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• Manage and supervise GCDD operations functions including contract/grants administration, overseeing contract payments, p-card administration, operational expenses, budget development & tracking, Federal grant management, annual reporting, and project evaluation.• Establish quality financial standards, policies and procedures to produce positive impact on overall performance of the organization.• Assist executive director in planning, executing, and tracking the annual… Show more • Manage and supervise GCDD operations functions including contract/grants administration, overseeing contract payments, p-card administration, operational expenses, budget development & tracking, Federal grant management, annual reporting, and project evaluation.• Establish quality financial standards, policies and procedures to produce positive impact on overall performance of the organization.• Assist executive director in planning, executing, and tracking the annual budget.• Produce grant materials and post NoFAs/RFPs and respond to technical assistance requests from grantees.• Oversee more than 50 grantees annually including applications, amendments, renewals and closeout processes. •Provide training and guidance to staff in areas such as solicitations, contracts, purchasing and invoicing. Provide technical assistance to grantees• Ensure contract compliance with grantees and vendors in accordance with State and Federal regulations.• Spearhead program evaluation to ensure alignment of goals, objectives, and activities in the strategic plan. Show less

• Process payment requests for all federal public assistance grants from FEMA for the State of Georgia• Audit grant expenditures to insure that funds are spent according to stipulation• Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for Division Director• Provide program information and provide technical assistant to grant recipients

• Responsible for the strategic direction of all education related initiates at BBBS of Metro Atlanta. • In particular I oversaw the design and implementation of the Mentoring Towards College (MTC) Program, School-Based Mentoring and Corporate Educational Partnerships. • Developed an academic support vision and the positive intervention strategies to achieve the vision through the one-to-one mentoring delivery model. • Facilitated mentor training programs and developed staff… Show more • Responsible for the strategic direction of all education related initiates at BBBS of Metro Atlanta. • In particular I oversaw the design and implementation of the Mentoring Towards College (MTC) Program, School-Based Mentoring and Corporate Educational Partnerships. • Developed an academic support vision and the positive intervention strategies to achieve the vision through the one-to-one mentoring delivery model. • Facilitated mentor training programs and developed staff training to increase positive academic outcomes for youth. I also collected and monitored all program participants’ academic progress while working with the mentor, the parent and the school to intervene when challenges and obstacles to academic success arise. Show less

• Provided management, leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the Clubs in Schools Initiative. • Supervised five Club Directors in the areas of program delivery, facility management, personnel issues, budget management and outcomes measurements. • Established and maintained effective partnerships with school systems, advisory board members, foundations, volunteers, community groups and various constituencies.

• Collaborated with colleges, youth development agencies and business community to foster educational and career opportunities for middle and high school youth. • Organized and promoted all special events for College & Career Development department. • Assisted marketing and development team with promoting educational programs to the business community by writing grant proposals, soliciting funds and developing resources for individual donors.

• Directed and implemented a comprehensive college preparation program for club youth. • Developed operating procedures, curriculum manuals, program applications and annual calendars. • Organized up to six annual tours to colleges and universities throughout the Southeast. Provided test-prep assistance to youth including SAT, ACT and Georgia Graduation Test. • Managed $100,000 annual scholarship program including developing guidelines, receiving applications, evaluating applicants,… Show more • Directed and implemented a comprehensive college preparation program for club youth. • Developed operating procedures, curriculum manuals, program applications and annual calendars. • Organized up to six annual tours to colleges and universities throughout the Southeast. Provided test-prep assistance to youth including SAT, ACT and Georgia Graduation Test. • Managed $100,000 annual scholarship program including developing guidelines, receiving applications, evaluating applicants, and processing checks to colleges and universities. Show less

• Identified high-potential minority talent through recruitment at local high schools and colleges. • Selected and matched students with area businesses for placement in long term internships. • Expanded opportunities for internships by increasing the number of corporate placements. • Provided year-round consulting and coaching to interns to ensure further career success.

• Designed and managed all aspects of the Foundation’s scholarship program. • Established scholarship programs, reviewed grant proposals and conducted site visits. • Conducted orientation sessions for new grantees and led workshops and community discussions.