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Alexandria, Virginia

· Uploaded quarterly and final reports in the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS) to ensure proper documentation was kept for future audits.· Presented reports to management staff in weekly meetings to address issues regarding open problematic awards· Worked closely with Management staff to develop a strategy in addressing the closeout of older awards for Gone Act Reporting· Sent memos to program and grant staff for the performance evaluation and… Show more · Uploaded quarterly and final reports in the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS) to ensure proper documentation was kept for future audits.· Presented reports to management staff in weekly meetings to address issues regarding open problematic awards· Worked closely with Management staff to develop a strategy in addressing the closeout of older awards for Gone Act Reporting· Sent memos to program and grant staff for the performance evaluation and approval of pending grant closeouts· Worked with accounting staff to obtain account balances for reconciling awards for closeout determination· Provided grantees with instructions for returning funds and worked with accounting to ensure that the funds were posted to the grantees account· Reviewed Final Financial Reports to ensure all reporting requirements were met· Uploaded closeout documentation in the Grants Information Management System and initiated the closeout workflow· Reorganized open and closed grants tracker to resolve issues of duplicate listings· Requested budget documents from grantees to support the reopening of accounts from management· Provided technical support to grantees encountering issues with the Food Programs Reporting System when uploading financial documents· Maintained statistical data on open and closed awards to show progress in meeting deadlines· Investigated issues preventing closeouts while working with Grant and Program staff to determine if extensions should be granted Show less

Rockville, Md

• Examines SF425 Financial Reports to ensure figures are correct and reconcile with the Payment Management System• Ensures that all requirements of previous Notice of Award have been met• De-obligates funds using the HRSA Electronic Handbook’s Knowledge Base System Website• Analyzes and Reviews Payment Management System accounts to see if funds have been underdrawn or overdrawn• Communicates with Grantees and Payment Management System Accountants regarding changes to cash… Show more • Examines SF425 Financial Reports to ensure figures are correct and reconcile with the Payment Management System• Ensures that all requirements of previous Notice of Award have been met• De-obligates funds using the HRSA Electronic Handbook’s Knowledge Base System Website• Analyzes and Reviews Payment Management System accounts to see if funds have been underdrawn or overdrawn• Communicates with Grantees and Payment Management System Accountants regarding changes to cash transaction reports, Disbursements and Draws• Notifies and Requests multiple reports from Grantees to ensure that all documents have been received and approved• Reviews and tracks multiple grants in MetaStorm system to evaluate the status on closeouts• Closes and average of 63 Document and Grant awards per month • Provides updates to grantees on Change Request that have been made to Budget Request, Performance Reports and other grant related documents. • Communicates with Grant Management Specialist and Program Officers on removal of conditions, Notice of Award Processing and duplicate report issues that may prevent closeout• Assist Grantees with Carryover and Prior Approval Requests• Updates Electronic Handbook’s Knowledge Base System Website with new Grantees to ensure that the appropriate contact receives Notice of Award• Creates Notice of Award for closeout and ensures that Grant information, Funding and Terms & conditions are accurate• Updates checklist once documents have been received and Initiates NOA after reviewing Funding Sources• Creates Status reports for Grant Officer concerning awards with issues• Gathered and uploaded data from HRSA Electronic Handbook and Payment Management system regarding Financial Data, Closeout Workload Status, Contacts and Published Assessment Report Show less

Gaithersburg, Md

• Reviews and examines Federal Financial reports with Account Settlement Report to insure calculations and budget details are accurate • Independently manages multiple assigned program tasks on a daily basis• Verifies multiple amendments in grant file for authorizations and recommends proper deduction of funds for de-obligation• Evaluates and analyze the status of inactive grants to determine the necessary steps to facilitate closeout for several grant programs • Updates and… Show more • Reviews and examines Federal Financial reports with Account Settlement Report to insure calculations and budget details are accurate • Independently manages multiple assigned program tasks on a daily basis• Verifies multiple amendments in grant file for authorizations and recommends proper deduction of funds for de-obligation• Evaluates and analyze the status of inactive grants to determine the necessary steps to facilitate closeout for several grant programs • Updates and enters financial data into the Grants Information Management system; Reconciles financial information from paperwork provided by grantees • Modifies and Closes grants through the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) system• Creates and maintains electronic records, files, correspondence, and checklists documenting closeout activities• Reviews Equipment and Patent reports to insure whether additional procedures are needed; researches MEP's Enterprise Information System (MEIS) for technical report submission• Routinely coordinates with grants staff, government officials, and recipients to provide support, guidance and information• Effectively interacts in a timely and professional manner with a diverse group of grantees and coworkers throughout closeout process Show less

