M Frank Aikens

rFrankAntony@Gmail.com

1009 Grace Marie Lane

Ellenwood GA 30294

(404) 449-5921 – Cell

(404) 946-8353 - VM

OBJECTIVE

A Leadership/Management Role that will utilize my expertise in Supply Chain Management, Project Management,

Sourcing / Procurement and Strategic Marketing in order to customize solutions that produce positive and rewarding results.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  · Bid Solicitations / Negotiations

  · Strategic Sourcing / Procurement

  · Non Traditional Revenue Sales

  · Advertising Sales / Promotions

  · Supplier Diversity / Trade Shows

  · Problem Solving / Logistics Planning

EXPERIENCE

Strategic Project Management Consultant

Creative Impact, LLC Atlanta, GA:

1/2005 to Present

  Ø Serve as an Independent Contractor / Marketing Consultant responsible for managing special projects, executing various

product launches, and coordinating conference events / marketing campaigns for select clients including: UPS, Legal

Shield, AT&T U- Verse, Horizon Concepts Inc., WMLT, CIP Investments, Uber, Clear Wireless, Ardyss Life and more.

  Ø Develop, negotiate and administrate Advertising Sponsorship Campaigns, Vendor Contracts and RFP/RFQ solicitations.

Proposal Writer/ Project Coordinator

PS Energy Group, Inc., Atlanta, GA:

9/2010 to 7/2016

  Ø Managed and developed the RFI, RFQ and RFP bid solicitation process in support of strategic sourcing to create revenue.

  Ø Advanced and cultivated Government, Corporate, Utility and Transportation Fleet Fuel Management Contract Accounts.

  Ø Support contract implementation and ensure contract compliance from procurement acquisition cycle to project close out.

  Ø Managed Stakeholder / SME communications and advance the implementation of all newly awarded projects / accounts.

  Ø Conduct procurement of resources including electrical equipment, fuel tanks, monitors, generators and petroleum products.

  Ø Coordinated project timelines, logistics for contractor / supplier deliverables, maintain budgets and perform post analysis.

  Ø Process, match and validate vendor purchases orders, invoices and contract terms to ensure proper and timely payments.

  Ø Organized Supplier Diversity trade shows / annual conferences and special strategic marketing outreach events.

  Ø Knowledge of ERP sourcing systems including Ariba, Oracle, SAP eSourcing, SharePoint, Power Advocate, DIBBS OET

Project Management Supervisor

Cummins Power South, Atlanta, GA:

2/2006 to 9/2009

  Ø Directed / trained a staff of 12 project managers who provided administrative / sourcing support to regional sales teams.

  Ø Managed the RFP / RFQ solicitations process for the sourcing of various vendors, suppliers, contractors and carriers.

  Ø Governed new sales contracts for timely production release to meet sponsor deadlines and project forecast budgets.

  Ø Conduct procurement of project materials including generators, switches, tanks, trailers, housings and various supplies.

  Ø Serve as liaison between various Stakeholders, Sponsors and project team members to ensure acceptable deliverables.

  Ø Validate accounts to ensure timely invoicing, vendor payments and project close outs in accordance to contract terms.

  Ø Developed and implemented Project Management training protocols and processes for regional service branches.

Director of Strategic Marketing & Promotions Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation, Atlanta, GA: 11/1994 to 6/2005

  Ø Managed nontraditional revenue sales and promotions team for SBC stations including: WAMO FM, WAMO AM, WSSZ

FA, WPGR AM, WUFO AM, WIGO AM & The Nationally syndicated – Sheridan Gospel Network –The Light

  Ø Scheduled sales meetings with corporate sponsors, business owners and advertising agencies to provide media solutions.

  Ø Developed array of award winning national strategic promotions and on air campaigns to raise revenue and achieve goals.

  Ø Managed annual sales budgets, annual conferences, live broadcast, strategic partnerships and national vendor relations.

  Ø Created cohesive relationships with 82 local affiliate stations, while building network visibility with various Stakeholders.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2016 – PMBOK PMP Curriculum Completed (PMP Certification in progress) - Project Management Academy

2005 - Bachelor of Business in Technical Management & Marketing - DeVry University, Atlanta GA

Awarded Magna Cum Laude, while working full time

1996 - Associates Degree in Specialized Business (Music & Video Business) - Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA

Awarded Cum Laude, while working full time

Thank you in advance for your consideration and I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I may serve you!

  · Commodity / Vendor Management

  · Sponsorship / Program Management

  · Contract Compliance/ Administration