ASHLEE BRAZIL
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Nacogdoches,TX
6
years of professional experience
Disaster recovery and financial management professional with 6+ years of experience supporting government programs, grant management, financial oversight, and program coordination. Currently serving as a Regional Recovery Grant Coordinator with TDEM, providing financial and programmatic support to local jurisdictions and recovery partners. Experienced in financial monitoring, reimbursement, compliance, risk management, reporting, technical assistance, and disaster finance training. MBA with strong analytical, communication, and program management skills.
Work History
Regional Recovery Grant Coordinator
2 Years 7 Months- Coordinate disaster recovery grant programs, providing financial and programmatic oversight and technical assistance to Texans, local governments, and recovery partners.
- Monitored grant funding, expenditures, project financial status, and program progress for multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring effective financial management, resource allocation, and compliance.
- Reviewed project documentation and financial information to identify funding challenges, risks, compliance concerns, and issues impacting reimbursement or project completion.
- Prepare financial documentation, program reports, and status updates; coordinate with local jurisdictions, state agencies, federal partners, and stakeholders to resolve issues and support program objectives.
- Prepared financial documentation, program reports, and status updates; coordinated with local jurisdictions, state agencies, federal partners, and stakeholders to resolve issues and meet program objectives.
- Deliver disaster finance training and technical assistance to local governments and recovery partners.
Manufacturing Planner
3 Years 7 Months- Facilitated planning and execution of complex, high-value programs involving billion-dollar defense contracts, ensuring effective monitoring of performance, schedules, resources, and execution risks.
- Analyzed operational and program data to identify risks, constraints, resource needs, and process improvement opportunities.
- Created program status and performance reports for leadership and stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, coordinate resources, and maintain alignment with program objectives.
- Led the Performance Management Team, supporting performance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Skills
Grant Program Oversight
Financial Analysis & Monitoring/Reporting
Reimbursement & Cost Tracking
Grant compliance
Risk Assessment
GMS & GP Systems
Team collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Leadership Experience
- Greenbelt Certification, 2026
- T-ACC 601 Pilot Training, 2026
- Debris Training Instructor, 2026-Present
- T-ACC 600 Training Instructor, 2024-Present
- Performance Management Team Lead, 2022-2024
- Employee Club Assistant Treasurer, 2022-2023
Timeline
Regional Recovery Grant Coordinator
Texas Division of Emergency Management
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Manufacturing Planner
Lockheed Martin MFC
06.2020 - 01.2024Read More
Stephen F. Austin State University
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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Stephen F. Austin State University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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