Brian Burgin Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed Christensen grant data and grant processes on the Fluxx grant data management platform.
• Managed Christensen’s portfolio of grants in Melanesia.o Several hundred grants; tens of millions in USD.o Exercised oversight to ensure legal compliance.
• Analyzed grant-making processes, identified inefficiencies, implemented improvements and systems enhancements to support them.
• Prepared varied reports for the Board of Directors and other stakeholders. Automated processes for generating reports.
• Trained staff and Board members on the use of the Fluxx grant data management platform.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Tested the various client reports during the transition of reporting systems from Miramo to Vermilion.
• Coordinated with the vendor and in-house engineers on identifying issues and resolving them.
• Developed Excel spreadsheets to assist in testing reports and to track progress.
• Managed the work and progress of 4 additional QA testers.
• Assisted the Project Manager in managing the client reporting transition and tracking issues/progress.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed the migration of content (policies, procedures, reference material, templates, etc.) from a database-supported, web-based system to a Microsoft SharePoint site.
• Trained employees in the effective use of SharePoint.
• Solicited input from staff on the design and layout of the SharePoint site and incorporated improvements.
• Collaborated with all departments to ensure information was up-to-date and linked, where appropriate.
• Led an initiative to reduce duplication of data across departments.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Fielded, triaged and resolved IT inquiries from a clinical and support staff of 150.
• Managed the clinic’s audio/visual assets. Coordinated with clinicians to record counseling sessions and various kinds of presentations.
• Configured computers and phones for use by staff.
• Delivered IT training to new staff.
• Analyzed IT processes and procedures and made recommendations for improvements/efficiencies.

• Mapped and analyzed the grant-making process and workflow. Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations to streamline the process.
• Researched and evaluated the grants management systems on the market and assisted in the selection process.
• Scoured grant data in preparation for the transition to a new system. Eliminated or merged duplicate records and ensured grant data were accurate and complete.
• Created visual representations of raw data for presentation to the Board and other audiences.
• Ran ad-hoc reports and analyzed grant data according to the needs of senior management.
• Customized Excel worksheets to aid in the budgeting process.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Directed the operations of the San Francisco Regional office in support of the Regional Administrator.
• Provided direction and counsel to federal staff and DOL grant recipients in Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington State.
• Oversaw and monitored veteran-related DOL grants in the San Francisco Region.
• Evaluated federal grant proposals and made funding recommendations.
• Trained federal and state staff on DOL grant programs and procedures.
• Investigated and resolved complaints filed by military veterans against civilian employers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Prepared cases for litigation and referred them.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Directed a team of 12 engineers in the development of business process models in XML for use with Katmango’s proprietary Data Exchange Engine.
• Managed the creation and maintenance of thousands of business process models that enabled the company’s software to interface with web sites.
• Worked with all departments of the company to coordinate the efforts of software engineers.
• Developed and maintained the technical training curriculum for the company.
• Prepared and delivered presentations providing technical guidance to customers and partners.
• Interviewed and selected candidates for the engineering and quality assurance teams.

Greater San Diego Area

• Emerged as a leader in the modernization of the logistical support processes for a Marine Corps battalion.
• Developed an extensive Intranet to aid communications and to support the management of personnel and equipment.
• Designed and maintained SQL databases to meet the needs of over 1,000 personnel operating a logistics organization supporting 10,000 Marines.
• Effectively utilized data processing resources to revolutionize the handling of personnel records and daily reports.
• Built a SQL-based inventory tracking system to maintain real-time accountability of materiel.