Tamara Serata, Ma, Cnap Email & Phone Number

Highly analytical and versatile professional with certifications in Federal Grant Management, Nonprofit Financial Accounting, and substantial experience leading administrative and financial operations. Savvy leader with proven success planning, developing, and implementing best nonprofit operational and administrative practices. Demonstrated history of developing and implementing policy and procedures that both inform staff and protect the organization. Expert at leading and collaborating with remote teams to ensure the teams are properly equipped to meet established milestones. Possesses in-depth knowledge and working understanding of nonprofit organizational structure, federal grant regulations, and compliance requirements. Adept at successfully analyzing internal systems and processes, identifying deficiencies, and developing effective solutions that reduce risk and improve outcomes. Skilled interpersonal communicator; known for engaging across organizational levels with a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships.Areas of Expertise• Thoughtful, Collaborative Leadership• Financial & Regulatory Compliance• Financial Reporting Oversight• Grant Reporting & Documentation• Policy Development & Implementation• Contract & Grant Management• Internal Training Design & Delivery• Complex Problem Resolution

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  Director Of Grants And Financial Administration

  New England Aquarium

  Jul 2024 - Present - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  As the Director of Grants and Financial Administration, I manage the overall financial administration of grants and contracts for the New England Aquarium and Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life. With a continuous improvement mindset, I seek and implement solutions that optimize the overall grant administration process. In addition, I oversee all sources of grant-related fundraising, the creation and submission of financial reports, ensure compliance with grant regulations, manage the grants databases and systems, and engage with funding agencies. I am responsible for educating relevant staff on grants policies and procedures. I develop partnerships with local state and federal government and other grantors to ensure that all grant opportunities and programs operate efficiently and follow a consistent grant administration process that keeps the organization fiscally sound.