A highly accomplished and proficient ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EXECUTIVE with multifaceted experience in financial management, outcomes assessments, budgeting, team building, data collection/management/analysis, entrepreneurship, partnership development, risk management, and strategic planning. Proven aptitude for writing and reviewing grant applications, funding contracts, public and private contract negotiations, risk and compliance monitoring and reporting, and financial administration of grants (pre- and post-award). Leverages exemplary leadership, resource mobilization, organizational, and communication skills to implement and expand programs that maximize institutional growth and success.Led the application for School of Graduate Studies accreditation and supported institutional accreditation for St. George's University and directed development and implementation of new graduate degree programs. Reviewed academic standards across 65 graduate degree programs to ensure student learning and success as member of Board of Graduate Studies and Chair of Graduate Review Committee. Mentored two Doctorate degree students as research committee chair and research committee member and six Master degree students as research committee chair, as well as 14 Master degree students as research committee member.• Mobilized $27.6M in funding • Increased annual grant funding by 1,128% over ten years• Built partnerships across multiple disciplines and dozens of funding agencies• Lead teams of 50+ researchers and research support staffs to successful project implementation; five start-ups launched and supported• Authored one book, five book chapters, 35 peer-reviewed articles, 19 knowledge translation policy reports, and 113 oral / poster presentations.