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Simone Brown

Newport News,United States

Summary

Adept Acquisitions Specialist with a proven track record at the U.S. Air Force, expertly blending analytical thinking and team leadership to drive procurement and supply chain efficiencies. Excelled in vendor management and strategic planning, ensuring compliance and optimizing a $30M budget. Skilled in Microsoft Office and fostering stakeholder engagement, consistently achieving growth objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acquisitions Specialist/Procurement Analyst

U.S. Air Force
Hampton, VA
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Compiled key contractual requirements and solicited bids from industry
  • Monitored trends and performed thorough market research
  • Served as advisor, bidder, and administrator (all roles) of the procurement process
  • Negotiated and processed all required administrative actions to acquire services
  • Managed $501K purchase card purchases for more than 70 customer accounts
  • Ensured vendor compliance with contractual obligations and monitored performance
  • Validated and reconciled government purchase card financial data
  • Coordinated with multiple vendors to execute a $30M budget
  • Managed government purchase cardholders
  • Served as primary log order manager
  • Presented investigation findings to leadership for decision-making purposes
  • Developed financial models to evaluate acquisition opportunities and determine fair value
  • Expert on regulatory compliance matters related to merger and acquisition activities
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses
  • Monitored post-acquisition performance metrics to ensure the achievement of growth objectives
  • Remained versed in industry trends, and competitor activities impacting acquisition and targets
  • Prepared detailed product specs with a working knowledge of required goods and services
  • Maintained records of purchase orders, costs, and product performance
  • Successfully supports business process improvements and organizational accountability

Warehouse Specialist

U.S. Air Force
Hampton, VA
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Ensured orders were pushed daily and rejected items were corrected
  • Coordinated equipment purchases
  • Oversaw medical logistics supply orders
  • Organized and filed confidential documents
  • Spearheaded the supply recall process
  • Overhauled medical gas storage process
  • Identified errors, and established continuity, which was vital to accreditation

Assistant Manager

Opportunity Foundation
Williston, ND
04.2017 - 11.2019
  • Uphold brand image by maintaining branch cleanliness, approachability, and optimal service
  • Provided performance and motivational feedback to employees
  • Coordinated employee schedules to provide adequate staff coverage
  • Supported senior managers with day-to-day operational requirements
  • Adjusted to multiple demands and shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
  • Delegated tasks to appropriate staff members for optimum productivity
  • Participated in regional meetings to stay informed about company updates and initiatives
  • Supervised a team of employees, providing guidance and support for their professional development

Department Manager for Electronics

Walmart Supercenter
Williston, ND
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Organized workflow, delegated tasks, and monitored performance to achieve goals
  • Evaluated processes to identify and resolve issues and maintain strict controls
  • Maintained sales floor presence, greeted customers, and assisted with purchases
  • Collaborated with other managers to develop cross-dept
  • Strategies for growth and success
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees, providing feedback and addressing concerns
  • Created and presented sales reports to address deficiencies and strategy improvements
  • Monitored inventory levels and maintained accurate stock records
  • Motivated team performance with a hands-on leadership style
  • Trained new hires on company protocols, software systems, and job responsibilities
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, progress updates, and areas for improvement
  • Handled customer issues promptly and worked towards a satisfactory resolution
  • Addressed business risks through assessments and mitigation strategies
  • Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks
  • Minimized information leaks with access control to sensitive systems

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

American Public University
12.2024

BBA - Business Administration

American Public University
03.2023

AAS - Business Management

Williston State College
05.2019

Skills

  • Acquisitions
  • Logistics
  • Budget Management
  • Contractual Agreements and Negotiations
  • Vendor Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Market Research
  • Navigation/Understanding of FAR/DFARS
  • Business Analysis
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Business reporting
  • Management collaboration
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Risk management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Quality assessment
  • Quality assurance
  • Operational enhancement
  • Vendor relations
  • Resource allocation
  • Customer relations
  • Team performance improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Advanced communication
  • Continuous improvement
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Process optimization
  • Supply management

Securityclearance

SECRET

Certification

  • American Red Cross, Adult and Children CPR/AED, 2021
  • American Health Informational Management Assoc., HIPAA, Privacy Act Training, 2022
  • Community College of the Air Force, Information System, 2020

Notarypublic

True

Accomplishments

  • Leadership Honor Society, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), 2023
  • Academic achievements, American Military University Dean’s List for the third quarter of 2024

References

Available upon request

Veteranstatus

US Air Force Disabled Veteran

Personal Information

Citizenship: United States Citizen

Timeline

Acquisitions Specialist/Procurement Analyst

U.S. Air Force
04.2022 - 03.2023

Warehouse Specialist

U.S. Air Force
11.2019 - 03.2022

Assistant Manager

Opportunity Foundation
04.2017 - 11.2019

Department Manager for Electronics

Walmart Supercenter
04.2015 - 01.2017

MBA - Supply Chain Management

American Public University

BBA - Business Administration

American Public University

AAS - Business Management

Williston State College

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