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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

⮚ Demonstrated success in managing grantees in alignment with ACF areas of priority surrounding coordinated approaches to serving children and families (Fiscal and Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Panel Reviews, Facilities, Family services, School Readiness). ▪ Collaborate with staff and management to oversee the issuance and monitoring of ACF Discretionary Grants to improve the administration and efficiency of the grant management process.▪ Perform federal grant fiscal analysis tasks and leverage knowledge of federal grant guidelines including Uniform Guidance, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Head Start Act.▪ Apply a diverse mix of federal, department and agency grant administration and financial policies and regulations in awarding and administering grants (Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Grants Management (OGM) and Office of Head Start (OHS)).▪ Ensure the complete and timely review of grant applications, including audit reports, federal financial reports and financial statements.▪ Provide insight and technical assistance to assigned grantees regarding fiscal and regulatory compliance and internal control best practices.▪ Analyze complex data from financial and statistical reports and automated systems to assess Grantee financial performance.▪ Develop grant award notices for initial and adjusted grants with accompanying documentation.▪ Provide technical guidance to grantees on the interpretation and application of grants laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.▪ Ensure grants are closed out in accordance with grants management regulations.▪ Evaluate grantee requests and jurisdictions utilizing expertise of cost factors and cost principles.▪ Provide advisory services and support to program staff and grantees.▪ Design and present programs and workshops around fiscal responsibility and compliance.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Accomplishments⮚ Demonstrated Success with streamlining the grants management process from cradle-to-grave, resulting in noticeably improved customer service and regulatory compliance, in the Department of Nephrology. ⮚ Extensive training surrounding the University of Pennsylvania sponsored research policies and related financial systems (InfoEd, SOMERA, BenFinancials). ▪ Manage more complex grants including clinical research grants and program projects with multiple principal investigators and sub-contracts.▪ Manage proposal development, budget development and related pre-award activities for a diverse sponsor portfolio. ▪ Manage post award activities including account setup; monitor and review of all sponsored projects expenditures, including fund projections. ▪ Monitor and enforce compliance with institution and sponsor guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance. ▪ Advise principal investigators on financial issues related to their portfolios. ▪ Maintain salary grids and work with payroll coordinators to ensure faculty and staff are paid correctly. ▪ Assist in the preparation of effort reports. ▪ Participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Accomplishments⮚ Extensive Training in OHS areas of priority surrounding coordinated approaches to serving children and families (Fiscal Compliance, Data Analysis, Panel Reviews, Facilities, Family services, School Readiness). ▪ Collaborate with staff and management to oversee the issuance and monitoring of over seven (7) million dollars of ACF Discretionary Grants to improve the administration and efficiency of the grant management process.▪ Perform federal grant fiscal analysis tasks and leverage knowledge of federal grant guidelines including Uniform Guidance, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Head Start Act.▪ Apply a diverse mix of federal, department and agency grant administration and financial policies and regulations in awarding and administering grants (Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and Office of Head Start (OHS).▪ Perform activities designed to ensure complete and timely review of grant applications, including audit reports, and financial statements.▪ Provide insight and technical assistance to assigned grantees regarding fiscal and internal control best practices.▪ Analyze complex data from appropriate financial and statistical reports and automated systems to assess Grantee financial performance.▪ Develop grant award notices for initial and adjusted grants with accompanying documentation.▪ Make recommendations to improve administrative and/or facilities services, policies, procedures, and practices. ▪ Design and present programs and workshops around fiscal responsibility and compliance. ▪ Provide technical guidance to grantees on the interpretation and application of grants laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Accomplishments⮚ Supervisory Certification⮚ Chair Person for the Campaign to Improve Research Administration Effectiveness (CIRAE) taskforce on developing internal training centered on the use of restricted federal funds. ⮚ Developed and presented training sessions for research community receiving federal, state and local grants (Topics include: Designing budgets, preparing grant applications, finding funding).⮚ Certification in post-award administration: The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI).▪ Liaison between faculty, academic departments, research centers, administrative units, and a variety of federal, state, local and private funding agencies to enable and facilitate all matters related to sponsored research projects. ▪ Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise in federal, state, local, industry and other agency regulations and policies to assure compliance. ▪ Design and Present faculty development programs. ▪ Review Federal fiscal requirements and opportunities on the proper use of Federal grant funds.▪ Provide technical guidance on the interpretation and application of grants laws, regulations, policies and procedures.▪ Participate in the development and implementation of sponsored program policies and procedures. ▪ Research Proposal preparation and submission (over 50M in grant funding):o Advise faculty and departmental staff in the preparation and processing of research proposals and awards. Interpret sponsor and/or institutional, solicitations, guidelines and policies. o Review final grants applications for accuracy, completeness and adherence to University and sponsor guidelines.▪ Research Grant-Contract Negotiation: o Review, negotiate and draft research documents, contracts, subawards and other agreements.o Coordinate with the Offices of General Counsel, Technology Transfer/Commercialization, Compliance, Privacy, Patents and Licensing, Insurance & Risk Management and other administrative units as needed.

