Alexander Ballard
Summary
Professional project specialist equipped to excel in coordinating and managing project activities. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Skilled in scheduling, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet changing project needs and ensure successful outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Wayne Health
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Project coordinator for Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Frontline Strong Together grant. This is a grant to Wayne State University's Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences which provides support to police officers, firefighters, EMS, dispatch and correctional officers suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome and other mental health conditions.
- Coordinated with first responder departments across the State of Michigan to schedule trainings and presentations. Worked with our 12 peer support specialists to schedule based on locale and departmental urgency.
- Managed travel expense reimbursements for 12 peer supports and guests travelling on the grant. Created expense reports and retrieved proper documentation to ensure University and granting agency compliance. Annual travel reimbursements total $56,000.
- Assisted financial director on the $2,000,000 annual budget and grant application. Reviewed budget vs. actual reports on a monthly basis, reviewed salary and efforts charged, and reported costs to Principal Investigator.
- Coordinated certified trainings for our 12 peer support specialists. Posted available trainings on our fst5.org website. Worked with vendors to obtain quotes/contracts, processed payments, registered first responders for trainings (ICISF), and secured locations for in-person trainings.
- Implemented a data organization system and policy to better manage and share documentation amongst 50+ employees working on this project. Created shared files on WSU's OneDrive and managed user access. Provided data for the quarterly progress report to the state.
- Communicated with police, fire, corrections, EMS, and dispatch departments across the state to introduce the program, offer information and available trainings, and requested contact information for newsletter and other FST5 updates.
- Assisted the marketing specialist with costing and advertising plans for radio, TV, billboard, social media and podcasts.
- Attend bi-monthly steering committee meetings with representatives from WSU, WH, MDHHS, first responder union leaders, and other stakeholders.
Underwriter
Rocket Mortgage
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Independently analyze conventional loan files to ensure adherence to regulations and legal standards governing mortgage lending.
- Make individual decisions regarding acceptability of loan files and approval/denial of loan applications.
- Critically analyze loan files to ensure information is compliant with lending guidelines and legal standards, including "red flags", suspicious activity standards, and ethical lending standards.
- Prompt and exhaustive communication with various parties throughout the loan process.
- Implemented changes to our system to mitigate unnecessary requests and streamline processing to ensure exceptional client experiences.
- Contact : Human Resources - 800-649-0533
Processor
Rocket Mortgage
05.2012 - 09.2020
- Communicate directly with clients and various 3rd parties to gather documentation and information necessary to meet underwriting guidelines.
- Promoted to our Escalation Team which was tasked with processing our most "delicate" loans. This included everything from clients with very bad experiences to high-net-worth and high-profile celebrities.
- Selected for various specialty teams tasked with handling the rollout and implementation of new loan products and processes.
- Developed and implemented effective improvements for the processing of land contracts, solar liens and renovation loans.
- Trained team members for our partnership team with Charles Schwab.
- Contact : Human Resources - 800-649-0533
Property Management Assistant
Magar & Company
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Created community newsletters and notices.
- Managed security access systems.
- Oversaw leasing requirements for community owners.
- Contact : Sam Magar - 248-891-9882
Education
High School Diploma -
Ferndale High School
Ferndale, MI06-2009
Skills
- Problem-solving: Works well in group problem solving situations and ability to develop alternative approaches and ideas Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Planning and Organizing Skills: Prioritizes and plans work activities; adapts for changing conditions and communicates changes and progress Ability to work independently towards growth initiatives
- Efficient in mastering new software
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Budget coordination
- Product development
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Wayne Health
07.2022 - 09.2025
Underwriter
Rocket Mortgage
10.2020 - 12.2021
Processor
Rocket Mortgage
05.2012 - 09.2020
Property Management Assistant
Magar & Company
08.2009 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Ferndale High School