Carrie Woodell, MPA, CFCM, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, FCPM

October 1999 Purchasing Specialist October 2002 Promoted to Buyer October 2004 Promoted to Purchasing Agent March 2007 Promoted to Purchasing

Manager April 2013 Accepted position as Administrator

of Orange County Procurement Division

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Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) 2002 Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) 2004 Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) 2007 Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) 2007 Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) 2008 Florida Certified Purchasing Manager (FCPM) 2008 Florida Certified Purchasing Agent (FCPA) 2008 Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) 2008 Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) 2009

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B.A. Degree in Public Administration from UCF, 2008

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management from UCF, 2010

Master of Public Administration Degree from UCF, 2014

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Officer of Central Florida Chapter of NIGP: 2007 – 2011

Officer of Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials: 2009 – 2015

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To your department To your agency To the profession

“You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour” – Jim Rohn

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What are your aspirations? Where do you want to go? How do you want to grow? What drives you? What is stopping you?

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What is the most important thing you must do daily/weekly to say intellectually stimulated?

Who is challenging you to become the best you can be?

What three things must you do every single day to feel fulfilled in your work?

What are your five most important values? What strengths have other people commented on

about you and your accomplishments? What strengths do you see in yourself?

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“To achieve self actualization as a procurement professional, mentor and inspire others to reach their potential”

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Personal or professional Build a strength Improve a weakness Raise YOUR bar Be prepared to make the personal investment Write it down!

“If you don’t know where you’re going, how do you expect to get there?” - Robert Rippey

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Write down your goals Set short term milestones Be specific Measure actions as well as progress Start with just one goal Schedule in time for your goals Set goals you actually want to achieve Be accountable…share your goals with someone

“If you don’t have the time to write down your goals, where are you going to find the time to accomplish them?” Source: Sid Savara

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Understand the pre-requisites◦ UPPCC: (January 1, 2014) A formal educational

degree from an accredited college or university is required; Accredited college/university level procurement coursework is required

Personal investment◦ Money◦ time

6 months in advance

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Avoid the “convenient excuse” Explore the options

◦ Online vs. on campus◦ Scholarships◦ Tuition reimbursement programs

Place of employment Professional associations

Tap your resources Start slow….but start

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Time Management Organization Multi-Tasking Critical Thinking Communication

◦ Verbal, written

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Pay attention to details Follow up…be responsive! Ask questions Trust but verify Grow a thick skin Be present

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Expect change to be accepted easily Take things personally Allow yourself to be intimidated Enter “the drama zone” Over commit yourself

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Establish credibility Be responsive Face the music Clear lines of communication Give respect to earn respect

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Think outside your box Embrace “other duties

as assigned” Be proactive

“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try” – Seth

Godin

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Your position is not a limitation Establish yourself as a willing participant Remember…people are watching! Adopt a “why not” mentality Eventually opportunities will find you!

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door” – Milton Berle

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Get a mentor Get active in organizations

◦ Local, state and national Make connections

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Your reputation depends on it! Be prepared to tell your boss no

“Integrity is the essence of everything successful” - Richard Buckminster Fuller

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Understand the politics

Learn your budget document

Read the agency strategic plan◦ Know the mission

statement◦ Core values◦ Goals

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Separate yourself from the rest Be familiar with governing documents Bring an updated resume Be aware of your appearance Mannerisms

◦ Stand up to shake hands;◦ State your full name

Share your goals Ask questions

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Be prepared/confident Set the tone/expectations Leave no “wiggle” room Gain respect for your position Your reputation will precede you

“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you

cannot be successful or happy.” ― Norman Vincent Peale

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Local meetings Annual conferences National forum University offerings

Knowledge unused is just potential

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How does your department measure up?◦ Policies (ethics, environmental)◦ Procedures (automated)◦ Internal service◦ External service

Learn from best practices Strive to increase your measurements

annually

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Local and National Awards Essay Contests Publish Articles Utilize your resources

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

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Agency newsletter Formal

presentation to Council

Press Release

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“Never Let Good Enough Be Good Enough”

- Bill Parcels

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