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Jennifer Bell

Cedar Park,TX

Summary

Dynamic procurement and contract support professional with over seven years of experience in federal contracting, technology sourcing, and vendor management. Expertise in end-to-end procurement, purchase order processing, and supplier coordination, consistently ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency. Proven track record of effective collaboration with finance, project management, and engineering teams to align purchasing activities with budgetary constraints and technical specifications. Proficient in ERP systems and reporting tools, with a history of enhancing processes and maintaining audit-ready documentation for seamless operations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Control Specialist | Procurement & Billing Support

INTELLIGENT WAVES, LLC.
02.2021 - 07.2025
  • Company Overview: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Reston, VA.
  • Directed cradle-to-grave procurement for 120+ task orders under a $100M DoD contract, overseeing $78M+ in IT and aerospace purchases with full compliance and financial tracking.
  • Executed procurement of enterprise IT solutions to support large-scale federal systems, including infrastructure, SaaS, networking, and cybersecurity technologies for secure, high-performance environments.
  • Strong history in building relationships with project managers, accounting professionals, procurement and subcontractor teams in order to ensure ongoing compliance, and full program success.
  • Built and maintained vendor relationships, negotiated pricing and terms, and monitored supplier performance to support service level expectations and cost efficiency goals.
  • Maintained ERP accuracy in Unanet and supported reporting through Salesforce, SharePoint, and Excel for spend analysis, savings, and supplier performance metrics.
  • Conducted cost and pricing analysis, identifying savings opportunities and supporting data-driven sourcing decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement approval workflows, improve supplier management, and strengthen compliance.
  • Led procurement documentation improvements, reducing approval delays and increasing accuracy through standardized templates and funding attachment verification.
  • Supported program and contract objectives by ensuring accurate, compliant, and on-time procurement execution that met both operational and customer requirements.

Inside Sales Representative

Federal Solutions Group
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Served as the primary point of contact for high-value accounts, recognized for rapid and accurate response to procurement requests from partners including CACI, Parsons, and Kratos.
  • Generated over $28M in federal IT hardware, software, and services procurement by managing end-to-end processes, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring compliant, on-time deliveries, while earning multiple award nominations for client service and teamwork.
  • Managed procurement through government contract vehicles including GSA schedules and NASA SEWP, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency-specific requirements.
  • Prepared and submitted competitive quotes, cost estimates, and proposal inputs for RFQs and RFPs, leveraging SAM.gov to track opportunities and validate requirements.
  • Issued and tracked purchase orders, partnering with vendors, accounting, and finance to resolve invoice discrepancies, monitor budgets, and maintain program continuity.
  • Partnered with accounting to reconcile invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and ensure accurate cost allocation to funding lines or cost centers.
  • Maintained vendor and contract records for audit readiness and compliance reviews.

Senior Assistant, Sales Operations – North America Channels – E-VAR Viper Team

ICONMA
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Contractor with Dell EMC, Round Rock, TX
  • Acted as dedicated account manager during employee leave, overseeing quoting, order processing, and partner support for 25+ reseller accounts across Dell’s small business portfolio.
  • Handled daily communication with resellers and business customers while coordinating with internal teams to resolve order issues, prevent delays, and maintain smooth transaction flow from quote to delivery.
  • Managed sales operations tasks including quote creation, order validation, delivery tracking, CRM updates, and reporting to ensure accurate deal records, improve pipeline visibility, and identify trends.
  • Supported Dell product sales (desktops, laptops, services, and accessories) while mentoring peers and streamlining workflows to improve accuracy and reduce turnaround times.

Assistant Store Manager / Sales Professional

ROOMS TO GO FURNITURE STORE
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Led a 25-member sales team in a $26M store, consistently driving sales growth while upholding high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Oversaw recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management, improving team productivity and overall profitability.
  • Managed inventory control, merchandising, and store presentation to maximize sales opportunities during peak and promotional periods.
  • Supervised daily sales floor and furniture department operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with company standards.

Geek Squad Deputy of Counter Intelligence (DCI) / Customer Service Agent / Geek Squad Counter Operations Agent

BEST BUY
06.2007 - 03.2015
  • Supervised 25+ technical services staff, achieving top 5% national service ranking for three years and earning Services Business Group recognition for leading the number one store in the country.
  • Directed daily service operations, staff scheduling, and escalations while training and mentoring new leaders across multiple stores.
  • Coordinated service workflow and customer orders, ensuring timely resolution and accurate system updates that supported sales and service goals.
  • Performed keyholder, cash office, and Manager on Duty responsibilities, overseeing store opening, closing, and operational readiness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Blessed Hope Academy
San Antonio, TX
08.2001

Skills

  • IT Procurement
  • Vendor & Supplier Management
  • Purchase Orders & Invoice Review
  • Contract Compliance
  • Sourcing & Negotiation
  • Budget Tracking & Cost Savings
  • ERP software proficiency
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Process Improvement

Certification

  • Procurement & Contracting Training - Procurement & Contract Management, Government Contracting Bootcamp, FAR/DFARS Compliance
  • Finance & Analytics Training: Accounting 101: Accounts Payable, Advanced Financial Analyst (2024), IBM Cognos Analytics
  • Systems & Tools Training: Unanet GovCon (Purchasing & Financial Management), Salesforce (Dell Training), Jira Essentials (2025), Microsoft Excel & Word (Advanced)
  • Product & Sales Operations Training - Dell Product & Solutions Training (desktops, laptops, services, accessories), CRM & ERP Systems Training (Dell)
  • Supply Chain & Cost Management Training - Strategic Cost Management: Procurement & Supply Chain (2025)
  • Leadership & Management Training: Best Buy Manager Training (leadership style and team management development), Customer Experience & Sales Training (Best Buy)

Timeline

Project Control Specialist | Procurement & Billing Support

INTELLIGENT WAVES, LLC.
02.2021 - 07.2025

Inside Sales Representative

Federal Solutions Group
01.2019 - 02.2021

Senior Assistant, Sales Operations – North America Channels – E-VAR Viper Team

ICONMA
08.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Store Manager / Sales Professional

ROOMS TO GO FURNITURE STORE
03.2015 - 08.2018

Geek Squad Deputy of Counter Intelligence (DCI) / Customer Service Agent / Geek Squad Counter Operations Agent

BEST BUY
06.2007 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Blessed Hope Academy

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