Dwayne Cooper Email & Phone Number

2920 Brandywine Rd., Atlanta, Ga 30341

Perform grant/cooperative agreement pre/post-award functions such as pre-award planning with CDC-sponsored office; reviewing and providing comments on draft funding opportunity announcements; reviewing grantee applications; participating in objective review panels; conducting budget discussions with grantees; preparing pre-award and award documents; and providing assistance to program officials and applicants on the grant/cooperative agreement award process.*Perform grant/cooperative agreement post-award functions such as processing continuations; supplemental requests; carryover requests; administrative actions, etc. Monitor and review progress reports, financial status reports, and annual audits.*Independently research applicable regulations, policies, and guidance documents for grants management issues (pre-award, post-award, allowable costs audits, etc.).*Provide advice and assistance to program officials and grantees on grant/cooperative agreement administration issues.*Attend meetings associated with assigned grants/cooperative agreements. Attend meetings/trainings associated with grants management responsibilities.

Cdc - 2920 Brandywine Rd., Atlanta, Ga 30341

*Perform grant/cooperative agreement pre/post-award functions such as pre-award planning with CDC-sponsored office; reviewing and providing comments on draft funding opportunity announcements; reviewing grantee applications; participating in objective review panels; conducting budget discussions with grantees; preparing pre-award and award documents; and providing assistance to program officials and applicants on the grant/cooperative agreement award process.*Perform grant/cooperative agreement post-award functions such as processing continuations; supplemental requests; carryover requests; administrative actions, etc. Monitor and review progress reports, financial status reports, and annual audits.*Independently research applicable regulations, policies, and guidance documents for grants management issues (pre-award, post-award, allowable costs audits, etc.).*Provide advice and assistance to program officials and grantees on grant/cooperative agreement administration issues.*Attend meetings associated with assigned grants/cooperative agreements. Attend meetings/trainings associated with grants management responsibilities.

1275 Peachtree St. Ne, Atlanta Ga 30309

*Successfully passed through 15% of the average Federal grants funding award of $40 million annually.*Led efforts to slash overall department travel budget by 50% through development of online grant administration workshop for over 300 U.S. clubs.*Negotiated with third-party vendor for agreement to launch online grant administration workshop.*Provided technical assistance and training to over 100 sites, audited over 160 financial reports monthly.*Monitored financial and program data, processed and approved funds for eligible grant activity.*Recognized for efforts to improve overall efficiency of department and participation in special projects with a monetary spot award and a discretionary leave day.*Advised staff on issues relating to federal regulations, guidelines,policies, and OMB circular policy and procedures to the contract development process.

1500 Poydras St., New Orleans, La 70112

*Managed community development projects from start to completion. Supervised multiple projects with varying timelines, scheduling, goals and priorities in an efficient manner.*Co-chaired committee responsible for submission of federal grant application. Wrote components of application, assisted in the appropriation process, made recommendations to mayor and senior staff for final decision on funding allocations.*Spearheaded budget negotiation process with agencies receiving funding. Enacted performance budgets and contracts based on grant objectives, and evaluated performance throughout grant cycle.*Successfully negotiated with department heads and city leaders to ensure $1 million fund was established to restore summer youth programming to the N.O. Recreation Dept for the summer youth activity for over 1,000 metro area youths.*Lead effort to save $10 million award from Federal rescission efforts. Successfully redirected $7.5 million of jeopardized funding to revitalization and economic development efforts in historic Treme community.*Increased reporting performance of non-profits sub-recipients by 30% by restructuring comprehensive analysis documents, program benefit questionnaires, and monitoring techniques to increase accuracy and efficiency of programs.*Qualified over 180 at-risk, economically disadvantaged adolescents and teens for college and vocational careers.*Supported the acquisition of blighted properties through a non-profit via the expropriation process, and managed the rehabilitation efforts of processed properties.*Advised senior level city officials and agencies on federal regulation guidelines, compliance, OMB circulars, policy and procedures affecting the planning, awarding and management of grants as well as the closeout protocol to assist them in federal grant assistance decision making.

Greater New Orleans Area

*Overall accountability for over 150 employees within the division. Includes performance appraisals, disciplinary/promotional authority, scheduling approval, training, and creation of employee code of conduct manual.*Prepared operating budget and set objectives for activity within the department. Allocated resources towards ongoing capital improvements projects, including the Almonaster Auto Pound Facility and Improvements.*Restored impact of Abandoned Car Division by establishing a task force which enlisted the assistance of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and increased effectiveness of program by 30%.*Re-instituted an effective abandoned car sweeps monthly to curb the pervasive problem of excess displaced vehicles throughout the metro area.*Gained trust of the NOPD and enlisted their assistance in Carnival/Mardi Gras operations.*Interfaced with department heads, city council, and the public on all matters relating to parking operations. Required tact and customer-friendly interaction with the public.*Created an employee code of conduct manual to enhance the image of parking control officers and their supervisors, tow operators, and boot operators.*Temporary assignment to help restore order during a period of high employee turnover.

Greater New Orleans Area

*Monitored over $6 million annually for CDBG-related community service activities; including health services, teen supportive services, senior services, youth mentoring, career counseling, construction & redevelopment activity, and economic development.*Instrumental in budget and contract development activity for each assigned agreement entered with non-profit organizations.*Developed and maintained reports to track data relating to program performance and to satisfy federal, state and local grant requirements.*Oversaw pre-bid/bid conferences, and completed project management responsibility for major construction initiatives in low/mod income communities. Set pro forma schedules for completion and submitted all applicable progress reports, and approved disbursements of funds for completed activity.*Successfully resolved major audit issues facing CDBG-funded city agencies regarding program benefit by targeting strategic community-eligible block groups.*Appointed as a community liaison member for the Mayor's Homeless Advisory Board.

Greater New Orleans Area

*Performed tax assessments for delinquent tax businesses.*Researched projected sales and monitored sales activity for businesses. Levied interest and penalties against delinquent businesses.*Scheduled appointments with delinquent taxpayers to finalize interest and penalties, and to review any additional information provided to support actual sales revenue collected by businesses.*Responsible for locking down businesses for failure to pay delinquent taxes, or for failure to make approved payment arrangements.*Conduct special assessments and monitored sales activity for special events and festivals conducted in the greater New Orleans area.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Class President, College of Business - 1984, 4 year member of Student Government Association (SGA) - College.

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