2020 AZNIGP RJD Mentoring Award
2018 "Bill Lovett" Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) www.aasbo.org
2016 National NIGP Professional Manager of the Year
Procurement Compliance & Training Officer at Valley Schools EBG
"It is all about compliance in an effective and efficient manner."
All things public procurement!
Administration
Seasoned presenter and trainer in all aspects of public procurement. Provide strategic direction that aligns the organizational goals with best practices and requirements.
Operations
Develop complex, high profile solicitations in compliance with all applicable statutes, rules and policies, with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
Contract Administration
Vendor management, negotiations, finalist analysis and implementation. Administrative protest resolution procedures. Benchmark and ensure compliance of all fees and provisions.
Regulatory Compliance
Expert in Arizona Revised Statutes, State Title 41 and the School District Procurement Code (A.A.C. Articles 10 & 11), and the Uniform System of Financial Records.
Executive Leader
Frequent presenter to public entity and corporate organizational stakeholders. Conference and seminar guest speaker. Member of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) School Procurement Rules Update Committee.
Managerial/Supervisory
Staff hiring and retention, team building and leadership, evaluation and goal setting, coaching and conflict resolution. Appointed team member of Strategic Plan Committee.
Civic Leadership & Professional Affiliations
Neighborhood Advisory Commissioner and Employee Merit Board Chair for the City of Tempe, Past President for Governing Board of Tempe Elementary School District, Capitol Chapter of NIGP Past President, Copper Chapter of NIGP Past VP, Past AASBO Board of Directors.
Ancillary Operations
Collaborated with a full-range of ancillary areas including; print shop, courier services, construction and food services, information technology, employee benefits and risk management, curriculum, finance, and health services.