Celeste Barkley is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in both commercial and government contracting, specializing in optimizing procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. As a Senior Government Compliance Consultant at Latham BioPharm Group, she leverages her extensive background to lead complex subcontract negotiations, optimize project management processes, and guide cross-functional teams in navigating regulatory landscapes.
Before joining Latham BioPharm Group, Celeste served as a Subcontracts Manager at L3Harris Technologies, where she managed a portfolio exceeding $500 million. She played a pivotal role in achieving compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations while enhancing supplier performance metrics by 30%. Her strategic negotiations consistently resulted in multi-million-dollar contract awards and annual procurement savings of over 20%.
Celeste’s career also includes significant contributions at BlackBerry, where she streamlined global contract management processes, reducing contract lifecycle timelines by 40% and standardizing vendor management across international markets. Additionally, her role as a Project Manager at Susan G. Komen for the Cure showcased her ability to drive community health initiatives, resulting in increased race revenues and improved grant-making strategies.
Celeste holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Master, and Scrum Fundamentals Certified. She is actively pursuing her Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) designation. Her professional affiliations include membership in the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
