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● Partner with nonprofit executives on operational & financial efficacy through delivery of strategic business management solutions● Engagements include:o Leading the proposal response to federal competitions on high-stakes RFPs deployed by USDOE and ED, totalling $26M+o Subject matter expert and monitoring/technical assistance provider for a federal subcontractor assessing $197M+ of an ED-funded programo Crafting financial process mapping and systems workflow for a $100M+ organizationo Audit and financial monitoring/evaluation services for a $27M+ state-funded programo Advisory and strategic services provided for nonprofit organizations managing $53M+ in total funding

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Senior Manager, Federal Grants (July 2022 - July 2023)Manager, Federal Grants Administration (October 2021 - July 2022)• Led the successful management of more than $165MM across five competitive federal awards that grew 239% over seven years• Collaborated with our CMO consortium of 27 KIPP Regions in successfully managing their federal portfolios, resulting in higher compliance with applicable statutes & program regulations.• Oversaw 13-point risk management implementation and review structure, leading to a revamp of process, systems, and internal controls and a 100% coherence rate to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200, Subpart E).• Independently researched applicable pandemic-related exemptions for our federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, resulting in a two-year extension from the U.S. Department of Education.• Directed all reporting cycles (financial, milestone, program & project) for our federal portfolio, meeting 100% of our federal and ad-hoc deadlines.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Served as the primary full-cycle administrator for hybrid clinical/research departments, overseeing the successful administration of research projects and grants• Led the comprehensive management of federal grants, contracts, industry sponsored research, and donor funds, managing a diverse portfolio of 100+ accounts valued at over $25M• Provided strategic oversight and operationalized departmental plans in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, resulting in significant efficiency improvements and liability reduction of 35%+ year-over-year• Demonstrated independent authority in managing and allocating resources for gifts, research initiatives, and revenue-generating cost centers, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with organizational goals• Acted as a subject matter expert on campus standard operating procedures (SOPs) and made significant contributions to assessments aimed at enhancing functionality, quality improvement, and quality assurance

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Partnered with the Director to successfully develop new business development strategies by engaging major corporate partners. Secured single-year and multi-year contracts totaling $2.35M (~$400,000 increase in business capture) by aligning prospect interests with projected segments and programmatic needs. Evaluated existing creative and digital assets for integration opportunities, assessed their valuation, and fostered collaboration with the marketing team to facilitate sustainability conversations.• Directed business operations and ensured financial integrity through pass-through fund and cost accounting of a $16M+ budget, spanning across the UCLA Foundation, UCLA Alumni Association, and UCLA ledger structures• Led policy and procedure advising of a department with 60+ staff, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity, responsible resource management, and adherence to established internal controls• Developed and presented comprehensive financial reports, including quarterly updates, dashboards, and progress memos, enabling informed decision-making by Senior and Executive leadership and Board members.• Conducted thorough assessments of fiscal and program data to align with annual goals, enhance transparency, and foster high-quality relationships with strategic stakeholders, including University leadership, Board of Directors, and donors

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Managed a $11MM portfolio composed of federal grants and privately-held foundation/donor funds.• Collaborated with 50+ Project Directors to manage grants lifecycle (from application to closeout), contributing to the successful awarding of $2MM in funding for various research initiatives. • Partnered with the management team to streamline processes and correct financial reports, leading to $350K+ in reallocation of resources.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Assessed existing compliance framework and developed an interactive tool shared with 450+ cross-functional stakeholders at UCLA, resulting in a 25% decrease in overall policy noncompliance.• Co-conducted monthly reconciliation with 300+ Corporate Card administrators to help maintain assigned accounts and assure integrity & compliance.• Partnered with IT/Development team as QA expert on a mid-stage SaaS upgrade, leading to accuracy in the mapping and logic model workstreams for dozens of business rules.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Audited 1000s of expense reports incurred by three campuses (UCLA, UCM, and UCOP), ensuring compliance with complex institutional policies and applicable federal guidance• Promptly handled a daily average of 50 customer touchpoints (via email and phone) and addressed concerns about timing and policies, while balancing an average daily review of up to 100 submissions. • Promoted to Specialist within 7 months due to strong performance and demonstration of mastery of complex concepts.

Long Island City, Ny, Us

• Created a positive and fun work environment, while maximizing on key operational metrics- Worked closely with store and district management to identify growth opportunities and build on statistics gains• Consistently exceeded individual and district-wide sales goals. Consistent top seller in store, generated in excess of $700K in revenue• Trained new associates in accordance with company expectations on front-of-house duties and stockroom responsibilities. Emphasized preferred company approaches to prevent shrinkage• Aided senior management with retail visual merchandising to increase profit margins

Associate Of Science - As, Accounting

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration