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Expert grant writer/program designer with over $40M in awards since 2022. Specialization: development of innovative program-impact-focused grant proposals grounded in research with the goal of delivering measurable performance outcomes. Grant awards were from multiple entities including federal agencies, state agencies, municipalities, foundations, and corporations.

Community-minded business: 10% of net revenue went to community housing nonprofits.STRATAVENTURE Construction- Residential/Multi-Family/Commercial construction.- Focused on finish-out work.- Wall covering (tape, bed and texture).STRATAVENTURE Philanthropy Consultants - Nonprofit grant consulting- Grant Prospecting- Grant Writing- Grantor/grantee relationship management- Grant administration/reporting

Increased revenue by 47% in 12 months year-over-year.Strategically drafted numerous grant proposals and was awarded $1,200,000+.Managed 20 staff and contractors.Worked collaboratively with board of directors.Expanded and refined programs to be more efficient and effective.Increased programmatic impact by 600%+.Directed a 24/7 an emergency shelter for mothers with minor children.Drafted and implemented annual budget.Collaborated with numerous nonprofits, governments (multiple cities, Denton County, State of Texas and federal) and agencies like TDHCA, TH, HUD, etc.

Direct the operations of the agency.Draft proposals for CDBG funding administered by the City of Denton.Draft proposals for Human Services grants from the City of Denton. Draft proposals for Emergency Solutions Grants, CARES Round 1, and implement deployment of grant funds ($300,000 in 2021).Seek new grant funding sources.Maintain and report on multiple federal, state, local and foundation grant awards.Write proposals for numerous grants totaling $600,000+ in awards in 2020.Supervise the Housing and Relief, Case Management and Life Skills Program staff, approximately 17.Supervise the management of Wheeler House, and emergency and transitional shelter for single mothers with minor children.Develop an annual strategic plan in conjunction with CEO.Develop annual agency budget in conjunction with CEO ($1.7M)

I assisted the organization as a volunteer (20-30 hours per week).Wrote proposals for numerous grants totaling $500,000+.Consulted on the development of a new initiative.Consulted on expanding programs to new areas.Consulted on the development of program branding.Assisted with staff management as requested.

Served in this role as an unpaid volunteer.Managed the Street Outreach program team (case conferencing, budget management & grant reporting).Managed the Turning Point program team, a permanent supportive housing (PSH) program funded by HUD.Maintained relationships with grantors and grant managing entities (HUD, THA, TDHCA, City of Denton & Denton County).Managed the homelessness prevention/rapid re-housing team funded by ESG.Managed the reporting and reapplication of numerous grants.Served on search committee to hire permanent executive director.

Chief executive officer of a large Habitat for Humanity affiliate with an annual budget of $2.4 million and a staff of 20 employees. Duties included:- Drafting and implemented annual budget.- Managing the day-to-day finances of the organization.- Managing and supervising the staff Senior Leadership Team (SLT).- Reporting to a governing board of directors.Impact:- Doubled the program impact of the affiliate in the first year.- Drafted revised employee handbook and implemented updated policies and procedures.- Served as staff liaison for annual audit; worked directly with auditor. Auditor delivered clean audit.- Increased donor engagement by over 400% during tenure.- Increased volunteer engagement by over 200% during tenure.- Directed the data merger from GiveEffect CRM to SalesForce CRM; completed in 90 days.- Quadrupled grant funding from municipalities and government sources.

Directed the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Managed a program budget of more than $90,000.- Supervised a staff of seven seasonal part-time site coordinators.- Recruited, trained and managed over 120 volunteers.- More than doubled the impact of the program (approx. 150% growth) in three years.- Authored numerous grant proposals and increased revenue from grants by 44%.- Awarded federal IRS VITA Grant in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Maintained and reported on grant.Directed the Bank On Denton County program - Recruited, trained and managed volunteer bankers. - Partnered with 20 banks to bring financial education to unbanked and under-banked households in Denton County.-Supervised numerous interns from numerous universities and areas of study.-Implemented a collective impact financial coaching pilot program in Denton County.- Partnered with numerous foundations and nonprofits to provide a financial coaching training solution for North Texas.

• Conducted investigations related to insurance claims • Interviewed witnesses of accidents, photographed the accident scene, and collected evidence• Represented the company during settlement negotiations and mediations

• Conducted extensive investigations of offenders pending sentencing in United States District Court • Supervised numerous federal offenders on probation or supervised release • Compiled offenders' criminal and social background information into a presentence investigation report which, along with my sentencing recommendation, was submitted to the sentencing judge • Frequently testified during sentencing hearings and supervision violation hearings

• Conducted background investigations and interviewed first-time nonviolent felony offenders to determine eligibility for diversion program • Supervised numerous felony offenders during their 1-3-year supervision term