Jonathan Gunnels
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Experienced Contract Specialist with 4 years of experience in contract administration and management. Proficient in monitoring contractor's performance with contract requirements and contract funding and expenditures. Detail-oriented in planning and managing procurement programs and contracting activities. Thorough in administering contract processes and ensuring policy and regulatory compliance. Committed to resolving contractor performance issues by devising solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Broker
Bennett Motor Express
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Stayed updated on latest knowledge in transportation and logistics to provide relevant solutions to clients.
- Operated computer systems to track shipments to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Maintained inventory records for accurate tracking of goods and to minimize loss.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Advised clients on transportation and payment methods.
Contract Specialist - GS1102
Anniston Army Depot
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments.
- Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation.
- Negotiated with bidders to achieve fair, reasonable and positive outcomes.
- Assisted contract and legal professionals to address contract issues and developments.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Performed in-depth market research, identified optimal acquisition strategies and prepared contracts for approval.
- Efficient with all acquisition programs, ie.. PCF, PD2, FAR, DFARS website, DFAS, WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), SAM.gov and many others.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
- Managed bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for construction contracts.
- Level I and Level II Acquisition Certified.
- Handled all contract actions cradle to grave, also to include invoicing and maintaining record of all financial transactions throughout the life of the contract.
- Have excellent computer skills, and strive to maintain open and transparent communication with customers, management and co-workers.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
Administrative Assistant
Anniston Army Depot
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Worked directly for the Director of Contracting at Anniston Army Depot.
- Maintained his schedule, meetings, travel, and any appointments.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
Compliance Specialist
Farmers And Merchants Bank
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Supported team by pitching in to complete special projects.
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues.
- Assisted with training sessions to educate management personnel on compliance and regulatory standards through [Software] and presentations.
- Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues.
- Performed quality control reviews of all loan packages to check adherence with federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Monitored safety programs to verify compliance with federal standards.
- Maintained current knowledge of loan products and applicable requirements, processes, procedures, internal policies and regulations.
- Monitored closing disclosures to verify documents contained required signatures.
- Identified deficiencies, discrepancies, misinformation and compliance issues with loan documentation in order to determine ineligibility or acceptance status and return non-compliant packages to teams for resolution.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
- Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL05.2014
Skills
- Contract Development
- Contracting Policies and Regulations
- Procurement Program Management
- Contract Proposals
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Efficiency
- Contract Oversight
- Contract Closeouts
- Acquisitions
- Contract Performance Monitoring
- Document Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Database Administration
Timeline
Freight Broker
Bennett Motor Express
06.2023 - Current
Contract Specialist - GS1102
Anniston Army Depot
12.2018 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
Anniston Army Depot
04.2018 - 12.2018
Compliance Specialist
Farmers And Merchants Bank
01.2012 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Faulkner University
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