Amy Lappos
Middletown
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Grant Rite Management, securing over $10 million in federal grants. Expert in project grant management and staff training, adept at navigating complex regulations and compliance. Recognized for enhancing funding opportunities and driving successful outcomes across multiple projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Grant Rite Management
05.2024 - Current
- Managed the financial oversight of large-scale construction ventures, monitoring all aspects of federal grant compliance.
- Developed comprehensive proposals for securing government funding.
- Secured $8.8 million in funding from the Economic Development Agency.
- Secured $900,000 in funding from the Department of Transportation.
- Secured $950,000 in funding from the Department of Justice.
- Secured $410,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Grant Manager
Insight Global
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Facilitated disbursement of one billion dollars plus in Federal Covid funds across five distinct grants.
- Grant Manager with the State of Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
- Enabled county health departments to meet all deliverables and reporting obligations of five COVID-related grants.
- Collected data for financial analysis and reporting.
- Ensured spending aligns with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw Covid grant portfolio for more than 20 County Health Departments.
Grant Manager
Freelance
11.2016 - 10.2022
- Oversaw grant portfolios spanning hundreds of thousands to millions.
- Ensured accurate data collection and compliance with grant criteria.
- Generated monthly progress and financial reports to ensure accuracy.
- Generated quarterly reports for various clients with multiple grants.
- Drafted proposals to obtain and renew grants.
- Oversaw grant activities to ensure compliance with deadlines and requirements.
- Monitored expenditures for compliance alignment.
- Tracked and documented potential grants and awarded grants.
- Coordinated operations between grant staff and program administrators.
Grant Coordinator/Congressional Aide
U.S. House of Representatives
Bridgeport
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Provided grant writing, review, and advocacy support to 17 municipalities.
- Unearthed fresh funding avenues for hundreds of nonprofits and 17 municipalities in Congressional District CT-04.
- Facilitated a series of 'Federal Grants 101' training sessions tailored to nonprofit organizations.
- Acted as an intermediary in negotiations with federal entities for municipalities and nonprofits.
- Oversaw FEMA funding and various federal grants in CT-04.
- Contributed to launching the Healthcare Exchange system across Connecticut.
- Acted as federal coordinator during natural and man-made disasters in CT-04.
- Developed legislative recommendations in emergency preparedness, Medicare, healthcare, and issues concerning women and children.
- Completed frequent training from EDA, DoJ, HHS, FEMA, CDC, DoT, HuD, Census and additional federal agencies in grant application success.
- Coordinated intern activities including scheduling, task delegation, and event organization.
Deputy Finance Director Congressional Campaign
Congressman Jim Himes
Stamford
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Generated impressive revenue via strategic fundraising efforts.
- Organized comprehensive logistical arrangements for significant fundraising events, including appearances by political figures like Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden.
- Organized and managed campaigns to achieve fundraising goals.
- Executed strategic plans for successful donation drives.
Education
Certificate - NPLI Executive Education Program, Executive Leader
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA02-2015
Certificate - Political Campaigning
Yale Campaign School
New Haven, CT06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Southern New Hampshire
New Hampshire05-2008
Skills
- Staff training and mentoring
- Project grant management
- Disaster recovery methodologies
- Project recovery
- Scope management
- Project regulations
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Work flow planning
- Milestone tracking
Timeline
Project Manager
Grant Rite Management
05.2024 - Current
Grant Manager
Insight Global
10.2022 - 05.2024
Grant Manager
Freelance
11.2016 - 10.2022
Grant Coordinator/Congressional Aide
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2009 - 11.2016
Deputy Finance Director Congressional Campaign
Congressman Jim Himes
08.2008 - 01.2009
Certificate - NPLI Executive Education Program, Executive Leader
Harvard University
Certificate - Political Campaigning
Yale Campaign School
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Southern New Hampshire
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