Experience

Safe Place

• Mexico
• Consumer Services

• Procurement Advocate - Grant Writer

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area • Managing and supporting the procurement of grants and implementation for the organization. Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process. • Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results. • Carrying out grant writing tasks and requirements in tandem with coordinating with fellow procurement team members and development managers. • Research for effective and authentic funding opportunities with… Show more • Managing and supporting the procurement of grants and implementation for the organization. Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process. • Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results. • Carrying out grant writing tasks and requirements in tandem with coordinating with fellow procurement team members and development managers. • Research for effective and authentic funding opportunities with private, local, state, and federal organizations and entities. Assuring grants are structured and implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the organization. • Keeping abreast of upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of responsibilities. Good understanding of the organization’s overall business and its objectives. Show less



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Assistant

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Remote • Evaluated undergraduate student progress by grading all assignments, papers, and exams • Coordinated with students, professors, and other instructional assistants as well as organized and maintained online course material • Facilitated a successful learning environment by fielding student questions online and in person and assisting in teaching and instruction



UT Southwestern Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Project Coordinator

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Supervisory role over a temporary staff of participant interviewers/HIV testers on the NHBS as required by the funder. Participate in recruitment of participants, processing in new participants to the project as well as finalizing all participant interactions and distribution of incentives. Assist in writing reports for submission to funding source as required. Recruitment for and facilitating of focus groups and key informant interviews, analyzing and properly disseminating information to the… Show more Supervisory role over a temporary staff of participant interviewers/HIV testers on the NHBS as required by the funder. Participate in recruitment of participants, processing in new participants to the project as well as finalizing all participant interactions and distribution of incentives. Assist in writing reports for submission to funding source as required. Recruitment for and facilitating of focus groups and key informant interviews, analyzing and properly disseminating information to the funder and key groups within the participant communities. - Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data. - Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data. - Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects. - Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments. - Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication. - May provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks. - Performs other duties as assigned. Show less



Habitat for Humanity of Denton County

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

• Resource Analyst

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Denton, Texas • Wrote, submitted, and managed all grant applications to private, public, and government funders and increased funds obtained through grants by 300% from the previous fiscal year • Ensured accountability and compliance with approved policies and procedures including allocations and allowances from funders and Habitat for Humanity International for all grant-funded programs with other staff members • Ran reports on donor, volunteer, and client data for external and internal audits, grant… Show more • Wrote, submitted, and managed all grant applications to private, public, and government funders and increased funds obtained through grants by 300% from the previous fiscal year • Ensured accountability and compliance with approved policies and procedures including allocations and allowances from funders and Habitat for Humanity International for all grant-funded programs with other staff members • Ran reports on donor, volunteer, and client data for external and internal audits, grant applications, and press releases • Designed and implemented online donation campaigns and created a membership reward program for reoccurring donors

• Executive Assistant

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Denton, Texas • Developed and implemented Salesforce for the management of donation and volunteer data • Administrated Salesforce for the organization, troubleshot and customized our instance to fit the organization’s individual needs • Collaborated with colleagues to redesign, update, and migrate the organization’s website from Squarespace to WordPress • Integrated our new data management system with our online donation software and website

• Resource Development Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Denton, Texas • Collaborated with staff members on grant writing, press releases, and presentations • Assisted with event planning and fundraising • Worked in Giveffect data management system on data reporting, volunteer scheduling, and donor campaign management • Performed other administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and record retention



McRae Reality Management, LLC

• Vice President

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2018

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area • Maintained and oversaw properties on behalf of the property owner by collecting rent, managing HOA and city fees and regulations for leasing property • Prepared properties for new occupants between tenants and ensuring properties were still in compliance with city codes • Hired contractors and coordinated with tenants and homeowner for repairs and maintenance

• Clinical Data Specialist Contractor

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area • Recruited patrons of LGBT businesses and events in Dallas, Texas with a team of researchers to participate in a research project to better understand the prevalence of HIV awareness and preventative practices among ‘at risk’ populations • Vetted participants, conducted structured interviews, and administered rapid HIV tests • Relayed information and resources for public health services, referred participants to medical facilities and organizations • Results from data analysis are… Show more • Recruited patrons of LGBT businesses and events in Dallas, Texas with a team of researchers to participate in a research project to better understand the prevalence of HIV awareness and preventative practices among ‘at risk’ populations • Vetted participants, conducted structured interviews, and administered rapid HIV tests • Relayed information and resources for public health services, referred participants to medical facilities and organizations • Results from data analysis are used to acquire funding for public health organizations and public health education Show less

• Instructional Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Denton, Texas • Evaluated undergraduate student progress by grading all assignments, papers, and exams • Coordinated with students, professors, and other instructional assistants as well as organized and maintained online course material • Facilitated a successful learning environment by fielding student questions online and in person and assisting in teaching and instruction • Courses: ANTH 3300 Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific – Dr. Lisa Henry ANTH 4300… Show more • Evaluated undergraduate student progress by grading all assignments, papers, and exams • Coordinated with students, professors, and other instructional assistants as well as organized and maintained online course material • Facilitated a successful learning environment by fielding student questions online and in person and assisting in teaching and instruction • Courses: ANTH 3300 Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific – Dr. Lisa Henry ANTH 4300 Migrants and Refugees – Dr. Melissa Nelson ANTH 3700 Peoples & Cultures of South Asia – Dr. Andrew Nelson ANTH 3101 American Culture – Dr. Jamie Johnson ANTH 1010 Intro to Anthropology - Dr. Jamie Johnson ANTH 4751 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion - Dr. Adam Dunstan Show less



Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta

• United States
• Restaurants

• Shift Leader

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  Argyle, Texas I was responsible for managing a team of employees for the duration of dinner shifts. This included facilitating communication between the kitchen staff, delivery drivers, and the front register. Responsibilities included minimizing and fielding customer complaints, delegating tasks to team members, and closing duties such as money management and locking down the store.



The Blue Fugue

• United States
• Restaurants

• Door Manager

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  While completing my undergraduate at the University of Missouri, I helped manage a local bar called The Blue Fugue. I was primarily responsible for managing patrons by checking IDs and handling door charges, and encouraging pedestrians to walk in. Other responsibilities included coordinating live shows with entertainers, maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere with other staff members, and assisting behind the bar when necessary.