Khadija Kemp- Masters
Lawrenceville,United States
Summary
Experienced Grants Management Specialist with record success in supervising all processes that apply to funding opportunities. Exceptional background researching and identifying promising resources, examining terms and conditions for getting funds, filing applications and following up on application progression. From managing multiple grants through the system to documenting how money is used to justify funding, will provide an exemplary level of customer service that benefits all operations
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Management Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
Atlanta, GA
11.2020 - Current
- Award and administer FEMA mitigation grants.
- Interpret grants management policy, procedures, and practices;
- Provide training, technical assistance and oversight to applicants.
- Review and evaluate grant applications, plans, and estimates.
- Track grant awards and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Process close-outs to ensure all regulatory and legal requirements have been met and assessing awardee performance.
- Review and evaluate the adequacy of mitigation grant policy and procedures; and
- Serve as liaison between the Government and the awardee organization.
- Manage grant policy formulation, interpretations and administration.
- Monitor and analyze changing laws, regulations and policies pertaining to grants.
- Guide administrative aspects of partnership agreements.
Risk Reduction Specialist
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed and administered Hazard Mitigation HMGP grant funds on behalf of Georgia for Disasters 4400 and 4438.
- Monitored compliance to grant programs policies and procedures.
- Prepared or consulted on the preparation of grant proposals.
- Researched agency or local government funding needs, potential grant sources and eligibility for grant funding.
- Compiled information needed to generate reports and accurately respond to questions and concerns.
- Provided high-quality geospatial products adhering to FEMA grant application guidelines.
- Conducted cost analysis through the BCA tool tp access effectiveness for FEMA approval.
- Monitored grants through HMA and NFIP process.
- Trained staff in risk management policies and monitored compliance to control company liability.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
Intern, Water Department
City Of Savannah
Savannah, GA
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared water supply and water distribution data, for future implantation of city works.
- Assisted in decisions concerning accessibility for city works users in the field.
- Conducted field research of water wells using the collector application to collect assets. Researched and consulted with employees to collect asset information to input into GIS.
- Ensured that spatial relationships between tables were functioning properly.
- Digitized features in a version environment.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
Intern, Geographic Standards, Criteria, Research D
United States Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in the evaluation and quality analysis of geographic support materials designed for use by tribal, state, and local governments.
- Assisted with acquiring additional map sources and address lists (both paper and automated) from tax offices, city engineers, local planning agencies, utility companies, etc. to enhance, update, or create address files included in the Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System.
- Aided in the implementation of other programs conducted by the Geography Division including; MAF development, Redistricting Data Program, Participants Statistical Areas Program, Local Update of Census Addresses Operation, etc.
- Supported the supervisor and other senior-level staff members to develop productive partnerships with tribal, state, and local governments.
Intern
Costal Georgia Indicators Coalition
Savannah, GA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Developed a spreadsheet of local programs in Savannah, Georgia that consisted of recreation, education and or healthy food options. With the spreadsheet, a map application was created using Geographic Information System (GIS). The application was shared with partnering agencies to bring awareness to the public for families to utilize for their specific needs.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Urban Planning And Studies
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2016
Skills
- Grants Management Information Systems, Nemis and FEMAGO
- CAYUSE, Automated Standard Application for Payment
- Administration and Negotiation of Grants
- Regulations Related to Federal Grants
- Project Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Great Oral, Written and Computer Communications
Timeline
Grants Management Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
11.2020 - Current
Risk Reduction Specialist
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
06.2019 - 10.2020
Intern, Water Department
City Of Savannah
09.2018 - 12.2018
Intern, Geographic Standards, Criteria, Research D
United States Census Bureau
06.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
Costal Georgia Indicators Coalition
01.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Urban Planning And Studies
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Savannah State University
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