Mark Socha
Contract Specialist @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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WORK HISTORY
Contract Specialist @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Kansas City, MO, US
FAC-C Level I, FAC-C Level II, FAC-C (Professional) certified. Perform market research, reviewing specification and statement of work and projects, and approving acquisition milestone plans. Also recommends the appropriate method of procurement and simplified acquisition procedures, and sealed-bidding and negotiations. Conducts post-award conferences with Contractors and Government personnel to provide information and to clarify standard and special contractual provisions on the contract.
EDUCATION
Baker University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Baker University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor Degree, Business Administration (BA)
Defense Acquisition University
FAC C Professional
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK SOCHA
Contract Specialist with 3 years of contracting experience. Progressively larger contracting portfolio including Phillips Healthcare and Siemans. Fifteen years commercial real estate experience maximizing real estate value across an assigned region through exemplary project management, facilities maintenance, and financial analysis. Expertise includes contract management and negotiation, strengthening partnerships with contractors, tenants, vendors, and stakeholders alike. Contracting | Commercial Property Manager | Multifamily Property Manager | Logistics | Email: m••••••••@msn.com Improve financial performance through strategic planning, KPI analysis, and risk mitigation, identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs. Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenses, addressing and remediating variances. Review leasing and occupancy activity, collaborating with marketing and business development teams to meet objectives. Conduct safety and quality inspections, rectifying issues in accordance with regulatory compliance standards and lease agreements. Clearly communicate and facilitate change, leading successful, cross-functional teams. Expertise includes vendor contracting, management, client relations, recruiting, training, and operations management. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Property Management • Regional Operations • Facilities Services • Financial Analysis • Contract Negotiation • Budgeting & Forecasting • Project Management • Regulatory Compliance • Change Management • Vendor Management • Stakeholder & Client Relations • Team Leadership ACCOMPLISHMENTS:~Successfully came up with a GSA lease tracking system to monitor progress on renewals, creating a graph system to visually present renewal process to the Regional Chiefs.~Managed over 50 shopping centers, office buildings, and medical facilities with high profile locations located in the Midwest and southeast portion of the country.~Supervised up to 10 managers and 125 employees simultaneously at Central Parking, maximizing revenue and minimizing expenses.
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