Valerie Phillips

Gilbert, AZ--Valerie Phillips Skills & Abilities Effective communicator Strong negotiator Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Expert contract management/administration abilities Team member with professional attitude Multi-tasker and detail oriented Ability to work under pressure Excellent computer skills Experience MagicKitchen.com – Gilbert Freelance Writer 1/2016 – Present Article writing on various health issues Provide first-rate customer service Meet all deadlines in advance http://techandburgers.com/ – Gilbert Freelance Writer 2/2016 – 8/2016 Wrote articles on food such as restaurant reviews or recipe reviews Provided appropriate photos Created original content Posted articles to social media accounts Earthpersonally.com - Brent Bishop – Gilbert Freelance Writer/WordPress Web Design 10/2016 Built a WordPress website to document his world travel Maintained site to include photo placement and article writing Implementing social media presence Editing video for the website Setting up and maintaining affiliate marketing strategies www.smfibropain.com – Gilbert Author/Page Developer 7/2015 – Present Writing articles, focusing on quality content and SEO Researching online employment and information about chronic diseases Building relationships with readers using various Social Media accounts Ensuring placement of photos and widgets in an aesthetic manner Analyzing website performance using Google Analytics Ensuring affiliate links are active and working DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY GROUND SYSTEMS AND MUNITIONS DIVISION – PHOENIX & tempe Contract Administrator 3/2006 – 5/2008 Accomplished a wide range of contract administration functions, ensuring contractor compliance of terms and conditions and preparing documents requiring Administrative Contracting Officer’s signature on various high dollar aerospace and defense contracts. Administered Firm-Fixed Price, Letter contracts, Time and Material, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity supply and service contracts effectively. Accessed Wide Area Work Flow in order to review contracts, basic order agreements, and any modifications. Ensured entry into the MOCAS (Mechanization of Contract Administration Services) database was correct; made and requested corrections. Generated contract modifications, pre/post negotiation memorandums for the Administrative Contracting Officer as needed and/or directed by the Procurement CO. Analyzed cost and pricing data, Weighted Guidelines, and price histories, in order to establish the government's pre-negotiation objective for contract modifications. Consulted Federal regulatory guidelines in order to make informed business decisions. Maintained a close liaison with contractors and buying activities, providing superior customer service. Communicated effectively, written and oral, with the customer and contractor regularly. Used a variety of detailed Excel spreadsheets to track repair/delivery, monitor contractor performance and timely contract closeout. defense contract MANAGEMENT AGENCY GROUND SYSTEMS AND MUNITIONS DIVISION – PHOENIX Procurement Technician 4/2003 – 3/2006 Managed discretionary training program, including allocation and tracking of such funds. Prepared proposals to spend discretionary training funds in an efficient manner under tight time constraints, by focusing, prioritizing, and goal setting. Created spreadsheets for tracking expenditures and reconciliation of records with the Management Support Office and the District Workforce Development Team. Worked closely with commercial training companies in planning, scheduling, and execution of training opportunities. Assisted Workforce Development Team Manager with tracking the Contract Management Office's employees training records and certification requirements. Facilitated and chartered a volunteer team to make selections for the first annual "DCMA Phoenix Customer Satisfaction Award". Performed administrative duties for the Commander, Deputy Commander, and Operations Manager as requested. Education northcentral university – phoenix – Mba May 2015 – August 2015 university of phoenix – phoenix – bachelor of science business management - 2005 GPA: 3.74 Professional CERTIFICATION Professional Certification Level I & II - DAWIA Acquisition Career Field of Contracting 2005/2006. Security Clearance – 2003 through 2008. Expired in 2010. 2007 CON 217 Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques  CON 218 Advanced Contracting for Mission Support  CON 250 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting Standards P1  CON 251 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting Standards P2 2006 CON 120 Contracting for Mission Support  CON 214 Business Decisions for Contracting  CON 215 Intermediate Contracting for Mission Support  CON 216 Legal Considerations in Contracting  CLC 103 Facilities Capital Cost of Money CLC 104 Analyzing Profit for Fee  HBS 119 Negotiating 2005 CLC 008 Indirect Costs CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements  CON 110 Mission Support Planning CON 111 Mission Strategy Execution  CON 112 Mission Performance Assessment Contract Financing - Advanced Payments  U07 DCMA Multifunctional Support  PQM 101 Production, Quality, and Manufacturing  2004 ACO Mod Module Contract Financing - Public Vouchers Contract Financing - Performance Based Payments Contract Financing - Commercial Item Financing Progress Payments Workshop  2003 ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Basic Contract Administration The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People aDDITIONAL iNFORMATION 2007 Performance Award - Time Off 2005 DCMA On the Spot Cash Award - For excellence in volunteering to temporarily perform the duties of the Workforce Development Manager. Performance Award - Exceeded the Fully Successful level in all five Critical Job Elements.  2004 DCMA On the Spot Cash Award - For chartering a team for the "DCMA Phoenix Customer Satisfaction Award" program. 2003 DCMA On the Spot Cash Award - For efficiently managing the DCMA Phoenix Discretionary Training Plan.