Dornecia Allen
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Credentials
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Certified Public Manager
Florida State UniversitySep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
Florida Department of Management ServicesAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)
Florida Department of Management ServicesApr, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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OVID Solutions
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grants Management Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
Developing strategies to assist communities secure project funding. Assist organizations with the management of grant awards to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement and all state and federal regulations. Advise communities on the development of policies and procedures for grant funding Developing strategies to assist communities secure project funding. Assist organizations with the management of grant awards to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement and all state and federal regulations. Advise communities on the development of policies and procedures for grant funding
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Contracts and Grants Manager
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2022
Established the first-ever Contracts and Grants Administration Unit to provide a streamlined and centralized approach to the delivery and oversight of all DEO contracts and grants. Served as the Department’s Contract Administrator, ensuring compliance with state, federal and Department contract laws, rules and policies. Oversaw the grant management of the Florida Job Growth Grant Program. Supervised and train the staff responsible for the review of agreements issued by the Department to governmental entities, non-profit and for-profit organizations. Show less
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations and Management Consultant Manager
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Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Served as the Department’s Grant Administrator. Worked closely with the Procurement Office, General Counsel, Budget Office, Finance and Accounting the Chief Financial Officer, the Legislative Affairs, and Executive Leadership on grant related issues and process improvements. Established, reviewed and monitored administrative policies and procedures for all Department grant programs. Researched and analyzed information and recommended appropriate actions regarding all phases of the grant process as a basis for management review and control. Show less
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Grants Manager
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Apr 2004 - Sep 2013
Developed and implemented policies related to Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) subgrant administration, directs the administration of subgrants and coordinated with subgrantees on project implementation. Draft grant agreements, amendments, change orders and related correspondence in accordance with applicable state and federal rules, regulations and statutes. Performed all grant management tasks including monitoring the projects throughout the duration of the agreement to include review of reports and deliverables to verify satisfactory completion, audit payment requests to determine cost are “allowable” under the terms & conditions of the agreement & sufficient backup documentation is included, approve payment requests and conduct site visits.Supervised and trained grant management staff. Assist Budget Director with the preparation of various budget reports and monthly grant expenditure reconciliation. Assist staff with the annual federal application and progress reporting. Show less
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Grants Specialist II
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May 2003 - Apr 2004
• Maintain expense records for the Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) federal cooperative award. Conduct daily and weekly monitoring of Flair reports and accounts for any differences between Flair and FCMP expenditure records and complete correction memo if necessary. • Assist Environmental Administrator with the annual NOAA federal application and semi-annual progress reporting. Assist with Coastal Partnerships Initiative grant evaluation process. Assist the Grants Manager with tracking and editing of sub-grant work plans and quarterly project reports for proper filing. Assists in preparation of periodic reports on grant progress and expenditure levels as necessary and required for federal grant performance reports. Show less
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Education
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science and Government -
Kaplan University
Master of Public Administration - MPA
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