Lashea West
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned Proposal Writer with comprehensive background in creating persuasive, compelling proposals for diverse industries. Strengths lie in ability to analyze RFP requirements, develop responsive solutions and craft clear, concise narratives that meet strategic goals. Effectively contributed to winning new business by crafting engaging proposals that highlight value proposition.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Coordinator/Grant Writer
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
Las Vegas
02.2023 - Current
- Created and managed a development database to track donor information, gifts, and relationships.
- Assisted in the production of grant proposals for private foundations and government agencies.
- Analyzed data from past campaigns to better inform future strategies.
- Maintained regular communication with board members regarding current fundraising efforts and progress towards goals.
- Researched potential sponsorships opportunities to increase donations.
- Developed creative strategies to engage existing donors while recruiting new ones.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-promotional activities related to fundraising initiatives.
- Updated donor records in the development database ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Identified new sources of grant funding, including corporate, private, and government grants.
Project Coordinator/Grant Writer
City of Riverside Housing Authority
Riverside, CA
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Responsible for all phases of grants development including evaluation, compliance, and research
- Managed post award support for grant-funded projects, the grant reporting process and successfully closed out grant projects with final budget and report outcomes to stakeholders
- Actively researched and pursued prospective public and private funding sources, while developing relationships with potential funders.
Media Advocacy Strategist / Community Organizer
Institute for Public Strategies
San Bernardino, CA
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted with management of a $13 million Department of Justice Grant to decrease crime within a 13-block radius in San Bernardino, California
- Partnered with community leaders and organizations to develop plans for sustainable change in underserved neighborhoods.
Community Liaison
Care Alternatives Hospice
Riverside, CA
10.2012 - 01.2014
Neighborhood Relations Manager
City of Memphis
Memphis
05.2007 - 08.2012
Community Liaison
Visiting Nurses of the Inland Empire
Riverside, CA
06.2006 - 05.2007
Creative Director
West & Associates Public Relations
Memphis, TN
01.2004 - 05.2005
Communications Director
Mississippi Blvd. Church
Memphis, TN
05.2001 - 01.2004
Public Information Officer
Memphis Housing Authority
12.1992 - 08.1997
- Reviewed and executed the Strengthening Neighborhood Grant proposals, which were awarded to 300 community organizations in the amount of $2 million
- Managed the Ready Shelby Program and authored RFPs to increase services for marginalized communities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in English/journalism -
LeMoyne-Owen College
Majored in journalism -
University of Memphis
Certification - White Belt of Six Sigma Methodology
Six Sigma
Certification - Excellence in Customer Service
Disney Institute
Certification - Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.
Certification - Diversity, Inclusion, and Sensitivity
City of Riverside
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Proposal Development
- Team Collaboration
- Developing campaigns
- Coordinating logistics
- Overseeing fundraising
Certification
- Association of Proposal Management Professionals Bid and Proposal Writing Certification
Timeline
Development Coordinator/Grant Writer
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
02.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator/Grant Writer
City of Riverside Housing Authority
03.2016 - 06.2022
Media Advocacy Strategist / Community Organizer
Institute for Public Strategies
10.2014 - 07.2015
Community Liaison
Care Alternatives Hospice
10.2012 - 01.2014
Neighborhood Relations Manager
City of Memphis
05.2007 - 08.2012
Community Liaison
Visiting Nurses of the Inland Empire
06.2006 - 05.2007
Creative Director
West & Associates Public Relations
01.2004 - 05.2005
Communications Director
Mississippi Blvd. Church
05.2001 - 01.2004
Public Information Officer
Memphis Housing Authority
12.1992 - 08.1997
- Association of Proposal Management Professionals Bid and Proposal Writing Certification
Bachelor of Arts degree in English/journalism -
LeMoyne-Owen College
Majored in journalism -
University of Memphis
Certification - White Belt of Six Sigma Methodology
Six Sigma
Certification - Excellence in Customer Service
Disney Institute
Certification - Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.
Certification - Diversity, Inclusion, and Sensitivity
City of Riverside
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