San Francisco, California, United States
Procurement and contract specialist experienced in managing the full acquisition lifecycle for services and materials. Background includes competitive and sole-source procurements, development of SOWs, RFQs/RFPs, and MOUs, and applying federal acquisition principles where appropriate. Strong focus on documentation integrity, compliance, and quality outcomes. Experience includes exposure to FAR-based acquisition environments and foundational training aligned with Contracting Officer warrant-track development. Extensive experience in due diligence and contract management for services, real property acquisition, and leasing, supported by over 30 years in project development, construction, sales, and project management. Skilled in title review, transaction closing (including HUD and VA), and financial oversight of contracts, including budget tracking, funding allocation, and performance monitoring. Highly versed in all phases of procurement of services and raw material. Experienced in open bidding, closed source bidding, U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation, authoring and researching scopes of work, request for quotes, memorandums of understanding and all associated documentation phases to project completion; with a keen eye on quality control. USA Real Estate Broker licensing in Colorado with educational requirement fulfillment in Florida and California. Additional experience of note: - USA EPA site clean up phases for property conversion and construction in-fill - Change Management seminar facilitation - Organizational vision and mission realignment seminar facilitation - Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and binding arbitration Certifications: - Executive Leadership (USA) - Conflict Management (USA) - Master Director of International Communication and Marketing (France) - Guest teacher certification (CO, USA) Languages: English: Native Speaker French: B2-C Spanish: Conversational Education: -Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Regis University 2018 (USA) -MBA Foundational Suite, Regis University 2018 (USA) - Certificate Professional de Directeur de la Communication et du Marketing International. Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles de France 2021 (FRANCE) -Master of Arts, Global Communication Material Cultures, The American University of Paris 2021 (FRANCE) "Remain true to yourself, but move ever upward toward greater consciousness and greater love! At the summit you will find yourselves united with all those who, from every direction, have made the same ascent. For everything that rises must converge." -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Supported procurement and contracting activities within a federal acquisition environment, contributing to both pre-award and post-award phases of the procurement lifecycle. Worked within established federal procurement frameworks, incorporating FAR principles where applicable while supporting flexible acquisition approaches. -Developed Statements of Work/Scopes of Work (SOW) and supported acquisition planning and market research -Regularly authored Request For Quote/Request For Bid/Requests for Proposals (RFQ/RFB/RFP) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) along with all necessary acceptance or denial communications and updated contract amendments as required -Coordinated competitive procurement processes and vendor engagement -Evaluated proposals for compliance, cost realism, and best value determinations -Assisted in contract negotiations, including pricing and terms and conditions -Supported contract award, modifications, and administration activities -Monitored contractor performance and ensured compliance with contractual requirements -Collaborated with program, legal, and financial stakeholders to align procurement actions with operational needs
U.S. General Services Administration (Public Buildings Service) Supported federal lease acquisition and contract administration activities within a public-sector procurement environment, contributing to both pre-award and post-award phases of the acquisition lifecycle. Operated within a FAR-based acquisition environment under the guidance of warranted Contracting Officers and completed foundational training aligned with warrant-track development. -Conducted market research and financial analysis to support lease acquisition strategies -Participated in competitive and negotiated procurement processes for federal leasing actions -Evaluated proposals for technical compliance, cost analysis, and best value determinations -Drafted and reviewed lease agreements and acquisition documentation -Supported negotiations with property owners and stakeholders -Assisted in contract award and post-award administration, including modifications and performance oversight -Ensured compliance with federal acquisition policies and internal procedures
-Real Estate sales, development, and consulting since 1992 -Project management and consulting -Project viability advising -Historic renovation and research -Property addition and construction valuation -Certified market analysis -ROI evaluation -Loft conversion and re-zoning -In-fill and property development -Full service interior/exterior design, color consulting, property staging, architectural remodeling -Marketing, PR, community outreach and organizing -Procurement of services, project supplies and materials
Supporting clients in sustaining and reestablishing strong and effective employee relationships. Responsibilities include: material procurement, acquisition of talent: sourcing and placement of qualified candidates, development of partnerships with key clients and prospects, forecasting and tracking of project milestones, management of consultants, and development of staff while exceeding revenue targets. - Material procurement - Organizational streamlining - Organizational change coaching and reorientation facilitation - Management of consultants - Development and sustainment of partnerships - Project milestone forecasting and tracking - HR: Acquisition, sourcing, and placement of talent - Seminar facilitation for realignment of organizational vision and mission
- Full service interior design - Historic renovation - Home addition and construction valuation - In-fill and property development - Project management and advising - Recruiting and hiring of contractors and subcontractors - Procurement of construction machinery, materials, and services - Management of human resources - Project budgeting and ROI valuation - Design proposal and bidding - Auction representation - Art consulting - Antique provenance research