Tammy Armond

Accomplished Public Sector Procurement and Project Management Professional with extensive experience leading end-to-end procurement lifecycles, contract administration, and regulatory compliance within state and federal government frameworks. Proven expertise in developing solicitations, conducting vendor evaluations, and ensuring strict adherence to public-sector procurement laws and policies. Demonstrated success in managing complex vendor relationships, technical systems implementation, workflow analysis, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Project Manager at ETCON Construction, LLC (2019-12 – Present)

Managed all lead aspects of operations for a 1st tier public infrastructure contractor, overseeing complex project delivery, contract compliance, and vendor administration.

• Directed end-to-end procurement lifecycles for technical services, raw materials, and enterprise resources, ensuring contractual objectives, budgets, and timelines were strictly met.
• Designed and successfully implemented an enterprise software application, drafting functional workflows and training staff on digital data inputs to streamline reporting for federal and state compliance oversight.
• Navigated regulatory and operational challenges during public-sector projects (such as the Little Rock I-30 Bridge Expansion), maintaining continuous compliance and audit readiness.
• Cultivated commercial relationships with third-party vendors and logistics providers, evaluating vendor performance and enforcing contract compliance.

Procurement Manager at Circle Creek Enterprise (2017-01 – 2025-01)

Strategically procured and managed commercial contracts for supply chain solutions, executing sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, and contract lifecycle administration.

• Evaluated vendor proposals, bids, and pricing structures to maintain competitive advantage, secure favorable terms, and optimize cost-effectiveness.
• Developed, reviewed, and administered commercial agreements, ensuring strict alignment with federal and state regulatory compliance frameworks and risk mitigation standards.
• Maintained accurate procurement records and documentation to support audit readiness and vendor performance monitoring.

Regional Director - Central Region (Contractor for USDOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business) at Helping Hand Community Development Corporation (CDC) (2011-01 – 2019-12)

• Directed a team of professionals to execute federal program objectives and deliver contract deliverables across a six-state region.
• Ensured staff, consultants, and external stakeholders complied with rigorous federal and state statutory regulations and administrative guidelines.
• Conducted program evaluations, workflow documentation, and stakeholder reporting to executive leadership.

Consultant at Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) (2005-01 – 2019-12)

Designed, implemented, and maintained federal and state compliance frameworks for specialized state-aid procurement programs, ensuring adherence to public-sector regulatory mandates.

• Managed professional services contracts, vendor evaluations, and regulatory compliance programs for workforce development and enterprise contracting initiatives.
• Established structured financial and operational tracking systems to drive transparency, accountability, and process improvements across state-administered initiatives.

Procurement Administrator at TLRC, Inc. (2000-01 – 2005-12)

Administered professional services contracts for state government agencies, municipalities, and private business ventures.

• Gathered and documented business requirements, managed project budgets, negotiated vendor terms, and oversaw operational compliance reviews.

Bachelor of Science in Political Science – Texas College

Bachelor of Science in Sociology – Texas College