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Highland Park, Nj, Us

Trenton, Nj

• Develop and review Notices of Grant Opportunity (NGO’s) in accordance with Federal and/or State requirements.• Establish timelines for NGO announcements, technical assistance workshops, and applicant submission deadlines. • Coordinate, facilitate, and present technical assistance workshops and grant summary presentations for prospective grant applicants.• Read, review, and score quality of all applications against the parameters of the NGO.• Coordinate and participate in panel reviews of all grant applications. • Prepare contracts and contract modifications for executive review and approval.• Create customized spreadsheets and data collections to monitor grant performance and evaluate NGO/policy/program design.• Monitor and report grantees’ performance metrics and financial data through database and spreadsheet management.• Provide technical assistance to grantees to strengthen performance.• Conduct annual program and fiscal monitoring site visits of grantees’ program sites to ensure compliance with contract deliverables and discuss best practices.• Communicate with the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) program officers regarding technical inquiries, quarterly reports, grant modifications, and site visits.• Collaborate with local agencies such as Mayor’s offices, One-Stop Career Centers, colleges, and community-based organizations to establish and strengthen coordinated services. • Ensure communication between One-Stop Career Center and grantees to ensure eligibility and registration, data collection, and wrap-around WIOA service referrals for participants.• Assist with the procurement of database development, software agreements and licenses according to DIT/OIT approval and procurement processes.• Assist with the conversion of program applications, contracts, and reporting processes into SAGE Intelligrants and Salesforce databases.• Test SAGE and Salesforce databases for bugs and to ensure alignment with program operations and policies.

Trenton, Nj

Administration of National Emergency Grants: - Grant program development, including the creation and coordination of Notices of Grant Opportunity (NGOs) and facilitation of Technical Assistance workshops for grant applicants- Tracking and analysis of program and financial data through database and spreadsheet management, for compliance in State/Federal reporting- Understanding and compliance with State and Federal regulations (WIA, WIOA)- On-the-Job Training contract writing and payment authorization - Maintenance of interpersonal relationships with partners and contracted vendors- Collaboration with local governments, county One-Stop Career Centers, community and faith-based organizations, and employers- Creation and branding of program marketing materials- Coordination of program outreach- Public speaking and facilitation of program information sessions- Program eligibility screenings of job seekersGrant work includes:- Camden Corps Plus, Disconnected Youth Demonstration Grant- Atlantic City Reemployment Initiative for Dislocated Casino Workers- Dislocated Worker Training: Advanced Manufacturing- WorkForce 55+ (Senior Community Service Employment Program)

Sea Girt, Nj

For Five Star Realtor Pat Mayer:- Expand social media presence and engagement - Compose and schedule relevant, periodic content posts for social media sites - Create and maintain Google and Facebook advertisements for real estate listings- Create and maintain Pat’s personal Wordpress website- Track and review social media, MLS database, and advertisement data analyses for future strategy - Coordinate digital promotional video production, including script writing and hiring local film students- Maintain prospect tracking database (Excel) - Create and disseminate monthly drip campaign mailings to contacts database (PowerPoint, VistaPrint, SpinnPrint.com) - Compile and reach potential client leads via regional FlexMLS, Trulia, Zillow, and Excel databases- Write and submit weekly column to The Coast Star newspaper

162 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, Nj

- Researched, reviewed, and updated women's leadership fact sheets- Created and reviewed flyers for Institute events, programs, and classes- Coordinated and administered a promotional photo and essay contest for the Institute's guest lecture, featuring Gloria Steinem- Drafted and presented the proposal for a new Student Consortium at staff meeting, and conducted a relevant focus group - Compiled and reported focus group findings at staff meeting- Maintained active social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr) for interaction with community and promotion of events

Plainfield, Nj

- Prepared and reviewed education materials for community education programs- Assisted with grant-related data collection and database reporting for community education programs- Assisted with preparation of grant-related visits- Attended periodic project evaluation meetings, reported data findings and provided input on program improvement- Tabled at health fairs and community events- Assisted in co-facilitating the Mothers At Heart community education program: