TERI L. SWINTON
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strategic procurement and project controls professional with extensive experience supporting public sector operations, construction administration, logistics, compliance, and contract lifecycle management across multimillion-dollar projects. Proven expertise in procurement strategy, vendor negotiations, scheduling coordination, budgeting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
City of Atlanta – Department of Procurement
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic procurement and contract management initiatives supporting citywide operational, infrastructure, and capital improvement objectives.
- Administer procurement methodologies including RFPs, IFBs, cooperative purchasing agreements, reverse auctions, sole source procurements, and Statements of Qualifications (SOQ).
- Oversee procurement and contract portfolios ranging from $1M–$20M.
- Support project execution through procurement scheduling, contract tracking, sourcing analysis, compliance oversight, and risk mitigation.
Category Specialist
City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement operations for citywide departments and infrastructure-related projects.
- Assisted with contract administration, procurement documentation, solicitation development, vendor communications, and compliance monitoring.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to support project timelines, procurement schedules, and operational objectives.
- Performed procurement analysis, contract tracking, and risk assessments to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained procurement records, reporting documentation, and supplier performance dat
Corporate Contract Administrator
W.H Bass, Inc General Contractors
Johns Creek, Georgia
2022 - 2023
- Administered contracts and project documentation for commercial construction projects ranging from $2M–$5M within retail and hospitality sectors.
- Supported project teams through subcontractor coordination, contract compliance, change-order administration, licensing verification, and billing management.
- Assisted with project execution activities including documentation management, procurement coordination, and schedule-related administrative support.
- Coordinated with municipal agencies, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure project compliance and timely delivery.
- Supported construction administration activities for projects involving national clients including Chick-fil-A and RaceTrac.
Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist
R+L Global Logistics
2020 - 2022
- Managed international compliance, operational risk, and supply chain integrity activities supporting domestic and global logistics operations.
- Served as subject matter expert on TSA, OFAC, U.S. Customs, sanctioned-country restrictions, and international transportation compliance protocols.
- Applied Incoterms knowledge and supported pricing approval processes with cross-functional operational and compliance teams.
Senior Hub Specialist
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Alpharetta, Georgia
2018 - 2020
- Supported dedicated transportation operations through compliance auditing, operational reporting, wage and billing verification, and data integrity management.
- Assisted with process improvements and operational coordination within high-volume logistics environments.
- Maintained reporting accuracy and supported continuous improvement initiatives across operational workflows.
Education
A.A. - Business Management
Brown Mackie College
Construction Management Certification -
Columbia University
08.2026
Applied Engineering Certificate -
Georgia Institute of Technology
06.2026
Agile Project Management Certificate -
University of Maryland
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Arizona State University
Skills
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Project Controls
- Project Scheduling Support
- Construction Administration
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Vendor Management
- Budget Tracking
- Cost Controls
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Change Orders
- Technical Documentation
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Affiliations
- City Of Atlanta Sustainability Ambassador
- Georgia Notary Public
- Technical Writer
Timeline
Project Manager
City of Atlanta – Department of Procurement
04.2024 - Current
Category Specialist
City of Atlanta
07.2023 - 04.2024
A.A. - Business Management
Brown Mackie College
Construction Management Certification -
Columbia University
Applied Engineering Certificate -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Agile Project Management Certificate -
University of Maryland
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Arizona State University
Corporate Contract Administrator
W.H Bass, Inc General Contractors
2022 - 2023
Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist
R+L Global Logistics
2020 - 2022
Senior Hub Specialist
Ryder Integrated Logistics
2018 - 2020