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Penny Evans

Penny Evans

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Secret Clearance with over 25 years experience in Government Business Development/Human Resources/Operations/Purchasing Analyst/Payroll/Contract Specialist/Management.


Accomplished leader - Federal Business Development Specialist, Contract Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the Government Relations Industry with a Relentless work ethic. Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and navigate challenges. Experienced as a Human Resources Manager, Asst Lead Contract Specialist, ADP Workforce Payroll Administrator, Purchasing Analyst, Benefits Health Care Administrator, Workman's Compensation Administrator. Business Development with extensive customer Service Management. Entrepreneurial, process driven professional with exceptionally strong business acumen.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Coordinator / Human Resources

Sentara
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide daily support to the Operations Department and Administrative support to the Director/Manager. Responsible and accountable for the Office activities, administrative, Procurement and Business/Financial activities. Adhere to all processes and procedures, and regulatory requirements. Supports patient care and functions in a multi-disciplinary environment which requires excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to department operations for systems management, patient safety, quality outcomes and customer service. Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Management of over 100 plus patients on a daily basis while multi-tasking various responsibilities to include: Insurance Verification, Billing, Scheduling, Phones, Data Entry, Facilities, Purchasing

Business Development - Federal Contracting/Consult

Self
01.2002 - Current
  • Built Joint Venture Partnerships to develop viable business relationships
  • Identify and qualify leads during customer acquisition
  • Develop and maintain strategic key relationships with Federal Government / Private Sector to include DOD, DON, DOT, AF, ARMY AND GSA
  • Boosted efficiency within the consulate office by optimizing resource allocation based on mission priorities and staff capabilities.
  • Responsible for establishing practices and procedures to ensure the highest level of Professional Standards in conducting business activities and for building long-lasting relationships with Company Employees, Clients and Business Partners.
  • Attend Multiple conferences and other external meetings to explore Business Development Opportunities.
  • Research and Plan as well as Implement new target market initiatives.
  • Detail -Oriented and Mission Focused
  • Built Relationships with Government agencies and Command Personnel
  • Ability to recognize inter-agency challenges and promote solutions
  • Results driven and strong team approach
  • Relationship and Mentorship building
  • Setting goals with the Business development team and developing new strategies to meet goals
  • Enhanced consulate services by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.

Human Resources Manager

Amazon / First Due Delivery LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for the initial start-up of the company under the direction of the Owner to entail the hiring of over 150 plus employees. Responsibilities included: creating and placing job posts to attract the right candidates.
  • Recruitment and Training of New Personnel
  • Administration of Pre-employment test
  • E-Verify I9
  • Background Checks
  • Drug Screening
  • Responsible for all ADP Payroll and Time Keeping of all 150 plus employees
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Employee Compliance and Labor Laws
  • Employee Relations
  • Management and updating of employee records
  • Workman's compensation administrator
  • Garnishments
  • Child Support
  • Income Withholding Orders
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.

Team Lead/Manager

H2D LLC
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Transferred / Promoted from H2D / Amazon to FDD LLC / Amazon
  • Responsible of assignment of routes
  • Organization of driver sign-in and dispensing of assets, keys, etc.
  • Oversight of morning inspections with assistance from team
  • Trouble shooting hand-held computer issues
  • Utilizing stand-by drivers to assist in the load-out process
  • Data Entry of drivers, vehicles and route summary log
  • Analyzing Driver Data, behavior while in route and documentation and communication with staff
  • Analyzing drivers for rescue routes
  • Receiving drivers, logging in asset returns
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Organizing off-site lot vehicles
  • Responsible for Vehicle maintenance oversight
  • Loading, transporting, and delivering of product in a safe and timely manner
  • Review of orders to ensure completion
  • Maintaining of ongoing communication with Route Dispatcher

Vice President Government/Federal BD

SJ Inc
01.2009 - 07.2011
  • Responsible for managing and growing a newly formed 8(a) Company to include the Sale of Professional Services and Products to the Federal Sector
  • Utilized past performance to add value to Companies Capabilities
  • Created company website and marketing materials
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Results driven and strong team approach
  • Relationship and mentorship building
  • Detail-Oriented and mission focused
  • Developed teaming agreements with other Companies to assist in the development of new business.
  • Proven ability to make difficult decision is stressful situations

