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Bonnie Jellison

Tamarac, FL

Summary

I have been in Florida since 2017 and have worked for various local agencies – some longer than others, and some were short-term, independent, and consulting positions that utilized my years of experience in grant administration. I am seeking a long-term position that will utilize my passion and experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Grant Coordinator

Pace Center for Girls Broward
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • As Grant Coordinator at Pace Broward. Responsible for multiple grants, their administration and reporting, tracking outcomes, research of new funding opportunities, and writing new grants.
  • Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, summarizing grant activities, outcomes, and financial performance metrics.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with funding agencies, enhancing collaboration and communication on grant opportunities.
  • Coordinated diverse grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and compliance with funding guidelines.

Interim Development Director

Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • As Interim Development Director, responsibilities included writing larger grants and supervisor a grant writer for smaller foundation requests. Responsibilities included fundraising and event planning, fundraising research and inquiries, and various financial tracking tasks.
  • Developed and implemented strategic fundraising initiatives to increase donor engagement and support.
  • Oversaw program development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
  • Managed grant writing efforts, securing funding from diverse sources to sustain operations.

Director of Housing Services / Grant Administrator

Broward Partnership for the Homeless
03.2020 - 05.2023
  • Director of Housing Department responsible for administration of various grant funding, including government, foundation, and privately funded housing programs. Tracking, reporting, documenting, auditing, and writing for various grants that served the homeless or formerly homeless population of Broward County,
  • Supervised 8-12 staff members in the department and monitored their productivity and clinical outcomes. Prepared for audit success and improvement of policy and process.
  • Oversaw budget management for housing projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance housing stability programs for homeless populations.
  • Served as a member of the Broward County Homeless Action Committee.

Summer Food Grant Coordinator

Feeding South Florida
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Short-term position, assigned to implement and prepare for youth afterschool summer food program.

Program Director / Contract Grant Administrator

OIC of South Florida
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Primary responsibility was to oversee the sunset process for the SOAR young adult reentry workforce development grant. Responsibilities included staff supervision, grant audit and report processing, records review and making recommendations for corrections. Assisted in writing additional funding requests to replace the sunsetting grant.

Program Director Transitional Housing

Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
11.2015 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for program oversight and administration of grant funds, including reports, tracking, renewals and outreach to secure continued funding. Responsibilities included supervision of transitional housing staff, and reporting to agency administration and board, and other community leaders as needed.
  • Led program development initiatives to enhance youth engagement and educational outcomes.
  • Collaborated with community partners to expand resources and support services for at-risk youth.
  • Directed staff training programs, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement among team members.
  • Implemented strategic planning processes to align program goals with organizational mission and vision.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.

Director of Veteran Services, SSVF

Housing Resource Center of Monterey County
11.2012 - 11.2015
  • Transferred from Reno, NV to Monterey, CA to open a new Veterans Resource Center. Responsibilities included oversight of government grants assisting homeless Veterans. As Director responsibilities included, but were not limited to, hiring, training and supervising all staff and volunteers, writing and administering large grants, community outreach and local governmental meeting attendance, and various management level duties required of the position.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Streamlined processes, resulting in improved project delivery timelines and resource allocation.
  • Established key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational strategies and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align departmental goals with organizational objectives for enhanced communication.
  • Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal resource utilization while maintaining financial targets.

Addictions treatment therapist, transitional housing director, Veteran services Specialist, and grant administrator

Bristlecone Family Resources
09.2008 - 11.2012
  • During this time I started in clinical position and transitioned into management and administration while in MBA graduate program.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, enhancing client self-awareness and coping strategies.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans addressing diverse mental health needs, ensuring personalized care for clients.
  • Provided crisis intervention support, effectively managing acute situations while ensuring client safety and well-being.
  • Led community outreach initiatives, promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma through educational programs.
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Basic High School
Henderson, NV
05-1980

Bachelor of Science - Physics/Engineering

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12-1986

MBA - Marriott School of Business, Graduate Studies

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
05-2020

Skills

  • Grant management
  • Proposal writing expertise
  • Grant compliance
  • Budget planning

Affiliations

Grants Professional Association, Local & National Chapters

Timeline

Grant Coordinator

Pace Center for Girls Broward
05.2024 - 06.2025

Interim Development Director

Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
10.2023 - 04.2024

Director of Housing Services / Grant Administrator

Broward Partnership for the Homeless
03.2020 - 05.2023

Summer Food Grant Coordinator

Feeding South Florida
03.2019 - 02.2020

Program Director / Contract Grant Administrator

OIC of South Florida
01.2018 - 03.2019

Program Director Transitional Housing

Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
11.2015 - 10.2017

Director of Veteran Services, SSVF

Housing Resource Center of Monterey County
11.2012 - 11.2015

Addictions treatment therapist, transitional housing director, Veteran services Specialist, and grant administrator

Bristlecone Family Resources
09.2008 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

Basic High School

Bachelor of Science - Physics/Engineering

Brigham Young University

MBA - Marriott School of Business, Graduate Studies

Brigham Young University

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