Laura Rey Nivia
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in grant management and budget oversight. Demonstrated success in coordinating impactful program initiatives with effective communication and cross-departmental collaboration. Strong track record of optimizing resource allocation and enhancing program outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate, Communities in Transition (CIT) Division
Creative Associates International
Chevy Chase, MD
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided operational, administrative, and financial support to three federally funded (former USAID) conflict prevention and community development projects in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, totaling over $100 million.
- Assisted in the editing of annual, biannual, and monthly project reports and presentations, showcasing project impact to our client, USAID.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills by efficiently tracking project budgets, inventory, and grant disbursements using a variety of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Power BI.
- Developed grant management skills by supporting 5 to 25 active grants for each project, including facilitating certifications of key milestones, processing payments to program partners, and closing grants in Fluxx.
- Collaborated with the Project Manager to conduct compliance reviews of grant proposals and analyze budget narratives.
- Collaborated with the Project Manager, HQ Field Operations, and country offices to conduct thorough inventory audits of over 200 inventory items per project throughout the project cycle, replenishing or disposing of goods as necessary.
Sr. Program Liaison Specialist, Office of Innovation (OOI)
Creative Associates International
Chevy Chase, MD
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted the Chief Innovations Officer with general administrative support by managing his calendar, reconciling department credit cards expense reports totaling over $24,000/year and arranging travel plans for senior staff.
- Oversaw annual budget creation utilizing Microsoft Excel for the Office of Innovation, liaising with Chief Innovations Officer and internal finance teams in the process, to successfully create a budget for anticipated costs totaling over $1 million.
- Coordinated preparation of monthly and quarterly presentations for executive leadership, ensuring divisional objectives, milestones, and performance metrics were accurately represented and effectively communicated to support strategic decision-making.
Program Liaison Specialist, Office of Programs and Operations
Creative Associates International
Chevy Chase, MD
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Reporting to Chief of Programs and Operations, served as primary liaison for the Office of Programs and Operations, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration and ensuring timely information flow to support coordinated program operations.
- Coordinated high-priority meetings on short notice to support rapid decision-making during time-sensitive program activities.
Primary Literacy Promoter
United States Peace Corps
Villa Vasquez, Dominican Republic
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with community leaders and educators to drive the success of literacy initiatives for 250 students, including teacher workshops, co-teaching and tutoring sessions.
- Spearheaded a library project, collaborating with local and international stakeholders to expand educational resources for 250 students.
- Successfully secured and managed a federal grant through the Let Girls Learn initiative to organize a women's empowerment conference with over 80 participants.
- Oversaw grant budget using Microsoft Excel, ensuring accurate financial tracking, timely implementation and an efficient grant close-out process.
- Engaged diverse stakeholders such as government counterparts, students and community leaders enhancing community involvement and support for this women's empowerment initiative.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Relations
Boston University, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
Boston05.2017
Skills
- Google and Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Basic French proficiency
- Adobe Photoshop proficiency
- InDesign expertise
- Familiarity with AI Agents
- Canva skills
Timeline
Program Associate, Communities in Transition (CIT) Division
Creative Associates International
08.2023 - 02.2025
Sr. Program Liaison Specialist, Office of Innovation (OOI)
Creative Associates International
12.2021 - 07.2023
Program Liaison Specialist, Office of Programs and Operations
Creative Associates International
12.2020 - 08.2021
Primary Literacy Promoter
United States Peace Corps
02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Relations
Boston University, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
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