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Desirae Walker

North Little Rock,Arkansas

Summary

Accomplished Program Manager with over 10 years of successful experience in customer service. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in grants. Strengths in finance and budgeting backed by training in Marketing & Public Administration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Fellowship Program Coordinator

Forge Institute
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.

Program Coordinator

Robert Half/DFA
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices submitted by the sub-grant organizations.
  • Reviewed budgets and budget revisions submitted by each sub-grant organization and gave final approval.
  • Created Request for Applications for each grant administered by our office for each grant year/period.
  • Created and conducted the Technical Workshop for sub-grant organizations to assist with the RFAs.

IOLTA Program Manager

Arkansas Access To Justice
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Ensured that all of our banks and attorneys are within compliance.
  • Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.
  • Performed monetary transactions for IOLTA funds and Unidentifiable/Unclaimed funds.
  • Inputted banking data into the IOLTA2 Management System.
  • Processed quarterly reports for our board to update all parties on the increase/decrease of funds.
  • Inputted data for over 3,000 compliance statements into the IMIS system to show compliance for active attorneys in the state of Arkansas.
  • Submitted copies of our cash receipts journal to our auditor monthly.
  • Monitored our IOLTA Management System to ensure correct input of data.
  • Built and utilized reporting systems to keep customers and management in loop with latest information.

74D Chemical Operations Specialist

United States Army Reserves
05.2007 - 11.2019
  • Supervise & verify the meal count ensuring soldiers are fed adequate meals.
  • Sustain & comply with current on soldier driver training and PMCS of vehicles.
  • Ensure standards are met for all Army regulations and mandated training classes.
  • Remain physically fit and intellectually able to carry out various Army duties as instructed.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for proposed military operations, advising commanders on potential CBRN hazards and appropriate protective measures.

Budget Analyst

Department Of Health
08.2016 - 08.2019

• Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.

• Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information from various clinics within the state of Arkansas.

• Designed and created monthly spending reports.

• Supported the accounting & banking departments when needed.

• Conducted appropriation adjustments and error corrections submitted by departments to keep them within budget.

• Coordinated with budget coordinators, managers, etc. to ensure that all issues within their department are corrected.

• Performed calculations of monetary transactions from Vital Records. • Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.

Grants Analyst

Department Of Finance And Administration
09.2014 - 08.2016

• Analysis of all sub-grant organizations assigned to me under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).

• Prepared budgets for each assigned sub-grant organization.

• Assisted sub-grantees with their various questions and problems.

• Conducted technical assistance workshops with sub-grantees as needed.

• Scaned, attached, and filed all paperwork sent in by the sub-grant organizations.

• Analyzed all reimbursement requests, reports, budgets, memorandums, etc. for each sub-grant organization.

• Ensured that each of the sub-grant organizations stay within compliance of the rules set for the grant by the State of Arkansas and the federal government.

• Conducted on-site and monitoring visits with the sub-grant organizations to ensure that they are within compliance and to assist with/answer any questions.

• Participated with all tasks set for the Request for Proposals (RFP) grant year/period.

• Administered funds to each assigned sub-grant organization.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
12.2013

BBA - Marketing

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
08.2007

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Program Management
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Personnel Management
  • Grants Management
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Administration
  • Project Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Technician Level Certification (Hazmat)
  • Confined Spaces Certification
  • Tech Escort Certification
  • Combat Life Saver

Timeline

Fellowship Program Coordinator

Forge Institute
12.2023 - Current

Program Coordinator

Robert Half/DFA
10.2022 - 05.2023

IOLTA Program Manager

Arkansas Access To Justice
08.2019 - 05.2022

Budget Analyst

Department Of Health
08.2016 - 08.2019

Grants Analyst

Department Of Finance And Administration
09.2014 - 08.2016

74D Chemical Operations Specialist

United States Army Reserves
05.2007 - 11.2019

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Southern Arkansas University

BBA - Marketing

Southern Arkansas University
Desirae Walker