Experience

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Operations & Contracts

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  >Manage and supervise GCDD operations on a daily basis including contract administration, finance, procurement, program evaluation and human resources. >Establish quality financial operational standards to produce positive impact on overall performance of the organization. >Assist executive director in development, planning and executing the annual budget. >Coordinate with human resources team to track employee leave, travel and expense reimbursements >Oversee contract compliance with contractors, grantees, vendors, and service suppliers in accordance with State and Federal regulations > Spearhead program evaluation and ensure alignment of goals, objectives and activities of the 5-year strategic plan. Show less



Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Grants & Contracts Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Manage all aspects of the Grants and Contracts process from solicitation to termination and closeout. Track grant awards and programmatic activities through federal database (DD Suite) • Develop and update policies, procedural manuals and other documents use in solicitations, contracts & grants • Provide training and guidance to staff in areas such as solicitations, contracts, purchasing and invoicing. Provide technical assistance to grantees • Coordinates with representatives of multiple agencies to ensure timely and accurate grant processing, procurement and problem resolution • Review budgets for contract proposals and grant applications, assure budget requirements are met and coordinate the accounting and pre-award administration functions Show less



Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security

• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Management Specialist (Temporary)

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Process payment requests for all federal public assistance grants from FEMA for the State of Georgia • Audit grant expenditures to insure that funds are spent according to stipulation • Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for Division Director • Provide program information and provide technical assistant to grant recipients • Process payment requests for all federal public assistance grants from FEMA for the State of Georgia • Audit grant expenditures to insure that funds are spent according to stipulation • Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for Division Director • Provide program information and provide technical assistant to grant recipients



Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Director of Academic Success

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Responsible for the strategic direction of all education related initiates at BBBS of Metro Atlanta. • In particular I oversaw the design and implementation of the Mentoring Towards College (MTC) Program, School-Based Mentoring and Corporate Educational Partnerships. • Developed an academic support vision and the positive intervention strategies to achieve the vision through the one-to-one mentoring delivery model. • Facilitated mentor training programs and developed staff training to increase positive academic outcomes for youth. I also collected and monitored all program participants’ academic progress while working with the mentor, the parent and the school to intervene when challenges and obstacles to academic success arise. Show less



Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Vice President, Clubs in Schools

  • May 2008 - May 2010

  • Provided management, leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the Clubs in Schools Initiative. • Supervised five Club Directors in the areas of program delivery, facility management, personnel issues, budget management and outcomes measurements. • Established and maintained effective partnerships with school systems, advisory board members, foundations, volunteers, community groups and various constituencies.

• Senior Director Education, College & Career Development

  • May 2003 - Apr 2008

  • Collaborated with colleges, youth development agencies and business community to foster educational and career opportunities for middle and high school youth. • Organized and promoted all special events for College & Career Development department. • Assisted marketing and development team with promoting educational programs to the business community by writing grant proposals, soliciting funds and developing resources for individual donors.

• Director of College Bound

  • Nov 2000 - Apr 2003

  • Directed and implemented a comprehensive college preparation program for club youth. • Developed operating procedures, curriculum manuals, program applications and annual calendars. • Organized up to six annual tours to colleges and universities throughout the Southeast. Provided test-prep assistance to youth including SAT, ACT and Georgia Graduation Test. • Managed $100,000 annual scholarship program including developing guidelines, receiving applications, evaluating applicants, and processing checks to colleges and universities. Show less



INROADS

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager

  • 1999 - 2000

  • Identified high-potential minority talent through recruitment at local high schools and colleges. • Selected and matched students with area businesses for placement in long term internships. • Expanded opportunities for internships by increasing the number of corporate placements. • Provided year-round consulting and coaching to interns to ensure further career success. • Identified high-potential minority talent through recruitment at local high schools and colleges. • Selected and matched students with area businesses for placement in long term internships. • Expanded opportunities for internships by increasing the number of corporate placements. • Provided year-round consulting and coaching to interns to ensure further career success.



Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer Scholarships and Grants

  • 1996 - 1999

  • Designed and managed all aspects of the Foundation’s scholarship program. • Established scholarship programs, reviewed grant proposals and conducted site visits. • Conducted orientation sessions for new grantees and led workshops and community discussions. • Designed and managed all aspects of the Foundation’s scholarship program. • Established scholarship programs, reviewed grant proposals and conducted site visits. • Conducted orientation sessions for new grantees and led workshops and community discussions.