Drexil Smothers has excelled as a contract specialist for the Office of Contracting and Procurement since 2017.
UPPER MARLBORO, MD, August 20, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Drexil Smothers has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by years of experience in military systems, including the Asset Management System, the Advanced Materials Management System and the Defense Military Training System, Mr. Smothers has excelled as a contract specialist for the Office of Contracting and Procurement since 2017. A detail-oriented multi-tasker, he serves as a technical advisor to the Metropolitan Police Department, the District Department of Transportation, the Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Office and the District of Columbia. Mr. Smothers provides marketplace analyses, prepares and maintains acquisition plans, milestone charts and pricing arrangement schedules, and performs all duties relating to the role of the lead negotiator for District of Columbia procurements for the agency.
Prior to his tenure with the Office of Contracting and Procurement, Mr. Smothers worked as a management and program analyst for the U.S. Department of Justice between 2011 and 2016. In this role, he reviewed, analyzed and implemented program objectives that aimed to eliminate redundant points within the planning, programming, budgeting and execution cycle of the agency-wide vehicle disposal program. Earlier in his career, Mr. Smothers found success as an operational medic and combat medic in the U.S. Army between 1990 and 2010.
A retired sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, Mr. Smothers earned an associate degree in liberal arts from Central Texas College in 2005. Subsequently, he concluded his studies at the American Military University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2012 and a Master of Business Administration in 2014. Additionally, Mr. Smothers has completed several training courses in procurement automated support systems, contract administration, equal employment opportunity, business objectives and anti-terrorism.
Due to his outstanding work, Mr. Smothers has been honored with a plethora of military awards, including three Meritorious Service Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, six Army Good Conduct Awards, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and many more. In 2018, the Office of Contracting and Procurement also recognized him as an Outstanding Team Member. Looking toward the future, Mr. Smothers aims to acquire an executive position with his current employer within five to ten years.
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