Blen Alemayehu
Atlanta ,GA
Summary
Property management professional with solid background in handling wide range of residential and commercial properties. Expertise in coordinating maintenance, leasing, and financial activities, ensuring smooth operations and high tenant satisfaction. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Grant Manager
CUNY School of Medicine
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Led team meetings to facilitate communication and align departmental goals.
- Created Budget and Budget justification
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors, optimizing service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Partnership Activation and Game Operation Lead
Brooklyn Nets
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Senior Grant Manager
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Facilitate grant application processes for government, NGO, and foundation funding by collaborating with principal investigators, ensuring prompt submission and compliance with funding agency requirements
- Manage pre-award and post-award grant activities, including budget preparation, reporting, and monitoring expenditures to ensure alignment with funding guidelines and institutional policies
- Serve as a key resource for grant lifecycle management, providing expertise in compliance, documentation, and regulatory adherence to support successful research initiatives
- Develop detailed tracking systems to monitor deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance metrics, ensuring effective grant management and accountability
- Streamline grant administration workflows by implementing best practices and offering guidance to principal investigators that enhance the efficiency and success rate of funding proposals
- Build strong relationships with funding agencies and institutional stakeholders, acting as a liaison to address queries, resolve issues, and build collaborative partnerships
Shift Leader (host)
Santiago Restaurant
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members, enhancing overall performance and efficiency.
- Coordinated shift schedules, optimizing workforce allocation to meet operational demands.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
Grant Manager
New York State Psychiatric Institute
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated grant compliance and reporting activities across Finance, Human Resources, and Program departments while ensuring alignment with sponsor and institutional policies
- Played a key role in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow projections, providing accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making
- Managed the documentation process, including monthly expense reports and grant program coordination, to maintain transparency and operational efficiency
- Prepared and submitted Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR), supporting on-time and accurate reporting to funding agencies
- Facilitated No-Cost Extension (NCE) requests and carryover processes, ensuring the effective utilization of grant funds while maintaining compliance with sponsor guidelines
Research Project Director
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Led the development of community-based research initiatives, launching data collection efforts in resource-limited county settings across New York State
- Designed and implemented ACASI (Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing) surveys to improve data collection accuracy and representation among vulnerable populations
- Enhanced state census initiatives by deploying targeted outreach strategies to better identify and support underserved communities
- Developed comprehensive training programs on Health Habitus and Motivational Interviewing techniques for peer advocates and caregivers to improve participant engagement and outcomes
- Established collaborative partnerships with local organizations to amplify the impact of research efforts and address critical gaps in mental health services
Front Office Manager
Hotel Vetro | Sheraton Hotel
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Oversaw front desk operations, ensuring efficient guest check-in and check-out processes.
- Trained and mentored front office staff, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Implemented guest feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Managed scheduling for front office personnel, optimizing staff allocation based on peak hours.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management & Marketing
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK08-2023
Master of Science - Global Health (Infectious Disease)
Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond05-2015
Skills
- Property management
- Property inspections
- Customer service-focused
- Payment collection
Timeline
Senior Grant Manager
CUNY School of Medicine
05.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Grant Manager
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
09.2024 - 04.2025
Partnership Activation and Game Operation Lead
Brooklyn Nets
08.2023 - 09.2025
Shift Leader (host)
Santiago Restaurant
08.2023 - 09.2024
Grant Manager
New York State Psychiatric Institute
12.2021 - 10.2023
Research Project Director
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
09.2019 - 11.2021
Front Office Manager
Hotel Vetro | Sheraton Hotel
06.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Sports Management & Marketing
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Master of Science - Global Health (Infectious Disease)
Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Southeastern Louisiana University
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