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HEATHER BRASHER

HEATHER BRASHER

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Senior Bid & Contract Administrator with 24 years of progressive experience at a Fortune 500 company, including 3 years specializing in Federal Government accounts. Expert in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), GSA schedules, SAM registrations, and FEDLINK monthly/annual reporting. Successfully manage a $23M-$32M annual contract portfolio and oversee $17M+ in annual bid submissions, while collaborating with legal teams on contract reviews, providing legally binding pricing/terms for modifications (Mods), and delivering timely status updates to senior leadership on opportunities and compliance. Proven track record in full-cycle bid and contract processes, negotiations, and state/federal regulatory compliance across commercial, academic, and government markets.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

EBSCO Information Services, LLC

(24 years)
Birmingham, AL
06.2002 - Current

Present position:

Senior Bid & Contract Administrator; Federal Government
April 2023 – Present (3 years)

  • Managed full lifecycle administration of federal contracts valued at approximately $23M to $32M annually, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and GSA requirements.
  • Oversaw preparation and submission of high-volume bids totaling $17M in the past year, achieving a 65% success rate.
  • Conducted monthly and annual reporting through SAM, GSA, FEDLINK, and other federal systems, maintaining accurate records to ensure timely submissions.

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Previous positions:

Bid & Contract Coordinator; Corporations, Colleges/Universities, Public Libraries; State & Local Government

July 2021 – April 2023 (2 years)

Field Support Specialist; All Markets

September 2012 – July 2021 (10 years)

School & Public Library Sales

September 2010 – August 2012 (2 years)

Publisher Marketing Sales

June 2002 – August 2010 (8 years)

  • Collaborated with legal teams on contract reviews and negotiations, authorizing pricing, terms, and modifications while mitigating risks.
  • Delivered executive-level updates on account statuses and emerging opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
  • Led bid and contract processes for non-federal accounts, including Colleges and Universities, Corporations, Schools, Public Libraries, and State Government accounts, ensuring compliance with state regulations, successful submissions, and enhancing outreach and engagement.
  • Spent initial eight years in Publisher Marketing Sales, representing the company at trade shows and collaborating with publishers.

Birmingham Water Solutions, Inc.

Sales, Marketing
Homewood, AL
06.2001 - 05.2002
  • Top-performing inside sales rep; Consistently Employee of the Month for leading lead generation and appointment setting

Eagle Advertising

Outside Field Sales, Advertising
Pelham, AL
02.2000 - 05.2000
  • Business-to-business outside sales for AT&T subcontractor

Education

High School -

Chelsea High School
05-1999

Skills

  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) expertise
  • GSA schedules compliance
  • SAM and FEDLINK reporting
  • Contract negotiation and modifications
  • Bid preparation and submission
  • Legal collaboration and risk management
  • Executive reporting and stakeholder communication
  • Contract lifecycle management
  • State and federal regulatory knowledge
  • Pricing and terms authorization
  • Organizational skills
  • Sales experience
  • Dependability and responsibility
  • Customer service orientation
  • Marketing and advertising expertise
  • Quick learner
  • Trustworthiness and integrity
  • Advanced computer proficiency
  • Professional demeanor
  • Multi-tasking ability

Timeline

EBSCO Information Services, LLC

(24 years)
06.2002 - Current

Birmingham Water Solutions, Inc.

Sales, Marketing
06.2001 - 05.2002

Eagle Advertising

Outside Field Sales, Advertising
02.2000 - 05.2000

High School -

Chelsea High School
HEATHER BRASHER