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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

- Research and compose general literacy and vocabulary competency test items that meet strict assessment measures for a secure battery of tests.

- Helped raised over $500,000 in corporate and foundation grants and identified 25 new funding prospects.- Managed an annual grants portfolio of approximately 15 grants - from application to reporting and outcomes delivery. - Implemented new outcomes reporting structure and continued to manage data evaluation process.- Created a battery of tools to maximize efficiency through grant lifecycle.

Redford, Michigan, United States

- Managed all residential referrals, coordinated all residential intakes, and stewarded the residential intake process through resident placement.- Coordinated agency-wide efforts to ensure performance management and quality improvement initiatives were developed and managed with a data-driven focus.- Implemented performance management and quality improvement processes that lead to positive, measurable changes on the program level.- Built, implemented, and maintained data monitoring and reporting systems focused on improving service delivery, program efficiency, and organization outcomes.- Developed and presented performance quality improvement (PQI) reports on a monthly, annual, and as-needed basis.- Advised leadership on emerging or dynamic trends related to program delivery, performance management, and PQI standards.

Redford, Michigan, United States

- Coordinated agency-wide efforts to ensure performance management and quality improvement initiatives were developed and managed with a data-driven focus.- Implemented performance management and improvement processes that lead to positive, measurable changes on a program level.- Established and implemented monitoring and reporting systems focused on improving service delivery, program efficiency, and program outcomes.- Produced program and performance quality improvement (PQI) reports on a quarterly and annual basis, and as needed upon request.- Advised leadership on new program trends related to program delivery, performance management, and PQI standards.- All other duties of “Grant and Contracts Specialist” position.

Redford, Michigan, United States

- Secured over $275,000 in grant monies to support capital, staffing, and program initiatives.- Developed grant management Microsoft Office suite to course grant submissions, lifecycles,and awards, and the synthesize information regarding new target foundations.- Identified new donors and built strategic partnerships with large local private foundations.- Monitored and coordinated the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements were followed.- Maintained currency of knowledge of local, regional, and national foundation fundingpriorities and built enduring relationships with new granting agencies.

- Secured over $400,000 in United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant monies forecojiva, LLC customers throughout Michigan and Ohio.- Earned back $262,500 for customers through National Appeals Division of the Ohio departmentof the USDA after the Department leveraged new program rules against awarded applications.- Collaborated with grant team members to revise application templates, processes, and procedures to meet the developing needs of the applicants and grant makers.- Developed an algorithm that made possible grant score projection and application amendmentsin order to increase scoring probabilities.- Tracked historical program award data and strategically amended application procedures to maximize funding opportunities for our customers.- Prepared materials for and participated in USDA National Appeals Division (NAD) appeal hearings.- Developed and adapted renewable energy promotional materials for a variety of market segments.

- Secured $13,200 for conference expenses through negotiations with university offices, networking with local academic institutions, grant writing, and collaborative fundraisers with other civic organizations. - Secured Dr. Angela Davis as the keynote speaker and coordinated all related itineraries. - Solicited, selected, and edited student submissions to be presented at the conference, and maintained regular contact with participants regarding event-specific details. - Wrote copy and collaboratively designed marketing and promotional materials.- Managed all social media content regarding the event, and worked with local print and radio news outlets to promote and cover the event. - Managed all financial contributions and accounts.

- Co-founded the online academic journal, developed the publication's mission statement, and collaborated with student artists to create a marketable brand. - Interviewed and recruited a qualified editorial board staff. - Developed the bi-annual call for multimodal submissions, reviewed all proposals, and edited as needed.- Regularly communicated with contributors regarding legal and logistical measures.

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Language And Literature, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Minor in Women's and Gender Studies