseling sessions featuring Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) since the start of the initiative in 2022.
- Identified and selected over 25 HBCU/MSI Institutions who have strong concentrations in capabilities of interest to NASA since the start of the initiative in 2022.
Procurement Analyst
Al-Razaq Computing Services
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Supported MSFC Small Business Specialist and engaged with industry partners to promote NASA/MSFC Small Business office initiatives.
- Reviewed accuracy of incoming NASA Form 1787, and market research document 1787A, in preparation for Small Business Specialist final review and concurrence.
- Reviewed Individual and Master Small Business Subcontract Plans in accordance with FAR Part 19.704 and 52.219-9.
- Contributed to Performance Evaluation Boards (PEB) provided input for the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPAR) system.
- Monthly MSFC Metric report lead.
- Acted as the subject matter expert in the evaluation and audit of Individual Subcontract Reports (ISRs) submitted semi-annually while keeping in weekly contact with the Procurement Policy Leads to guarantee the punctuality of the MSFC ISRs.
- Directed the coordination of annual HBCU/MSI Partnership meetings.
- Conducted presentations at MSFC annual focus training sessions with procurement leads, contract officers and buyers.
- Participated in periodic meetings with the Director of Procurement, and Contracting Officers.
- Performed periodic market research and data analysis.
Subcontract Administrator
SAIC
05.2009 - 04.2014
- Assisted with the administration of four SAIC NASA Programs simultaneously.
- Issued modifications to IDIQ Agreements, Subcontracts and Task Orders.
- Small Business Advocate; coordinated SAICs participation with Small Business Outreach events, participate in the Marshall Prime Contractors Supplier Council (MPCSC), Joint Counseling Initiative (JCI) and the Marshall Small Business Alliance (MSBA).
- Processed Subcontractor invoices, and purchase requisitions
- Prepared Subcontract for Subcontractor file Closeouts.
- SAIC Purchase Card Administrator under NASA programs to approximately 30+ Purchase Card Holders.
- Conducted internal NASA Program Purchase Card Training to SAIC card holders.
- Responsible for the NASA Integrated Communication Services (NICS) Fleet (GSA Vehicles) to fulfill vehicle requirements under NICS Program as well as provide quarterly listings to SAIC Risk Management.
- Contributed to SAIC Performance Evaluation Boards (PEB) for Cost Plus Award Fee Subcontractors.
- Gathered and provided input for SAIC Self Assessments
- Collaborated in the Coordination of the NASA Integrated Communication Services (NICS) Summer Hire Program.
Education
PMBA - Acquisition and Contracts Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Huntsville, AL08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Oakwood university
Huntsville, AL12.2006
Skills
- Establishing strategic partnerships
- Federal Firm Fixed Priced Subcontracts
- Time & Material, Fixed and Cost-Plus Award Fee Subcontracts
- Task Order releases
- Microsoft Suite platforms
- Federal Procurement Data System
- ESRS
- SAMgov
- Small Business Administration’s Dynamic Small Business Search Database
- Workflow Management
- Contract performance monitoring
- Document Review
- Workflow Planning
References
- David E. Brock, Small Business Specialist, NASA, 256-544-0267
- Cheryl Webb, Contracts Admin., 7th Sense Consulting, 256-544-6263
- Jannifer Matthews, Retired CO, NASA/MSFC, 256-874-2941
Communication Skills
- Strong presentation and demonstrating skills.
- Confident and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Empathetic listener and persuasive speaker.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Contract Administrator
7th Sense Consulting, LLC
02.2020 - 06.2024
Procurement Analyst
Al-Razaq Computing Services
04.2014 - 01.2020
Subcontract Administrator
SAIC
05.2009 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Oakwood university
PMBA - Acquisition and Contracts Management
Florida Institute of Technology
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