In today’s constantly changing workforce, versatility is an enormous benefit. The creative thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills taught in the MS in Creativity and Innovation program are useful and marketable in a variety of settings.

The Supervisory Certificate Program (SCP) is intended to help Drexel supervisors gain the knowledge, information and tools to become more effective members of Drexel’s management team. The SCP gives participants an opportunity to develop their professional skill sets, enhance self-confidence, and strengthen a culture of excellence. The SCP is offered by the Human Resources Learning & Development team as part of a comprehensive approach to building leadership capacity throughout Drexel.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Accomplishments⮚ Successful implementation and management of Research Compliance Software System: streamlining research submission and review process for IRB, IACUC and IBC. This 3-year process brought the University into compliance with OHRP regulations. ⮚ Act as interim Director of Sponsored Projects and Research Information Specialist (14-month tenure). ⮚ Received extensive training in the diverse areas of Leadership (26hrs.), Grantsmanship (32hrs.) andHuman Subjects Research Compliance (32hrs).▪ Manage information and communication for the Office of Sponsored Projects and Research.o Publish newsletters on funding opportunities; agency and institutional policy changes.o Perform specialized searches for faculty and students to identify funding opportunities.▪ Manage student worker team of 3-5 undergraduate and graduate students from diverse disciplines.▪ Ensure grant applications comply with applicable program announcements and administrative fiscal policies.▪ Monitor project team operations in maintaining regulatory compliance.▪ Provide technical advice in a wide variety of assigned areas of within research grant management. ▪ Review and analyze financial management activities.▪ Setup systems for implementation: search, bids and contract negotiations.▪ Grant and contract administrator: process research grants, contracts and agreements.o Includes fedearl, non-federal agencies, corporations and foundations.o Successfully prepare and submit grant applications.o Guide faculty and students through budget development.o Prepare and negotiate contracts and agreements.▪ Presenter and coordinator for faulty development programs. Topics include IRB, preparing applications, dos and don’ts of grant getting, understanding sponsored project and designing budgets.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Accomplishments⮚ Assisted in the development and coordinated the Communication On Increasing Research Efforts(C.O.R.E.) series, created to encourage research faculty development and collaboration.⮚ Streamlined data management systems and processes for Electronic Research Administration (eRA) and Research Compliance.⮚ Received over 30 hours of training in Microsoft Office tools and Excelling as an Administrative Coordinator.▪ Information and communication manager for the Office of Sponsored Projects and Research.▪ Grant and contract administrator: assisted with the development of research grants, routing and approval and processing contracts and agreements.▪ Assistant coordinator and Administrator for the Institutional Review Board.▪ Streamlined data management systems and processes for Electronic Research Administration (eRA) and IRB.▪ Created presentations, reports, and documents using desktop publishing software and digital graphics.▪ Conducted research and disseminated pertinent funding information to faculty via all electronic media.▪ Managed purchasing, travel, meetings and appointments, office supplies and leased equipment.▪ Managed operation budget, databases, special projects, website maintenance, and support staff.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Completed initial screening of applicants and scheduled appointments.- Coordinated applicant flow from start to finish, managed paperwork and testing.- Designed forms as needed and composed routine correspondence.- Documented and distributed all accounts payable invoices.- Resolved issues concerning payroll time and pay registries.- Managed general office processes, supplies and equipment

Master Of Science - Ms, Creativity And Innovation

Activities and Societies: Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Drexel Dance Ensemble

Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Honor's Society, Lion's Club, Student Government

High School, A+

Activities and Societies: Choir, Cheer leading, Dance