Overview
Work History
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Floydett Carter

Floydett Carter

Buyer
Wylie/Dallas,TX

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

City of Plano
Plano, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Evaluates City, State, and Federal legislation as it pertains to purchasing; Strategic sourcing of goods and services for: Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Neighborhood Services, and Economic Development; Reviews specifications via Electronic-Procurement System for bids (RFB), (RFQ), and (RFP) as well as negotiates from preacquisition to award; Performs bid analysis, cost analysis, financial risk, and presents recommendations based on guidelines; Shops Cooperative Contracts for cost effective options, Drafts Government Contracts, service agreements, and professional service agreements for signature and execution; Processes contract renewals; Prepares Agenda item(s) for City Council for purchases over $100,000; Electric Filing of 1295 Forms; Acts as a liaison between end user and supplier to maintain excellent communication; Collaborates with Budget Analyst to allocate funds for purchases and ensures that spending remains with planned limits; Responds to inquiries to open records requests; Issues purchase orders

Alarms/Records Technician

City of Plano Police Department
Plano, TX
08.2014 - 02.2023
  • Performed clerical and administrative support in a municipal setting; Bulk invoiced and processed payments for permitted establishments within the City of Plano; Processed Alarm permit applications; Published monthly reports; Calculated and totaled monthly revenue from permits as they pertained to annual budget expenses; Consolidated and reconciled monthly credit card report for all credit payments; Calculated daily deposit sent to the City of Plano Accounting Department; Took false alarm complaints via telephone, online, or via email and provided a solution with an appropriate response
  • Fulfilled Open Records Requests; Monitors and audits all incoming reports created and/or maintained by sworn personnel
  • Uploads reports and various supporting documents into the corresponding computer program, codes and enters required data as outlined in local, state and national guidelines
  • Assembles documents needed to complete criminal case files and reports
  • Collects various fees including but not limited to accident report fees, arrest and clearance record fees, solicitor permit fees, and fingerprint fees; reconciles daily financial report of monies collected
  • Indexes documents by scanning and reviewing to determine if the scanned images meet standards to qualify as the official versions of the document
  • Answers phone calls and questions from internal and external officers, agencies, investigators, and citizens
  • Researches specific files as requested by officers and citizens
  • Picks-up mail and processes incoming paperwork; disburses mail

Property Standards Inspector

City of Plano
Plano, TX
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Responded to citizen complaints and requests for information and services
  • Under general supervision inspected, improved, and rehabilitated environmental hazards in public and private premises by determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions, and violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance
  • Actively drove around searching for structures out of compliance with applicable Zoning and Code of Ordinance regulations
  • Attended community meetings and worked directly with residential groups to address and alleviate neighborhood issues
  • Educated the community on city standards in housing, zoning, health, and safety
  • Maintained accurate records of inspections and actions taken
  • Prepared technical and statistical reports, issued contract work orders for abatement services, and issued citations as needed
  • Prepared documents to represent the City of Plano in court cases when required

Senior Quartermaster

City of Plano Police Department
Plano, TX
11.2007 - 10.2013
  • Supervised and effectively led 6 team members in the absence of the Supervisor
  • Maintained equipment and vehicle database for sworn and non-sworn issued equipment
  • Ordered and received over $100K in uniforms and police equipment annually
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for repairs on vehicles, radar units, and various agencies
  • Ordered and maintained inventory for office supplies
  • Provided monthly and annual reports to the supervisor pertaining to inventory control
  • Handled Procurement of all supplies for the police department finding and agreeing to the terms of purchase
  • This included meeting with vendors to identify potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and selecting the supplier that offers the best value for money
  • Followed routine procedures and guidelines allocated within the City of Plano
  • Asset management over inventory control
  • Managed calls and emails to achieve an accurate one contact resolution; Answered inquiries related to credit account; Deescalated customers by utilizing active listening, and positive positioning; Answered & followed SOP's regulatory compliance and corrected any errors made by our supply department; Team Player; Organized all shelves of merchandise for sworn and civilian employees; Provided world-class customer service to sworn and civilian employees

Police Officer

City of New Orleans Police Department
New Orleans, LA
12.1999 - 10.2006
  • Seven and a half years protected life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations; Proactively patrolled assigned areas
  • Responds to calls for police service
  • Arrested and processed criminals
  • Investigated criminal activities in high-crime areas while one year in the narcotics division
  • Secured crime scene for preservation of evidence
  • Conducted preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations
  • Conducted traffic stops and handled accident investigation reports
  • Performed search and seizure regulations in an ethical manner
  • Testified in court on major cases
  • Utilized my ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree
  • Last four years worked as Liaison between public schools and police department while actively playing a role in Community Oriented Policing on campus
  • Operated a law enforcement vehicle under emergency conditions day and night

United States Army

City of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
02.1998 - 02.2005
  • Performed administrative, clerical, and typing duties
  • Scheduled meetings, made travel arrangements, and organized any other work-related events
  • Prepared life insurance forms and correspondence in military style while setting up and maintaining filing and publication systems for privacy of military personnel
  • Answers telephone calls from military and responds with clear verbal communication
  • Performs functions such as gathering statistical data, meeting logistics, travel support, and tracking of recurring tasks
  • Practice time management and prioritize deadlines for projects at hand

Timeline

Buyer - City of Plano
02.2023 - Current
Alarms/Records Technician - City of Plano Police Department
08.2014 - 02.2023
Property Standards Inspector - City of Plano
10.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Quartermaster - City of Plano Police Department
11.2007 - 10.2013
Police Officer - City of New Orleans Police Department
12.1999 - 10.2006
United States Army - City of New Orleans
02.1998 - 02.2005

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