Remy Le

· Serve as the Business Project Coordinator for over 500 projects ensuring MWBE compliance of contracts of over $100,000 from project’s inception to close-out.

· Developed data analysis products to support organizational operations and initiatives, and cost/contract performance for MWBE contracts.

· Participated in the development of procedures and procurement oversight and contracting of a wide variety of supplies, vendors, equipment, and services; participating in the negotiation of equipment and services, including the procurement of specialty items, construction, manpower, and maintenance services agreements. Managed the timely completion of several multi-million dollar, highly complex contracts, and public facing projects with updates to City Council.

· Evaluated contracting policies and practices, providing policy interpretation, and the initiation, development and recommendation of new contracting policies, procedures, and guidance.

· Basic knowledge of FAR regulations, HUD, and Grants for Federal Contracts and awards.

· Expertly managed the entire contract lifecycle, from RFP analysis and proposal development to negotiation, execution, and ongoing administration.

· Managed a complex contracts administration workload comprised of prime contractors engaged in federal and state projects.

· Project Management experience includes management of over 250 contracts valued up to $150,000,000 ensuring strict adherence to Ordinances and Federal Guidelines.

· Support the contracting process through the project cycle: pre-proposal review, proposal development, contract formation and negotiation, contract administration

· Prepared Comprehensive compliance reports and documentation, providing detailed analysis and recommendation to senior management.

· Active participation in department pre-bids meetings, pre-construction meetings, and vendor evaluation committees for high-value public projects.

· Ensured compliance with Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises on FAA and TXDOT federally-funded contracts.

· Diligently reviewed and approved Mayor & Council Communications to uphold compliance with the Business Equity Ordinance.

· Served as a valued professional resource and advisor to City employees, executive management, vendors, and external organizations regarding the Business Equity Ordinance and Program.

· Prepared comprehensive reports, including Business Equity Payment and Awards Summaries, Audit Reports, and other financial reports to facilitate informed decision-making.

- Serving as contract specialist for a significant system or program with authority for all contractual actions (pre-award and post-award functions) and phases of the program; which includes contract specializations such as negotiation, cost and price analysis, and administration.

- Serving as principal contracting advisor and subject matter expert to program officials and to program management office, representing the Office of Acquisition as contractual authority for assigned programs at conferences and in meetings, and advising program officials of the procurement objectives to be used and assisting in the preparation of statements of work.

- Planning, developing, and establishing the contractual strategy for the assigned acquisition programs, with authority for all contractual actions and phases of the procurement, including requirements definition, advanced acquisition planning and development, contract negotiation, award and contract administration, and management in accordance with established procedures.

- Serving as a lead negotiator, developing a pre-negotiation position, determining the types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, preparing justification, planning the negotiation strategy, and leading the negotiations which are conducted with contractors.

• Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
• Prepared expense reports on behalf of executives in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
• Developed project plans for various tasks assigned by upper management.
• Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
• Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
• Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
• Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately analyzing and managing customer orders and invoices for various Fortune 500 companies.

• Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
• Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
• Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
• Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
• Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
• Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
• Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
• Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
• Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.

• Analyzed data to identify discrepancies in inventory levels and took corrective action as needed.
• Assisted with resolving inventory issues related to shortages, overages, or quality defects.
• Created and maintained master data for items such as item numbers, descriptions, lead times, safety stock levels.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost savings opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to release to ensure proper vendor selection was used.
• Provided guidance and direction to junior staff members when necessary.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or standards relating to materials control.
• Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
• Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.