Irj Tajdar
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced professional with a bachelor's in Business and Information Management with a Supply Chain & Logistics Concentration and a second bachelor's in Economics at FIU. Currently, working towards a Juris Masters at FSU in Legal Risk Management, Contracting. Additionally has a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) and ASCM Supply Chain Procurement certification. Completed Certified Public Manger (CPM) Level 1 & 2. Experienced in MS Tools, procurement, budget analysis, reporting and projection. Proven to be detailed oriented and successful working within fast-paced, collaborative settings
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project/Contract Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
11.2021 - Current
- Project Manager of Alternate Source Contract (ASC) through Department of Management Services (DMS) for FDOT Districtwide Maintenance Uniforms Contract.
- Perform project management duties to the assigned projects/contract. Monitor the budget for the assigned contract.
- Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the district and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary.
- Monitoring the budgetary monthly production plan for districtwide maintenance contracts to submit at the end of Fiscal Year.
- Processes Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) as directed by the District Maintenance Contracts Administrator, to ensure they are accurate and executed in a timely manner to avoid breaks in service.
- Provide management for internal personnel, contractors, and vendors and foster relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives. Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Forecast and analyzed costs for assigned contract and presented it to FDOT Central Office and Department of Management Services.
- Assist with programming funds in Work Program Change Request System (WPCR)
- Encumbering funds in Contract Funds Management System (CFM).
- Processes Supplemental Agreement Amendments (SA) for contracts to ensure they are accurate and executed in a timely manner to avoid any breaks in services.
- Assists in management of District Contract Maintenance program to ensure consistent administration of all contracts within the district.
- Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215 related State Comptroller's rules, and Department of Transportation's invoice of this processing and warrant distribution procedures.
- Report on the status of assigned contracts and make recommendations for future improvements.
- Processes Letters of Authorization (LOA), and other Contract documentation accurately and within established timeframes with no exceptions.
- Identify, review, and apply policies and procedures. Eliminate discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spending, and timeline
- Schedule and facilitate meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts. Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status.
- Coordinate and provide direction, support, and training to the contract staff at the field units and the District Maintenance Office to ensure compliance and conformity of contracting operations within established guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures as it pertains to contract maintenance.
- Prepare, and update various reports, databases and provide production reports.
- Ensure all Notice of Beginning/Completion forms for all contracts are completed accurately and maintained in file.
- Participates in statewide contract meetings, and addresses issues.
- Advise higher level district and/or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues.
- Assisting in the management of the District Maintenance Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) for the contracts team
Purchasing Agent
Florida Department of Transportation
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Analyzed procurement requests, reviews specifications provide instruction to project managers, coordinate critical events, reviews and evaluates quotes/proposals and issues Purchase Orders (PO) and written agreements.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs. Obtain competitive quotes/proposals as requested.
- Resolved complaints generated during performance of contract or purchase order.
- Responsible for timely and accurate processing of Utility Invoices using PCard.
- P-Card Holder for operation center; acting as requestor on Florida state’s Financial Management Service (FMS) and Ariba on Demand (AOD) for projects under $35,000.
- Running and monitoring reports in Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR)
- Received and submits invoices for payments meeting state determined purchasing guidelines. Processed invoices in accordance with provisions and requirements of Section 215.
- Conferred with personnel, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determines corrective action.
- Compiled and provided tracking/production data as requested in various forms and maintained procurement files.
- Provided budget information by management as requested to ensure spending meets budgetary requirements. Updated budget analysis spreadsheets and prepared reports as needed.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities. Monthly input of invoices in statewide energy report database
- Cleared purchase charges in WORKS platform by 10:00 AM daily.
- Responsible for maintaining office inventory including managing surplus items, overseeing annual property inventory audit.
- Completed quarterly (for small equipment) and annual inventory scanning.
- Suggested procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Prepared and processes fiscal year's paperwork, i.e., Utility Invoice Transmittals, Contract Invoice Transmittals, Requisitions, Local Purchase Orders, Travel Forms, Individual Reimbursement Vouchers according to established procedures.
