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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Grant Management: Draft, review, assess, and rate grant applications. Drafts grant activity communication. Assist with developing annual sub-recipient budgets and manage records in IowaGrants. Fiscal management of AEL programs to ensure compliance with the OMB's Uniform Guidance. Review and certify that expenditures submitted for reimbursement by sub-recipients are allowable and processes reimbursement claims for payment. The Title II grant provides for statewide leadership activities and corrections education that is administered by this position. Assists with the planning, development, marketing, and other financial and administrative activities associated with State Leadership activities at the state and local levels. Draft and submit required federal and state reports timely and accurately.Policy, Guidance, and Technical Assistance: Review and interpret federal and state legislation, regulations, and guidance in order to draft, review, propose, and/or provide state policy, training, guidance and technical assistance geared toward continually improving adult education programing in Iowa. This includes assisting in drafting and reviewing Iowa administrative rules when necessary.Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Monitoring and evaluation of AEL programs to ensure compliance with the rules, standards, and reporting criteria surrounding the administration of the federal WIOA of 2014, Title II, and Adult Education and English as a Second Language state allocations. Develop program evaluation procedures and tools to conduct informal and formal reviews, assessments, and monitoring of program providers. Facilitate the continuous improvement of AEL activities.Professional Development: Facilitate individual and group professional development activities to achieve state and local AEL goals and assess the impact of such activities. Plan, organize, develop, facilitate, and assess professional development activities to achieve established goals.

Windsor Heights, Iowa, United States

Serve as a project officer for applicants eligible for FEMA Public Assistance.Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Interprets and communicates a variety of policies, rules, information and regulations for compliance with federal and state regulations, codes and circulars. - Assists with recovery operations to include participating in recovery meetings; presenting information; coordinating recovery efforts with local, state, and federal partners. - Assists program managers in the review of pay requests and appropriate support documentation, and the preparation and execution of subrecipient monitoring activities and grant closeouts. - Coordinates all aspects of the grant process and provides direction and technical assistance for the purpose of subrecipient eligibility and project development. - Develops specific reports and draft correspondence in response to inquiries concerning grant programs.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Worked to systematically increase the GEAR UP Iowa student cohort college access and success through effective grant, data, and project management.I am results oriented. Here are some examples where we found success:- Lead a FAFSA completion challenge yielding a 5.9% year-over-year FAFSA increase.- Managed ACT District testing which increased students taking ACT by 22 percentage points.I enjoy showcasing program success through data. Here is how I did that:- Wrote multiple data reports (Grants Oversight Committee Brief, Check and Connect, & Males of Color).- Presented at numerous conferences both nationally (NCCEP) and locally (GUI Conference & ISCA).I am systematic in my approach. Here are ways I was creative in my work:- I created a way for our team to meet with students virtually soon after COVID shut schools down.- I built a process to proactively monitor and manage my programs grant requirements.

Lincoln, Nebraska

VISTA LEADER ROLES: Ambassador, Facilitator/Educator, Mentor, Liaison, Resource Generator, & Recruiter.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations. Ability to plan, organize and manage time. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of current software applications (Microsoft Office, SurveyMonkey, GoogleDrive, Zimbra). Work experience with an educational institution (K-12). Experience working with underrepresented populations, including low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities. Experience collecting and analyzing data. Ability to apply student enrollment, retention, and completion best practices to a community college or university advising program. Experience assisting student leaders design and facilitate student activities that are developmental, educational, cultural and recreational. Experience with student leadership development. Demonstrated skill in training program design. Demonstrated skill in marketing/publicity writing or a related field.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESCo-Leader of the ServeNebraska InterCorps Council: Chair Teen Safe Driving Committee. Chair Video Project: Capturing Impact Committee. Chair Legislative Educational Visits Committee.Co-Planner of the Iowa/Nebraska VISTA Gathering: Organized a day long event for 19 VISTA members.Capacity Building at Lincoln Northeast High School: Community Liaison for Parent Groups at Lincoln Northeast High School. Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) Data Team. 9th Grade Team. Organized and Updated the Student Handbook.Region V Prevention Partner: Men in Prevention. 40 Developmental Assets. Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training - Trainer.

Lincoln, Nebraska

Focus on anti-poverty work through capacity building, community partnerships, networking, sustainability, and resource development.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations. Ability to plan, organize and manage time. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of current software applications (Microsoft Office, SurveyMonkey, GoogleDrive, Zimbra). Work experience with an educational institution (K-12). Experience working with underrepresented populations, including low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities. Experience collecting and analyzing data. Ability to apply student enrollment, retention, and completion best practices to a community college or university advising program. Demonstrated skill in training program design. Demonstrated skill in marketing/publicity writing or a related field.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESCo-creator of the Anti-Bullying Bystander Intervention Program.Co-authored various grants through the Lincoln Northeast Counseling Center: Target Grant. Wal-Mart Grant. Mental Health Grant.Initiated the 9th Grade Parent Advisory Council. Researched and created a Learning Contract for VISTA members.

St. Cloud, Mn

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations. Knowledge of current college educational and student services procedures and practices. Experience collecting and analyzing data. Experience with student leadership development. Experience advising, mentoring, and supervising students. Demonstrated skill in marketing/publicity writing or a related field.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESHired, trained, and supervised between 23-26 Building Assistants.Created and supervised the Committee to Improve Student Employment in Atwood. Updated the Building Assistant manual and Graduate Assistant Operations job description.Created and captain of the intramural Atwood Kickball Team.

St. Cloud, Mn

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED:Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.Experience collecting and analyzing data.Demonstrated skill in training program design.Demonstrated skill in marketing/publicity writing or a related field.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESServed roughly 350 students in a traditional style residence hall.Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised 15 desk assistants.Assisted in CA development through CA training, one-on-ones, and staff meetings. Co-advised Shoemaker Community Council. Created unique sanctions for conduct meetings.

Bemidji, Mn

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED:Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.Experience collecting and analyzing data.Demonstrated skill in training program design.Demonstrated skill in marketing/publicity writing or a related field.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESWhile my Hall Director was on maternity leave, I filled in as the Hall Director of Linden Hall for seven (7) weeks. Served roughly 180 students in a suite style residence hall.Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised 12 desk assistants.Assisted in RA development through RA training, one-on-one's, and co-leading staff meetings.Co-advised Linden Community Council.

Ely, Minnesota; Virginia, Minnesota; St. Joseph, Minnesota

For six (6) summers (2007 through 2012), I worked with various Upward Bound programs in the capacity of RA, Lead RA, or RD. The duties were similar across programs.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES DEVELOPEDExperience working with underrepresented populations, including low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities.Experience assisting student leaders design and facilitate student activities that are developmental, educational, cultural and recreational.Experience with student leadership development.Demonstrated skill in training program design.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESSupervised and mentored between 3-7 Upward Bound RA staff.Monitored between 25-50 Upward Bound students (rising 9th graders to recently graduated seniors).Coordinated daily activities for students. Liaison between full-time staff and summer staff. Conducted conflict resolution between students.Tutored students (primarily math and science classes).

Master'S Degree, Social Responsibility

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

High School Diploma, High School Degree

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society President(Senior Year) National Honor Society Member (Junior Year) Hockey Team Football.