Matthew Ferreira

• Develop and administer solicitations such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Request
for Proposals (RFPs).
• Provide oversight, guidance, and administrative technical assistance for contract development,
processing, and execution.
• Participate in the vendor response evaluation process.
• Participate in the contract development process, including renewals and agreements.
• Develop and conduct training for program staff and external participants involved
with contracts.
• Review and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and
regulations.
• Perform and oversee the performance of contract compliance monitoring activities,
including programmatic and fiscal compliance monitoring.
• Assist with contract termination procedures.
• Purchase supplies, equipment, or services necessary for the operation of ABAC.
• Responsible for purchase order entering, approvals, budget checking, dispatching, posting,
and reconciling, making changes and cancellations of purchase orders in the PeopleSoft
module.
• Maintain inventory of assets.
• Effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to all personnel and interpret
said policies and procedures as necessary, providing guidance and assistance
to end users.
• Maintain complete and current purchasing and contract records.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of various internal monthly and annual reports.

• Develop and apply professional knowledge of procurement, including the Georgia Procurement
Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations.
• Plan and carry out recurring work using established procedures, conferring with the
supervisor or higher-level specialists as necessary on technical problems.
• Add appropriate procurement and contracting documents to PeopleSoft system for
storage and tracking.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and appropriate
training.
• Maintain Purchasing Card program for the campus.
• Assist Fleet Management for the campus.
• Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews and reference checks.
• Resolved conflicts between staff members through mediation or other methods of dispute resolution.
• Advised managers on effective communication techniques for handling difficult situations involving employees.
• Facilitated new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their rights under applicable labor laws.
• Cultivated relationships with employees to ensure their well-being and engagement levels are maintained at a high level.
• Analyzed employee feedback surveys to identify areas of improvement or potential risks within the organization.
• Taught frontline leadership to improve labor and management interactions, reducing grievances and arbitration needs.
• Investigated allegations of discrimination or harassment in the workplace.
• Prepared reports summarizing key findings from investigations into workplace misconduct.
• Organized team building activities designed to foster positive working relationships among staff members.
• Conducted investigations into employee concerns and complaints.
• Mediated or arbitrated discussions between parties in cases of labor disputes.
• Worked closely with HR teams on initiatives aimed at improving morale amongst employees.
• Developed and implemented employee relations policies and procedures.
• Provided advice and guidance on employment law, policies, and procedures.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve employee satisfaction.
• Developed processes for resolving disputes between employers and workers in a timely manner.
• Monitored changes in legislation that may affect employee relations practices.
• Coordinated activities related to the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws related to labor relations.

• Provide benefits and workers compensation support to 1600+ employees
• Reconcile monthly benefits premiums to monthly payroll deductions
• Facilitated payment of 32 separate benefit premiums on a monthly basis
• Provided retirement support for the Teacher Retirement System and Public School Employment Retirement System
• Maintain monthly reporting of new hires and terminations to State Health Benefit Plan and Campus Benefits
• Presented benefits information at monthly new hire orientations
• Recruiting for all positions at jobs fairs across the state of Georgia
• Organized and recruited at job fairs for Bryan County Schools
• Manage Employee Self Service system
• Manage deductions for all employees
• Process new hire's forms including federal tax, state tax, and direct deposit forms
• Assist in designing the employee perks program
• Report all workers compensation claims
• Assist our Workers Comp insurance company in investigations
• Assist Workers Comp attorneys in claims hearing and settlement
• Assist the Human Resources Coordinator with FMLA
• Assist employees with leave questions and concerns
• Managed time and attendance for Central Office staff

• Supported and assists the Assistant Superintendent over school system operations
• Managed the system's fleet of vehicles including scheduling maintenance, selling surplus vehicles, and purchasing new vehicles
• Managed insurance policies for all system vehicles and facilities
• Draft new districts using mapping software and presents them to superintendent for review
• Prepared RFQs and RFPs for the Operations divisions
• Posted bids to the DOAS portal
• Responsible for implementing the bus routing and school districting software Versatrans
• Conducted training sessions for staff members on Versatrans software
• Updated bus routes with more efficient routes created by Versatrans software
• Managed time & attendance for the transportation department

• Assisted the congressman at various events across the district
• Answered phone calls in the congressman's office
• Assisted with speech writing
• Worked with constituents to solve problems on a case-by-case basis
• Attended briefings on behalf of the congressmen and reported back with summaries