1. Cenise Ellison
5400 Auth Rd APT 237
Camp Springs, MD
910.476.2811
ceniseellison@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCED CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR
Accomplished Military Chief Warrant Officer with 20 years of progressively higher leadership and management
experience with a proven track record in successful contract negotiations with government savings in excess of
$1 million, strategic implementation of cost-control tactics with support costs reductions from $1.3 million to $230K, and
experience in supervising the acquisitions process for of over $1 billion in property. Ready to transfer versatile
knowledge and skills into a career in the private sector. Passionate about quality and customer satisfaction. Noted for
building productive relationships and providing sound advice to senior decision makers.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Liberty University - Lynchburg, Virginia
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
US Army, Special Training
• Property Book Unit Supply-Enhanced (PBUSE) (2014)- Project Management Professional (PMP) (2013)-
Standard Army Maintenance System Enhanced (SAMS-E) (2012) -Integrated Logistics Analysis Program
Training (ILAP) (2011)- Property Book Unit Supply-Enhanced (PBUSE) (2010)- Contracting Officer
Representative with Mission Focus (2009)
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
 Contracting Officer Representative
 Advanced use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel and Access
 Strong problem solving, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
 Confident communicator with excellent critical thinking, problem solving and research skills.
 Training & Development – Outstanding presentation skills, Analytical, articulate and diligent communication
skills. Proven experience in the development and delivery of various technical/non-technical training
programs.
 Supervisory & Leadership Skills – Recognized and promoted into many leadership positions. Over 20 years
of supervising soldiers including 15 years of Supervising Managers. Responsible for hiring, supervising,
disciplining, developing, motivating and coaching soldiers throughout military career.
 Process Optimization, Productivity Improvement, Project Management, System Troubleshooting Skills
and Logistics Support
 Current Active Secret Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Army, Chief Warrant Officer February 2005 – Present
Various Leadership assignments throughout the world
Currently performing as the Senior Logistics Manager at Fort Meade, Maryland advising senior leadership on all aspects
of logistics, processing, and dissemination; leads a 18-member team in providing support, analysis, and property
management strategies for military operations across multiple internal/external organizations.
Senior Logistics Management Officer 2012 – 2015
Ft. Meade, Maryland
Serves as the Senior Logistics Management Officer on the First Army Division East Staff. Provide regulatory guidance
and instructions to special staff directorates, Training Support Battalion Commanders, Senior Army Adviser, Guard
Commanders and key personnel concerning all functional logistics programs.
 Facilitated the negotiation of multimillion-dollar contracts that covered a two-year period, saving the US
Government over 1 million dollars in equipment purchases.
 Coordinated with numerous agencies to reduce unnecessary work force in low-priority areas, while increasing in
areas that were critically short.
 Master of automated logistical systems, to provide oversight and, oversees integration/ interrelationship of new or
changing automated systems and impact for 8 organizations.

2. Program Manager of Acquisitions 2009 – 2012
Kabul, Afghanistan/Ft.Bragg
Responsible for negotiating and purchasing essential equipment, and critical testing devices in a Joint Task Force for
property totaling over $500 million. Organized budgeting and decision planning briefs to establish a self sustaining
organization.
Conducted training programs for hand receipt holders. Insured PBUSE inputs were electronically processed for contracted
items, and used Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) as a contract payment tool. Insured the maintenance of document
registers, suspense files, and monitored and approved all transactions affecting the property book. Ensured compliance
with the current Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDA). Reviewed requisitions and lateral transfer records.
 Developed databases, reports and automated routines for the use of tracking expenditures and managed
logistics support systems.
 Made relevant information available to stakeholders as planned in Communication Plan including working with
stakeholders to meet their needs
Property Book Officer/Commander Emergency Relief Program Manager 2005 – 2009
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Ensured that CERP projects are in accordance with CERP guidelines outlined in DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Volume 12,
Chapter 27and assists the G9/S9 in coordinating CERP requirements through the organization’s functional staff and
senior management.
Duties The CERP Manager provides liaison between the subordinate organizations and higher levels of management in
relation to all CERP projects executed under his/her supervisor’s authority by ensuring consistency between subordinate
CERP Managers, identifying timelines for program updates, and routinely conducting Staff Assisted Visits.
 Responsible for ensuring that quality of products and services are within the parameters of contract
specifications.
 Provided keen eye in monitoring multimillion-dollar contracts with civilian companies; strictly enforced
maintenance schedules and cost-control practices, and slashed support costs from $1.3 million to $230K.
Experience prior to 10+ years:
Served as an Inventory Management Specialist responsible for providing staff direction and technical guidance to one or
more elements of the command in supply management involving equipment authorization, acquisition, and accountability;
inventory management; equipment replacement programs; and equipment identification replacement programs; and
equipment identification for a wide variety of specialized research and developmental equipment.
AWARDS
• Meritorious Service Medal - Coordinated and negotiated a multi-million dollar contract to establish and sustain a
military task force for numerous coalition locations in Afghanistan that provided 80 additional civilian jobs and extended
contracts for over 100 Afghan companies.
• Army Safety Guardian Award – Saving the lives of two service members who received serious injuries during a traffic
accident, due to my immediate application of First Aid both Soldiers survived and were able to return to duty.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
 Volunteer – Red Cross
 Member – Warrant Officer Association
REFERENCES
Excellent References Available upon Request