Bethany Bezdecheck Email & Phone Number

Manhattan

Oversight of all fiscal aspects of Health Initiatives Department, including: creating and managing department, program, and grant proposal budgets; preparing regular financial reports and recommending future spending strategies; handling all purchase requisitions, check requests, and vendor invoices; managing fiscal performance of subcontractors; conducting financial analyses of potential partners; and collaborating with Finance Department to oversee audits and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

Secured and managed $1.5 million in government contracts at the city, state, and federal levels, a process which consisted of: writing and submitting grant proposals and program budgets; creating and implementing organization-wide systems for ensuring contractual compliance; collaborating with staff in order to develop and issue accurate and comprehensive program and fiscal reports; overseeing preparation for government audits including A-133 audit; monitoring correct allocation of expenses; designing and issuing grant adjustment notifications including changes in scope and budget modifications; and serving as point of contact for government funders.

Freelance copywriter and professional blogger for established websites. Marketing consultant for wedding industry vendors.

Collaborated with senior centers and City Council to plan and execute CSCS' annual campaign to advocate against budget cuts to senior centers sand services. Supervised undergraduate and graduate school interns in order to coordinate event logistics including organizing transportation and scheduling meetings between senior center representatives and City Council members. Oversaw day-of events, delegating tasks to full-time CSCS staff and communicating with City Council staff to ensure a smooth, successful, day of empowerment.

Oversaw financial procedures, internal communications, special project coordination, and office management.

Established and maintained extensive Affiliate Database, served as Event Staff at all nationwide conferences, provided support to Affiliate Support Department's staff of 12.

Wrote and edited cover, flap, and marketing copy. Served as liaison to authors, illustrators, and Library of Congress. Provided administrative support to VP/Editorial Director.

Master'S In Public Administration, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Emphasis in Creative Writing and Multicultural Studies.