Robyn Akins
Contract Specialist
Newark,DE
Summary
I worked at VAMC Perry Point for 32 years then as a contractor for the VA for 8 years.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracting Officer
Pathfinder Consultants
Perry Point, Maryland
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Served as lead negotiator and business contact for partner procurement process.
- Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
- Practiced risk mitigation strategies, drafting preventive contract terms and resolving disagreements during negotiations.
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted market research for contract requirement.
- Created and downloaded all supporting documents for contract.
- Downloaded all required documents and closed out completed contracts.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 8 employees.
- Trained new employees
Contracting Officer
VMSI
Perry Point, Maryland
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Served as lead negotiator and business contact for partner procurement process.
- Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
- Practiced risk mitigation strategies, drafting preventive contract terms and resolving disagreements during negotiations.
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
- Conducted market research for contract requirement.
- Created contracts for purchases and service.
- Downloaded all required documents and closed out contract.
Contracting Specialist
VAMC Perry Point
Perry Point, Maryland
11.2008 - 03.2013
- Determined responsibilities of providers based on contracts and agreements.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers for 5 years.
- Conducted market research for contract requirements.
- Created contracts for purchases and service.
- Created and downloaded all supporting documents for contracts.
- Downloaded all required documents and closed out completed contract.
Prosthetic Purchasing Agent
VAMC Perry Point
Perry Point, Maryland
10.1998 - 10.2008
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Created purchase orders for prosthetic items such as wheelchair, prosthetic limbs, hospital beds, walkers, etc.
- Conducted wheelchair clinic.
- Conducted amputee clinic.
- Processed oxygen bills for 1400 patients.
- Issued prosthetic items per physician orders.
- Maintained inventory.
Medical Administration Clerk/Patient Funds
VAMC Perry Point
Perry Point, Maryland
03.1988 - 06.2002
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence.
- Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Completed patient fund transaction.
- Balanced out all transaction.
Medical Administration Clerk/Outpatient Clinic
VAMC Perry Point
Perry Point, Maryland
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Interacted with veterans by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Established and maintained standard office procedures to achieve demanding targets.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence.
- Scheduled appointments for veterans.
- Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
- Canceled clinics and rescheduled veterans when their physician had to be out.
Medical Administration Clerk/Admission Office
VAMC Perry Point
Perry Point, Mar
02.1992 - 09.1996
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence.
- Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Gathered and downloaded new veteran registration data.
- Completed admission process.
Nursing Assistant
VAMC Perry Point
Perry Point, Maryland
12.1980 - 02.1988
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkton High School
Elkton, MD 09.1970 - 06.1974
Skills
Good client/vendor relations
undefinedTimeline
Contracting Officer
Pathfinder Consultants
09.2016 - 09.2020
Contracting Officer
VMSI
07.2013 - 08.2016
Contracting Specialist
VAMC Perry Point
11.2008 - 03.2013
Prosthetic Purchasing Agent
VAMC Perry Point
10.1998 - 10.2008
Medical Administration Clerk/Outpatient Clinic
VAMC Perry Point
10.1996 - 09.1998
Medical Administration Clerk/Admission Office
VAMC Perry Point
02.1992 - 09.1996
Medical Administration Clerk/Patient Funds
VAMC Perry Point
03.1988 - 06.2002
Nursing Assistant
VAMC Perry Point
12.1980 - 02.1988
High School Diploma -
Elkton High School
09.1970 - 06.1974
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