* Senior-level grant writer with proven experience winning millions of dollars in government, foundation and corporate grants for non-profit healthcare and international development organizations. * Provide adult-learning training & education seminars on researching, government grant writing and non-profit development topics for individuals and groups.* Excellent communication skills including public speaking, writing, and interviewing.

Responsible for building the CF&G team and expanding government grant services for this new healthcare system located 15 miles north of Boston. Led a team of five to raise more than $11 million in FY 15, up from approximately $2 million, with $9+ million in new government awards. Created and instituted a system-wide protocol for grant vetting and prioritization, across six different entities. Steward more than $15 million in active corporate, foundation, and government grants, in collaboration… Show more Responsible for building the CF&G team and expanding government grant services for this new healthcare system located 15 miles north of Boston. Led a team of five to raise more than $11 million in FY 15, up from approximately $2 million, with $9+ million in new government awards. Created and instituted a system-wide protocol for grant vetting and prioritization, across six different entities. Steward more than $15 million in active corporate, foundation, and government grants, in collaboration with team members and the Finance Dept. Show less

Responsible for assisting doctors and program managers conceptualize, write and submit foundation and government propsosals. Help with all aspects of proposal development including: conceptualization, writing, editing, proofreading, and ensuring all directions and requirements are met before submission.

Provided senior-level freelance grant writing and consulting services to non-profit organizations based in the United States, doing business overseas, including Development Alternatives Inc., Family Health International, Padco/AECom International, among others.

Developed regional office for the South Caucasus by creating structure; hiring and managing a multilingual, multi-cultural staff; promoting the organization's mission for the region through television, radio and newspaper media; strengthening the local NGO sector by providing regular networking meetings and organizational development courses; fundraising; liaising with top level government officials to promote the mission of the organization; and developing and leading multiple conferences and… Show more Developed regional office for the South Caucasus by creating structure; hiring and managing a multilingual, multi-cultural staff; promoting the organization's mission for the region through television, radio and newspaper media; strengthening the local NGO sector by providing regular networking meetings and organizational development courses; fundraising; liaising with top level government officials to promote the mission of the organization; and developing and leading multiple conferences and workshops promoting human rights across the region. Worked in a multicultural and multilingual environment. Show less

Provided senior-level consulting services, serving international and local non-profits, governments, and businesses in Eastern Europe and the United States.Selected Highlights: Designed and wrote multiple winning project proposals in collaboration with project field staff members, totaling over $1 million in awards for an American international humanitarian organization. Designed and facilitated a grant-writing seminar for secondary school teachers, winning six out of 12 available… Show more Provided senior-level consulting services, serving international and local non-profits, governments, and businesses in Eastern Europe and the United States.Selected Highlights: Designed and wrote multiple winning project proposals in collaboration with project field staff members, totaling over $1 million in awards for an American international humanitarian organization. Designed and facilitated a grant-writing seminar for secondary school teachers, winning six out of 12 available project grants in a Eurasia-wide competition. Orchestrated and facilitated a job skills program for youth providing training in leadership, interviewing, resume writing, and professionalism. Under contract by USAID, independently researched, wrote, and designed a full color book highlighting its decade of successful program activities in Georgia.  Wrote multiple proposals under contract to various non-profit organizations based in the United States. Show less

Developed concept; hired and trained staff; obtained free sites; and established the first four public access internet centers and training program in the country of Georgia. Successfully enabled more than 5,000 people to gain and obtain internet access in this former Soviet republic.