Gina King
Essex
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist with expertise in quality assurance and risk mitigation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Proven track record in negotiating favorable terms and ensuring legal compliance, achieving significant cost savings while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at implementing robust tracking systems to enhance contract performance and proactively address potential issues.
Contract management professional with strong track record in negotiating and managing contracts. Adept at ensuring compliance and minimizing risks through precise contract oversight. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, with key skills in negotiation and compliance management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
07.2019 - Current
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
- Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding.
- Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor ongoing contract performance, enabling proactive identification of potential issues.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers.
- Managed high-value contracts portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
- Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough reviews of contractual agreements before finalizing negotiations.
- Streamlined vendor selection process resulting in efficient procurement of goods and services.
- Negotiated with bidders to achieve fair, reasonable, and positive outcomes.
- Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation.
Compliance Analyst
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.
- Monitored adherence to industry regulations, ensuring timely reporting of any discrepancies or violations.
- Served as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, providing guidance and support to colleagues across various departments.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports for senior management, outlining findings from investigations into suspected non-compliant activities.
- Developed improvement and corrective action plans to bring operations in line with requirements.
- Conducted gap analyses on existing controls systems, recommending improvements where necessary for increased effectiveness in maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.
- Contributed to the development of a strong compliance culture within the organization by promoting awareness of relevant rules and guidelines through training sessions and communications campaigns.
Senior Procurement Analyst
Maryland Transit Administration MTA
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Led supplier development programs focused on improving responsiveness, reliability, and overall value-add to the organization.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the organization, providing guidance and support to colleagues on complex procurement issues.
- Conducted regular spend analyses to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, or substitution of productsservices.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Drove cost savings through the negotiation of volume discounts and long-term contracts with strategic suppliers.
- Established rigorous supplier evaluation criteria to ensure selection of high-quality partners that met organizational requirements.
Operations Supervisor
Maryland Transit Administration MTA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
Telecommunications Operator
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Handled sensitive customer data with discretion, adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times.
- Managed high call volume while maintaining professionalism and composure during periods of peak demand.
- Connected callers with appropriate professional, department, or business.
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased workflow efficiency within the telecommunications department.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency call procedures.
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
- Maintained detailed records of interactions with customers for future reference and problem resolution assistance.
Educator
Baltimore City Public School System
08.1997 - 06.2012
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12-1994
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Contract proposals
- Research and analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Contracting policies and regulations
- Legal compliance
Accomplishments
- Promoted to a mid-level position from an entry-level job 5 years following hire date.
Certification
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)
Digital Information Technology Acquisition Program (DiTAP)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
07.2019 - Current
Compliance Analyst
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
03.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Procurement Analyst
Maryland Transit Administration MTA
01.2017 - 03.2018
Operations Supervisor
Maryland Transit Administration MTA
01.2015 - 12.2016
Telecommunications Operator
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
03.2012 - 11.2013
Educator
Baltimore City Public School System
08.1997 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Towson University
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