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Mrs. F. Kahan

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Adept at navigating the complexities of government procurement, I spearheaded contract coordination at 3 Star Papers, significantly expanding our federal customer base through strategic networking and skillful negotiation. My expertise in procurement processes and exceptional relationship-building skills have been pivotal in securing lucrative contracts, enhancing company growth, and fostering professional relationships.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Government Contract Coordinator

3 Star Papers
06.1998 - Current
  • Worked to build relationships with government customers and built potential for new contracts.
  • Attended small business expos to reach out and network with more federal buyers to expand the funnel.
  • Engaged in thorough research to go after lucrative contracts and determine who needs what, to offer targeted advice.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts. Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and federal agency.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in the federal marketplace to be up to par in understanding how the acquisition process is affected.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Bid on online portals, negotiating the lowest possible price on posted contracts.

Skills

  • Procurement processes
  • Contract drafting
  • Deadline management
  • Document review
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Contract terms negotiation
  • Contract reviews and edits
  • Relationships and rapport
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Confidential records
  • Professional relationship building
  • Procurement
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Leadership development
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • Achieved federal contracts that made up for 20% of business revenue per year, effectively helping with solicitations, negotiations, and finally with maintaining and renewing the contracts when they expired.

Timeline

Government Contract Coordinator

3 Star Papers
06.1998 - Current
Mrs. F. Kahan