Lee Anne Cassidy, MBA
Grants and Sponsored Programs Coordinator at Williamson College of the Trades- Claim this Profile
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Neil Feltham
Lee Anne is a multi-talented individual with highly developed business, organizational, communication and contract management skills. She is highly personable, a self starter, a quick study, a team player and provides quiet leadership by example. She is one of those rare people that is able to focus on the big picture while at the same time ensure that all the details of the deal have been accomplished. I have known Lee Anne for more than 20 years and her work ethic and energy have never diminished over that time. Truly exceptional.
Neil Feltham
Lee Anne is a multi-talented individual with highly developed business, organizational, communication and contract management skills. She is highly personable, a self starter, a quick study, a team player and provides quiet leadership by example. She is one of those rare people that is able to focus on the big picture while at the same time ensure that all the details of the deal have been accomplished. I have known Lee Anne for more than 20 years and her work ethic and energy have never diminished over that time. Truly exceptional.
Neil Feltham
Lee Anne is a multi-talented individual with highly developed business, organizational, communication and contract management skills. She is highly personable, a self starter, a quick study, a team player and provides quiet leadership by example. She is one of those rare people that is able to focus on the big picture while at the same time ensure that all the details of the deal have been accomplished. I have known Lee Anne for more than 20 years and her work ethic and energy have never diminished over that time. Truly exceptional.
Neil Feltham
Lee Anne is a multi-talented individual with highly developed business, organizational, communication and contract management skills. She is highly personable, a self starter, a quick study, a team player and provides quiet leadership by example. She is one of those rare people that is able to focus on the big picture while at the same time ensure that all the details of the deal have been accomplished. I have known Lee Anne for more than 20 years and her work ethic and energy have never diminished over that time. Truly exceptional.
Experience
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Williamson College of the Trades
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grants and Sponsored Programs Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Grants and Research Associate
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Aug 2020 - Present
As a Grants and Research Associate, I am responsible for researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding for student scholarships, academic programs and campus operations. Williamson College of the Trades provides a 3-year academic and trade education to deserving young men on a beautiful, historic campus in Media, PA.
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Self-Employed
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Wilmington, Delaware
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Contracts and Grants Specialist
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Jun 2018 - Present
Contracts Specialist with over 15 years of experience drafting, negotiating and managing contracts for both research and business communities. Recently certified as grant writer by American Grant Writers Association and provide grants consulting for both for- and non-profit organizations. Contracts Specialist with over 15 years of experience drafting, negotiating and managing contracts for both research and business communities. Recently certified as grant writer by American Grant Writers Association and provide grants consulting for both for- and non-profit organizations.
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University of Delaware
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Newark, DE
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Research Development and Agreements Specialst
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Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
Supporting Director of Research Development in identifying grant opportunities for University faculty. Responsibilities include conducting research on grants and foundations, initiating announcements for grant opportunities, and designing processes for timely grant submissions. Additional support provided to Associate VP for Research Compliance, responsibilities include editing grant contracts and associated research agreements, monitoring export control compliance, and administration of agreement tracking database. Show less
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DuPont
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Consultant
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2019
Direct stage gate process for licensing opportunities in DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol business. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating confidential disclosure, material transfer, and service agreements, monitoring agreement obligations, and tracking licensing efforts. Additional responsibilities include overseeing process to identify and protect critical confidential and trade secret information, and driving approvals for joint venture (JV) activities, tracking market data, addressing financial budget issues, and providing feedback to JV from DuPont leadership. • Created systems to protect related proprietary information and ensured business compliance versus corporate guidelines by:o Developing workflow process for management of out-license activities.o Overseeing process to identify and protect critical confidential and trade secret information.o Designing and managing process for agreement tracking compliant with DuPont Legal.• Received several accomplishment awards for trade secret protection support and program organization. Show less
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Technology Transfer and Licensing (TTL) Liaison
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Apr 2002 - Apr 2012
Responsibilities included drafting, negotiation, and management of multiple third-party agreements to facilitate open innovation projects for biochemical and chemical research teams and ensure protection of DuPont proprietary property. Additional responsibilities included creating and leading processes to monitor legal and budget compliance for research-related agreements. • Ensured protection of DuPont proprietary property and execution of research program goals.o Designed and implemented contract database to control legal resources and manage essential agreements.o Led TTL through internal proprietary information audit and service agreement audit.o Monitored all agreements for compliance; process recognized as “best practice” at DuPont.o Developed contracts decision matrix as part of Six Sigma Green Belt project; matrix remained in use for over 7 years.• Negotiated and managed multiple collaboration agreements with universities, research institutions, and service companies which allowed DuPont researchers access to external technologies. Show less
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Education
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University of Delaware
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - BS, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist; Biology minor
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