Barbara J. Warner
Lusby,MD
Summary
Proficient Grant Writer with extensive Governmental agency grants and funding opportunities. Submitted 110 successful grant applications and supported formulation of strategic funding initiatives.
Proven leader and self-directed professional with successful career promoting organizations, plans and needs. Proficient in grant writing, proposal development and contract administration.
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents.
Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Writer
Calvert County Government
01.2018 - Current
- Wrote, submitted, obtained, and managed Public Assistance grants for Calvert County Emergency Management related to COVID-19
- Wrote, submitted, obtained, and managed Public Assistance grants for Calvert County Emergency Management related to Tropical Storm Isaias
- Wrote, submitted, and managed the Calvert County Coronavirus Relief Fund Plan for CARES Act Funding (US Treasury and Maryland Department of Budget and Management)
- Researched, wrote, submitted, obtained, and managed grants for the Calvert County Volunteer Fire Rescue EMS Departments (FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants)
- Researched, wrote, submitted, obtained and managed grants for Calvert County Fire Rescue EMS Division (MIEMSS – Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems – Training and Medical Supplies)
- Researched, wrote, submitted, obtained and managed grants for Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (Governor’s Grants Office – LETS – Law Enforcement Training Solutions - Training)
- Researched, wrote, submitted, obtained and managed grants for Calvert County Human Resources (AED – Automated External Defibrillator and LGIT - Training)
- Wrote, submitted, obtained and managed grants for Calvert County Animal Control (LGIT – Safe Animal Training)
- Wrote, submitted, obtained and managed grants for Calvert County Detention Center (Governor’s Grants Office – Pre-Trial Services)
- Manage all grant reporting to grant awarding agencies
- Schedule Public Hearings for Grant Awards and agenda items for all grants obtained
- Following all policies and procedures for grant awards, including procurement rules and regulations
Executive Administrative Assistant
Calvert County Government
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Budget
- Arranged appropriate travel, agendas, necessary contacts and locale information
- Scheduled Public Hearings and assisted with meeting materials and agendas
- Assisted with yearly budget preparation
- Assisted with the County’s preparation of bond rating
- Maintained and coordinated executive and senior management day-to-day meetings, timesheets, and out-of-town travel
- Collaborated with other administrative team members, human resources, and the finance department on special projects and events
- Provided logistical support to visiting executives in coordination with other Executive Assistants
- Handled and distributed all incoming and outgoing mail
- Wrote and distributed meeting minutes to appropriate individuals
- Managed desktop publishing, proposal and memo typing
- Opened, read, and replied to routine letters
- Approved travel expenses and reimbursement requests.
Purchasing Assistant
Calvert County Government
02.2003 - 08.2012
- Procurement
- Wrote and administered Formal and Informal bids, which included State and Federal Grant Funding
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for public meetings with County Commissioners
- Served as a professional representative for vendors, tri-county counsel, and small business groups
- Handled and distributed all incoming and outgoing mail
- Managed desktop publishing and proposal and memo typing
- Opened, read, and replied to routine letters
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents
- Investigated issues and drafted responses to urgent requests
- Initiated and updated yearly agreements/contracts.
Fixed Asset Management / Purchasing Assistant
Calvert County Government
05.1998 - 02.2003
- Department of Finance & Budget / Procurement
- Managed over 15,000 asset items for Calvert County Government
- Reconciled asset reports
- Processed purchase orders
- Wrote and administered Informal Bids
- Managed county surplus auctions
- Maintained worker’s compensation certificates for vendors doing business with the county.
Office Assistant
Calvert County Government
08.1992 - 05.1998
- State's Attorney's Office
- Child Support – Grant Position
- Handled in-state and out-of-state Child Support cases
- Wrote and filed legal documents to in-state and out-of-state courts
- Meetings with clients for both Plaintiffs and Defendants
- Helped write and process Grant documents each year for Federal and State grant funding
- Circuit Court
- Prepared trial boards for court cases
- Worked with several attorneys on legal documents
- Daily contact with attorneys, judges, magistrates, and victims
- Provided logistical support to visiting attorneys and victims in coordination with States Attorney's
- Handled and distributed all incoming and outgoing mail
- Managed desktop publishing and proposal and memo typing
- Transcribed dictation
- Opened, read, and replied to routine letters
- Created and maintained computer and paper-based filing systems for records, reports, and documents.
Education
No Degree - General Studies Towards English Major
College of Southern Maryland
Prince Frederick, MDHigh School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Prince Frederick, MD05.1989
Skills
- Proposal Development
- Funding Source Research
- Proposal Management
- Contract Oversight
- Report Writing Abilities
- Supporting Documentation
- Research
- Contract Administration
Accomplishments
- August 10th, 2023 marked thirty (31) years as a Calvert County Government Employee
- Obtained over $25 million dollars of grant funding from various agencies including but not limited to; US Treasury, FEMA, MDEM, Department of Natural Resources, Governor’s Grant Office, Senator Van Hollen’s Office, Senator Cardin’s Office, and other entities
- Decreased costs by processing bids with vendors regarding various items and services
- Handled auction for surplus property that brought funding to the county
- Supported Finance Director, Purchasing Officer, and Attorney's through document management, implemented more efficient processes, organized processes, created presentations, and held classes for county employees to assist in the new processes for better understanding
- Procurement Under Grants – FEMA
- Navigating Federal Funding Streams – NACO
- Homeland Security Grant Programs – FEMA
- Intergovernmental Affairs – The White House
- Hazard Mitigation Administration Grants – FEMA
- Non-Disaster Grants – DHS
- Exigency & Emergency Procurement under Grants - FEMA
- Grant Systems User Privileges
- Public Assistance Grants Portal
- FEMA Go Portal
- Non-Disaster Grants Management Portal
- Grants Professional Association Member Since 2018
Courses/Memberships/Subscriptions
Timeline
Grant Writer
Calvert County Government
01.2018 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Calvert County Government
08.2014 - 01.2018
Purchasing Assistant
Calvert County Government
02.2003 - 08.2012
Fixed Asset Management / Purchasing Assistant
Calvert County Government
05.1998 - 02.2003
Office Assistant
Calvert County Government
08.1992 - 05.1998
No Degree - General Studies Towards English Major
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
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