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-Reconciled and managed budgets for 4+ grant-funded programs, ensuring 100% compliance with funder requirements and facilitating audits with zero discrepancies.-Streamlined invoicing and purchase order processes, reducing invoice processing time by 25% and improving accuracy of expense reporting by 15%.-Coordinated logistics for over 30 internal and external meetings annually, managing scheduling, documentation, and action tracking for leadership teams.-Developed and distributed… Show more -Reconciled and managed budgets for 4+ grant-funded programs, ensuring 100% compliance with funder requirements and facilitating audits with zero discrepancies.-Streamlined invoicing and purchase order processes, reducing invoice processing time by 25% and improving accuracy of expense reporting by 15%.-Coordinated logistics for over 30 internal and external meetings annually, managing scheduling, documentation, and action tracking for leadership teams.-Developed and distributed program surveys with a response rate increase of 20%, and used the data to inform program improvements that enhanced participant satisfaction by 15%.-Used Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint to improve document management efficiency by 40%, ensuring organized and accessible program documentation for staff and leadership. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Managed a $10,000 annual program budget, reallocating funds and achieving a 5% cost savings through strategic expense management and vendor negotiations.-Implemented a volunteer tracking system that improved volunteer retention by 30%, significantly increasing the program's capacity to deliver services.-Coordinated procurement and vendor contracts for 10+ events annually, resulting in on-time delivery and maintaining accurate financial records for all services and supplies.-Led… Show more -Managed a $10,000 annual program budget, reallocating funds and achieving a 5% cost savings through strategic expense management and vendor negotiations.-Implemented a volunteer tracking system that improved volunteer retention by 30%, significantly increasing the program's capacity to deliver services.-Coordinated procurement and vendor contracts for 10+ events annually, resulting in on-time delivery and maintaining accurate financial records for all services and supplies.-Led community outreach and recruitment efforts, driving a 25% increase in event attendance and successfully coordinating logistics for a conference with over 500 participants. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Processed and tracked invoices, expenses, and basic accounting entries for a budget of over $50,000, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely payments.Scheduled and coordinated logistics for over 100 meetings and outreach programs, improving event organization and reducing scheduling conflicts by 20%.Managed procurement of supplies and services, negotiating contracts with vendors that resulted in 10% savings on program supplies.Supported data collection and reporting efforts… Show more Processed and tracked invoices, expenses, and basic accounting entries for a budget of over $50,000, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely payments.Scheduled and coordinated logistics for over 100 meetings and outreach programs, improving event organization and reducing scheduling conflicts by 20%.Managed procurement of supplies and services, negotiating contracts with vendors that resulted in 10% savings on program supplies.Supported data collection and reporting efforts for program evaluations, contributing to the successful completion of 3 audits with zero findings. Show less

Master Of Arts - M.A. Communications/ Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Sociology