Solutions-driven, PMP-certified Project Manager with 4+ years of experience helping nonprofits across service sectors build effective programs and develop project management systems to amplify their impact. Critical thinker, problem-solver, and collaborator. Successfully coordinated the launch of two women's healthcare clinics, organized database redesigns, and managed multi-million-dollar government fee-for-service contracts.
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Garrett Clawson
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The Source
Project Manager
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Set up a PMIS and established organization-wide policies and procedures related to project management
- Led the initiation, planning, and development of The Source's first virtual clinic and mobile unit
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to identify strategic initiatives and design three-year strategic plan
- Facilitated design sessions with fundraising team to audit existing systems/workflows and oversaw implementation of developed solutions
- Worked with external subject matter experts (SMEs) and managed vendors to redesign and rearchitect the organization's Salesforce instance
Clawson Consulting
Founder & CEO
03.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Researched and analyzed grant opportunities
- Drafted, produced, and revised proposal packages
- Identified and collaborated with key stakeholders to build program models and evaluation strategies
- Analyzed program data and developed reports for grant-makers
- Secured over $600,000 in grants for nonprofit clients
The Source
Grants Manager
10.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Established and oversaw Evaluation Team responsible for developing, capturing, analyzing, and reporting on grant-related metrics
- Wrote program compliance manual and conducted staff trainings to ensure compliance with government regulations
- Produced strategic recommendations for senior leadership and implemented approved changes
The Austin Stone Institute
Resource Development Specialist
04.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Produced position papers on human dignity, politics, and social justice for The Austin Stone
- Collaborated with key decision-makers to build consensus around controversial topics
- Oversaw cross-functional projects from initiation to closing
For The City Network
Lead Research and Data Analyst
06.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Planned and developed long-form articles, small-group curriculums, e-books, workbooks, issue primers, and donor materials to educate, equip, and mobilize FTC’s major audiences
- Performed structural, stylistic, and copy edits on written content produced by colleagues
- Consulted nonprofit organizations to assess volunteer programs and provide recommendations
- Cleaned, analyzed, and visualized survey data to identify insights and produce recommendations for congregational leaders
- Leveraged Salesforce and Marketing Cloud to identify prospective nonprofit partners, onboard organizations, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in 13 cities
Education
The University of Texas - AustinAustin, TX
Master of Public Affairs from Public Affairs
05.2018
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Ben Barnes Fellowship in Public Leadership Award Recipient ($40,000)
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Empirical Methods, Social Entrepreneurship, Finance for Social Innovation, Philanthropy and Organizations, Urban Policymaking, Program Evaluation, Public Management, and Public Financial Management
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Sociology
05.2018
University Overview
- 4.15 GPA
- University Medalist
- LSU Ogden Honors College Graduate
Skills
- Project Management Methodologies
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Vendor Management
- Compliance
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Software Proficiency (MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Mondaycom)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
The Source
10.2021 - Current
Grants Manager
The Source
10.2020 - 10.2021
Resource Development Specialist
The Austin Stone Institute
04.2020 - 10.2020
Founder & CEO
Clawson Consulting
03.2020 - 12.2022
Lead Research and Data Analyst
For The City Network
06.2017 - 03.2020
The University of Texas - Austin
Master of Public Affairs from Public Affairs
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Sociology
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