Experience

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Arizona Western College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director, Grants

  • Apr 2013 - 2018

  Manage the development of new and enhanced project/programs that require external resources to be successfully implemented. Employing an inclusive planning process with diverse stakeholder input, develop and gain consensus on multiple complex initiatives that result in implementable project concept designs, objectives, implementation strategies, management plans, personnel structures, and evaluation plans. Build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels to manage expectations, keep a project moving forward, and gain support for change mission and vision. Work with project teams to strategically plan projects that result in the development of program budgets, resource plans, milestones, tracking metrics and success measures. Ensure assigned projects are developed in compliance with applicable regulatory, policies, procedures, guidelines and methodologies. Responsible for funding acquisition to advance institutional projects/programs. Strategically plan College’s resource development concepts that address unmet needs while sustaining and expanding current college-wide efforts. Conceptualize, research, plan, construct, present, edit, evaluate, revise, publish, and submit college-wide and service area grants and their budgets, in a manner that aligns with specific grant requirements, college policies and procedures, and state and federal laws. Research and identify federal, state, local, and private grants that most closely match College grant funding goals. Manage, assess, develop, and maintain College grant processes to ensure cross-departmental communication and coordination of efforts for grants acquisition. Provide technical advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions regarding grant program goals, evaluation design, grant contract and agreements, and policy interpretation. (This requires assimilation and communication of a large amount of complex information with consistent attention to detail.) Show less

• Associate Director, Grants

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2013

  Conceptualize, research, plan, construct, present, edit, evaluate, revise, publish, and submit college-wide and service area grants and their budgets in a manner that aligns with specific grant requirements, college policies, and procedures, and state and federal laws. Act as an Authorized Organizational Representative and Sponsored Research Office Representative with Grants.gov and the National Science Foundation of behalf of the institution.Serve as primary project developer and grant-writer for the district, individually and as leader of program development teams. Including but not limited to, establishing grant budgets and timelines, maintaining inter-departmental coordination, grant goals, objectives, and strategies, and program development while interpreting and implementing those activities within fund source parameters. As well as oversee development committee efforts and establish and be responsible for achieving meeting outcomes. Research and identify federal, state, local, and private grants that most closely match College grant funding goals. Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures. Provide technical advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions regarding grant program goals, evaluation design, grant contract and agreements, and policy interpretation. (This requires assimilation and communication of a large amount of complex information with consistent attention to detail.) Show less



SJDS Research & Consulting

• Yuma, AZ

• Consultant

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2011

  Facilitated non-profit program development, funding acquisition, and federal regulation and contract compliance. Projects completed: Head Start 3-year Community Needs Assessment , Area Agency on Aging 3-year Needs Assessment, Community Action Program 3-year Needs Assessment, Yuma Community Food Bank’s (YCFB) USDA – RD Community Facilities Grant proposal and Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy for Non-Profit Organizations , Green Earth Living Project Plan, and the writing and issuance of the RFQ and RFP for the architectural and engineering services for the conceptual design and planning of the Green Earth Living Project. Show less



Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Human Services Department

  • May 1998 - Jun 2008

  Responsible for planning and directing WACOG Human Services Department activities and aiding citizen commissions to carry out their responsibilities. Administered a comprehensive social service delivery system through delegation of responsibility for day-to-day operations to department unit supervisors. Work involved advising boards and directing the activities of the Community Services, Housing Services, Case Management Services, Utility Services, Emergency Services, and Planning Services. Responsible for identifying funding to meet the needs of the communities, grant writing, educating staff on grant parameters, and ensuring the success of grant goals and objectives. Worked with Community Service Block Grant, Community Development Block Grant, Social Service Block Grant, and other federal non-block grant funding, Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, I was responsible for carrying out policy decisions and department goals. The essential functions in this position were: • Development of departmental goals, operational objectives, and budgets; • To provide direction to WACOG’s short and long-range planning for human services programs; • To establish departmental policies and procedures; • Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the various Human Services Department divisions; • Direct the development and funding of programs with social service, educational, governmental, and private agencies; • To keep citizen advisory councils informed of the status of the Department's programs; • To develop and maintain effective inter-agency working relationships; • Consult with governmental officials at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels, private industry, and community leaders; • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Show less