Research Education, Outreach, & Strategic Support (REOSS) in the Office of Sponsored Programs at Georgia Tech

• Oversee and implement innovative learning strategies that help to develop and sustain a viable workforce and enhance expertise for the GA Tech research community.• Assist in the development of a strategic plan for education and training for research administration at GA Tech.• Generate and implement ideas to increase collaboration and communication between central research administration offices and the campus research community.• Develop, redesign, and deliver training and development programs, courses and curriculum for specific internal and campus-wide research administration audiences.• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create new and revised e-learning, online courses, instructional manuals, video tutorials, learning simulations, blended courses, etc.• Stay informed of new and evolving regulations impacting research administration at GA Tech, and quickly develop training to incorporate these changes.• Evaluate new technologies to discover new and better ways to enhance instruction.• Assist SMEs in discovering methods of improving their instruction with and without technology.• Analyze and report training effectiveness through the use of performance evaluations, course completions, surveys, etc.• Oversee unit communications including website content and maintenance, training and development strategy, communications with campus audience, development and coordination of orientation and awareness campaigns to the campus research community, etc.• Lead the development, implementation and facilitation of the integration of learning platforms and programs that drive performance and work environments and support learning, discovery, and continuous improvement.• Identify and implement best practices to communicate training information.• Interact on a consistent basis with research faculty, management and staff. • Supervision of a Training Specialist regarding support to staff and faculty for electronic research administration.

Responsible for developing and administering policies and procedures for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Charged with establishing an institutional oversight committee along with essential policies and procedures for Export Controls and Radiation Safety.Oversee the operations and management of these programs as well as coordination of grants and contracts compliance programs and services within the Office of Research. Responsible for rendering training and advice to faculty, staff and students in these matters. Investigate non-compliance issues and provide recommendation to the Research Integrity Officer. Audit programs to determine if there is a need for revisions to current policies and procedures. Monitor compliance training for IRB, IACUC, IBC, Export Controls, Responsible Conduct of Research and Conflict of Interest.* Liaison for VP of Research for policy/regulations with Provost’s Council, faculty and other administrative officials* Create initial drafts of applicable Memorandum’s of Understanding and Institutional Authorization Agreements as well as review and provide revision input on Uniform Biological Material Transfer Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements and other campus-wide contracts involving data collection/usage.* During the first year, revised and updated KSU’s Federal-wide Assurance of Compliance for the IRB* Created initial draft of the IBC’s Charter and Procedures; finalized with input by IBC members* Sourced a new zero-cost web-based system to streamline the protocol application process of IACUC and IBC* Revised IRB website to be more user friendly and updated content. Created and launched IACUC and IBC websites.NCURA Regional Conference in May 2017 - Presenter "Compliance Challenges at PUI's"Lead Crisis Coordinator, Kennesaw HallCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member & Instructor

Management of multiple funding sources ranging from $10,000 to $300,000+ each to include: purchasing, hiring, contracts, compliance, budget analysis, monitor rate of expenditures, budget reconciliation and reporting. Strategic planning and supervision of the Center's non-profit publication's Circulation, Marketing and Advertising units to ensure that sales goals are being met. Reviewed grant opportunities and created funding budgets for proposals as well as financial reporting for progress and final reports.* Established accounting procedures for circulation and advertising invoices, created policies and guidelines that provides a smoother work flow and allows for faster receipt of revenue funds.* Sourced new printing vendor that reduced annual expenses by more than $16,000* Revised and updated all marketing collateral for Youth Today (national publication on youth service issues)NCURA National Conference in August 2014 – Presenter “How to Write an Effective Budget” and “How to Manage a Budget” NCURA Regional Conference in May 2014 – Presenter “Proposal Development: How to Create an Effective Budget” and “How to Manage a Budget”, Discussion Group Leader “Managing F&A as Well as Surplus Dollars – From Allocation to What They Are Used for” and “Tips for Identifying and Disseminating Funding Information”Crisis Coordinator, Chastain Point 300 BuildingCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member & Instructor

