Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Community Service
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Howard Montgomery

Columbia,SC

Summary

Experienced contract specialist bringing several years of experience with contract administration. Expertise includes negotiating, contract preparation, satisfying deadlines, mitigating risks and assessing performance. Skilled in routinely evaluating the efficiency of contracts to determine need for amendments or extensions while ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Specialist (40 hours a week)

Columbia VA Medical Center
Columbia, South Carolina
04.2015 - Current
  • Evaluated appropriate contract types for agency procurement of goods and services.
  • Provided expertise on complex contracting issues, including multiple awards and special provisions.
  • Coached team members on electronic systems for effective contract management and reporting.
  • Negotiated with vendors regarding cost, pricing, and technical requirements.
    Interpreted acquisition regulations to govern all aspects of contract administration.
  • Tracked acquisition milestones to ensure adherence to award timelines.
  • Managed awarded contracts, leading post-award discussions to negotiate adjustments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
12-2015

Skills

  • Contract management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Agreement analysis
  • Contract compliance
  • Contract closeouts
  • Proposal evaluation
  • Pricing analysis
  • Procurement strategies
  • Acquisition regulations knowledge
  • Risk assessment
  • Market Research
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, 01/01/12, Present
  • American Legion, 01/01/11, Present
  • Small Business Association, 01/01/08, Present

Certification

  • FAC 093 Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management, 10/2023
  • FAC 097 Navigating Buy American and Trade Agreements, 01/2024
  • FAC 098 Contract Innovation Exploration, 02/2024

Community Service

At Word-of-Truth providing haircuts to children in the Woodfield Community for free on the fourth Saturday of the month between 8am-2pm.

Timeline

Contract Specialist (40 hours a week)

Columbia VA Medical Center
04.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern Wesleyan University
Howard Montgomery