Hi, I’m
Carleigh Leach
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Recovery Grants Specialist
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Administered all phases of Recovery Grants awarded by DHSEM by providing technical assistance to sub-recipients of grant awards, processing reimbursements, and completing project closeouts.
- Updated State of Colorado’s Public Assistance (“PA”) Administrative Plan, a strategic document including policies and procedures used to request and administer Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA") PA grants.
- Routinely assisted with training state and local government staff on program requirements consistent with FEMA’s PA Program and Policy Guide (“PAPPG”), FEMA PA Fact Sheets & Job Aids, Colorado Procurement Rules, and Colorado PA Administrative Plan
- Conducted coordination calls with state / local governments and private non-profit organizations applying for PA Grants.
- Monitored progress and milestones to ensure projects are completed within performance period.
- Analyzed statutes, administrative policy, and FEMA PA Appeals Database and drafted State of Colorado’s supporting analysis for subrecipient appeals of FEMA ineligibility determinations.
- Secured $2,049,500.56 in denied FEMA funding for local government private property debris removal through PA Appeals process.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database (FEMA Grants Portal), maintained database systems, and tracked and analyzed operational data.
- Developed projects and requested reimbursement and closeout for costs in excess of $150,000,000.00.
- Participated in 20+ comprehensive damage assessments and site inspections and generated reports detailing findings and recommendations..
- Increased customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and outreach.
- Received “Mission Accomplished Team Award” for securing project obligations for COVID-19 disaster declaration totaling $1,745,122,353.09.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (finance, field services) to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
Energy and Resource Consulting Group
Senior Analyst
05.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Senior analyst role involved conducting financial policy analysis and preparing written testimony for 4+ electric utility rate cases before New Orleans City Council.
- Investigated electric utility rate applications and filings, financial reports and statements, financial records, revenue requirements, costs of service studies, and costs allocation methodologies.
- Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets; identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Optimized project management, resulting in timely deliverables and improved client satisfaction rates.
Promontory Financial
Loss Mitigation Consultant
04.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Worked as Loss Mitigation Consultant reviewing loan servicing and foreclosure practices of large financial institution to identify errors, misrepresentations, or other deficiencies causing borrower financial harm pursuant to consent agreement with Office of Comptroller of Currency.
- Confirmed adequate loan modification documentation and verified accuracy of mortgage servicers' financial calculations to determine existence and extent of borrower harm across 200+ cases.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Louisiana State University Law Center
Research Assistant
02.2009 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Worked as Research Assistant, and researched developments in law of successions, trusts, donations, sales and lease and compiled research for publication on comparative landlord liability: Melissa T. Lonegrass, Convergence in Contort: Landlord Liability for Defective Premises in Comparative Perspective, 85 Tulane L Rev 413 (2010).
- Actively participated in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Enhanced research accuracy by meticulously organizing and analyzing data sets and research materials, and maintained well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
Gunn & York
Tax Law Clerk
01.2009 - 07.2009
Job overview
- Worked as tax law clerk preparing tax returns, offers in compromise, requests for review and release of frozen investment accounts, estate administration, and documentation for corporate organizations
- Additionally, researched issues of law and prepared memoranda, client correspondence, and various pleadings.
- Participated in 20+ client meetings.
- Maintained calendars for 4-person team by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
State of Louisiana
Infrastructure Analyst
11.2007 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Worked as Infrastructure Analyst providing technical assistance to state and local (parish) governments administering Community Development Block Grant funding for federal disaster declarations DR-1603-LA (2005 Louisiana Hurricane Katrina) and DR-1607-LA (2005 Louisiana Hurricane Rita)
- Reviewed 100+ project applications to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and state law, including programmatic requirements, environmental regulations, and audit requirements
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Appeals Specialist
11.2007 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Worked as appeals specialist composing State of Louisiana’s supporting appeal analysis for state and local government appeals of FEMA ineligibility determinations for federal disaster declarations DR-1603-LA (2005 Louisiana Hurricane Katrina) and DR-1607-LA (2005 Louisiana Hurricane Rita)
- Analyzed statutes, administrative policy, and prior case law related to Public Assistance Program eligibility, as well as FEMA 2nd appeals database and FEMA determination memorandums to assist with drafting State of Louisiana's supporting appeal analysis.
Education
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Diploma of Civil Law
12.2009
University Overview
- Member of Public Interest Law Society, Student Bar Association, Tailgating Club, and Women’s Law Student Association.
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
12.2005
Skills
- Professional and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
- Expert problem solving, brainstorming, analytical thinking, and task prioritization
- Teamwork, team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution
- Precise attention to detail and organizational skills
- Adaptability, flexibility, reliability
Affiliations
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
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Timeline
Recovery Grants Specialist
Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
05.2015 - Current
Senior Analyst
Energy and Resource Consulting Group
05.2013 - 05.2014
Loss Mitigation Consultant
Promontory Financial
04.2012 - 01.2013
Research Assistant
Louisiana State University Law Center
02.2009 - 12.2009
Tax Law Clerk
Gunn & York
01.2009 - 07.2009
Infrastructure Analyst
State of Louisiana
11.2007 - 11.2008
Appeals Specialist
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
11.2007 - 11.2008
Louisiana State University
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Diploma of Civil Law
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Continuing Legal Education
Estate Planning Basic Skills, Estate Administration Basic Skills, Practicing with Professionalism.
Bar Admission
- Colorado, 2012.
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