Assisted faculty with budget development prior to submission to confirm they met sponsor guidelines, reviewed the scope of work to ensure it matched the budget and could be effectively managed upon award. Provided faculty guidance and post-award management of numerous federal (DOD, DOEd, NIH, and NSA) and foundation grants that ranged from $2,000 - $2.4 million each. Post-award management included purchasing, hiring, contracts, compliance, event coordination, budget reallocation, monitoring rate of expenditures, budget reconciliation, faculty supplemental pay, time & effort reporting, cost sharing, and conflict of interests. * Cultivated and maintain multiple Internal and External Relationships to facilitate day-to-day operations * Coordinated and planned multiple campus events each year for grant projects* Extensive knowledge of budget planning, KSU purchasing guidelines and BOR policy* Office of Research STEM team representative to promote research collaboration and support of KSU in March 2013 – at meetings with the World Bank in Ghana and Nigeria, Ghana Minister of Education, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, University of Ghana – Legon, CIFAL Port Harcourt Project Office in Nigeria, USAID office in Nigeria, National Universities Commission in Nigeria, Nigeria Minister of State, and the TET Fund in Nigeria.NCURA National Conference 2012 – Discussion Group Leader "The Role of the Grant Manager"Crisis Coordinator, Kennesaw Hall 3rd FloorCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member & Instructor

Directed day-to-day office operations, supervised office staff, and provided superior administrative support. Controlled and administered $50K+ budget for equipment and supplies; managed center inventory. Researched grant opportunities, collaborated in writing/revising grant proposals/budgets and processed grant applications. Oversaw marketing efforts and designed all marketing materials. Coordinated visas, schedules, and accommodations for international visitors. Arranged meetings with embassy officials and foreign dignitaries. Expanded and maintained Global Center’s website.* Managed seven different grant program projects/budgets totaling over $2M in funds* Planned and coordinated nine university-wide conferences, workshops, and events (national and international)* Extensive knowledge of budget planning, KSU purchasing guidelines and BOR policy* Played an integral part in the Global Center’s expansion into 14 Arab countries and served as vice-chair for the first ever Arab American Dialogue on disability issues in Fall 2009* Cultivated and maintain relationships with multiple international embassy officials and foreign dignitaries* Served as host / group leader for the Disability Sport International Youth Leadership Conference & Sports CampCrisis Coordinator, Building 58KSU Staff Senate Member 2009-10KSU Customer Service Council Member 2009-10Selected to participate in the KSU EXCEL Leadership Program 2008 & EXCEL Reunion 2009

As a nationally certified fitness instructor, created, scheduled, and led fitness classes for youth ages 3 to 14. Taught adult group fitness classes in strength, weight training, kickboxing, cycling, abdominal work, and aquatics. Oversaw all kidz program payroll transactions. Spearheaded and led marketing efforts at local health and community fairs. Led fundraising efforts and served as the team captain for the March of Dimes Walk America and Relay for Life. Solicited gym memberships and held direct responsibility for business development. Created program content and directed the High School Scholarship Fitness Program.* Hired, trained, mentored, and supervised up to eight fitness instructors* Created and implemented all marketing materials and developed monthly informational newsletters

Oversaw month-end closing procedures and analyzed and reconciled all accounts. Directed accounts-payable and accounts-receivable transactions (processed approximately 600 accounts-payable items and 300 accounts-receivable items a month, managed all wire transfers, cut checks bi-monthly, and analyzed vendor credit to establish vendor credit limits). Directed sales-and-use-tax filings (reconciled and maintained exemption certificates monthly) and annual 1099 reporting process.* Inherited a receivables balance that was 81 days outstanding and quickly reduced to 43 days by establishing proper customer follow-up protocols and implementing credit guidelines for easier collection of funds* Completely transformed the administrative departmental budget for fiscal years 1998 and 1999

Provided the highest level of administrative support to multiple corporate executives (e.g., CEO, CFO, and COO). Developed and meticulously maintained specialized reports for corporate officers. Balanced and reconciled five corporate checking accounts. Coordinated appointments, corporate meetings, and all travel arrangements.

Provided the highest level of administrative support to Senior Vice President of Operations. Developed and meticulously maintained specialized reports for corporate officers. Coordinated appointments, corporate meetings, and all travel arrangements. Family relocated to Atlanta, GA in October 1991