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Tanya M. Parker
21414 Manon Way
Lexington Park, Maryland 20653
Cellular 240.538.5645 tanyaparker72@gmail.com
Contract & Fiscal Management Professional
Dynamic contract and fiscal management-focused professional with over 20 years combined experience in contracts, finance,
education, and customer service. Demonstrate outstanding relationship-building skills with internal and external team members.
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal talents, and maintain a proven record of dedication, accomplishment, and success.
Core Strengths
• SMCPS Knowledge
• Contract Management
• Fiscal Management
• RFP/ITB/RFQ
• Purchasing/Purchase Orders
• Customer Service Focused
Personal Competencies
• Results and task oriented
• Able to handle tasks of high complexity
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and
interpersonal communication skills
• Committed to quality improvement
• Participative management style
• Proven experience managing multiple projects
and competing priorities
• Driven to meet and surpass objectives despite
challenges
Areas of Expertise
• Strong business focus
• Adaptable, flexible, dependable
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Computer literate, Microsoft Suite expertise
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
various complex contracts
• Sound judgment and reasoning
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Professional poise and demeanor
• Solution-minded
SMCPS Knowledge
• Develop proven, positive relationships with Division of Supporting Services personnel, school-based administrators and staff
• Serve as liaison between directors, supervisors, principals and staff, vendors and community
• Familiar with Board of Education policies, COMAR laws, and negotiated contractsand agreements
• Maintain design and construction website, multiple calendars, databases and all correspondence
• Experience with SMCPS proprietary software, including eFinancePLUS and eSchool
Contract Management
• Assemble and coordinate the execution of a variety of contracts and other periodic documents
• Coordinate project documents and events exercising ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines
• Prepare reports and analysis of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) for administrators and state agencies
• Provide administrative support to Director and Project Management Coordinators
• Assist with project close-out; complete and submit all required forms and supporting documentation
• Complete all required reimbursement forms, assemble and submit packages to the state in a timely manner
• Maintain current database of contractors and architects/engineers
Fiscal Management
• Financial management and reconciliation of all Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) averaging over 100 million dollars
• Budget development and management of State, Local, and grant funds
• Manage and maintain complex construction financial files and databases
• Ensure accurate and timely encumbrances and data entry to ensure accurate and efficient project management
RFP/ITB/RFQ
• Coordinate and prepare requests for proposals (RFP), invitations to bid (ITB), and requests for quotes (RFQ)
• Review final bidding documents for completeness and State and Local compliance
• Manage and post advertisements on eMaryland Marketplace (as required by COMAR) and SMCPS website
• Prepare bid tabulations and supporting documents for contract award recommendations

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Tanya M. Parker (continued)
Areas of Expertise, continued
Purchasing/Purchase Orders
• Prepare requisitions for purchase orders and ensure compliance with all SMCPS policies and procedures
• Order, process, and authorize payment distribution for CIP projects
• Manage and maintain all purchase orders, invoices, and files
Professional Experience
Contract and Fiscal Specialist – 2009 to present
St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), Department of Design and Construction, Loveville, Maryland
Program Management Specialist– 2005 to 2009
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Solomons Island, Maryland
Administrative Assistant/Credentialing Coordinator– 2003 to 2005
Eye Associates, Prince Frederick, Maryland
Business Office Representative – 2000 to 2004
Shah Associates, MD, LLC, Hollywood, Maryland
Business Office Representative – 1998 to 2000
Breton Medical Group; merged with Shah Associates, MD, LLC in 2000, California, Maryland
Medical Receptionist/ Assistant – 1996 to 1998
Kaiser Permanente, Largo, Maryland
Community Liaison/Home Health Aide – 1994 to 1996
HomeCall, Leonardtown, Maryland
Nursing Technician – 1990 to 1996
St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Maryland
Education, Certifications and Awards
• College of Southern Maryland, Associate of Arts General Studies – August 2003
• SMCPS Educational Support Professional of the Year nominee, Division of Supporting Services – April 2014
• Certified Educational Office Employee (CEOE), National Association of Educational Office Professionals – January 2014
• Professional Standards Program (PSP), Associates Degree, Option II, National Association of Educational Office Professionals –
January 2014
• Women’s Leadership Training Program, National Education Association – February 2014
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross – certified February 2014
• Leadership1.0 and Leadership 2.0, Maryland State Education Association– July 2013 and July 2014
• SMCPS Tomorrow’s Leaders I, Program Completion – May 2012
• Notary Public of the State of Maryland– November 2011, my commission expires 11/18/2015
• Great Mills High School, Diploma – 1990
• Nursing/Medical Assistant, St. Mary’s County Technical Center, Certificate – 1990
Community Service & Committees
• Pets on Wheels, Volunteer with certified therapy pet – 2013 – present
• St. Mary’s County Board of Elections, Chief Judge (paid position) – 2006 – present
• Maryland State Education Association, Women’s Concerns Committee – 2014 – present
• Collective Education Association of St. Mary’s County, Secretary – 2014 – 2015