Associate Director Of Programs

• Jan 2021 - Present

Senior Program Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

• Direct and manage the allocation and implementation of multiple state, federal, and foundation grant awards totaling up to $2,000,000 annually, ensuring all grant deliverables are met to provide for programs with over 35,000 participants.• Lead the creation of budget plans to optimize sources of funding in alignment with the strategic direction of NAMI Georgia.• Manage a team of eight staff, providing coaching and mentorship to effectively manage performance and develop leadership skills. • Design and employ performance improvement tools, while also crafting project plans to improve funding efficiency.• Pioneer the development of new initiatives to support the strategic direction and mission of NAMI Georgia.• Spearheaded the design of an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.• Streamline processes for submitting accurate and timely reporting throughout project lifecycles, ensuring all deliverables are received on time, within budget, and according to required scope. • Elected to Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Program Manager

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

• Oversaw the implementation of Mental Health Awareness Training contract from the Georgia Department of Education to provide programs to educators across the state of Georgia serving over 19,000 participants.• Conducted comprehensive analysis by collecting, managing, and reporting on all programming outcome statistics for federal and state-level grants, delivering to appropriate agencies in a timely and efficient manner.• Created and assessed budget plans to ensure funds were spent-down efficiently and in-line with terms and agreements.• Implemented scalable systems to streamline workflows and optimize the grant administration process.

Program Supervisor

• Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

• Assessed and monitored program progress to make necessary adjustments to improve program operations and optimize resource allocation. • Gathered and analyzed data for regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; submitted reports in a timely manner to inform data-driven decision making. • Facilitated Mental Health Awareness Training as necessary to improve mental health literacy throughout the state of Georgia. • Ensured all grant activities were compliant with funding requirements.• Managed staff and supported daily operations.