STACEY STITH
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
High-energy leader with over 15 years of experience building and motivating dynamic teams within state government and corporate sectors. Proven track record in managing multi-billion-dollar budget reviews, navigating complex state procurement laws, and driving process improvements. Expert in cultivating an agency culture of transparency, innovation, and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Procurement Officer & Assistant Director of Procurement
Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led a specialized team to coordinate procurement strategies for human, professional, social, and medical services.
- Partnered with the Chief Finance Officer to review fund utilization for a $10-billion-dollar state budget.
- Served as the Small Business Liaison, fostering diverse vendor participation.
- Managed the full lifecycle of solicitation documents (RFP, RFQ, RFQC) in strict compliance with state laws.
- Acted as a high-level liaison between program management and executive leadership to align acquisition with agency needs.
Fiscal Contracts Manager
Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Oversaw all contracts and procurements for the state office, 6 regional field offices, and 5 state hospitals.
- Process Innovation: Created and instituted a new contract development process within the first 60 days of employment.
- Provided technical assistance and training to employees and vendors across multiple divisions.
- Ensured team adherence to state rules and regulations while managing complex human service contracts.
Contracts Liaison
Georgia Department of Human Services
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed and maintained a portfolio of 500+ contracts for social and medical services.
- Efficiency Gain: Reduced the contract development interval by over 50% within the first year.
- Coordinated with the Office of Procurement and Contract Administration (OPCA) to streamline goods acquisition.
Business Analyst
AT&T
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Revenue Impact: Realized $100K+ in daily revenue through meticulous data analysis and problem resolution.
- Managed and authorized payments for a budget exceeding $1 million.
- Reduced order processing time from one week to one day via rapid process improvement.
- Supervised a team of project managers and mentored staff for professional development.
Project Manager / Customer Service Lead
BellSouth
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Reviewed 10,000+ contracts for pricing accuracy, terms, and conditions.
- Reduced order acceptance intervals from 2 days to 4 hours, generating $25,000 in additional monthly revenue.
- Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new systems and led training for new hires.
Family Independence Case Manager I/II
Georgia Department of Human Resources
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Managed a caseload of 500+ families, determining eligibility for TANF, Food Stamps, and Medicaid.
- Promoted within the first year and selected as a Team Leader due to superior caseload accuracy.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Georgia
Georgia Certified Procurement Manager -
State of Georgia
Financial Management Certification -
University of Georgia
Skills
- Leadership
- Staff Development
- Supervision & Training
- Cross-functional Team Management
- Procurement
- Skilled Contract Negotiator
- Purchasing & Procurement
- RFP/RFQ/RFQC Development
- Operations
- Change Management
- Sound Judgment
- Fiscal Oversight
- Process Improvement
Core Skills
Staff Development, Supervision & Training, Cross-functional Team Management, Skilled Contract Negotiator, Purchasing & Procurement, RFP/RFQ/RFQC Development, Change Management, Sound Judgment, Fiscal Oversight, Process Improvement
Timeline
Agency Procurement Officer & Assistant Director of Procurement
Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Fiscal Contracts Manager
Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
01.2011 - 01.2023
Contracts Liaison
Georgia Department of Human Services
01.2009 - 01.2011
Business Analyst
AT&T
01.2006 - 01.2008
Project Manager / Customer Service Lead
BellSouth
01.2000 - 01.2006
Family Independence Case Manager I/II
Georgia Department of Human Resources
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Business Administration -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Georgia
Georgia Certified Procurement Manager -
State of Georgia
Financial Management Certification -
University of Georgia