Mike C.

Senior Public Sector Contract Manager / Product Manager

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

About

Skills and Expertise: • Experience with public sector business strategy planning, budgeting, team training, contract development, compliance assurance and partnership building. • Expertise including understanding contract compliance requirements; establishing internal compliance policies and procedures; developing training program and providing training to team members; reviewing and evaluating compliance activities to ensure successful contract fulfillment. • Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams in order to complete multi-disciplinary development projects. • Familiar with government procurement vehicles: GSA, ESC-III, DLA/NSN, CHESS ITES-2H and NY OGS. • Experience in Kaizen – value stream management and ten years experience in supply chain development and management • Extensive engineering knowledge with ability to comprehend complex engineering or technical specifications. Computer and IT knowledge: • Operation Systems: Windows (XP/2000/Vista/7), Server (2003/2008 Enterprise), Linux, Mac OSX. • Software: Microsoft Office, AUTOCAD, Pro-E, Photoshop. Apache webserver. • Network and Protocol: Active Directory, Proxy server, DNS, Ethernet, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, WPAN(IEEE802.15.4), WLAN(802.11). • Programming Language: SQL, HTML, PHP.

Experience

  • Senior Buyer at Rutgers University
    Oct 2015 - Mar 2016 · 6 mos

  • Senior Contract Manager at AEC
    Oct 2011 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Established new business unit from ground up in year 2013. (Responsible for overall P&L for the business unit including strategic planning, risks assessment, budgeting and ROI analysis.) • Coordinated with internal engineers, legal and military contractors to select suitable RFQs, conduct engineering review, create and submit RFQ proposals, and initiate project plans for new RFQs. • Managed budget estimates, SOWs, schedules, resource allocations, monitored cost and quality control, ensured DFARs and FARs compliance by coordinating with engineering and production department. • Developed compliance training programs for internal employees. Monitored the effectiveness of implemented compliance programs and related activities. Ensured the proper corrective actions are taken for identified errors. • Managed accounting and logistics department as well as customers to ensure the following: smooth project delivery, correct billing submission on WAWF and payment receivable processes. • Implemented document control system for managing confidential information and documentation accessibility. • Prepared and reviewed financial statements (GAAP) for the division each month with management team to ensure MBO goals are accomplished. • Initiated GSA schedule 70 IT procurement contracts approval processes. Created marketing plan, investment analysis, project’s scope and partnership proposal.

  • Senior Procurement Engineer / IT Administrator at Dynamic Decisions Inc
    Oct 2005 - Oct 2011 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed over two million dollars project developments. Primary responsibilities: vendor selections, pricing negotiation, and engineering testing. Diligently achieved project goals under budgets and ahead of deadlines. • Primary technical reviewer for GSA, DLA/NSN, and ECS-III awarded contracts. Worked with contract administrator to monitor company production activities for contracts’ compliances, DFAR/FAR requirements, terms and agreements, and contract fulfillment responsibilities. • Explored the advantages from compliance regarding socioeconomic programs, such as Set-Asides for Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business Program. • Created detail project plans and SOWs, conducted engineering review, and supervised technical support team for job procedures. Led the completion of projects within budget and ahead of schedule. • Developed and managed Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to continuously improve product quality and usability. Implemented EOQ method for inventory procurement to improve stock turnover rate. • Initiated and maintained relationships with OEM/ODM manufacturers. In collaboration with manufacturers, developed and managed company’s own branded products. • As a senior IT support engineer, supported professional customers and contracts category includes: o Customers: (the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, ARTC of New York, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center, Olympus USA, Defense logistic Agency, NYU, CUNY and UPenn.) o Contracts: GSA, ESC-III, DLA/NSN, CHESS ITES-2H and NY OGS.

  • Owner and Founder at Oriental Villa Corp.
    Feb 2003 - Sep 2005 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    1. $200,000 initial personal investment 2. Business type: Restaurant Food and Equipment Supply 3. Food ingredients testing and suppliers’ evaluation. Equipment testing and Onsite installation. 4. Onsite equipment testing and installation. 5. Created Budget and Marketing plans. 6. Company restructuring to reduce operation cost.