Joseph Lee
Contract Compliance Officer | Public-Private Partnerships | Supplier Diversity & Accountability | City of Indianapolis
- Role
- Contract Compliance Officer at City of Indianapolis
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joseph Lee
I currently serve as a Contract Compliance Officer with the Office of Minority & Women Business Development (OMWBD) for the City of Indianapolis, where I help ensure businesses meet procurement standards and certified vendor participation goals. With 5+ years in compliance and 5 years as a Buyer in the Office of Finance and Management, I bring a strong foundation in public service, purchasing, and vendor accountability. My core strengths include procurement, contract compliance, marketing communications, network development, event management and hospitality. I\'m committed to connecting certified vendors to meaningful opportunities through City projects. Learn more at: indy.gov/omwbd During the holiday season, I proudly serve the community as Santa Claus—bringing joy to families, corporate events, and local celebrations throughout Indianapolis. Book early at: IndySanta.info And if I look familiar. you may have seen me as a t-shirt model for one of my favorite local brands, The Shop Indy! TheShopIndy.com
Experience
Contract Compliance Officer
May 2020 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US
Contract Compliance OfficerOffice of Minority & Women Business Development (OMWBD), City of Indianapolis | 2020–PresentEnsure compliance on City and public-private partnership projects by monitoring certified Minority, Women, Veteran, and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (XBE) participation.Collaborate with City leaders, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors to strengthen supplier diversity and connect certified vendors to contract opportunities.Provide guidance on procurement compliance, good-faith effort requirements, and utilization goals to foster accountability and inclusion.Build on prior experience as a Buyer in the Office of Finance & Management, Purchasing Division, where I supported OMWBD’s mission and advanced equitable procurement practices.Leverage background in hospitality, tourism, and education to bring relationship-driven, community-focused solutions to complex compliance issues.
Education
Indiana University Indianapolis
Bachelor's degree, Tourism, Event, Hospitality & Sport Management
1995 — 2002
Indiana University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science, Tourism, Conventions and Event Management
2000 — 2000
Indiana University Indianapolis
AS, BS, Tourism, Conventions & Event Management
1995 — 2002
George Washington High School
1981, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
1977 — 1981
Purdue University
Associate's degree, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Skills
- Time Management
- Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Public Speaking
- Skilled Trades
- Team Building
- Management
- Photography
- Event Planning
- Marketing Communications
- Hospitality Industry
- Email Marketing
- Business Development
- Pre-Opening
- Customer Satisfaction
- Training
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Website Development
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Social Media Marketing
- Online Marketing
- Hotel Management
- Social Networking
- Selling
- Sales Management
- Networking
- Web Design
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Social Media
- Tourism
- Trade Shows
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Coaching
- Program Management
- Hospitality
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