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Ginger Barnett

Elkview,WV

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Mitigation and Recovery

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
12.2022 - Current

Responsible for oversight and follow through of several Federal programs for the State of West Virginia including the Public Assistance Grant Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, National Flood Insurance Program, Cooperating Technical Partners Program, Legislative Pre- Disaster Mitigation Program and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program

  • Oversee funding comprised of Federal and State contributions in excess of $800 million
  • Oversee management of a team of 20+ staff members
  • Interpret and implement guidance from programmatic policy guides including the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide as well as the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide
  • Provide guidance to staff and subapplicants and/or subrecipients regarding programmatic policy requirements including expectations of the 2 C.F.R and 44 C.F.R
  • Coordinate with State, County, and local officials to resolve complicated issues for high priority projects.
  • Facilitate regular communication between key stakeholders involved in the project, promoting a sense of unity towards shared objectives
  • Develop strategic partnerships with other organizations working within the same sector, expanding networks and increasing access to resources

Grants Manager Public Assistance

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
01.2022 - 12.2022

Responsible for managing staff and department processes to lead state, county, and local applicants through FEMA Public Assistance programming from damage assessment to grant closeout

  • Responsible for leading damage assessments, preparing federal declaration request packages for the Governor's office, systems administration for multiple platforms, staff development and growth, and the implementation of new agency and section policies and procedures
  • Oversee all open federally declared disasters with funding of more than $650 million
  • Manage applicants to complete projects in timely manner to return areas to pre-disaster status quickly
  • Implement guidance from programmatic policy guides such as the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide
  • Knowledge of requirements and expectations within 2 C.F.R and 44 C.F.R.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to overcome obstacles faced during project execution, ensuring goals were met effectively

Assistant Grants Manager Public Assistance

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
05.2019 - 01.2022

Responsible for assisting staff and aiding the department processes to lead state, county, and local applicants through FEMA Public Assistance programming from damage assessment to grant closeout

  • Responsible for participating in damage assessments and preparing federal declaration request packages for the Governor's office
  • Assist in oversight of all open federally declared disasters
  • Manage applicants to complete projects in timely manner to return areas to pre-disaster status quickly
  • Knowledge of requirements and expectations within 2 C.F.R. and 44 C.F.R.

Regional Philanthropy Officer

American Red Cross
06.2017 - 05.2019

Responsible for generating fundraising revenue through communications, solicitations, relationship building, and networking

  • Accountable for managing an assigned portfolio of donors through the development and execution of individualized communications plans
  • Aid in press releases and public facing communication development
  • Responsible for overseeing grant writing and reporting for the Southern half of West Virginia
  • Met fundraising target each year in role
  • Secured six figure donations
  • Strategic management of solicitation pipeline and donor prospect search
  • Designed and implemented 30/60/90-day donor outreach and growth plans.

Development Coordinator

American Red Cross
02.2015 - 06.2017

Accountable for advising development team on communications and fundraising revenue plans through data-driven assessments

  • Responsible for maintaining databases as systems administrator and regional trainer for Salesforce
  • Grant writer for region; responsible for supervision, writing, and reporting on all grants
  • Database administration with extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
  • Oversee solicitation pipeline development and pipeline management for WV Development team
  • Troubleshoot and issue resolution for donations and contributions through various internal databases
  • Track department deliverables and deadlines
  • Design and prepare reports for tracking of metrics as well as required information for grant requests
  • Conduct prospect research to identify potential new donors, expanding the organization''s funding sources and opportunities
  • Optimize event planning procedures for various fundraising events, leading to higher attendance numbers and overall revenue generation
  • Serve as primary contact for external inquiries from donors or prospective partners, providing timely and accurate information about the organization
  • Implement targeted stewardship strategies that resulted in increased donor satisfaction levels and subsequent giving amounts

Records Specialist

Charleston Police Department
03.2014 - 02.2015

Responsible for maintaining the reliability of the department through accurate record keeping and document preparation

  • Aid law enforcement officers for court hearings, public reports, and bulletins
  • Assist in new employee onboarding
  • Operate in a time sensitive and confidential environment.

Admissions Clerk

Highland Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2014
  • Conduct client intakes and provide information regarding programming to the general public
  • Verification of information and insurance benefits
  • Maintain confidentiality in high stress environment
  • Confirm all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy
  • Accurately input patient and insurance information into company's computer system
  • Assist in patient admission process based on federal and state laws
  • Utilize internal databases to track prospective student progress, resulting in a better understanding of their needs and interests

Behavioral Health Technician- Detox Unit

Highland Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Provide direct patient supervision and monitoring through the detoxification process from various substances including alcohol, opioids, amphetamines, etc
  • Assist in patient group therapies and activities
  • Conduct client rounds to check on residents
  • Deliver compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress
  • Provid crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2016

Associate of Science - Mining Management

Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Mount Gay, WV
05.2013

Skills

  • Database, project, and department administration
  • Grants management, writing, and reporting experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and comfortable with SharePoint platforms
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex text and data into easily readable content material
  • Adaptable and quick learner with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Community outreach and involvement with experience in relationship building
  • Experience working in and around disasters and hazardous situations

Continuingeducation

Emergency Management Institute

Completed Course List:

• Introduction to Incident Command System

• An Introduction to Exercises

• Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

• Fundamentals of Emergency Management

• Emergency Planning

• Leadership and Influence

• Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Effective Communication

• Developing and Managing Volunteers

• Introduction to Debris Operations

• Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program

• An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• National Response Framework, An Introduction

• Public Assistance Program and Eligibility

• The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation

• FEMA Grants Portal-Transparency at Every Step

• The Exploratory Call, the Damage Inventory, and the Recovery Scoping Meeting

• The FEMA Site Inspection Process

• Public Assistance Alternative Procedures

• Disaster Damage and Developing Project Files

• Detailed Damage Description and Dimensions

• Scope of Work Development (Scoping and Costing)

• Conditions of the Public Assistance Grant

• Emergency Protective Measures

• Roads and Culverts

• Direct Administrative Costs

• Costing- Estimates and the Cost Estimating Format

• Integrating 406 Mitigation Considerations into Your Public Assistance Grant

• Insurance Considerations, Compliance, and Requirements

• Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Considerations/Compliance for Public Assistance Grants

• Scope Change Requests, Time Extensions, Improved/Alternate Project Requests

• Determination Memorandums and Appeals

• Codes and Standards

• Public Assistance Donated Resources

• Bridge Damage Considerations

• Substantiating Disaster-Related Damages to Buildings, Contents, Vehicles, and Equipment

• Electrical Systems Considerations

• Water and Wastewater Treatment System Considerations

• Grant Administration Decisions for Tribal Governments

• Eligibility of Private Nonprofit Organizations

• Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG)

Timeline

Chief of Mitigation and Recovery

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
12.2022 - Current

Grants Manager Public Assistance

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
01.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Grants Manager Public Assistance

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
05.2019 - 01.2022

Regional Philanthropy Officer

American Red Cross
06.2017 - 05.2019

Development Coordinator

American Red Cross
02.2015 - 06.2017

Records Specialist

Charleston Police Department
03.2014 - 02.2015

Admissions Clerk

Highland Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2014

Behavioral Health Technician- Detox Unit

Highland Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies

West Virginia University

Associate of Science - Mining Management

Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Ginger Barnett