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Olga Culp, CPPB

Vail,AZ

Summary

Supportive, team-oriented leader known for fostering trust and loyalty within diverse teams. A committed public servant with a proven ability to lead teams and utilize strong problem-solving and decision making skills. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on transparency and accountability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Contract Officer

City of Tucson
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the maintenance, renewal and updating of existing contracts
  • Publishes solicitations for Proposal Requests, Informal bids and/or Invitation for bid as well as Requests for Qualifications and Quotes
  • Negotiates proposed pricing to obtain additional annual savings on various contracts
  • Published and negotiated one of the City of Tucson’s first Axia Cooperative Contracts (RFP# 226099 Chiller and Boiler Maintenance Services- AXIA)
  • Maintains vendor relationships, monitors performance, and resolves issues and disputes related to contracts.
  • Acts as liaison between department representatives and vendors to preserve contract guidelines
  • Tier meetings weekly/biweekly with departments to stay on task with project deadlines

Travel Liaison/Accounts Payable

City of Tucson
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for reviewing city employee travel order forms and applying advances or any monies due to the employee
  • Travel Lead on the SAP Concur Implementation project
  • Auditing of the travel order documents for accuracy and making sure they are in accordance with Administrative Directives for the City of Tucson
  • Supports Accounts Payable department by entering invoices for payment
  • Disburses funds by entering and preparing checks, attaching documentation, posting disbursements to accounts
  • Developed training materials to improve onboarding processes for new team members.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business, Applied Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Skilled in proactive problem-solving strategies
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees

  • Develop plans, conduct audits and variance analyses and maintain/update accurate shared records
  • Strategic planning
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Coaching, mentoring, and staff training
  • Policy and procurement process improvements
  • Team leadership and development
  • Consistently exceed performance expectations

Certification

  • Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) 2024


Timeline

Senior Contract Officer

City of Tucson
01.2021 - Current

Travel Liaison/Accounts Payable

City of Tucson
08.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business, Applied Management

Grand Canyon University