Carrie has over 20 years of procurement experience in both the private and public sectors. She currently serves as the Manager for the Orange County Procurement Division and is responsible for approximately $700 million in annual contract awards. Carrie has obtained several professional certifications, including Certified Federal Contracts Manager, Certified Public Procurement Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Purchasing Manager, and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner. Carrie is a Past President of the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials and the Central Florida Chapter of NIGP. She currently serves on NIGP’s Governing Board, Talent Council, and is a member of the Board of Examiners for the UPPCC. Carrie received the Anne Deatherage Meritorious Service Award from NIGP in 2014 and was named the 2012 NIGP Professional Manager of the Year. Carrie holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees in public administration from the University of Central Florida and a graduate certificate in emergency management from the University of Central Florida.
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Strategic Function of Procurement - Creativity at Work: Transforming Strategy Through Design Thinking and Innovative Labs