Innovative professional with a pioneering career spanning acquisitions, public health, program support, and pharmacy service. Unique ability to offer extensive experience in acquisitions, records management, file maintenance, grants, requisitions, and administrative support. Demonstrated outstanding record of sound business judgment and achievement across multiple functions, with a flair for organization, detail, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and customer service skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acquisitions and Grants Specialist (CDRH)(OM/DAS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(Contractor) Chenega Enterprise Systems and Solutions (ChESS)
09.2019 - 07.2025
Assist the contracting officer with the preparation of request for proposal and request for work packages, to include a statement of objectives/statement of work/performance-based work statement preparation, quality assurance surveillance plan preparation, COR nomination letter preparation, contract data requirements, DD254 preparation, contract acquired equipment and title recommendations
Assisted FDA setup new system to track and process invoices more efficiently. The new system eliminated 'lost' invoices and decreased invoice processing time from 3-days to 2-days.
Provide effective solutions to social problems that affect the health of a community by conducting and analyzing research.
Assisted FDA to establish or improve several standard operating procedures - the new and revised procedures have improved office procedures and processes across the division
Assist the contracting officer with the preparation of post award documentation which includes kick-off meeting report preparation of right of first refusal documentation.
Assist the Contracting Officer with contract award support, which may include the distribution of the contract award, funding scheduling for incrementally funded firm-fixed-price type contracts.
May conduct site visits to evaluate the performance of an organization or calculate the costs to health care programs in a specific region.
Assist with business practices and market conditions enough to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and contractor performance.
Compose memoranda, minutes and reports; and, draft contract provisions and supporting documentation.
Administering terms and conditions, negotiating change orders, preparation of contract modifications, evaluation of performance, contract termination and contract close out.
Records Management Specialist (OBI document room) Certified Pharmacy Technician
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(Contractor) Zimmerman Associates Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2019
Responsible for carrying out special projects, researching regulations, guidance's, polices, and work practices related to pharmaceutical drugs.
Code designation verification
Analyze incoming documents and reports for completeness
Data entry, maintaining databases, word processing and scanning, photocopying
Serve as a point of contact for FDA Project Managers and provide assistance to FDA personnel
Assist in compiling monthly statistical reports
Reviewing of incoming packages and dispositions
Providing support to technical and management personnel
Retrieve, log and track status of all projects, assist with file maintenance tasks
Responsible for preparing acknowledgement letters, process reviews, memorandums. forms
Respond to request for clarification of program rules and regulations
Compliance with the customers guidelines and take appropriate steps to capture the pertinent information in the database
Monitor daily workload. Research daily request consolidate data and brief on official findings.
Processed data entry of paper and electronic Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) files
Program Support Specialist (Office of Surveillance) Certified Pharmacy Technician (QDAB)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(Contractor) Chenega Inc.
11.2016 - 01.2018
Receive Field Alert Reports (FARs) submitted to OS
Retrieve, log and track all projects
Update existing FAR entries with new information received on follow-up and final FARs
Use validation functionally and other systems to identify potential data errors
Purchases routine goods and services for the program administrative units
Create new FAR entries in an FDA tracking system
Respond to requests for clarification of program rules and regulation
Drafting recommendations for modifying, revising, or implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
Triage FAR submissions by assigning them to FDA personnel using a method defined by FDA
Problems solves and Identify situations in a timely matter.
Oversees efficiency and quality control indicators to ensure contract requirements.
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of contracts
Directs and coordinates Pharm-D, Scientist, Regulatory Specialist and other staff
Perform technical program support work to include supporting regulatory health project manager duties such as monitoring and initial screening of all product submissions, entering information into tracking databases
Examine/edit program reports and technical documents.
Conduct background research by compiling, interpreting and evaluating information from a variety of sources to identify trends and discrepancies.
Provide logistical support for meetings, including notification of participants, reserving conference rooms, obtaining necessary resources, obtaining security clearances, and operating web conferencing software.
Works with Employment Services and Human Resources to assure program plans are followed.
Perform general office work such as process mail, filing, copying, scanning, maintain calendars of activities and appointments, and preparing meeting minutes.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2000 - Current
Certified Chemotherapy technician assist pharmacists with preparing solutions used for chemotherapy according to the order of doctors. Perform housekeeping and other duties around the chemotherapy pharmacy area
I also work as a Pharmacy Technician in the Inpatient Pharmacy Section with the responsibilities of a combination of duties. I process Doctor's orders and prescriptions. I replenish the Omnicell with unit dose and sterile product pharmaceuticals. I evaluate orders for duplications, usual doses, drug interaction, and formulary status. I provide comprehensive medical information regarding the stability of medications, usual doses of common medications, drug availability, formulary status, strength and concentration, unit dose, customary packaging, dosage form, and standard operational procedure.
I prepare, package, compounds and labels of pharmaceutical and sterile products. I enter and retrieve patient information and reports. Maintain automated and manual records in accordance with the Pharmacy SOP (Standard Operational Procedure). Provide instruction and evaluate other pharmacy technicians concerning preparation of sterile products. I prepare TPN solution and sterile products for the Intensive Care and Acute Care wards. I also deliver TPN solution to the Intensive care, and Acute care wards. I insure that pharmacy supplies are properly maintained. I provide final check on Doctor's orders that have been filled by other technicians prior to dispensing by the pharmacist.
Performs office automation work, including word-processing, and a variety of clerical functions in support of the organization, Maintains technical publications, manuals, and technical order files. Works with source documents, files, and/or prepares products that are covered by special procedures and regulations. Provides clerical support to ensure efficient office operations.
Replenish medicines on each ward of the medical center. Handle customer service issues including phone and in-person inquiries.
Research patient profiles in the hospital database to fill doctor's orders. Take doctors orders over the telephone to input into the database.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
05-2002
Skills
Experienced with MS Office applications
Workforce coordination
Data archiving
Invoice and requisition coordination
Asset tracking
Talent acquisition
Workplace efficiency management
Proficient in office machinery
Effective team collaboration
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Professional Expertise
MS Office Suite
Personnel Management
Record Management
Invoice and Requisition
Account Property
Staffing and Placement
Office Management
Office Equipment
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Veterans Preference
NO
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Acquisitions and Grants Specialist (CDRH)(OM/DAS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(Contractor) Chenega Enterprise Systems and Solutions (ChESS)
09.2019 - 07.2025
Records Management Specialist (OBI document room) Certified Pharmacy Technician
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(Contractor) Zimmerman Associates Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2019
Program Support Specialist (Office of Surveillance) Certified Pharmacy Technician (QDAB)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(Contractor) Chenega Inc.
Deputy Director at Office of Strategic Programs (OSP) / Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) / Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Deputy Director at Office of Strategic Programs (OSP) / Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) / Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office Operations & Travel Program Specialist at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Office Operations & Travel Program Specialist at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)