Larissa Pullen Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Work as part of a dynamic, cross-functionalteam to deliver high-quality, evidence-basedservices to client organizations
• Research emerging grant writing methodsand present opportunities for expansions andadditions to Ivanhoe Development’s library ofresources
• Attend evaluation webinars, seminars,lectures, etc., and present findings to the IDteam
• Act as lead author on grants for the current IDclient roster
• Manage current grant activities for clients,including but not limited to coding, research,and writing

Los Angeles County, California, United States

• Researches client and funder alignment through local, state, federal databases for nonprofit organizations and assembles funding strategy.
• Track and communicate all grants terms and deadlines.
• Writes proposals, letters of inquiry, and program plans for organizations
• Revises and edits drafts, including executive summaries, research plans, facilities, and organizational resources.
• Maintains clear professional communication with the lead writer or client.

Claremont, California, United States

• Implementing project management systems for grant writing team
• Identifying and conduct prospect research on foundations and corporations for potential grant requests of support.
• Obtains necessary information for proposals/grants and applications.
• Develops and prepares proposals and grant applications according to guidelines; complies with all follow-up grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Acquires and maintains sound knowledge of the organization and uses that knowledge and understanding to better comprehend all projects and programs for which grants will be sought and to recommend the seeking of grants.
• Works with leadership and utilizes research tools to identify key foundation officers, trustees and other contacts and facilitate on-site meetings as needed.

South Pasadena, California, United States

• Developed new product formulas for a diverse range of clients including manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and consumer-facing brands.
• Conducted cost analysis, followed nutritional guidelines and processing restrictions
• Developed products with specific dietary requirements including but not limited to Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegan, Kosher, etc.
• Exemplified excellence in accuracy across all necessary areas within the development process, including recipe writing, culinary guidelines, costing accuracy, etc.
• Supports new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization.
• Excecutes project-related tasks within the framework of established New Product Development (NPD) processes, including planning materials for benchtop development, the creation and execution of conceptual samples.

• Provided training and performance feedback to front-of-house staff on customer service, safety procedures, and drink recipes
• Maintained standards for culinary excellence
• Communicated effectively in high-stress situations
• Handled all monetary transactions with accuracy
• Managed team to work towards a common goal

Azusa, California, United States

• Assisted undergraduate and graduate students with writing projects at any stage in the process (brainstorming, assisting in employing a research method, proofreading, documentation)
• Instructed proper use of university library database
• Used knowledge of the English language grammar and critical thinking skills to aid the student in improving their writing
• Clerical duties such as maintaining office space, answering emails, receptionist work, etc.

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

• Utilized Adobe InDesign and WordPress site to lay newspaper columns for print and digital publication
• Led team of student writers in creating content
• Researched music trends, events, and album releases
• Conducted interviews with bands and attended shows for live reviews.