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Katie Giesbrecht

Boise,ID

Summary

Seasoned Grants/Contracts Officer with solid background working in highly dynamic and complex business environments. Strong analytical and negotiation skills with keen eye for complex data. Reliable and committed to working collaboratively with clients and vendors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Grants/Contracts Officer

Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare
09.2021 - Current
  • Establish and maintain department service contracts and associated records.
  • Ensure contract compliance with Department operating procedures, state and federal rules and guidelines.
  • Interpret and apply contract language, regulations, laws, and policies.
  • Research, evaluate, develop and/or update solicitation specifications and documents for bid process according to state purchasing laws.
  • Provide solicitation process support and assess bidder responsiveness to solicitation.
  • Provide technical assistance to end-users on purchasing and contracting guidelines, statutes, and regulations.
  • Ensure department contracts are procured, created, and managed appropriately.
  • Recommend solicitation methods for expiring contracts.

Financial Specialist

Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Grant Management and Compliance.
  • Strategic Planning.
  • Client Relations.
  • Federal Grant Fiscal Management and Compliance.
  • Subject Matter Expertise - Laws, Rules, Federal Regulations, Division Polices, Division Procedures.
  • Subgrant Monitoring.

Financial Officer

Family Crisis Center
05.2012 - 05.2018
  • Federal/State Grant Management.
  • Budget Forecasting.
  • Payroll.
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable.
  • Compliance Reporting.
  • Victim Advocacy.
  • Shelter Manager.

Client Service Manager

KEY BANK
06.2009 - 05.2012
  • Customer Sales and Service.
  • Teller Management.
  • Quarterly self-audit tasks.
  • Federal and State Compliance.
  • Manage Sales Goals.

Education

Grants Management Certificate -

Management Concepts
Tysons Corner, VA
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Idaho Falls, ID
11.1998

Skills

  • Reporting Requirements
  • Team Player
  • Financial Reporting
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Financial Management
  • Detail – Oriented
  • Dependable
  • Regulatory Compliance

References

  • Patrick Murphy, Grants/Contracts Management Supervisor, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Patrick.Murphy@dhw.idaho.gov, 208-334-5669
  • Matthew Dudley, Senior Project Manager, CNA, mgd1140@yahoo.com, 208-791-3376
  • Megan Littlefield, Executive Director, Family Crisis Center, meeganl@familycrisiscenter.info, 208-346-3399


Timeline

Grants/Contracts Officer

Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare
09.2021 - Current

Financial Specialist

Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare
06.2018 - 09.2021

Financial Officer

Family Crisis Center
05.2012 - 05.2018

Client Service Manager

KEY BANK
06.2009 - 05.2012

Grants Management Certificate -

Management Concepts

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Katie Giesbrecht