Damon Runyon
Meridian
Summary
Seasoned Contract Specialist with robust experience in contract negotiation, development, and management. Extensive experience managing over $30M in federal funding. Possess strong analytical skills and understanding of contractual language and regulations. Notable for streamlining processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs; contributed significantly to improving business practices in previous roles. Known for maintaining high level of professionalism and integrity while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee $30,000,000 in federal funding
- Manage federal contracts administered to state counties
- Ensure the professional work of procuring supplies and work are following procedures at the Agency, Local, State and Federal levels
- Conduct reviews and risk management analyses for contractors
- Provide technical assistance for contractors when the need arises
- Aide in the creation of work orders, scope of work drafts and procurement requests.
Case Investigator
Centers for Disease Control Foundation
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Conduct case investigation and contact tracing interviews in regards to Covid-19
- Ensures effective communication and demonstrates awareness and competence addressing diverse health-related needs
- Safeguard confidential/personal patient information
- Certifications in Introductions to FEMA NIMS (National Incident Management System)
Day Trader
Self Employed
06.2019 - 11.2021
Direct Sales and Marketing
CenturyLink
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Assisted potential customers and businesses with marketing inquiries and also was top 5 in the company in consumer sales of high speed internet, television services (DirecTV and Prism tv) as well as traditional landline services
- I received over 15 MVC Awards (Most Valuable Contributor) for sales as well as 3 DirecTV Sales Circle awards
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Boise State University
05.2016
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Accounting
- Fiscal Auditing
- Avaya Systems
- Marketing
- Google Suite
- Office Suite
- Salesforce
- Data Entry/ Collection
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
10.2022 - Current
Case Investigator
Centers for Disease Control Foundation
11.2021 - 10.2022
Day Trader
Self Employed
06.2019 - 11.2021
Direct Sales and Marketing
CenturyLink
11.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Boise State University