Associate Director of Grants and Contracts

• Mar 2022 - Present

Assistant Director Of Administration

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

• Serves as the main administrative point of contact of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS) for faculty members, the department chair, the vice dean for finance and administration of the College of Public Health (CPH) and director of budget and finance for CPH.• Maintains fiscal responsibility for HRS by generating monthly financial reports and reconciliations and by allocating all expenditures to the proper account classifications.• Manages a team of one and acts and serves as administrative point person for 36 staff members and student workers.• Serves as the administrative compliance contact for the department.• Coordinates with human resources to manage all hiring and onboarding procedures for incoming adjunct professors and student workers.• Developed and maintains master calendar for HRS.• Supervises and maintains administrative work necessary for general operation, including but not limited to purchasing supplies for instruction and research, reviewing and approving purchases made by others in the department, and approving receipts for reimbursement. Show less

Research Administrator - Grants and Contracts Coordinator

• Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

• Serves as the main administrative point of contact for research scientists (principal investigators or PIs) for proposal project management, budget development, database management, sponsor requests, progress reports, project extensions, prior approval requests, compliance, and other sponsor-related grant actions throughout the submission lifecycle.• Coordinate and manage 28 PIs, across three schools, with the submission of proposals, contracts, and continuations to external sponsors, in addition to facilitating set-up of funded projects.• Successfully submitted 52 grants (federal and foundational) with a 40 percent success rate resulting in over $12 million awarded. • Cultivate a positive and objective environment within a fast paced, deadline driven environment • Manage three standard annual deadlines with an average of 10 simultaneous submissions.• Coordinate internal and external reporting needs, including tracking and maintenance of college-wide research database Show less

Tour Guide

• Mar 2014 - May 2017

* Act as an ambassador for Yards Brewing Co. * Provides intimate and educational tours of brewery * Maintains safety procedures with non-employees in a warehouse environment * Performs private and intimate beer tastings * Act as an ambassador for Yards Brewing Co. * Provides intimate and educational tours of brewery * Maintains safety procedures with non-employees in a warehouse environment * Performs private and intimate beer tastings

Founder & Producer

• Jan 2011 - Oct 2016

• Built a mission-focused, start-up from a beginning with a group of 13 volunteers and no budget that matured into a company that fully paid all vendors and performers, enjoyed entirely sold out productions for four consecutive years, and was named among the “Top Ten Shows to See in the Philly Fringe Festival” for five consecutive years. • Developed a creative and strategic vision and mission that drove and informed the Philadelphia Opera Collective’s work including the creation of four original American operas. • Oversaw and facilitated an aggressive yearly marketing campaign that included interviews with WRTI, KYW NewsRadio, the Metro, the Fringe Festival, and the South Philly Review. • Created and approved all marketing materials including face-to-face marketing with theatre reviewers. • Raised, oversaw, and managed $8,000 in annual operating budget. Funds were applied towards developing advertising and marketing materials, obtaining entry to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, securing rehearsal and performance venues, and paying performers, director, and composers. • Completed grant submission procedures as set by the funder while promoting the POC’s mission statement. • Obtained funding from charitable organizations such as the Wyncote Foundation, PhilaLandmarks, and the Charlotte Cushman Foundation as well as in-kind donations from Philadelphia community institutions such as Yards Brewing Company. • Advised young performers and students on artistic resume creation and networking resulting in further individual career development. • Developed artistic direction including all casting, staffing, marketing design approval, and season selection. Show less

Manager

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

• Responsible for the successful management of $360,000 annual operating budget while training, supervising, and developing a diverse, 23-person team. • Managed financial aspects of the company including payroll, preparing company bank deposits, and developing end of day financial reports. • Responsible for daily maintenance including developing floor plans and updating company website and social media presence. • Implemented an outreach program for charitable donations to community schools. • Designed and implemented a new menu with updated design and food offerings based off of sales metrics. • Developed financial efficiencies leading to the creation of a new position. Show less

Manager

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

• Created floor plans, managed large parties, organized staff, and proactively trained staff with a focus on customer service. • Managed financial aspects of the restaurant by managing payroll for 120 staff members, preparing company bank deposits, and conducting end of night financial reports. • Responsible for the ongoing success and efficiency of the Independence Beer Garden that served an average of 4,000 patrons per night including intensive staff training, creation of beer lists, and liaising with vendors. Show less