Details to follow - Humbled and excited for this next stage challenge to support administrative staff and medicine faculty in obtaining research success!

• Oversaw the successful submission of >2000 (ongoing) proposals (CY 2020-present) for funding consideration• Lead the sustainable development of the research administration infrastructure strategic plan for 100+ faculty, fellows, and residents to engage in education, basic science, and clinical trial research• Member of Leadership and Management Teams: Research, Collaboration• Provide leadership to a research administrator, financial analyst, finance manager, and research technical manager • Review proposal narratives and budgets to enhance application packageprior to sending to institutional official for certification• Develop medical editor resource to support faculty manuscript development and publishing• Served as research section financial analyst/manager for nine months during vacancies• Lead professional publication and journal abstract writing course

Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness (CEDEP) Division• Assist in the development of the Emergency Preparedness program budget and utilize the departmental financial management systems to monitor, evaluate, recommend actions, and develop policy and procedures to achieve program goals.• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish program goals.• Monitor and provide recommendations to improve program, organizational, information technology systems, and operational processes.• Provide oversight and review processes for purchases of goods and services in accordance with available budget, codes, policies, and procedures.• Ensure grant compliance verification is achieved. Use grant accounting and financial management to track all expenditures. Oversee accrual and journal voucher processes.• Develop individual performance plans for subordinates. Conduct performance reviews, provide accolades, incentives, constructive feedback, and guidance to improve work performance.• Oversee contract management for the program and ensure contract expenses are monitored and contract milestones are met.• Compile guidance for program implementation by regional health departments to meet cooperative agreement requirements and strategic goals.• Assist in the coordination of program activities and exercises with appropriate partners to develop and meet Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) goals.Accomplishments- Co-wrote and facilitated a grant through CDC that brought in new federal funding (~$4.5 million) to combat the opioid overdose crisis in Tennessee.- Led successful federal funding submission and received $15 million/yr each year for five years for the HPP and the PHEP grants. - Crucial hire to bring on a talented contract specialist. #grants #grantsadministration #finance #grantmaking #accounting #leadership

2016 Best New Restaurant Award - Nashville2017 Best Pizza Restaurant Award - Nashville• Collaborated with executive-level management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and employee collaboration• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity• Worked with managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans• Analyzed current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives• Managed financial reconciliation, deposits and payroll• Coordinated daily evaluation of electrical, mechanical and plumbing to ensure operational readiness and coordinated all contractor affiliations#operationsmanagment

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Tennessee, is a state government agency whose mission is to coordinate emergency management response and recovery to reduce loss of life and property in the State of Tennessee.• Providing direct support and coordination as the co-lead for Emergency Support Function #14 - Volunteers and Donations• Providing direct support and coordination for the May 2010 Flood, East Tennessee 2011 tornado and 2015 Winter Freeze response and recovery efforts• FEMA Volunteers and Donations Management Trainer (L-488)

Volunteer Tennessee, the Governor’s Commission on National and Community Service, Nashville, TN, is an executive service state agency whose mission is to encourage volunteerism and community service. • Direct annual funding and grant process for over $25 million in federal funds in five years • Provide on-going training and technical assistance to 18 AmeriCorps programs, at nonprofits across Tennessee, hosting more than 1000+ AmeriCorps members • Review AmeriCorps program monitoring, progress, periodic expense and financial status reports for accuracy, content, compliance and provide continuous best-practice improvement • Serve as a liaison between the Corporation for National and Community Service State Federal and State of Tennessee offices • Researched and established a bill that created a state-sponsored Companion 501c3 nonprofit organization to support Volunteer Tennessee - unanimously supported and signed by Governor Haslam - TOC §4-3-28 chapter 4, section 3, paragraph 28 • Team-coordinate the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards annual statewide volunteer recognition event and annual Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service- Learning • Responsible for website, social media, technology and webinar management

Wildland Firefighter certification. I am sawyer (chainsaw) certified at level B.

Educational Endeavors, educational solutions for schools, organizations, nonprofits and individuals.• Trained 35 educators to work with low-income youth in Chicago Housing Authority’s Earn & Learn Summer Program by teaching youth voice, civic engagement, leadership and critical literacy skills.• Wrote a 179 page 6-Week Curriculum with two core areas of focus: Leadership/Experiential Education, Civic Engagement/Community Project.

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Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington, D.C., for President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joseph Biden. • Managed the distribution for 12 Inaugural Balls, hotel locations and two retail stores • Hired, trained and supervised staff

A World of Service is a nonprofit and education (service-learning/volunteerism) consulting firm.· Cottonwood Institute (CO): ­ Marketing, Fund Development and Program Development· Merit Partners ­(WA): Cesar E. Chavez 10-Month Afterschool Service Club Curriculum670+ page service-learning curriculum for educators in CA low-income middle schools

Youth Service California is a statewide nonprofit that makes service a meaningful part of a young person’s life. • In partnership with CaliforniaVolunteers – Office of the Governor and Youth California staff, took concept of developing afterschool programs that taught Title 1 middle school students about the Life and Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez and other Service Heroes through student led community service-learning, and launched 77 afterschool programs through two competitive grantmaking processes• Successfully wrote a grant narrative and budget to CaliforniaVolunteers for $10 million for 2 years of funding• Managed consultants and contractors: Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, Merit Partners, WestEd• Developed, coordinated and trained over 500 administrators and educators in program implementation, development, management and sustainability • Developed and directed a statewide AmeriCorps*VISTA program • Developed and led workshops at the CalServe Leadership Institute and Afterschool Service-Learning Summer InstituteThe organization is no longer operational.

Volunteer San Diego, San Diego, CA, a nonprofit engaging individuals and groups in meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet real community needs.• Certified Regional Lead/Trainer/Technical Assistance Coordinator Orange and San Diego Counties to school–based and community-based educators with the California Department of Education/CalServe Initiative• Presenter at national, state and local conferences on youth leadership, youth voice, civic responsibility, high-quality service, recruiting and attracting youth to volunteer opportunities • Managed CA After-School Service-Learning Grant from Youth Service California• Successfully wrote and managed grants totaling $85,000+ • Managed and coordinated two high school student leadership programs• Organized a Youth Leadership Conference at the University of San Diego• Supervisor of AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers

• Certified Regional Lead/Trainer/Technical Assistance Coordinator Orange, Imperial and San DiegoCounties to school-based and community-based educators with the California Department ofEducation/CalServe Initiative• Trained over 300 educators in service-learning as a teaching method• Presenter at national, state and local conferences• Managed CA After-School Service-Learning Grant from Youth Service California

Help to develop ad campaigns and the car donation program.

Center for Earth and Environmental SciencePerformed water quality and soil science research. Co-facilitated a randomized and plotted river bank tree research project and environmental education class.

Taught environmental education and conflict resolution to urban middle school students.

Performed environmental service projects. Educated K-12 students about environmental responsibility and respect.