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Savannah, Georgia, United States

Manages community investment grants and fund allocation, while analyzing policies to enhance contract and grant administration. Oversees hardware and software acquisitions, evaluates business operations for automation, and performs management analysis of contract, grant, procurement, and property systems.• Oversees the allocation of $3.46M to 57 local nonprofit grantees, crafting and managing 83 grant agreements to ensure legal compliance and drive community-focused outcomes, resulting in a 15% increase in program effectiveness.• Collects and analyzes semi-annual and annual data from 80+ grant applications using advanced Excel functions, providing critical insights that enhance grant allocation strategies and strengthen organizational storytelling and fundraising efforts.• Executes the annual recruitment, training, and support of 80 volunteer grant evaluators, enhancing the grant evaluation process and achieving a 20% increase in volunteer engagement within six months, which improves the quality and diversity of funding recommendations.• Provides technical assistance for the e-C Impact grants management system, resolve grantee issues, and ensure timely report submissions, improving system efficiency and user satisfaction by 30%.• Tracks and monitor performance reporting for grant awards, ensure compliance with regulations and successful closeout of awards, leading to a 15% increase in compliance accuracy and reporting efficiency.• Pioneered and manages the inaugural Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Nonprofit Leadership Symposium, handling recruitment, goal-setting, and logistics, which established an annual program for 57 BIPOC nonprofit leaders to enhance connections and fundraising skills.• Established and executed an inaugural annual Young Leaders Board Readiness Program, yielding a current total of 70 Board-ready professionals.

Volunteered on organic farms across the United States, working 4-6 hours a day in exchange for room and board. Participated in various tasks such as gardening, composting, harvesting, and sustainable farming practices while learning about organic agriculture and sharing daily life with host farmers.• Volunteered on 3 U.S. farms throughout the Southwest and West Coast.• Collaborated with host farmers and fellow volunteers to learn and apply organic farming techniques, contributing to the local community's food production and environmental conservation efforts.• Spearheaded a volunteer effort involving 30 high school students, resulting in a successful crop rotation project, enhancing the local environment.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Implemented the Communities In Schools model to address non-academic barriers to student success by developing and managing individualized support plans for at-risk students. Coordinated school-wide services and collaborated with school staff and community partners to enhance student outcomes. Analyzed and recommended policy changes managed a budget and coordinated resources and acquisitions to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.• Managed a yearly $80,000 operating budget, producing comprehensive grant reports to United Way of Greater Cleveland, documenting program outcomes, impact metrics, and financial performance.• Increased in-kind contributions by $90,000 in through the acquisition and maintenance of 20 corporate and community partners, including Sherwin Williams and the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading to increased resources and services for the organization's programs.• Coordinated with diverse stakeholders, including school staff and community partners, to improve program delivery and outcomes, leading to a 27% increase in program efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.• Utilized active listening and empathetic communication to build rapport with families, leading to 85% satisfaction rate and increased trust.• Resolved 80% of client cases promptly, ensuring adherence to established case management protocols, and improving overall client self-efficacy.• Conducted management analysis of contract, grant administration, procurement, and property systems, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency and enhanced compliance with organizational standards.• Organized and led school events for family advocacy and support groups, like the PTA; resulting in increased parental involvement and community engagement.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Led a team of AmeriCorps members to support students in under-resourced schools through mentoring, academic support, and social-emotional skill development. Collaborated with teachers and school staff to improve student performance, organize after-school programs, and enhance the overall school environment.• Supervised a team of 7 AmeriCorps members to improve student performance in attendance, behavior, literature, and math, resulting in 67% growth for 60 K-8 scholars.• Tracked, summarized, and reported quantitative and qualitative data related to attendance rate, student safety, adult support, academic challenge, and socio - emotional skills.• Employed strategic planning capabilities to maximize synergies among priority program areas, resulting in improved operational efficiency and goal achievement.• Investigated administrative complaints, resolving issues in a professional and empathetic manner, promoting positive administration-staff partnerships.• Conducted comprehensive assessments for students, targeting academic and behavioral needs- ultimately contributing to the holistic wellness of youth.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Collaborated with teachers and school staff to improve student performance, organize after-school programs, and enhance the overall school environment.• Served as site-wide Corps Community Development coordinator, assessing community needs and mobilizing local leaders to strategically advocate for resources to address social safety net gaps.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

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