Nadine Bautista
Austin
Summary
Detail-oriented Contract Specialist with over five years of experience in government procurement and contract negotiation. Skilled in drafting clear Statements of Work and fostering strong customer relationships to optimize service quality and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist V
Texas Department of State Health Services
Austin
05.2021 - Current
- Develops procurement strategies for statewide HIV/AIDS programs to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborates in drafting Statements of Work for service contracts to ensure clear project expectations.
- Negotiates contracts with applicants to obtain the best value for goods and services.
- Develops contracts for legal review for presentation to senior management staff.
- Reviews and evaluates proposed contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with contractors through regular communication to optimize service quality.
- Monitors existing contracts for upcoming expiration dates, contract re-negotiation and possible renewal.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of government procurement regulations and practices.
Contract Specialist IV
Texas Department of State Health Services
Austin
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Initiated Invitation for Bids to solicit competitive proposals for essential supplies and services.
- Developed requisitions to encumber Purchase Orders.
- Prepared reports and time-sensitive assignments for direct Supervisor and Unit Director to support decision-making.
- Delivered customer service support to internal teams and external clients.
- Staffed temporary contractors during COVID-19 response to ensure operational continuity.
Front Office Assistant
Watson Dental Laboratory
Hutto
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Onboarded new front office personnel and developed improved office policies and procedures for enhanced operations.
- Responded promptly to voicemails while managing phone calls and emails.
- Facilitated interaction between dental lab and dental offices, ensuring smooth communication across greater Austin area.
- Conducted daily pick up and drop off services to our partners.
- Monitored and managed inventory of incoming cases to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Performed data entry of patient information into computer systems.
- Processed payments from customers using cash, credit cards or checks.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Everest College
Bremerton, WA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School
Bremerton, WA06-2010
Skills
- Government procurement
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement strategy
- Contract drafting
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Outlook
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Docusign
- CAPPS system
- SCOR system
Certification
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
- Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
Timeline
Contract Specialist V
Texas Department of State Health Services
05.2021 - Current
Contract Specialist IV
Texas Department of State Health Services
09.2020 - 05.2021
Front Office Assistant
Watson Dental Laboratory
09.2017 - 09.2020
Dental Assistant Certification -
Everest College
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School