Stephanie Larabee
Paris
Summary
Dedicated to advancing public health through nutrition with over 15 years of experience in logistics, procurement, and program administration. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills enhanced by recent coursework in Applied Food Innovation and Applied Anatomy and Physiology, providing expertise relevant to dietetics. Proficient in data analysis, regulatory compliance, and resource management, committed to supporting individuals and communities in achieving nutrition goals. Experienced in managing complex processes and fostering collaboration across diverse teams, positioned for success in the dynamic field of dietetics while actively pursuing the Registered Dietitian credential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Department of the Navy
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Initiated and administered complex government contracts for supplies and services ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000 across multiple military installations, managing over $12 million in annual procurement with zero compliance violations.
- Interpreted federal acquisition regulations to assist customers in developing requirement standards, resulting in a 40% reduction in rejected purchase requests, and improved contract turnaround time.
- Oversaw the full contract lifecycle—pre-award, post-award, administration, and closeout—for over 40 contracts annually, achieving 100% audit readiness, and reducing closeout processing time by 25%.
- Maintained liaison with vendors and customers, facilitating communication across five military units and more than ten vendors, ensuring 98% on-time delivery, and resolving 95% of discrepancies within three business days.
- Managed contract oversight, executing 20+ modifications annually, and resolving 30+ discrepancies, preserving contract integrity, and preventing delays.
- Drafted and negotiated contract terms to optimize cost-effectiveness and performance standards.
Supply Technician
Department of the Navy
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided complex administrative and technical procurement assistance to over 37 organizations at Camp Lejeune, supporting supply operations with 100% regulatory compliance, and timely acquisition of mission-critical resources.
- Delivered procurement support across multiple supply and purchasing activities, ensuring all acquisitions met federal and local guidelines, demonstrating strong attention to detail and policy interpretation.
- Served as the Supply Officer’s Oversight Coordinator for the Government Charge Purchase Card (GCPC) Program, monitoring over 1,000 transactions annually, and maintaining zero audit discrepancies across departments and staff sections.
- Maintained liaison with General Services Administration personnel and vendors to ensure product availability through the Garrison Retail Supply Chain Facilities, reducing backorders, and improving fulfillment timelines.
Procurement Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Served as the Purchase Card Coordinator, Training Facilitator, and Dispute Officer to 90 purchase card holders.
- Analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of the purchase card program in meeting established goals and objectives.
- Managed program oversight and ensured compliance with the Purchase Card Program standards, policies, and procedures for over 200 purchase card accounts.
- Prevented fraud, waste, and abuse by conducting quarterly audits on all accounts.
- Coordinated and monitored the resolution of billing and payment discrepancies with card providers, and assisted cardholders, as required.
- Managed procurement processes for medical supplies, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Supply Technician
Department of the Army
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Served as the procurement officer for the GCPC within the Command and General Staff College.
- Reduced procurement turnaround time by 30% through streamlined workflows and cross-functional collaboration.
- Screened and edited purchase requests for stock numbers, part numbers, nomenclature, vendor for sole-source items, and special requirements.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of purchase requests, built stock record files, and researched supply sources to determine the best method of procurement.
- Maintained 100% inventory reconciliation accuracy across 12+ reporting cycles, supporting audit readiness.
- Tracked over 300 due-in items monthly, resolving discrepancies within 48 hours to ensure an uninterrupted supply flow.
Customer Service Representative
Scholastic
06.2006 - 07.2009
Warehouse Specialist
LESCO-Logistics
05.2005 - 05.2006
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
06.2002 - 06.2005
Education
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition, Dietetics
University of New England
Portland, ME04-2028
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
National American University
Sioux Falls, SD01-2014
Skills
- Compliance and policy analysis
- Program coordination
- Evidence-based decision making
- Contract management
- Supplier and stakeholder collaboration
- Procurement management
- Technical research expertise
- Discrepancy resolution
- Customer engagement
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Requirement formulation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Professional Memberships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member
Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Department of the Navy
05.2021 - 05.2023
Supply Technician
Department of the Navy
02.2013 - 05.2014
Procurement Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2011 - 02.2013
Supply Technician
Department of the Army
08.2009 - 02.2011
Customer Service Representative
Scholastic
06.2006 - 07.2009
Warehouse Specialist
LESCO-Logistics
05.2005 - 05.2006
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
06.2002 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition, Dietetics
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
National American University