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EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEClayton, NC, Street Address , US PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDirector Grants Financial ManagementAccomplished professional with extensive experience managing complex projects/programs relating community development and grant/contract management.Instrumental in assessing clients needs and providing critical knowledge to resolve intercompany pricing issues. Well-versed in strengthening relationships with clients by creating/integrating sales strategies, and interpreting departmental policies/procedures to mitigate specific operating problems. In-depth knowledge of regulatory obligations related to research grant and contract activity. Highly capable of leading pre/post-award activities, including development, preparation, and submission of grants/contracts proposal in line with organizational guidelines and deadlines. Keen learner with demonstrated ability to learn new skills/technologies and adapt to new environments. Articulate communicator and people person with proficiency in expanding business coverage by fostering strong relationships across multi-disciplinary functions, stakeholders, and senior leadership.Areas of ExpertiseProject Lifecycle ManagementAccounting & Grants Financial AnalysisReporting & DocumentationFinancial Analysis & PlanningEnvironmental & Regulatory ComplianceStrategic Planning & ImplementationContract Negotiation & ManagementLeadership & People ManagementBudgeting & Resource ControlCareer AccomplishmentsManaged 12.5M in grants under USAID Clean Cities Blue Ocean (CCBO) project distributing grants in 10 countries.Achieved 70% reduction in sub-granting timeline in distribution of UWW COVID-19 fund worth $75M.Recognized as a Top New Business Earner for winning/managing several projects, including follow-on with additional funding.Headed restructuring and design of multiple grant programs ranging from one to twelve million USD, while training staff on small grant procedures and implementation to achieve set objectives.Career ExperienceGrants Manager, CCBO 6/2022 presentTetra Tech -ARD RemoteLed the implementation of the CCBO projects Grants under Contract (GUC) activities in collaboration with the Projects technical team. Responsible for managing the entire GUC portfolio in compliance with USAIDs and Tetra Tech ARDs procedures and policies governing Grants under Contract by supporting and building the capacity of Grant Specialists in each country with selecting, managing, monitoring, and closing out a portfolio of grants. In total, CCBO is implementing $12.5 million in grants across all 10 countries.Key Accomplishments:Facilitate the grant approval process in coordination with USAID for over 60 grants being implemented in 10 countries ranging from 50K to 850K.Trained all country grants specialist on transition to Salesforces database for the process and implementation of all grants.Director, Grants & International Giving (Accounts Receivable) 6/2016 6/2022United Way Worldwide (UWW) Remote/Alexandria, VAMaintain performance in terms of budget management and compliance with donor requirements, GAAP, and applicable regulations by monitoring accounting and progress of all grants/contracts. Coordinate management of grant/contract-funded projects and addressing of questions/concerns as a Primary Liaison for other UWW teams. Facilitate US and international disbursements by setting up and managing UWW disaster funds. Administer year-end schedules for IRS form 990 by streamlining annually audit process. Steer integration of control procedures, including International Donor Advised Giving (IDAG) reporting platforms such as MS Dynamics Great Plains, Salesforce Lightening/Philanthropy Cloud, and IDAG-on-line portal along with SAP Concur and other databases. Led timely responses to request from resource development team regarding IDAG reports, namely: specific donor requirements and reporting.Key Accomplishments:Enabled account receivable team in accomplishing strategic objectives, which minimized processing time by 50%.Transitioned invoicing system to Salesforce by developing small grants distribution process, which streamlined cash processing and reduced grants transaction reclass from 60% to 10%.Senior Program Officer (Forestry and Natural Resource Management) 9/2001 5/2016Winrock International Arlington, VAOversaw large-scale non-for-profit projects by leveraging knowledge of political/social cultures, trends, and operating environment in Asia, Africa, and Caribbean. Delivered technical, operation, and managerial support to expedite international development project with associated implementation. Led negotiation and management of several projects facilitating subcontractor, WI. Steered start-up and closeout of numerous large-scale multimillion projects in South Sudan, Haiti, China, Cambodia, and Bangladesh. Devised model grants plans to accelerate numerous projects, while negotiating grants contracts with local grantees. Initiated capture trips as well as researched existing events/relevant strategies to prepare proposal and develop the program.Key Accomplishments:Created and managed grants program, including large international project in Asia and Africa.Contributed to new business development with associated proposal development/coordination, team operations/communication management, and recruitment.Managed over 50 proposals along with 20 multimillion dollars proposals, leading numerous winning proposals and securing over $70M in funding.Lead Home Office Manager for multiple prime awards (Key Projects), including:Cambodia Supporting Forests Biodiversity with USAID worth $20M, Bangladesh USAID Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods worth $32.6M, USAID Tibetan Sustainable Environmental Resources for increase economic growth worth $18.Empowering environmental NGOs in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou Provinces as part of state department DRL with budget worth $1.42M from 2010 to 2013.Financial Manager/Grant Manager for Key Grants:Directed $4M worth grants program under Bangladesh Climate-Resilience ecosystem for livelihoods.Delivered leadership to $75M USAID-funded Building Responsibility for Delivery of Government Services (BRIDGE) Program in South Sudan, overseeing financial management and designing, developing, and supervising the management $5.8M. grant program.EducationMaster of Science in Resource Management, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WAThesis: Community-Based ConservationBachelor of Science in Business Administration, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PAMajor: Computer Information SystemsQualificationsMost Common Frauds in Small Business and Nonprofits, Greater Washington Society of CPAsCertificate of Completion, Grants & Cooperative Agreements, USAID/Federal Rules & Regulations, Inside NGOProject Management for Development Professions Level 1 Accreditation and Certification, The Essentials of Project Management, Inside NGO, by APM GroupUSAID Environmental Compliance Training, CADMUSTraining on Community-Based Tourism for Conservation and Development, Thailand BangkokCertificate in Environment Education, Center for Environment Education, Ahmedabad, India |
