Pat Edwards

About Pat Edwards

Resourceful and team oriented senior executive with more than 15 years progressive high…

Experience

1. Contracting Officer- Fac-c (Professional)

   Shriners Children's

   Jul 2022 — Present · US

   A contracting officer is a government official who can enter into, manage, and end contracts on behalf of the US Government. They act as a liaison between the federal government and contractors, ensuring that both parties adhere to the contract\'s terms and conditions. Contracting officers are responsible for:Safeguarding the United States\' interests in its contractual relationshipsUnder a Certificate of Appointment, or Warrant, has the authority to negotiate and manage complex contracts on behalf of the United States Government. Ensuring that all necessary actions are taken for effective contractingEnsuring compliance with the contract\'s termsStreamlining the acquisition processMaximizing resources Planning, organizing, and managing contracting functionsFormulating contracting policies and proceduresEstablishing organizational structure and personnelSelecting contract sources

Education

• Aviation HS

  Diploma, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

  1977 — 1981

• Marylhurst University

  BA, Interdisciplinary Studies (Forensic Psychology) w/cert. in Conflict Resolution & Mediation

  2006 — 2009

• Chaminade University of Honolulu

  Political Science

• Kemper Military College

  US Army Officer Candidate (2nd LT.), US Army Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC)

  1981 — 1983

• Concordia Portland Alumni & Friends

  Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.),, International/Global Business Studies

  2013

• Marylhurst University School of Graduate Studies

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Communications

  2010 — 2012

• Concordia Portland Alumni & Friends

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Transformational Leadership

  2015 — 2018

Skills

• Government Contracting
• Management
• Team Building
• Networking
• Team Leadership
• Public Policy
• Servant Leadership
• Business Communications
• Entrepreneurship
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Policy
• Organizational Development
• Data Center Architecture
• Coaching
• Hawaii
• Business Development
• Data Center
• Contract Management
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Account Management
• Project Management
• General Management
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Team Management
• Human Resources
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Asia Pacific
• Organizational Communication
• Public Speaking