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Lexus Spears

Columbus

Summary

Dynamic Contract Specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency, skilled in contract negotiation and procurement strategies. Proven ability to enhance contract performance management and promote competition, ensuring optimal supply acquisition. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and conducting thorough documentation reviews to support successful contract execution.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Specialist GS-9

Defense Logistic Agency
03.2024 - Current
  • Procures Pre-Award acquisition involving military supply in accordance with terms of the purchasing order.
  • Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies from services that is most advantageous to the government.
  • Supported contract negotiation processes by gathering necessary documentation and information.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth contract execution.
  • · Reviewing contractors’ past performance and current contractors rate agreements to recommend award.
  • · Processing customer requirements, including, entering/reviewing specification of orders for completeness, determining availability of requested items based on conditions such as new, used, or substitute parts.

Guest Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
01.2023 - 03.2025

• Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other
demands.

• Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades 9th to 12th.
• Managed classrooms of up to 20 students in schools in charlotte.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and
recordkeeping

Staffing Recruiter

Dedicated Nursing Association
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified nursing candidates.
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to evaluate skills and fit for various positions.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create job descriptions.
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and track candidate progress.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and
    correspondence with facility managers and caregivers.

Education

Master of Science - Sports Management

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
05-2018

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Contract proposals
  • Contracting policies and regulations
  • Contract performance management
  • Contract administration
  • Procurement strategies
  • Contract negotiation
  • Documentation review
  • Acquisitions

Timeline

Contract Specialist GS-9

Defense Logistic Agency
03.2024 - Current

Guest Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
01.2023 - 03.2025

Staffing Recruiter

Dedicated Nursing Association
07.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Sports Management

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Morgan State University