Amy Casey
Atlanta
Summary
Highly skilled legal professional with extensive experience in public practice, contract negotiation, legal analysis, and procurement. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results while adapting seamlessly to changing needs and priorities. Reliable and results-driven, with proven track record of success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Procurement and Contracts/APO
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee day to day procurement functions including but not limited to approving requisitions, sourcing/dispatching purchase orders, processing change orders, coordinating payment via receipting, deencumbering and closing purchase orders
- Coordinate with other Fiscal Units to complete two year end close outs annually (State and Federal) with liquidation, encumbrances, and reporting
- Provide guidance relating to acquisitions in line with the State of Georgia Purchasing Act and Georgia Procurement Manual as well as Federal Uniform Guidance pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations
- Responsible for oversight of the Purchasing Card Program and P-Card Administrator to ensure reconciliations occur timely and the Agency acts in compliance with State P-Card policy
- Prescribe and actively implement updated Agency Procurement and Contracting standard operating procedures, policies, and operations to align with State and Federal requirements while meeting Agency’s unique needs
- Provide feedback and assist with planning for multiple, large-scale roll outs including the Statewide rollout of the GA@Work system
- Oversee contract maintenance at Agency including initial contract negotiation, routing for execution, review for vendor compliance, issuing letters of non-compliance, ensuring adequate contract monitoring occurs, processing renewals, and ensuring contract close outs are completed successfully
- Directly manage a team of five procurement staff and oversee over 20 staff’s action actively involved in the procurement process across the agency with the goal of ensuring success and continual growth through training and mentorship
Attorney
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Provide legal counsel to the Department in relation to Federal and State requirements associated with Healthcare laws and In-House Guidance for Georgia Public Entities, including but not limited to the Georgia Open Records Act, the Uniform Guidance, the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Randolph-Sheppard Act
- Negotiate and draft contracts on behalf of the Agency for complex acquisitions of technological goods and services specifically designed to meet the needs of those with disabilities and those who assist those with disabilities
- Provide guidance and assist internal business unit to navigate contractual disputes in line with State of Georgia requirements and Federal Contract monitoring requirements associated with grant funding
- Review, advise on, and draft internal controls via standard operating procedures and policies to ensure compliance with standards set by Federal and State statutes, rules, regulations, and policies
- Assist in the process of responding to Georgia Open Records Requests in a timely manner
- Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office, Specially Appointed Attorney Generals, and internal parties when handling complex legal and procedural matters, specifically those related to Federal Procurement protests and the Randolph-Sheppard Act
- Draft, edit, and review correspondence issued by the Department
- Review, revise, analyze, draft, and oversee regulations through the procedures set by the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act which align with complex Federal and State requirements
- Assist in HR related matters, including but not limited to background checks and EEOC cases
- Provide legal counsel on grant compliance
- Draft and assist with grant applications
Attorney
Georgia Department of Revenue
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist in drafting legislation, regulations and policy guidance relating to Sales and Use Tax, Fees, Subcontractor Bonds, and other varied subject matters
- Moderate Protest Conferences and draft rulings related to Sales and Use Tax Audits
- Advise on programming of Statewide IT Systems for Legal Compliance
Independent Governmental Consultant
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Review, draft, and analyze Federal, State, and Local guidance to assist in ensuring compliance with applicable requirements for Department of Revenue
- Set strategic goals for client to increase productivity, efficiency, and retention of employees for Department of Revenue
Legislative Counsel
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Consult with Legislators to draft proposed legislation
- Review proposed statutes for Constitutional issues
- Attend and advise in committee meetings on proposed legislation
Attorney
Georgia Department of Revenue
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Provide legal counsel to the Department in relation to all tax types, due process, civil procedure, human resources, motor vehicle statutes, and miscellaneous other matters
- Oversee the process of responding to Georgia Open Records Requests in a timely manner
- Coordinate with Federal entities to provide timely responses for Federal Freedom of Information Act requests
- Negotiate and draft contracts on behalf of the Department for complex acquisitions
- Provide guidance and assist internal business unit to navigate contractual disputes
- Review, advise on, and draft internal controls via standard operating procedures, policies, and Executive Orders to ensure compliance with standards set by Federal and State statutes, rules, regulations, and policies including a comprehensive Procurement and Contracting Policy
- Lead educational presentations and outreach events across the State regarding the Department’s mission and objectives to employees, key stakeholders, and citizens
- Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office, Specially Appointed Attorney Generals, and other State Agencies when handling complex legal and procedural matters
- Supervise and mentor legal staff, attorneys and administrative, to enable them to succeed and assimilate to complex subject matters
- Draft, edit, and review correspondence issued by the Department
- Review, revise, analyze, draft, and oversee regulations through the procedures set by the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act which aligned with complex Federal and State requirements
- Assist in Legislative Matters including drafting agency legislation, collaborating with external groups regarding edits and proposed legislation, and testifying to legislation in committee hearings
Education
J.D. - Law
Florida State University
05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Furman University
05-2012
Skills
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
- Staff mentorship and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Contract and vendor management
- Negotiation
- Change management
Certification
- Georgia Bar Member in Good Standing since 2015.
- Georgia Certified Purchasing Agent (GCPA)
Timeline
Director of Procurement and Contracts/APO
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
04.2024 - Current
Attorney
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
12.2022 - 04.2024
Attorney
Georgia Department of Revenue
04.2022 - 12.2022
Independent Governmental Consultant
01.2022 - 04.2022
Legislative Counsel
11.2021 - 01.2022
Attorney
Georgia Department of Revenue
11.2016 - 11.2021
J.D. - Law
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Furman University
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