Jennifer Daly
Middletown,RI
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong background in grant program management, human resources, financial management, systems, and operations. Passionate about driving organizational success through strategic planning, process optimization, program performance evaluation, and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Integrator
Maritime Tribes
Fall River, MA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Oversaw bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, budget forecasting, and financial health analysis
- Conducted margin assessments to optimize business profitability
- Managed human resources functions including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, terminations, and employee relations
- Administered all payroll processes and reconciliation
- Developed and refined operational systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Created reports on inventory levels, trends, costs, deliveries. for upper management review.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Collaborated with professionals to drive system development and maintain services.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes. Received and reviewed candidate resume and job application submissions to approve or deny applicants for initial interviews. Conducted preliminary interviews.
Grant Finance and Research Manager
Brown University
Providence, RI
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported financial and research administration for multiple departmental units.
- Provided budgetary and financial planning, analysis, and support.
- Conducted payroll reconciliation and coordinated effort certification processes.
- Processed salary reallocations and costings, ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
- Assisted with purchasing oversight and account management.
- Supported financial planning of sponsored awards.
Grant Program Manager - IMSD Program (NIGMS T36 Award)
Brown University
Providence, RI
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed financial, administrative, and HR operations, ensuring alignment with University policies
- Supervised post-award grant reporting and renewal applications, including data analysis and drafting narratives
- Supported strategic planning, budget allocation, and stakeholder communication with the program director
- Coordinated logistics for annual student conferences and program evaluation activities to meet funder requirements
- Recruited, supervised, and evaluated staff to ensure high-performance team dynamics
- Created and maintained program newsletter and website
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI08.2010
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, QuickBooks, and Paychex
- Human resources administration
- Professional writing
- Program performance analysis
- Policy and procedure development
- Grant monitoring and compliance, including sub-awards
- Financial and operations analysis
- Systems development and optimization
- Bookkeeping and accounting
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stakeholder management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Systems Integrator
Maritime Tribes
08.2021 - 06.2024
Grant Finance and Research Manager
Brown University
08.2018 - 10.2019
Grant Program Manager - IMSD Program (NIGMS T36 Award)
Brown University
02.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island