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Work History
Education
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Details
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USAFE Women's Tennis Team Coach
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Sanja Macvan

Sanja Macvan

Kaiserslautern

Summary

Highly driven and energetic professional who likes to work in multi-cultural environment Forward-thinking Contracting Officer bringing four years of expertise in Government Contracting. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in office automation systems.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracting Officer

United States Air Force
03.2022 - Current
  • Contracting Officer with SAT Warrant.
  • Application of common contracting methods and contract types for services and supplies
  • Evaluation of offers suppliers and contract award procedures
  • Reviewing requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with specifications of purchase description and applicable clauses
  • Procurement, contract management and contract performance duties.
  • Performing duties of a Contract Specialist that include but not limited to participation in the procurement of standard or specialized services and commodity buys
  • Enhanced contract efficiency by developing and implementing streamlined procurement processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all contractual agreements to ensure proper documentation for future reference or audits.

Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Served as Contract Specialist for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Medical Surgical Tailor Logistics Support Program with contracts valued at $550M combined
  • Perform a full range of Pre and Post Award actions and other contracting related duties
  • Winning Humanitarian Effort Award, February 2021, operation OAR.

Hotel Manager

Relais&Chateaux Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Hotel Manager at small luxury property
  • 25 accommodation units comprised also of independent villas, catering to high end clients
  • Planning and managing operations while maintaining the highest satisfaction of guests, employees, and owners
  • Responsible for overall operation of the hotel, revenue, budgeting, planning and human resources
  • Oversee business, corporate, wedding events, large groups, and other sorts of bookings
  • Proactively creating marketing, sales, and business strategies, writing and sending business proposals and offers to new and existing clients
  • Main accomplishments - 10% increase in accommodation sales and revenue when compared with previous year.

Hotel Manager

TUI Sensimar Adriatic Beach Resort
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Manage hotel operations on all the levels (reception, housekeeping, administration, kitchen, food and beverage, maintenance etc) to maximize profitability and to ensure superior guest service
  • Implement and manage operational department's long-term goals while meeting company's set budget
  • Manage operational expenses, performance issues that arise, ensure optimal compliance with corporate guidelines and standards
  • Effectively communicate with team members, conduct daily briefing with management, evaluate changes within guest needs, anticipate and address possible guest issues while establishing proactive approach and setting example and inspiration for the rest of the hotel staff
  • Supervise all maintenance, renovation, and refurbishing.

Owner of Consulting Agency

SNM Consulting
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Business Consultant - contract-based job
  • Providing support services related to Management, Business Strategy, Marketing, and other necessary operations in order to improve overall business
  • Designing and executing Hospitality Trainings for various Hotels, Restaurants and Crew Manning Agencies.

Cabin Crew

Emirates Airlines
05.2012 - 11.2013
  • Cabin Crew - to provide excellent customer service to passengers while ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the flight
  • Trained to deal with security and emergency situations which may arise
  • Able to administer first aid to passengers.

Guest Services Manager

Carnival Cruise Lines
11.2009 - 01.2011
  • Act as a principal advocate in maintaining a service culture throughout the Guest Services team leading by example and showing care and respect
  • Support and supervise Hotel Admin/Groups Coordinators and ensure completion of duties
  • Ensure that all SMS (Safety Management System) files are updated accordingly and maintain knowledge of updated and revised procedures
  • Ensure Ship is compliance with SOLAS reporting
  • Communicate escalated and sensitive issues to Corporate Office
  • Liaise with port agents for Ships Clearance and immigration procedures in foreign ports of call
  • Attend all social functions
  • Proper handling and knowledge of operating systems
  • Perform any duties assigned by the Hotel Director.

Guest Services Asst. Manager

Carnival Cruise Lines
09.2008 - 11.2009
  • Review and respond to complaints and properly document them
  • Prioritize resolution based on severity and engage other departments in resolving the issue
  • Assist with emergency debarkation and necessary paperwork preparation
  • Maintain knowledge of current Ship Events and Special Functions and handle any special requests
  • Train and develop Guest Services team trough scheduled training sessions.

Guest Services Supervisor

Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2008 - 09.2008
  • Work scheduled front desk shifts ensuring highest standards are consistently delivered to Guests.

Guest Services Associate

Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Work scheduled front desk shifts, complete side duties assigned by Guest Services Supervisor
  • Ensure knowledge and proper handling of Guest Services Operating Systems.

Education

G.E.D -

Bay Port High School
Green Bay, WI
06.2002

B.A. Banking -

University of Trade And Banking Braca Karic
01.2006

Master of Arts - M.A Project Management And Organization

UNION Nikola Tesla University
01.2011

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Acquisitions
  • Communication Skills
  • Highly Organized
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

English
German
Italian
CBS Languages

Details

Kaiserslautern, Germany, +49 157 3460 4150, macvansanja@gmail.com

Personal Information

Title: US Air Force Contracting Officer

Hobbies and Interests

Freelance Tennis Coach

USAFE Women's Tennis Team Coach

Selected as USAFE Women's Tennis Team Coach 

Representing USAF in Tennis Tournaments as a player

Timeline

Contracting Officer

United States Air Force
03.2022 - Current

Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency
03.2020 - 03.2022

Hotel Manager

Relais&Chateaux Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery
02.2018 - 09.2019

Hotel Manager

TUI Sensimar Adriatic Beach Resort
03.2017 - 02.2018

Owner of Consulting Agency

SNM Consulting
09.2014 - 11.2015

Cabin Crew

Emirates Airlines
05.2012 - 11.2013

Guest Services Manager

Carnival Cruise Lines
11.2009 - 01.2011

Guest Services Asst. Manager

Carnival Cruise Lines
09.2008 - 11.2009

Guest Services Supervisor

Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2008 - 09.2008

Guest Services Associate

Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2005 - 03.2008

G.E.D -

Bay Port High School

B.A. Banking -

University of Trade And Banking Braca Karic

Master of Arts - M.A Project Management And Organization

UNION Nikola Tesla University
Sanja Macvan