John Flynn, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB

• Led public procurement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency for various agencies and individuals. • Provided expert guidance in contract negotiation and compliance, helping clients navigate complex regulatory challenges. • Developed and delivered training webinars on ethics, grant oversight, and change management, fostering professional growth in the field. • Conducted thorough research on procurement codes to establish effective policies and procedures.

• Directed procurement processes for a federally funded program exceeding $400 million, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. • Reviewed and approved complex change orders from ship builders, authorizing requests under $75,000. • Collaborated with scientific staff on single/sole source requests, enhancing procurement efficiency. • Managed Confidential Disclosure Agreements for program partners, streamlining contract workflows.

• Implemented major cart vendor programs to streamline ordering processes for educational supplies. • Managed annual procurement spend of $50 million, ensuring cost-effective purchasing. • Modernized solicitation distribution system during COVID-19 to maintain procurement operations. • Coordinated and approved all district travel requests, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

• Collaborated with a team of public procurement professionals to create test preparation guides and materials for the NIGP-CPP certification program. • Achieved the designation of NIGP-CPP as one of the first 100 professionals in the association to obtain the specialized certification.

• Supervised a team of five procurement professionals and managed procurement requests from over thirty county departments. • Assisted in the research, development, and negotiation of a $360 million budget. • Managed an annual procurement spend of approximately $100 million.

• Led a team of 7-21 customer service professionals, ensuring quality responses to policy holders and claimants. • Developed quality control metrics for call volume and duration, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. • Conducted monthly performance assessments and created standardized reporting formats for management review.

• Led a team of 100 employment services professionals in Upstate New York, securing over $5M in grant funding through strategic partnerships. • Developed and implemented a regional mission, vision, and strategic plan to enhance workforce development. • Coordinated Rapid Response efforts for 1,000 dislocated workers, providing transitional assistance in collaboration with community leaders.