Theresa is the Procurement Manager for the City of Everett in Everett, Washington. She began her career in supply chain in 1997 and joined her first public entity in 2001. She is passionate about providing the best possible specifications, coducting requests for proposals solicitation processes and administering construction projects from cradle to grave.
Theresa has participated in the Specifications, Protests, and Selecting the Appropriate Construction Project Delivery Method Global Best Practice Task Force teams. Additionally, Theresa co-authored Developing and Managing Request for Proposals in the Public Sector. She frequently teaches Job Order Contracting, Construction Procurement, and Federal Grants. In her spare time, she enjoys supporting animal rescue by fostering dogs for a local non-profit.
Theresa graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a dual concentration in Operations Management and Marketing. In 2021, she earned her Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University, with an emphasis in Value-Driven Organizations.
Contract management and performance skills are crucial for success in public procurement, ensuring all stakeholder needs are met effectively. NIGP’s Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance is a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience tailored to equip professionals with the expertise in managing contracts and stakeholders efficiently. This course is instrumental in enhancing career growth, providing the essential tools to navigate complex procurement processes and uphold contractual obligations with confidence. Gain a competitive edge in the procurement field and earn a digital badge upon completion, showcasing your proficiency in contract administration.
Pricing:
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Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Member: Early)
$372.00
03/23/2025
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Member: Standard)
$465.00
03/24/2025
05/20/2025
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Non-Member: Standard)
$565.00
05/20/2025
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Member: Early) $372.00 Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance (Non-Member: Standard) $565.00 (prices valid until Mar 23, 2025)
In order to successfully earn a digital badge, learners must:
Ensure all of the required duties and tasks, along with applicable legal clauses, are included in the final contract by consulting with end users and legal staff as required.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of contract administration team members.
Ensure that all parties involved in a contract are meeting identified deliverables, payment milestones, and terms as specified in the contract.
Promote enhanced supplier relationship management through consistent, intentional, and effective communication.
Describe how to create or customize terms and conditions in a contract to meet the needs of the entity.
Intended Audience
This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:
Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.
Completion Requirements
In order to successfully complete the NIGP Competency Module, learners must:
Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event.
Complete the post-course evaluation survey available in Aspire.
Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 82% or higher.
Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance
Cancellation Policy
Registration and payment must be received 24 hours prior to the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 24 hours of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.
Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
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Competency Module: Contract Management and Performance
