Grants Management Supervisor

• Dec 2022 - Present

Grants and Contracts Specialist

• Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

Joint Operations Team, Office of the Commissioner

Business Development Project Manager

• Dec 2013 - Jul 2021

• Operate as an Economic Development Agent to support all Office of International & Domestic Business Development (OIDBD) activities including protocol work, company recruitment and development of client relationships• Promote and coordinate international economic development through the implementation of DECD’s portfolio of economic development programs and incentives• Manage financial assistance projects with global and domestic companies interested in expanding business operations in the state of Connecticut; work directly with companies through to the completion of funding• Spearhead Connecticut’s annual business recruitment presence at Hannover Messe – the largest trade show in the world (2014-2019); coordinate the development of a 20+ meeting schedule: talking points, graphics, budget/expenses, logistics; annually generated 60+ leads/contacts from meetings, networking, cold-calling, and exhibit booth traffic; recruit 2-5 Connecticut companies for participation in trade exhibit• Collaborate with and serve as a liaison to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Foreign Consulates and Ambassadors, and government & public affairs professionals in support of the state’s job creation and economic development objectives• Assist in the development of agency collateral such as newsletters, press releases, and event materials• Continue to complete all tasks associated with the implementation of the federal Small Business Assistance (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) – see below Show less

Assistant Economic Development Agent

• Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

• Evaluated eligible uses of grant funds; prepared Connecticut’s annual STEP grant application for submittal to the SBA Office of International Trade (OIT)• Provided assistance and guidance to Connecticut companies interested in STEP grant funding for participation in international business opportunities• Reviewed applications for grant funding to determine compliance with program eligibility• Developed procedures for the tracking and processing of invoices/payments associated with grant activities• Completed federal progress reports per SBA STEP program guidelines; respond to audit requests• Worked with DECD partner organizations to develop grant programs events/activities • Administered STEP General Assistance Fund online application portal – www.stepgrant.fluidReview.com • Provided support for all other OIDBD activities including protocol work, company recruitment and expansion efforts and development of client relationships• Served as Lean Co-Team Leader for Office of Financial Administration Kaizen (10/7/13 - 10/11/13) Show less

Program Assistance Technician I

• Aug 2009 - Feb 2012

• Interpreted and administered program within the regulations and guidelines of the Department of Energy (DOE) and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program Grant • Conducted file reviews, monitoring visits and site inspections of Community Action Agencies (CAA’s) • Investigated client eligibility and reviewed weatherization unit completions using various DSS/State of CT database software systems – Captain, FuelWare, CSG Energy Audit Software, and EMS • Analyzed average construction cost per unit; identified a spending shortfall and determined need for increased unit production CAA’s to achieve 100% expenditure of funds • Developed several spreadsheets used by program management ensure grant program metrics were achieved • Aggregated five regional reports into a master State of Connecticut report for the DOE • Provided training and technical assistance to Community Action Agency staff and contractors • Provided public information about DSS and the Weatherization Assistance Programs Show less

Field Operations Supervisor

• Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

• Supervised field activities of 10 Crew Leaders, 7 Crew Leader Assistants, and 140 Listers for the 2010 Census• Facilitated week-long group training sessions for three levels of employees• Monitored daily work; analyzed daily reports; conducted field observations, and weekly meetings • Certified completion of the field operation based on U.S. Census Bureau guidelines and regulations• Presided over employee conduct or performance issues through counseling, retraining and/or termination Show less

Recruiting Assistant

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

• Promoted Census employment opportunities; served as Census representative; administered Field Employee Selection exams; scouted for suitable testing and training locations

Loan Officer

• Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

• Analyzed Financial data; executed marketing/lead generation initiatives; facilitated presentations • Analyzed Financial data; executed marketing/lead generation initiatives; facilitated presentations