- Acquired commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, request for proposal (RFP), invitation to bid (ITB), RFQ (Request for Quotation), and single source processes through Ariba & Management Services.
- Prepared travel accommodations and documents timely and accurately utilizing Statewide Travel Management System (STMS)
- Projecting, analyzing, and maintaining budget for Human Resource Development (HRD), Expense & employee State Travel.
- Checked incoming materials for quantity and quality against purchase orders and/or invoices and places them in proper storage area.
- Resolved complaints generated during performance of contract or purchase order.
- Conferred with personnel, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determines corrective action.
- Coordinated with managers to ensure all individual training plans and mandatory training are completed.
- Ensured individuals requesting training are registered timely.
On-Site Services Specialist
Ricoh Imaging Company Ltd
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Packed, secured, labeled, and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment. Make sure daily opening and closing reports were filled out for the warehouse.
- Handled day-to-day shipping, using FedEx's platform.
- Monitored MOR (Monthly Operational Reports), and billing which was reported to the procurement department.
- Assisted Workflow Enterprise Analyst to learn process of information management and analytics.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing on-site service requests and promptly addressing concerns.
- Ensured shipments matched the Bill of Landing and Purchase Orders (PO) in the warehouse.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved productivity and reduced turnaround time on project completions.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure timely delivery of services, resulting in increased customer retention.
- Managed inventory levels of tools, materials, and supplies for uninterrupted service fulfillment at multiple sites.
Bookkeeper/Accountant
Upwork Global Inc
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports, and closing books
- Utilized QuickBooks to analyze, store and record company financial information
- Matched purchase orders (PO) with invoices and recorded necessary information. Ran monthly and quarterly reports for expenditures
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls
- Drove client satisfaction by identifying maximum adjustments, deductions, and credits.
Bank Teller
Trustco Bank Corp NY
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Streamlined teller operations for better workflow by implementing time-management strategies.
- Performed customer transactions for money orders, cashier's checks, deposits, and withdrawals.
- Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual control procedures.
- Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
- Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accuracy of account records.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client retention and loyalty.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Enhanced branch sales through cross-selling bank products and services to customers.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins. Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
- Answered telephone inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans, and lines of credit.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Administrative Assistant
Management Recruiters of Tallahassee
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes, phone, and email. Prepared documents in Word, Access, and Excel.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors
- Scanned documents and saved them in database to keep records of essential organizational information
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Education
Juris Master: Legal Risk Management, Contracting, and Compliance - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Florida State University (FSU)
Tallahassee, FLBachelor of Arts - Economics
Florida International University
Miami, FLBachelor of Science -
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12.2020
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FLSkills
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
- Certified Public Manager Level 1 & 2
- Invitation to Bid
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Letters of Authorization (LOA)
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Purchase Orders (PO)
- Contract Supplemental Agreements
- Contract Invoicing & Documentation
- Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS)
- Contract Funds Management (CFM)
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract/Project Management
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Budget Planning, Analysis & Projection
- MS Office Suite
- Vendor Management
- Project Suite Enterprise Edition (PSEE)
- Fl Accounting Info Resource (FLAIR)
- Ariba on Demand (AOD)
- Expense Tracking & Funds Allocation
- Billing Adjustments and Refunds
- Property Mgmt Report System (PMRS)
Certification
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM): #9482-23041
- ASCM Supply Chain procurement Certificate
- Accounting Specialist
- Business Management
- Business Specialist
Timeline
Project/Contract Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
11.2021 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Florida Department of Transportation
04.2020 - 11.2021
On-Site Services Specialist
Ricoh Imaging Company Ltd
07.2018 - 03.2020
Bookkeeper/Accountant
Upwork Global Inc
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bank Teller
Trustco Bank Corp NY
08.2016 - 02.2017
Administrative Assistant
Management Recruiters of Tallahassee
08.2014 - 08.2015
Juris Master: Legal Risk Management, Contracting, and Compliance - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Florida State University (FSU)
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science -
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
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