Manages the agency's Grants Program, including pre-award activities and consultation on (post award) grant management. Reviews agency grant award agreements and makes revision recommendations to program offices to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, laws, regulations, and agency priorities. Manages development and delivery of grant writing and grant management training in multiple modes (technical assistance sessions, electronic modules, agency-wide meetings, on-site… Show more Manages the agency's Grants Program, including pre-award activities and consultation on (post award) grant management. Reviews agency grant award agreements and makes revision recommendations to program offices to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, laws, regulations, and agency priorities. Manages development and delivery of grant writing and grant management training in multiple modes (technical assistance sessions, electronic modules, agency-wide meetings, on-site workshops, etc.). Show less

• Managed the production and preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by the agency for discretionary programs, in collaboration with program offices and to ensure compliance with applicable statutes (federal and state), federal regulations, and agency priorities• Conducted technical assistance and grant training sessions (pre-award, post-award, and close out) upon request by the client (SCDE offices and divisions, school districts, and schools)• Developed evergreen video… Show more • Managed the production and preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by the agency for discretionary programs, in collaboration with program offices and to ensure compliance with applicable statutes (federal and state), federal regulations, and agency priorities• Conducted technical assistance and grant training sessions (pre-award, post-award, and close out) upon request by the client (SCDE offices and divisions, school districts, and schools)• Developed evergreen video training modules in collaboration with the Office of Virtual Education for internal professional development on the phases of the life cycle of a grant, grant management, and the agency’s grants policy and manual • Created and managed the work plan for grant proposal development for SCDE-approved applications to ensure timely submissions. Includes coordinating with staff from internal departments and external partners; aligning the proposal with funding guidelines and agency priorities; reviewing and completing the proposed budget in compliance with federal and state laws and funding guidelines; editing, finalizing, and submitting the complete proposal• Reviewed and edited grant proposals for schools and districts, on request. Show less

Provide oversight of County grant activity and prepare annual budget; assist department grant liasons; research funding opportunities; administer County grant programs (Accommodations Tax Grant and Discretionary Grant) and staff review committees.

Assisted production of nationally broadcast radio series "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz" and "Spoleto Chamber Music" and other single program productions that aired on National Public Radio (NPR) and American Public Media. Worked directly for series producer.

Consultant with the "Writing and Speaking for Excellence" team funded by a grant from Bayer Pharmaceuticals to make presentations on writing, grant writing, and public speaking to doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals across the country. Made presentations on grant writing at the national American Heart Association conference, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, the Mayo Clinic, and at other medical institutions, hospitals, and medical… Show more Consultant with the "Writing and Speaking for Excellence" team funded by a grant from Bayer Pharmaceuticals to make presentations on writing, grant writing, and public speaking to doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals across the country. Made presentations on grant writing at the national American Heart Association conference, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, the Mayo Clinic, and at other medical institutions, hospitals, and medical conferences. Show less

Provided editorial services to MDs, MD/PhDs, and PharmDs who were applying for grants and submitting journal articles, conference presentation abstracts and poster presentations.