Elizabeth McQuay
Columbia,MD
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Grants Management Specialist
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
Washington, DC
03.2023 - Current
- Administers and monitors a large portfolio with more than 200 agreements.
- Authorizes the allocation of federal funds for projects with budgets reaching $1 million.
- Facilitates knowledge transfer through targeted, topic-specific workshops.
- Optimizes workflows by creating efficient instructional materials.
- Develops procedures to streamline agreement management.
- Delivers expert technical advice to program customers on managing federal agreements.
- Collaborates with key legal and financial contacts to resolve complex issues.
- Conducts agreement reviews, ensuring adherence to applicable legal standards and organizational policies.
- Develops, updates, and refines resources proactively to meet customer needs.
- Generates weekly reports through QLIK data analytics software.
Grants Management Specialist
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed the yearly execution of approximately 200 agreement actions, equating to hundreds of millions in financial transactions.
- Reviewed federal agreement documents for legal, policy, and administrative compliance.
- Communicated effectively and in a timely manner with all interested parties about necessary actions, timelines, and policies.
- Compiled and structured datasets to fulfill ad-hoc reporting needs.
- Provided tailored demonstrations and walkthroughs.
- Collaborated with key legal and financial contacts to resolve complex issues.
- Collaborated with team members to develop improved customer resources.
- Provided timely updates on key assignments to management.
Peace Corps Volunteer
U.S. Peace Corps
Syangja, Nepal
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions focused on enhancing agricultural sustainability and nutrition practices.
- Led a grant-funded project to create a small business cooperative within a mothers' group focused on producing and marketing protein-rich early childhood food.
- Enhanced agricultural practices for fruit, vegetable, and mushroom cultivation among smallholder farming communities.
- Conducted training sessions for farmers' and mothers' groups on advanced nutrition, nursery management, crop rotation practices, and efficient soil management.
- Demonstrated innovative techniques for precision planting, micro-irrigation, and weed management.
Plant Pathology Research Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted research on the temperature tolerances of Colletotrichum acutatum and related species
- Assisted with graduate and post-graduate research on fungal pathogens affecting fruit crops
- Responsible for preparing media, autoclaving waste, and other standard laboratory tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
University of Maryland
MD05-2016
Skills
- Grants management
- Documentation and reporting
- Workflow optimization
- Policy analysis
- Data analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Grants Management Specialist
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
03.2023 - Current
Grants Management Specialist
Environmental Protection Agency
10.2019 - 03.2023
Peace Corps Volunteer
U.S. Peace Corps
04.2017 - 06.2019
Plant Pathology Research Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
01.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
University of Maryland
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