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• Manage the implementation and ongoing program compliance of the awarded federal and state grants• Complete various federal and state grant applications and submit amendments as needed in AZ, LA, TX states, and DC• Prepare reimbursement support and submit grant reimbursements to appropriate state and federal systems• Manage a team of four analysts, review their work, and make sure the deadlines are met• Create and prepare reports on grant spending, remaining monies on grants, and communicate stats to school leadership

• Utilized internal and federal grants management systems to track all grant activities for over 300 grants in three states and DC• Created and documented processes in order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of grant tracking and reporting• Conducted quarterly reviews with 37 school Heads of Operations to ensure grant spending was aligned with approved budget• Explored potential new grant opportunities with school leadership, and corporate compliance team• Ensured that all financial, statutory and administrative obligations have been met• Used excel and corporate accounting system (Sage/Intacct) to prepare trial balances, general ledgers, accruals, re-classes and account reconciliations

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Develop project timelines for 32 charter schools and 4 corporate entities, manage deliverables and remove roadblocks, and ensure job quality• Manage multiple clients and cross-functional projects across the finance/accounting, enrollment, operations, school management, IT, HR, and grants departments• Lead the team through the selection, implementation, and user training for new project management software (Wrike)• Lead data migration team during the transition from old project management software to a new project management software• Develop compliance tracker, ensure all departments updated their policies and migrated policies into Confluence

Scottsdale

• Prepared annual operating plan/budget and quarterly forecast for international student program • Oversaw and coordinated the J-1 visa sponsorship designation project for all BASIS.ed• Attended recruitment fairs for international students abroad and represent the company• Drafted all the policies, procedures, and processes for the program• Acted as a Designated School Official to issue and maintain I-20s for international students

Scottsdale

• Managed projects to ensure progress against deadlines by coordinating tasks between corporate office and international schools and sister companies • Worked with accounting to understand controls and ensure accuracy of budgets and expenditures and research vendors when necessary

Scottsdale

• Closed real estate deals by preparing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and presenting the results to assist in the decision making process• Negotiated purchase contracts on behalf of clients• Provided market and economic advice by analyzing trends to determine competitive prices

Greater Chicago Area

• Established, cultivated, and maintained professional relationships with clients, management companies, and financial partners• Promoted the company’s business through social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and Pinterest). Promoted listed properties by staging homes, creating brochures and preparing virtual tours • Assisted clients in buying, selling, and leasing real estate properties • Proficient understanding of Illinois Real Estate Laws including Lease and Rental Agreement, Homestead, and Statute of Limitations

Greater Chicago Area

• Started and managed internship placement program for international students • Recruited a wide variety of businesses to participate in the internship placement program • Enrolled new students into the internship placement program with an 80% success rate• Reported and updated F-1 visa information and status to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and issued I-20 forms to new students • Represented the company at networking and Chamber of Commerce events

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed the daily office operations for seven dentists and six support staff• Processed bi-weekly employee payroll using ADP services• Prepared monthly and weekly financial reports for the office and for each individual dentist• Handled all new hires, terminations and salary actions for the company• Resolved customer complaints and recommended appropriate monetary compensation

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Entered all patient records and information into EZ Dental (dental database)• Worked with insurance providers to resolve customer billing issues and concerns• Created the target marketing strategy for radio and newspaper advertisements • Utilized linguistic capabilities to serve multi-ethnic patients when discussing treatment options and orthodontic plans • Prepared monthly account receivable aging report and followed up with the patients on past due balances• Enforced HIPAA rules to protect patients’ privacy and security

Kaunas, Lithuania

• Utilized language skills to enhance firm’s target market in a small, entrepreneurial environment• Researched and spearheaded efforts to utilize innovative tools to create more effective advertising • Managed various administrative duties including functions in human resources and accounting• Represented the company at multiple trade shows

Master Of Arts, International Relations; Eastern And Central European Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language