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Amy Huber

Silver Spring,USA

Summary

Accomplished and solutions-oriented candidate with over twenty-five years of education policy expertise, which includes the implementation of formula and discretionary grants, programs and policy in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Proven ability to mobilize team members to achieve a common goal. Versed in developing complex organizational strategic vision with a focus on the future, along with running efficient day-to-day operations. Unique ability to strengthen relationships with outside entities, corporations, individuals and foundations to galvanize support for mutual goals. Budget management experience. Solid team builder and facilitator; foster an atmosphere that encourages talented professionals to apply skill sets to achieve maximum productivity. Strong combination of public speaking and networking acumen with proven leadership and motivational skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Awards Manager and Grantee Relations Specialist

U.S. Department of Treasury
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Assigned twenty local government agencies and one non-government organization in Louisiana with each entity maintaining multiple RESTORE grants.
  • Accomplished multiple grant and grantee relation tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by technical assistance promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service.
  • Provided solutions to local issues within the current law and regulations.


Team Lead and Education Policy Specialist

U.S. Department of Education
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on team, office and agency procedures.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, and professionalism.
  • Coached and mentored team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Developed new office functions, procedures, guidelines for newly created office, including standard operating procedures.

Charter School Education Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Education
10.2014 - 01.2019
  • Administered grants as assigned and worked in Charter Schools Program team in the planning and execution of successful grant competitions for the charter school program, specifically for SEAs.
  • Provided high quality technical assistance that is current timely, accurate, practical and effectively educates grantees, on the charter schools program
  • Built a strong relationship with grantees.
  • Monitored assigned grants using applicable statute, regulatory, non-regulatory, and ED policies
  • Collaborated with Director, Supervisor and CSP team on the collection and dissemination of data by bringing by showcasing practices, processes and data highlighting innovative practices and sharing usable data to inform others on the programmatic goals of the charter school program.
  • High-level and detailed knowledge of discretionary grant process, from grant announcement, competition, awarding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Equitability Education Policy Specialist

U.S. Department of Education
07.2010 - 10.2014
  • Resolved federal education program implementation issues related to providing equitability to K-12 students and teachers.
  • Developed resources and materials benefitting the education community, State Education Agencies (SEAs), and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) on federal education benefits and programs specifically focused on equitable outcomes for K-12 students.
  • Developed educational materials and conduct presentations regarding federal education programs.
  • Drafted and developed legislative specs for the reauthorization of ESEA.
  • Wrote clearance and non-regulatory guidance for federal education programs.
  • Conducted informative and interactive workshops on the ESEA, federal regulations/guidance, and effective practices in implementing federal education programs.
  • Created strategic communications calendar and analysis system to provide efficient and effective technical assistance, improving office efficiency by 65%.

Director of Legislative Affairs

National Association of Independent Schools
09.2002 - 07.2010
  • Forged governmental relations partnerships with coalitions, and strategic partners.
  • Managed grasstops/roots networks and related communications.
  • Advocated on behalf of member schools to Members of Congress, Congressional staff and committees.
  • Conceived new policy suites that explain association positions to media, policymakers, associations, and member schools.
  • Developed and managed the advocacy network and supported the work of the NAIS Advocacy Initiative at the local and state legislative level.
  • Supported and built an office culture dedicated to superior customer service that exceeds member expectations.
  • Traveled to other locations as needed.

Legislative Services Manager

Committee for Education Funding
03.2000 - 09.2002
  • Examined all education programs from the U.S. Department of Education; analyzed effect on students, teachers and institutions.
  • Analyzed budget resolutions, appropriation bills and education funding legislation/appropriations.
  • Led committee members in producing annual primary fundraisers, which included contracts, policymaker VIP invitations, budgets, and logistics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology (Biology track)

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-1997

Skills

  • Effective Communicator
  • Grant Management
  • Collaborator
  • Project Management
  • Education Policy Expert
  • Team Leader
  • Event Planning
  • Attentive Listener
  • Creative Thinker
  • Solutions Oriented

Awards

  • Individual Cash Award 2011
  • Individual Cash Award 2012
  • Individual Cash Award 2013

Additionalcoursework

  • Grants Management Certificate, Management Concepts
  • Contracting Officer Representative Certificate, Management Concepts
  • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents
  • Advocacy and Educational Campaigns in Washington: Using Grassroots, Coalitions, and the Media to Get Your Message Heard
  • Critical Thinking and Writing: Writing Refresher, TheCapitol.Net
  • Strategies for Working with Congress: Effective Communication and Advocacy on Capitol Hill
  • Washington Advocacy and Education Campaigns
  • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
  • Drafting Legislation and Amendments, TheCapitol.Net
  • Government Relations School, American Society of Association Executives
  • Governing Outlook in the States, Governing.com
  • Annual Federal Budget Outlook, Stan Collender
  • Center for Constitution: Madison Leadership, Montpelier
  • Diversity training; Conflict resolution; Project management, NAIS
  • How to research and compile legislative histories, TheCapitol.Net
  • LeaderShape, The LeaderShape Institute
  • Private School Leader Annual Meeting, U.S. Department of Education
  • Review Form 990, Internal Revenue Service
  • Tracking and Monitoring Legislation, TheCapitol.Net
  • Webinars: Fisher & Phillips LLC, American Council on Education, CATO, Urban Institute, Heritage Foundation, National Association of College Business Officers, Federal Communications Commission, Center for Disease Control, National Coalition for Technology Education and Training, Independent Sector

Awards

Mentor of the year

Timeline

Awards Manager and Grantee Relations Specialist

U.S. Department of Treasury
07.2022 - 10.2024

Team Lead and Education Policy Specialist

U.S. Department of Education
01.2019 - 07.2022

Charter School Education Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Education
10.2014 - 01.2019

Equitability Education Policy Specialist

U.S. Department of Education
07.2010 - 10.2014

Director of Legislative Affairs

National Association of Independent Schools
09.2002 - 07.2010

Legislative Services Manager

Committee for Education Funding
03.2000 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology (Biology track)

Kent State University

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