Shannon Brower

About Shannon Brower

Dynamic professional with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Experienced in Procurement, Vendor Relations, Contract Management, and Public Administration. Strong public service professional with a Master of Public Administration from Northern Kentucky University. I thrive on collaboration and driving results through strategic thinking and creativity.

Experience

1. Buyer - Office of Procurement

   City of Cincinnati

   Feb 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Buyer for the Office of Procurement. Review and analyze requisitions and decentralized departmental purchase orders; process change orders for City departments. Prepare invitations to bid (ITB) for purchase orders, contracts, and agreements. Evaluate bids with regard to lowest and best bid meeting specifications; provide information to vendors on bid computations and previous awards; prepare reports and distribute them to appropriate parties. Make awards to vendors from bids received; follow contracts through to completion. Oversee and perform all aspects of competitive bidding for local construction projects involving City, state, and federal funding. Work with departments/divisions in procurement procedures; assist departments in development and evaluation of Request for Proposals, Qualifications, and/or Information (RFP/Q/I) projects. Interact with City legal professionals to resolve questions of law concerning the bidding and contracting process.

Education

• Northern Kentucky University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration and Nonprofit Management

  2006 — 2008

• University of Cincinnati

  Historic Preservation Certificate, Historic Preservation and Conservation

  2004 — 2006

• University of the Cumberlands Graduate and Online

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Business Management

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Dreamweaver
• Sasi Database Management
• Slate Recruiting Software
• Mortgage Lending
• Periscope E-Procurement System
• Historic Preservation
• Html
• Pastperfect Archiving Software
• Sungard
• Emis
• Non-Profits
• Blumen Database Management Software
• Online Marketing
• Photoshop
• Peoplesoft
• Marketing
• Real Estate License
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Powerschool
• Social Media
• Banner Database Management Software