TaLesha Woods

• Conducted thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities in order to support the NCR Enterprise Support Division.
• Maintained multiple database systems to track and analyze operational data for Air Force OSI customer.
• Served as lead negotiator, business contact and Contracting Officer for partner procurement process by way of blanket purchase agreements, definitive contracts, and indefinite quantity contract vehicles.

- Negotiated favorable contract terms for the organization, ensuring cost savings and mutual benefits.

- Sourced the NCR's first marital retreat in support of Wing Staff Agencies to include a resiliency coach, childcare, and hotel stay for approximately 32 couples and 50 children.

- Contributed to the reconstruction of the Air Force Quality Training Plan and Upgrade Training for career field airmen.

• Managed over $2 million dollar roofing projects for Air Force Honor Guard, Fire Department, and HMX-1 buildings to achieve optimal results, balancing organizational needs with regulatory compliance.
• Created and managed the redesign project for the NASIC workspace to ensure that plans and budgets were ahead of projected timelines.
• Delivered 14 situational reports and 168 standby hours during the DC Capital tensions and participated for emergency response team during POTUS inauguration.
• Participated in the first lead service transfer from the Navy to the Air Force, equipped the Mission Support Group, Finance, Logistics Readiness Squadron, Contracting Squadron and Civil Engineering with equipment, cubicles, and office space.

• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations through standing up the GPC and EUP Program.
• Utilized the expanded use program to purchase $663K buys which resulted in a cumulative 22 transactions with $9K rebates for the squadron.
• Mentored junior Contracting Officers in best practices and provided guidance on complex contracting issues as needed.

• Resolved base water treatment requirement, improved operations through providing a 400M gallon sewer disinfection service which supported safety for 90K personnel.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Trained and deployed as a Contingency Contracting Officer in support of joint and national operations.

• Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
• Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
• Renovated command post and coordinated with Security Forces and Host Nation for contractor to receive base access to reclaim 23,000 square feet.
• Resolved four year mission critical gap on sewer project to include the sewer software re-program became active and online.