Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Timeline
Receptionist

Judenie Alexis

Buford,GA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in project and grants management, proposal development, budgeting, pricing, and compliance management. Proven track record in financial reporting and risk assessment, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for attention to detail and a proactive approach, successfully leading initiatives that resulted in compelling cost proposals and optimized reporting tools.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Associate, Proposal Pricing

Save the Children
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Led the pricing strategy and subcontractor management for business opportunities worth $88 million; conducted thorough financial risk assessments and integrity checks to ensure adherence to corporate and donor regulations.
  • Expertly coordinated partner budgets and maintained strict compliance with donor regulations; created budgets and narrative notes, and negotiated with global teams and regularly updated executive leadership on status and risks.
  • Proactively resolved critical financial and compliance issues on high-priority proposals through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with country offices, leading to the creation of compelling cost proposals.
  • Led knowledge management and business development initiatives, upholding the highest standards of practice, and optimized reporting tools and templates to enhance operational efficiency.

Senior Program Management Associate, Francophone Portfolio

Chemonics International
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Provided advanced operational and administrative support for Chemonics' $9.5B Global Health Supply Chain project by ensuring compliance with corporate policies and facilitating communication between the Donor, field staff, and the Project Management Unit.
  • Drafted, tracked, and managed administrative and financial project requests; facilitated the Monthly financial reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
  • Managed the Project Management Unit's (PMU) documentation and produced weekly situational reports for the donor and the in-country teams; led incident management processes, established remediation plans, oversaw corrective actions, and tracked process improvement plans.
  • Led monthly coordination meetings with third-party logistics providers, sponsors, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to identify potential issues and address challenges.
  • Acted as HR focal point for new business efforts, leading recruitment for expatriate and local staff, including candidate sourcing, interviews, reference checks, and employment verification, ensuring a streamlined process.

Program Manager

Lumos Foundation
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided strategic leadership and served as a liaison between headquarters and the Country Project Office, focusing on program performance and quality initiatives.
  • Managed program budgets and ensured timely reporting to donors while enhancing operational efficiency and impact; led financial oversight, including expenditure monitoring, forecasting, and performance analysis.
  • Identified and managed key risks related to the program, implemented comprehensive mitigation plans to adhere to policies and procedures, and ensured compliance with anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures to minimize risks in project delivery.
  • Identified and mitigated key risks to ensure compliance with anti-fraud measures and effective project delivery; developed and maintained project tracking systems to ensure on-time delivery of strategic goals.
  • Drafted technical documentation and supported audit efforts with follow-up reports and action plans.

Programs, Grants & Compliance Manager

Core Response
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of social programs in areas such as Education, Community Development, and Community Health; led the research and implementation of funding for the COVID-19 response, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines and overseeing budgeting, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Maintained the donor database with accurate data entry and reporting, which enhanced donor engagement by 72% and streamlined the grant application process.
  • Provided administrative support to the Country Director and Project Managers, assisting in resolving funding issues and managing budget reallocations; oversaw expense tracking, budget monitoring, and forecasting, as well as conducting training on grant compliance.
  • Coordinated proposal submissions, drafted key sections, and prepared budgets, ensuring that all materials met the requirements of grants and donors.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to effectively execute project activities and develop systems for risk identification and compliance, while providing necessary training.

Executive Secretary

Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism
11.2015 - 12.2017
  • Orchestrated coordination between multilateral and bilateral partners, government entities, and civil society representatives, while providing comprehensive administrative support to technical groups.
  • Led the process for funding requests and concept notes development for the Global Fund and other private donors, facilitated the submission of quarterly and annual technical and financial reports, in addition to weekly situation reports.
  • Directed the recruitment of staff and consultants, oversaw needs assessments and resource mobilization, and ensured meticulous budget planning and expenses monitoring; conducted financial due diligence for grant allocations to partners.
  • Organized more than 15 training, workshops, conferences, and other key activities per year; coordinated visits of official representatives and consultants/experts.
  • Reviewed contractual documents (protocols, codes of conduct, MOUs, etc.) before signing, monitored contract execution for timely deliverable submissions and consultant payments, and revised and updated procedures and policies.

Grants & Compliance Officer

Futures Group International
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Successfully managed 23 grants, ensured a smooth transition throughout the entire grant life cycle, maintained compliance and operational efficiency, assessed project impact and quality, and facilitated the successful closeout of grants.
  • Monitored and evaluated the financial and technical reports of grantees; gathered and reviewed documentation to process payments.
  • Developed financial tracking systems and risk mitigation strategies and provided financial and compliance training for more than 50 project teams and partners to ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements.
  • Built and maintained strong partnerships with grantees, provided regular performance feedback, disseminated new funding opportunities, and coordinated the proposal submission processes.
  • Served as the primary contact for compliance issues, implemented compliance frameworks, and coordinated with internal and external auditors for audit reviews. Ensured that all documentation was updated and accessible in approved formats.

Compliance Officer

CARE International
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw grant application process from Request for Applications (RFA) to grant closeout, performed due diligence assessments, and provided orientation to selected sub-recipients.
  • Managed financial reporting processes and sub-recipient oversight; led capacity-building initiatives to strengthen partners’ financial management capabilities, led the preparation of grant Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and assisted grantees with reporting and compliance management.
  • Ensured all activities aligned with approved policies and procedures and donor regulations.

Education

Master’s in International Cooperation & Humanitarian Aid -

Humanitarian Aid Studies Center / Kalu Institute

Bachelor’s in Law -

Haiti State University / School of Law and Economic Sciences

Bachelor’s in business management -

Haiti State University / National School of Technology

USG Rules and Regulations - 2 CFR 200 & Updates

Save the Children & Humentum

PMP -

Project Management Academy

Health and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management -

Georgia Institute of Technology

International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance -

Fordham University

Global Development and Humanitarian Aid -

La Roche College

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of federal and non-federal policies
  • Proposal development, budget preparation, and expense tracking
  • Financial reporting and data analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Cost Optimization
  • Pre-Award and Post-Award Administration
  • Awards management and payment processing
  • Compliance Management
  • Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Due diligence
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SmartSheets, and data entry
  • Attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, and proactivity
  • Action-oriented mindset, problem-solving, and reliability
  • Proofreading documents
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Performance monitoring
  • Filing and data archiving

Accomplishments

  • Received of several awards for outstanding performance in managing complex projects and programs.
  • During FY2024, I developed comprehensive budgets totaling up to $88 million.

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Associate, Proposal Pricing

Save the Children
03.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Program Management Associate, Francophone Portfolio

Chemonics International
08.2022 - 02.2024

Program Manager

Lumos Foundation
08.2021 - 06.2022

Programs, Grants & Compliance Manager

Core Response
03.2019 - 08.2021

Executive Secretary

Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism
11.2015 - 12.2017

Grants & Compliance Officer

Futures Group International
04.2014 - 08.2015

Compliance Officer

CARE International
07.2013 - 03.2014

Master’s in International Cooperation & Humanitarian Aid -

Humanitarian Aid Studies Center / Kalu Institute

Bachelor’s in Law -

Haiti State University / School of Law and Economic Sciences

Bachelor’s in business management -

Haiti State University / National School of Technology

USG Rules and Regulations - 2 CFR 200 & Updates

Save the Children & Humentum

PMP -

Project Management Academy

Health and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management -

Georgia Institute of Technology

International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance -

Fordham University

Global Development and Humanitarian Aid -

La Roche College

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