Katherine Martinez
Evans,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional in program and contract management with 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, contract lifecycle, and contract auditing. Proven track record of working independently and with cross-functional teams through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Very comfortable handling several projects at once while meeting all assigned deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Deepwater, LLC
Evans, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service and effective budget management.
- Photographed products, increasing visibility and showcasing current product availability through online posting.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Managed business operations according to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Property Manager
Self-employed
Evans, GA
10.2014 - Current
- Administered property management contracts by negotiating leases and rental agreements.
- Successfully managed monthly assessments and rent collections while also implementing strategies for on-time collection of payments from delinquent tenants.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Conducted regular property inspections to ensure adherence to safety regulations and tenant needs.
- Enhanced customer experience by swiftly addressing and resolving tenant concerns.
- Coordinated vendor relationships and managed procurement of services for repairs, renovations, and landscaping.
- Solicited and analyzed bids for repairs, renovation and general maintenance.
Biological Scientist - Medical S&TI
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
Frederick, MD
01.2005 - 10.2016
- Authored in-depth intelligence assessments on complex foreign scientific and technological medical advances with national security implications for DIA, the Department of Defense (DoD) and its components, national policymakers, and other federal agencies.
- Identified critical intelligence gaps, prepared collection requirements to meet existing and anticipated intelligence needs, evaluated the resulting intelligence collected in response and determined an analytical approach.
- Planned and executed collaborative educational initiatives with government organizations, academia, and the Intelligence Community to enhance knowledge in medical and biotechnology domains.
- Acted as a liaison among DIA, senior leadership, collectors, and intelligence partners to ensure stakeholders were updated on key medical intelligence issues.
Program Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
Frederick , MD
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Directed the effort to bring DIA's National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI) contract history in compliance with the pressing requirements of the DoD Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FAIR) Initiative.
- Singlehandedly reviewed NCMI's entire contract history for accuracy and compliance, frequently identifying critical discrepancies and spearheading agency assets and cross-functional team efforts that resulted in the successful implementation of the necessary corrective actions achieving audit readiness ahead of all other agency centers and departments.
- Implemented the center's standardized record-keeping methodology in compliance with federal regulations.
- Advised and assisted the NCMI's Deputy Director in navigating federal budget reductions while maintaining the center's mission and staff productivity.
Contracting Officer Representative
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
Frederick, MD
03.2008 - 09.2015
- Managed the lifecycle of 30+ government contracts ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and maintaining complete and accurate records.
- Composed statements of work, evaluated contractor's cost proposals for appropriate award selection, and negotiated contract terms and conditions.
- Supervised and evaluated contractor's performance and the accuracy, high quality, and timeliness of deliverables per contractual requirements.
- Reviewed and approved contractor invoices guaranteeing timely payment of services rendered to the government.
- Prepared and executed timely contract modifications, amendments, and renewals avoiding any disruptions of support to the mission.
- Managed cost burn rates while implementing strategies to mitigate any fund over/under burn; and performed closeout functions including de-obligations of unliquidated funds.
- Advised program personnel on contractual matters throughout the life cycle of a contract and participated in dispute resolution processes between government and contractors.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR05-2002
Skills
- Contract Management
- Program Management
- Accounting Oversight
- Compliance Management
- Auditing
- Procurement
- Time management
Languages
English
Full Professional
A1
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Deepwater, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Property Manager
Self-employed
10.2014 - Current
Program Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
12.2013 - 09.2015
Contracting Officer Representative
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
03.2008 - 09.2015
Biological Scientist - Medical S&TI
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2005 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
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