Sylvia Novela

Sylvia Novela has extensive experience in procurement and materials management, currently serving as Division Director 3 at Miami-Dade County's Procurement & Materials Management since May 2017, overseeing complex, multi-million-dollar contracts for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. Prior to this role, Sylvia was a Procurement Contracting Manager, leading a team of procurement professionals to support the County's needs. From June 2009 to May 2017, Sylvia was the Special Projects Administrator 2 at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, managing a substantial budget for facilities and maintenance. Earlier roles included Procurement Contracting Officer at Miami-Dade County and various positions at Starboard Cruise Services. Sylvia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Florida.