Assistant Director of Purchasing to the largest enrollment higher Ed. in the United States with a student population over 170,000 students yearly. Over twenty years of progressive managerial and technical experience in public procurement to include Federal and State agencies. Supervision of professional, technical and clerical staff. Hands on experience on a wide variety of goods and services through competitive pricing and best value analysis. Experienced in selection of professional services to include architects and engineering services, consultation, legal and technical services for capital projects and administrative services. MRO purchases and Trade services in support on physical plant maintenance and repairs .
Develop RFPs, RFQs, ITNs and Bid solicitation documents for the purchase of goods and services in support of all eight MDC campuses. Responsibilities include selection of Architects, Engineers, General Contractors for Facilities and Plant Maintenance. Evaluate and prepare awards recommendation documents for Board of Trustees. Organize and conduct pre-bid conferences, negotiations and dispute resolutions. Act as a purchasing liaison between departments and College departments. Participate in local, and small business development efforts. Assist in the daily management of purchasing staff and department operations
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
NIGP, Greater Miami Chapter
National Association of Education Procurement, NAEP
Council of Procurement Professionals, COPP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :
• Green Purchasing Fundamentals 1/13/2011 Green Supply Chain
• Contract Administration 2/22/10 NIGP
• Advancing Accountability 2/26/10 Fl. Dept. Financial Services
• Effective Management Construction Contracts 4/13/09 NIGP
• Public Contracts and Regulations 12/12/2007 Lorman
• Construction Process 6/7/06 Lorman