Shawn Odoms

• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Managed complex contracts to achieve optimal results, balancing organizational needs with regulatory compliance.
• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
• Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
• Increased supplier diversity by actively seeking out small businesses and minority-owned suppliers for contracting opportunities.
• Evaluated the performance of suppliers and recommended contract renewals or terminations based on a thorough assessment of their capabilities and past performance.
• Mentored junior Contracting Officers in best practices and provided guidance on complex contracting issues as needed.
• Maintained accurate records of all contractual agreements to ensure proper documentation for future reference or audits.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms for the organization, ensuring cost savings and mutual benefits.
• Secured advantageous pricing by skillfully negotiating volume discounts with suppliers during contract negotiations.
• Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders throughout the contracting process, ensuring smooth execution of projects from inception to completion.

Coordinated the administrative and clerical work for the organization. Maintained calendars for the supervisors, scheduled appointments, meetings, and conferences. Interacted with members of the staff, organization, and individuals outside of the agency ranging from other government agencies to the public. Received phone calls and visitors and referred them to an appropriate individual. Served as the organization's liaison on office support services. Processed incoming mail, routed, and distributed mail to appropriate individuals. Maintained files and posted updates to manuals on policies, directives, and memoranda. Set up and maintained a variety of files involving numerous subject headings and subheadings. Prepared and maintained office forms of various types such as Veterans Education Benefits requests, Reproduced and assembled copies of a variety of correspondence. Established and maintained excellent working relationships with customers and employees