Cara Conrad Koupal
Yankton,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 17 years of experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), including 15 years in leadership roles. Extensive expertise in grant writing and management, strategic planning, data organization, and the creation of impactful written materials and graphics. Trained in project management and process improvement through lean methodologies, demonstrating a strong ability to thrive under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines. Committed to community service and passionate about making a positive impact through volunteering.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Strategic Management
Siouxland Community Health Center
01.2008 - Current
- Prepare and submit grant proposals to HRSA to secure funding for Health Center Program and Ryan White Part C Early Intervention Services (EIS) programs.
- Write grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding sources to support other existing programs, prospective services expansion, or special projects.
- Maintain knowledge of Health Center Program requirements and perform administrative tasks to ensure accurate scope of project.
- Engage executive leadership team in strategic planning processes to align organizational goals and business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategy deployment and define key performance indicators.
- Support development and implementation of emergency preparedness and management plans.
- Design branded materials and other creative media alongside marketing and fund development team.
- Streamline project management.
Program Planner/Grant Administration Assistant
Boys And Girls Home
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Facilitated planning for grant proposals and program development.
- Identified funding opportunities in alignment with program needs and organizational mission.
- Monitored program and fiscal performance of federal, state, and private foundation grant awards.
- Prior roles included youth Resident Counselor and Human Resources Assistant.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Supervisor
American Red Cross, MN/Dakotas Region
01.2015 - Current
- Supervisor for southeast South Dakota chapter assisting individuals and families displaced by a fire or other disaster.
Yankton County Search and Rescue
01.2015 - Current
- Under the direction Emergency Management, perform various tasks including line tender/shore support for diver operations, rope rescue techniques, ground search tactics, and boat operations for water rescue and recovery missions.
Firefighter and EMT
Lesterville Fire and Rescue
01.2016 - Current
Education
Master Of Science - Health Services Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology, English Minor
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2003
Skills
- Grant writing and management
- Written and verbal communication
- Planning and Organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software applications
- Experienced in ESRI GIS mapping software
- Atlassian certified in Jira Software Essentials
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Calm under pressure
Accomplishments
- Earned certificate in Lean Healthcare, University of Michigan College of Integrative Systems + Design
- Earned certificate in Project Management, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Certification
- Certificate in Project Management, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Certificate in Lean Healthcare, University of Michigan College of Engineering Integrative Systems + Design
- Atlassian certified in Jira Software Essentials
- Licensed EMT, South Dakota, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- FEMA Incident Command System Training, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800, ICS 300, ICS 400, Public Information Officer (PIO) training
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation (HSEEP) training
Timeline
Firefighter and EMT
Lesterville Fire and Rescue
01.2016 - Current
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Supervisor
American Red Cross, MN/Dakotas Region
01.2015 - Current
Yankton County Search and Rescue
01.2015 - Current
Director of Strategic Management
Siouxland Community Health Center
01.2008 - Current
Program Planner/Grant Administration Assistant
Boys And Girls Home
01.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology, English Minor
University of South Dakota
Master Of Science - Health Services Administration
University of South Dakota
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