Brc Program Support Specialist
Current• Collaborated with the OBRC Program Director and WACC CEO to establish strategic objectives that facilitated post-pandemic recovery to rebuild local small businesses through grants, classes and educational workshops.• Coordinated two grant programs, managing pre-award activities such as processing applications and advising on submission timelines, while drafting award letters that outline grantee’s responsibilities and deadlines. • Distributed 1.5 million in Recovery Grants to 219 small business to assist them to pay past-due bills, replenish inventories, retain employees, and reduce debt, with 1.1million to women-, minority-, veteran-owned businesses.• Granted 150 thousand in Technical Assistance Grants to businesses and non-profits to strengthen their businesses.• Administered 219 grant applications via ZoomGrants, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines while safeguarding sensitive data and managed evaluations, fund disbursements, and grant progress via Smartsheet.• Monitored and tracked grant progress, developing timelines, ensuring reporting compliance, and compiling data for periodic audits and program requirements. • Reviewed submissions from applicants while maintaining strict adherence to federal guidelines; enhanced proposal evaluation processes which led to increased efficiency in final decision-making.• Led networking & tournament events, fostering connections with business leaders, policymakers, & stakeholders.• Successfully organized the Small Business Success Summit, a hybrid event for small businesses with over 15 workshops that brought together 40+ organizations & partners, attracting more than 150 in-person attendees & online audience by managing logistics, recording, & technology setup for a seamless experience for all participants.• Demonstrated strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment, consistently prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and contributing to a collaborative and high-performance work culture.