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Irving, Texas, United States

• Worked with the Project Directors/PIs/Members to successfully manage grant projects.• Kept current on the status of grant performance, ensure internal and external staff have required project information and data to address and assist in resolving any issues that may arise in the performance of the award.• Worked directly and proactively with program management to facilitate the resolution of any contract issues and advise project directors on government procurement and contracting regulations, including interpretation of contractual provisions.• Maintained grant awards, including internal tracking of financial expenditures, due dates, deliverables, and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely efficient and effective project delivery and meeting of deadlines and deliverables.• Worked closely with individual grant and financial staff on a monthly basis to keep them apprised of grant budgets, expenditures, anticipated changes/revisions and budget projections to ensure all grant funds are being spent within the approved budget guidelines and fiscal year projected expenditures.• Oversaw and monitored all contract legal, compliance, and performance requirements, expenditures, and deliverables to ensure ACEP is compliant with the terms and conditions of the award.• Prepared and processed requests for amendments, extensions, and revisions to grants, contracts and cooperative agreements, complex budget revisions, as needed.• Worked with CFO and finance staff to ensure that award documentation is maintained for purposes of grant amendments/revisions, audits, and close-outs. Provided documentation to external auditor on information regarding the federal grant audit.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Managed and facilitated deployment, delivery, and execution of entire marketing projects • Developed project processes and SOPs from scoping through delivery • Navigated and prioritized business needs, performed resource management, and completed financial analysis • Served as liaison between project stakeholders and internal deployment teams • Lead team and client meetings and tailored communications based on audience level • Drove projects from ambiguity to clarity

Austin, Texas, United States

• Administered over $13,000,000 of highly complex infrastructure grant projects using federal dollars for disaster recovery and infrastructure improvement • Managed projects through the lifecycle from grant award and procurement through engineering and design to construction and finally completion • Coordinated and lead project activities in partnership with state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, and private sector partners, engineers, and contractors • Monitored project quality and cost to ensure project deliverables fulfilled the terms of the project contract or specifications and were completed within budget • Identified potential project risks and designed strategies to mitigate or avoid • Developed project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections. • Developed criteria for evaluating programs and proposals • Assigned duties and responsibilities and coordinated the work of project staff. • Developed training material and facilitated training sessions

Austin, Texas, United States

• Managed multiple types of State and Federal grants including FEMA Individual and Public Assistance, Community Development Block Grants, and Fire, Ambulance, and Services Truck (FAST) Fund grants • Was responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects • Served as a subject matter expert on federal and state government requirements and regulations regarding disaster recovery to engineers, local communities, contractors, and stakeholders • Provided monthly, quarterly, annual, and miscellaneous reports relaying productivity trends and overall program achievements • Maintained, organized, and updated file structures for both physical and electronic project files at the Federal, State, local, and company levels • Supervised and strengthened partnerships with state agencies and stakeholders • Performed intensive work on complex budgets and procurement processes • Tracked and maintained detailed grant ledgers and expenditures, and managed project invoicing including pay application and invoice review and reconciliation • Reviewed engineering and construction plans and contracts for grant compliance

Austin, Texas Area

• Instrumental to the Hurricanes Harvey, Florence, and Matthew disaster relief programs, I provided individual assistance on behalf of state governments by coordinating the distribution of temporary housing to survivors • Utilized professional and interpersonal skills to build rapport with government entities and strengthen collaboration to provide survivors help with their housing needs; showing unique value and strengthening client relationships • Assisted in facilitating the first State-lead disaster relief housing mission in partnership with FEMA after Hurricane Harvey • Spearheaded official database development for federal and state agencies including design, testing, implementation, and management • Improved processes, supportively managed my team, and delegated responsibilities and roles • Supervised project and program communication, performed financial analysis and budget and timeline creation • Composed and finalized Standard Operating Guidelines/Procedures for multiple programs • Provided programmatic reporting and analysis to project stakeholders including our internal team, clients, and the state and federal governments

Austin, Texas Area

• Developed and maintained an expert understanding of federal and state government requirements and regulations regarding disaster recovery• Served as a source of knowledge to all functions of the client and project team• Provided weekly and monthly client reports relaying productivity trends and overall program achievements• Worked closely with clients to meet needs and exceed expectations regarding program communication• Exercised flexibility within the project to ensure adequate coverage and productivity across the team

Austin, Texas Area

• Revitalized and managed the design and implementation of numerous on-boarding processes for the TX-GLO project• Spearheaded high-level budget creation and financial analysis• Reviewed and reconciled contractor invoices, and managed time review to ensure accurate client invoicing for entire Hurricane Harvey disaster relief program• Organized events from team socials to client meetings• Coordinated travel arrangements for team members, including flight, rental car, and hotel accommodations• Created official client monthly client report to analyze and organize program data and results

Austin, Texas Area

• Processed all employee insurance changes for EFG&M’s employer groups through carrier sites• Investigated and solved billing and account issues• Prepared paperwork and presentations for meetings• Performed website maintenance, designed, created, and sent out bi-weekly company newsletters• Explained medical, dental, and vision benefits and plan distinctions to the groups we handled• Managed supplies, handled correspondence, and maintained our various filing systems

Austin, Texas Area

• Traveled to public and private schooling establishments surrounding the Austin area to conduct photo-shoots for students and faculty.• Utilized excellent composition and photography strategies and skills to produce top-quality products.• Shot individual and group portraits, setting up and breaking down equipment daily.• Tracked and ensured accuracy of photo package orders, coordinating between client and corporate offices.• Established and fostered positive client relationships and secured loyal clientele.

Austin, Texas Area

• Vital in the development and implementation of advertising campaigns, produced content for social media, improved client brand identity.• Designed hit promotional presentations as well as client cards and advertisements.• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create designs that exceeded client expectations.• Coordinated with clients to bring branding ideas to life.

Austin

• Designed eye-catching advertisements for the company’s numerous magazines and websites.• Developed artwork and layout for print and digital signage, banners, posters, publications and flyers.• Liaised with clientele and graphic design team to obtain and relay crucial information regarding desired project details.

Austin, Texas Area

• Conceptualized and designed logos, websites, infographics, social media campaigns, and online advertisements and banners to support and further company communications• Served as a creative guide for all key projects and events• Oversaw the organization’s social media brand strategies• Designed and promoted two top-selling products, increasing company revenue• Expanded the company’s range of partners while fostering good relationships with brand name crocheting contacts and affiliates• Created a wide range of advertisements and promotional content for our jewelry and crochet hook lines

Art/Art Studies, General

Dual-enrollment program with Austin Community College. Applicable courses include: Foundations of Human Communication - University.

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Arts And Sciences, Junior

IN PROGRESS Minor in Business Leadership. Applicable leadership courses include: Leadership and Professional Development Adult Development.

Associate'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, General