Gianna Laureano Strickland
Houston
Summary
Professional with a solid background in contract management and procurement. Skilled in negotiation, compliance, and vendor relationship management. Known for collaborative teamwork and delivering results in dynamic environments. Adaptable problem-solver with focus on strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracting Specialist (Contract Assignment)
HCSS - University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
10.2025 - Current
- Review, analyze, and coordinate procurement, service, software, equipment, and event agreements to support compliance with UTMB policies and applicable requirements.
- Collaborate with requesting departments, Legal, Information Services, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and external vendors throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Evaluate contract terms, identify potential institutional risk, and coordinate revisions, approvals, and negotiations to support timely execution.
- Prepare, process, and track Exclusive Acquisition Justifications (EAJs) and related procurement documentation.
- Maintain organized contract records, amendments, approvals, and supporting documentation to promote audit readiness and accurate reporting.
- Interpret contract requirements and institutional procedures to guide internal customers, resolve issues, and keep multiple projects on schedule.
Executive Administrative Assistant to the VP
Rock Solid Construction
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in preparing, reviewing, and organizing construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, and project documentation to support contract execution.
- Maintained detailed Excel spreadsheets to monitor project budgets, expenditures, invoices, and job costs across multiple construction projects.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, vendors, and project managers to collect documentation, verify contract requirements, and ensure timely project progress.
- Organized contract files, project records, change orders, and supporting documentation to improve accessibility and maintain accurate project records.
- Assisted with procurement activities, including obtaining vendor quotes, tracking material orders, and monitoring project schedules.
- Supported day-to-day business operations by preparing reports, managing documentation, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Office Manager Assistant
Clínica Dental La Paz
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Provided support in developing and reconciling the weekly production report which captures total procedures completed, total billed for each, the averages charged for each procedure, the production percentage and total overall combined charges.
- Provided support in developing the payroll report including calculating all commission payouts.
- Managed inventory of all supplies for office and dental clinic.
- Assisted in developing presentations to support the office manager in teamwork sessions regarding updates to procedures and technology.
- Assisted in performing audits of digital patient records to ensure data integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN, US01-2024
Skills
- Smartsheet
- DocuSign
- Contract Management Systems
- Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Procurement Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams & Outlook
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement strategies
- Contract administration
- Contract lifecycle management
Timeline
Contracting Specialist (Contract Assignment)
HCSS - University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
10.2025 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant to the VP
Rock Solid Construction
05.2025 - 10.2025
Office Manager Assistant
Clínica Dental La Paz
05.2021 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Trevecca Nazarene University