Asst. Lead Contract Specialist

Navy Exchange Service Command HQ
09.2007 - 12.2008
  • N Prepared Solicitations and Purchase Orders
  • Selected to ensure clear and complete specifications
  • Reviewed and assisted in the preparation of RFP's (Request for Proposals)
  • Assisted in establishing negotiation(s) strategy for major procurements by researching precedent information, preparing schedules and other similar documents
  • Responsible for all Procurement actions for Pre-Award and Pos-Award from Cradle to Grave including but not limited to:
  • Price Analysis
  • Contract Administration
  • Terminations and Claims
  • Simplified Acquisition
  • Micro Purchasing
  • Made recommendations to the supervisor for contract award based on factors such as:
  • Price, Deliver Terms, Contractor Responsiveness, Conformance with Contract Specific Requirements
  • Performed contraction support functions such as: Assembling and maintaining contract files/packages, abstracting bids, processing amendments and modifications, processing deliver orders.
  • Maintained required records of contracting activities/actions
  • Operation of ADP equipment in the performance of said duties/responsibilities
  • Drafted and reviewed contractual agreements to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
  • Negotiated contract terms with vendors and clients for favorable agreements.
  • Conducted risk assessments for minimizing potential liabilities in contracts.
  • Consolidated data and communicated information pertaining to timelines of the procurement action process, purchase order deliver status and other procurement statistics
  • Managed/Supervised three Contractor Specialists as the Lead Contractor Specialist
  • Ensured all deadlines were met and worked as a Team to support one another to meet deadlines
  • Prepared and review RFP's (Request for Proposal's) RFQ's (Request for Quote's) and RFI's (Request for Information)
  • Managed and oversaw contracts and proposals within NEXHQ to include all advertising, products and services for Yokosuka Japan, Rota Spain and other overseas Navy Exchange locations.
  • Reviewed contract terms to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Director Business Development / Program Manager

Island Technology
09.2003 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviews, hiring, staffing and management of Contract Award(s)
  • Maintained FederaL / Commercial Clients
  • Developed new leads via Federal, Commercial and Private Sectors
  • Management of contracts to include the following systems: GPS Navigation/Communication Systems
  • Switchgear, Spares, Upgrades, Subassemblies, Environmental Products
  • Test and Measurement Equipment, Substation Monitoring and control, Power Transmission Products, Splicing Trailers
  • AS/SPS-55 Surface Search Radar, AN/SPA-25F Shipboard Radar Display, AN/SPA25G Shipboard Radar Display, AN/SPS-67 Radar, AN/SPS-64 Radar
  • ResponsibLe for the Supervision and management of all personnel related to Contract Award(s) to include time keeping, payroll and hiring of new staff
  • Life CycLe recruiting, Program management, pre-screening to ensure compatibility and qualifications to meet clients' needs
  • Marketed FederaL, State and Local agencies to include: NSWC Crane, FMS (Foreign Military Sales) via Washington Navy Yard, NAVICP, ARMY/TACOM, DSCP, DSCR, BAV/VSE, Long Island Railroad, con-Edison and developed teaming agreements and partnerships with various companies
  • Set up Service Based Contract agreements for FMS in support for Ex-KIDD CLass Ships to Tiawan Award
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Skills

  • Comprehensive health care
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Educational assistance
  • Emergency backup care
  • Parental leave
  • Financial wellness tools

Certification

Not Provided, Not Provided

Benefits

Options available, Options available, Options available, 2750, Pre-tax, 5000, Pre-tax, 600, 1200, 1x base salary, Buy-up available, 50% coverage, 50% or 60% coverage after 180 days, Accrues immediately, Accrues immediately, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Floating Holiday, 5250, 400, 10000, 50% on first 6%, 10%, 3% base salary, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Auto, Home & Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection

Timeline

Operations Coordinator / Human Resources

Sentara
11.2023 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Amazon / First Due Delivery LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021

Team Lead/Manager

H2D LLC
12.2018 - 05.2019

Vice President Government/Federal BD

SJ Inc
01.2009 - 07.2011

Asst. Lead Contract Specialist

Navy Exchange Service Command HQ
09.2007 - 12.2008

Director Business Development / Program Manager

Island Technology
09.2003 - 09.2008

Business Development - Federal Contracting/Consult

Self
01.2002 - Current
Penny Evans