Jamela D. Reeves
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
To obtain a position within Workforce Development, Auditing, Monitoring, Social Services, Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Contract Management or Healthcare Administration to apply my experience, education, and training to contribute to meeting organizational goals.
Experienced with grants management, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and guidelines. Utilizes strong analytical and organizational skills to oversee grant application processes and reporting. Track record of fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Management Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
2024 - 2025
- Analyzed grant proposals to ensure compliance with funding guidelines and organizational policies.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Monitored grant expenditures to maintain alignment with budgetary constraints and reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with program staff to identify funding opportunities that align with organizational goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with funding agencies, enhancing communication and support for grant initiatives.
- Reviewed financial reports for accuracy, addressing discrepancies to uphold accountability standards.
- Led training sessions for staff on grant management processes and best practices to enhance team efficiency.
- Streamlined reporting procedures, improving turnaround time for submission of progress reports to funders.
- Distributed grant requests for proposals, reviewed responses and recommended acceptance.
- Coordinated post-award activities such as contract negotiation, implementation planning, and progress monitoring for successful project execution.
- Supported program development by identifying new funding sources and cultivating relationships with potential funders.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets by forecasting grant revenue based on historical data and current trends.
- Monitored and analyzed changing laws, regulations and policies pertaining to grants.
- Interpreted complex award documents to provide guidance on allowable costs and spending restrictions.
- Managed the grant application process, resulting in a higher success rate and more funds secured.
- Evaluated the performance of funded projects to ensure objectives were met and resources were utilized effectively.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant applications and associated documentation for funding initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of grant expenditures and financial reports for internal audits.
- Collaborated with project teams to track progress against grant objectives and timelines.
- Reviewed and monitored grantee progress reports, providing feedback to enhance project outcomes.
- Developed training materials for staff on grants management processes and best practices.
Contract Management Supervisor
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed contracts for the Bureau of Recovery, develop modifications of contractual agreements and task orders including individually designed scopes of work, deliverables and reporting requirements. Assist in the development and revision of grantee program, financial review, monitoring criteria and relevant administrative rules.
- Provided technical consulting relating to the receipt and use of federal and state emergency management grant funding to assure the completion of activities specified in the contracts awarded by the Bureau. Acting as a Bureau liaison while maintaining a working rapport with assigned contractors/vendors through verbal, written and on-site communication.
- Monitored contractor/vendor compliance with program requirements through review, analysis and processing of financial and program deliverables including expenditure, budgeting, staffing and progress reports, audits and requests for payment to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency with applicable rules, regulation and program criteria and objectives.
- Ensured that contract files and records are maintained and prepare required reports regarding the status of awarded agreements. Maintain an automated logging system for tracking all contractor/vendor payments. Reviews all financial documentation submitted by contractors/vendors to ensure technical correctness, numerical accuracy and completeness before submission to the Governor's Authorized Agency for payment approval. Ability to cross train and back fill positions within section as needed.
- Senior Management Analyst I – (Mitigation Bureau) Promoted
- Community Assistance Consultant (Preparedness Bureau) Promoted
Marketing Outreach Specialist
Centene Corporation (formerly Wellcare Health Plans, Incorporated)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- The position developed, planned, and implemented the outreach (community and member) programs, and marketing strategy for events, activities, and outreach to interested candidates and members in compliance with CMS, state, federal and Well Care regulations for Medicaid and according to the prescribed rules and regulations of existing contracts. Implemented community programs throughout the service area with the purpose of (1) providing meaningful programs for community residents including marketing and education of Well Care products directly resulting in membership growth, (2) strengthen member relations through specific marketing and education initiatives resulting in greater member retention (3) building community coalitions partnerships to specifically increase enrollment and member retention and (4) promoted Wellcare programs and related initiatives. Promoted Wellcare products and directly assists with accomplishing outreach and enrollment goals.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline communication processes for effective outreach initiatives.
- Assisted in analyzing member feedback to improve service delivery and program effectiveness.
- Monitored outreach activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
- Increased community engagement by implementing targeted outreach strategies and regularly participating in relevant events.
Government Operations Consultant II Bureau of Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS) – (WAP)
Florida Department of Commerce (formerly Economic Opportunity (DEO)
2011 - 01.2018
- The position supervised (OPS) Operational Support Specialists and provided program oversight along with technical assistance to local governments, private non-profits and department staff for the programs operated in the Bureau of Economic Self Sufficiency (BESS). The position remained responsible for preparing, processing, and managing contracts; including payments, advances and reports relevant to the programs administered in the Bureau. In addition, to overnight travel for over an extended period along with conducting on-site monitoring of assigned subgrantees according to required guidelines and schedule.
- Employment Program Specialist- (Promoted) Re-employment Assistance (RA)
- Employment Security Representative I – OPS/Career Service - (Re-classification) BPC
- Employment Security Representative I - OPS (Promoted) Benefit Payment Control-BPC
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL01-2015
Bachelor of Science -
Flagler College
Tallahassee, FL01-2010
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01-2009
Diploma -
Amos P. Godby High School
Tallahassee, FL01-1997
Skills
- Grants Solutions (GS)
- Payment Management System (PMS)
- Subrecipient Enterprise Resource Application (SERA)
- Electronic Tracking System (eGrants)
- Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR)
- Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS)
- Florida Employment Market (EFM)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint)
- Salesforce
- SharePoint Portal
- MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)
- Single Audits
- Policy analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Data management
- Technical assistance
- Grant reporting
- Funding research
- Strategic planning
- Budget monitoring
- Fund tracking
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Strategic thinking
Certification
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) 2017- Current
Awards
Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, Inducted (2014) 3.68 G.P.A
Timeline
Contract Management Supervisor
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Marketing Outreach Specialist
Centene Corporation (formerly Wellcare Health Plans, Incorporated)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Grants Management Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
2024 - 2025
Government Operations Consultant II Bureau of Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS) – (WAP)
Florida Department of Commerce (formerly Economic Opportunity (DEO)
2011 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science -
Flagler College
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Diploma -
Amos P. Godby High School