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AVANTHIKA REDDY MARRI

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dedicated Grants Administrator with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Accounting and Finance and extensive experience in managing all aspects of the grant lifecycle. Proven track record in securing funding, overseeing budget management, and ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions. Adept at collaborating with faculty and research teams to develop competitive proposals, and skilled in financial reporting and stakeholder communication. Committed to supporting academic and research initiatives through meticulous grant administration and strategic funding management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSISTANT GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

Malla Reddy Engineering College
03.2012 - 01.2017

Assistant Grants Administrator*
[MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE] – [HYDERABAD]
[MARCH 2012 ] – [JANUARY 2017]

- *Proposal Preparation*: Assisted in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, including drafting sections, compiling documents, and ensuring alignment with funding opportunities.
- *Financial Tracking*: Monitored expenditures for grant-funded projects, maintaining budgetary oversight and preparing financial summaries for internal and external reporting.
- *Stakeholder Coordination*: Served as a liaison between the funding agency and project teams, facilitating communication and addressing any issues that arose during the project lifecycle.
- *Documentation and Record-Keeping*: Managed a comprehensive database of grant-related documents, ensuring easy access and compliance with audit requirements.


GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

Malla Reddy Engineering College
02.2017 - 01.2020

Grants Administrator*
[MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [HYDERABAD]
[FEBRUARY 2017] – [JANUARY 2020]

- *Grant Proposal Management*: Collaborated with faculty and research teams to develop and submitted successful grant proposals, securing funding from government agencies and private foundations.
- *Budget Oversight*: Prepared and managed budgets for grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with both institutional and funding agency guidelines.
- *Compliance and Reporting*: Ensured adherence to grant terms by maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports, and submitting required documentation on time.
- *Post-Award Management*: Oversaw the implementation of grant-funded projects, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure projects were completed on schedule and within budget.
- *Training and Development*: Conducted workshops for faculty and staff on grant writing, management, and compliance best practices.

Education

Master of Science - MASTERS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

ST ANNS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
MEHDIPATNAM HYDERABAD
04.2003

Skills

    - Grant Management*: Proposal writing, budget preparation, compliance, reporting
    - *Financial Management*: Budgeting, financial tracking, expenditure monitoring
    - *Communication*: Report writing, stakeholder communication, training
    - *Technical Skills*: [Name relevant software, eg, MS Office, SAP, QuickBooks, grant management systems]
    - *Project Coordination*: Timeline management, resource allocation, team collaboration

    - *Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required to interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse academic and research community

Timeline

GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

Malla Reddy Engineering College
02.2017 - 01.2020

ASSISTANT GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

Malla Reddy Engineering College
03.2012 - 01.2017

Master of Science - MASTERS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Lewis University

Bachelor of Arts - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

ST ANNS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
AVANTHIKA REDDY MARRI