Washington, Dc

• Researched numerous criteria, laws, rules and regulations for multiple grants to determine what is legal and applicable in formulating agreements based on guidance’s provided.• Analyzed and evaluated incoming helpline calls received to determine appropriate researched needed to provide a response to grantees.• Formatted and prepared computerized reports for program analyst which indicate deviations from normal operating procedures using the Program Information Management System (PIMS)… Show more • Researched numerous criteria, laws, rules and regulations for multiple grants to determine what is legal and applicable in formulating agreements based on guidance’s provided.• Analyzed and evaluated incoming helpline calls received to determine appropriate researched needed to provide a response to grantees.• Formatted and prepared computerized reports for program analyst which indicate deviations from normal operating procedures using the Program Information Management System (PIMS) database• Maintained and monitored Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk’s Inbox to ensure that grantees and potential grantee questions were answered in a timely manner.• Assisted higher-level specialists in interpreting grants related documents and clarifications including policies and procedures and responded to routine questions on grants management programs and procedures.• Collaborated and coordinated with other FEMA and Departmental components on all aspects of the Grants Program Directorate grant programs for FEMA grants from FY2008 to FY2010. • Provided tracking and database support to FEMA’s Grant Development & Administration (GD&A) in managing over $700 million for multiple fiscal years in Non-Disaster grant funding.• Assisted in all phases (development, preparation, evaluation and processing and overall management) of multiple grant programs from FY 2008 through FY2010 for the Grant Programs Directorate’s, Grant Development & Administration (GD&A) including Homeland Security, Transportation and regionalized programs, which consisted of obtaining feedback and recommending enhancements for the grant development process.• Provided assistance in managing grant applications and awards through Grants Management System (GMS), Payment and Reporting System (PARS) and Grants.gov website.• Responded to grantee inquires regarding grant documents that related to grant funds, investment justifications and grant extensions. Show less

Vienna, Va

· Provided Sales and customer service support to multiple customers as well as assisted customers with financial advice, negotiating pricing and providing quotes and automotive options. · Contacted clients via phone and/or email and set up appointments for consultation.· Prepared, organized and assembled various documents for review by management and customers.· Scheduled appointments as well as Follow-ups with clients to ensure customer… Show more · Provided Sales and customer service support to multiple customers as well as assisted customers with financial advice, negotiating pricing and providing quotes and automotive options. · Contacted clients via phone and/or email and set up appointments for consultation.· Prepared, organized and assembled various documents for review by management and customers.· Scheduled appointments as well as Follow-ups with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.· Assisted fellow team members in ordering vehicles and managing financial paperwork.· Provided several new employees training on using database to capture customer needs as well as appointments and follow-up. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia

· Assisted with maintaining asset management controls by performing inventory for the Architecture and Engineering office (IRM/BPC/EAP/AE)· Analyzed, edited and updated various budget based projects for managers· Converted RIAnet workstations into unclassified workstations and put together unclassified and classified systems in new location· Dismantled and reconnected server· Created websites for review by systems manager· Set… Show more · Assisted with maintaining asset management controls by performing inventory for the Architecture and Engineering office (IRM/BPC/EAP/AE)· Analyzed, edited and updated various budget based projects for managers· Converted RIAnet workstations into unclassified workstations and put together unclassified and classified systems in new location· Dismantled and reconnected server· Created websites for review by systems manager· Set up work stations, installed computers and monitors; updated equipment records· Changed backup tapes, corrected printer problems, cleaned printers, removed jammed paper and oiled printers · Helped to effect the smooth administration of a Firewall Change Management process · Employed an electronic Change Request Tracking System (SQL/Oracle based) to maintain an accounting structure and reliable document archive · Created a Firewall Advisory Board database and created agendas for the FAB meetings· Input changes into the tracking system; reported change request status and provided other feedback to customers · Processed badge and facility access requests; investigated and negotiated the resolution of card-key access problems with the Diplomatic Security Badge office· Researched, developed, prepare and deliver oral briefings for firewall advisor board in the IRM bureau.· Assisted multiple offices in IT, Database and Management support.· Updated equipment records and assisted in converting equipment records from the regular manual forms into an Integrated Enterprise Management System (IEMS) database system.· Formatted and Cloned hard drives, reinstalled hard drives, created H drive, changed backup tapes and installed CD-ROMS, installed DVD onto unclassified system and tested DVD writers.· Helped managers review budget to ensure accuracy Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management