Responsible for seeking federal and state funding to support manufacturing and product development of zero emissions vehicles, including researching grant opportunities, proposal writing, and project managing grant submissions.Accomplishments include:- Project managing and leading proposal development of $200 million Department of Energy Domestic Manufacturing Conversion grant and 3 applications to DOE/IRS competitive tax credit program worth up to $74 million (submitted, awaiting decisions)- Led development of Community Benefits Plan for a $200 million Department of Energy Manufacturing grant- Cultivating and managing an internal network of ~100 stakeholders within first 4 months of employment

Limelight Consulting Services’ mission is to help organizations and individuals achieve their goals by securing funding through effective grant proposals. We are dedicated to providing personalized and professional services, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and develop compelling narratives that inspire funders to invest in their projects.

- Optimizing business operations for growing vacation rental firm, including streamlining project management strategies- Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business procedures and implementing policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations-Marketing communications, development and management of CRM system, invoicing clients and vendors, knowledge management, and fundraising

Key Results: • Successfully organized and inaugural virtual recruitment fair (450 jobseekers and 18 companies), with high praise from partners, local businesses and jobseekers, earning reputation as a highly organized “doer” • Frequently complimented by internal and external stakeholders for my collaborative and positive approach, as well as by new international employees for delivering excellent hands-on client service according to verbal feedback and surveys • Achieved increased international employee retention by building up a talent attraction/retention initiative in Sweden from scratch—including increasing user-base from 0-500+ in just under 1 year— through continually adapting programming based on qualitative and quantitative data analysis from assessment tools focused on customer needs and experienceOther achievements and responsibilities:• Used keen business insight to drive short- and long-term strategic direction of program needs, including forging and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders including local businesses to develop strategic partnerships• Designed and led execution of initiatives across thematic work areas including professional development through continuous prioritization and effective resource management, exceeding KPIs outlined in project plan.• Routinely analyzed inefficiencies and gaps in service provision and used data driven approach to influence partners and stakeholders to effectively execute project

• Executed end-to-end research project planning in highly complex political environment in Chile including proposal writing, schedule and budget, designing study, hypothesizing and analytic planning, synthesizing data, creating insights and narratives that drove actionable recommendations• Developed organizational goals through improving operational processes and systems using a data-driven approach to provide recommendations as part of Strategic Planning Group • Became primary point person for counseling and mentoring new international employees because of my resourceful and service-oriented approach; referred to by colleagues as “Holly Google”

• Managed end-to-end life cycle of research projects in Indonesia in Taiwan, from requirements specification, risk management, to deployment, as well as data and budget management and reporting results to stakeholders • Published peer-reviewed articles and presented results from PhD research project at international conferences based on in-depth interviews conducted in Solomon Islands and East Timor• Project Director of cross-functional team for International Capacity Building Initiative on Dialogue and Mediation, resulting in participants from 15 countries deepening their knowledge and skills in program areas according to evaluations

• Successfully communicated measurement of success criteria and project updates to multiple levels of stakeholders; resulted in increased allocation of project funds by financier following mid-term evaluation• Effective planning and budget management of multi-year USD 4 million budget resulted in less than 1% excess funds at end of program period for East Asian Peace Program• Leveraged cross-cultural communication skills and organizational acumen to negotiate and cooperate with international partners as lead organizer of yearly research conferences in East Asia

- Led in-country training of interviewers and focus group facilitators for large-scale survey project in Solomon Islands- Supported logistical and budgetary arrangements in Solomon Islands

- Monitored and researched ongoing issues in local communities related to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and disability. - Attended community outreach events

Conducted background research on procedural justice and culture for academic publications; Wrote and edited for quarterly newsletter; Completed press releases for university events.

- Managed database of client information for grant reporting- Hospitality and acculturation services for clients from over 60 countries- French interpretation during counselling sessions- Researched and compiled country reports for staff members to understand how to best address client needs - General office duties