Leslie Jackson
Ketchikan,Alaska
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with over 18 years of experience in grant management, community development, and public administration. Currently serving as Grants Manager at Spruce Root, Inc., with a proven track record of securing substantial funding for community-focused initiatives. Expertise includes strategic planning, project management, and fostering sustainable economic growth in Southeast Alaska.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager
Spruce Root
06.2022 - Current
- Identifies and pursues potential grant and public/private funding opportunities for Spruce Root's five different programs
- Creates the grants process, including working across the team to generate workflows to support the grant-making process
- Works closely with over 15 sub-recipients to develop scopes of work and reporting requirements to ensure compliance
- Manages 35 active grants, including their documentation, compliance efforts, reports, regular team check-ins, and funder communication
- Ensures that the organization is following compliance standards per government and funder regulations
- Uses project management software for tracking grantees and funders.
Transit Manager/Grant Coordinator
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit Department
04.2011 - 05.2022
- Managed all facets of the Transit Department's administration and operation
- Applied for, managed, tracked progress, and provided reports for 10 grant projects
- Procured and implemented 30 transit-related capital and operational projects
- Developed and updated Transit's Strategic Plan, Coordinated Transportation Plan, Asset Management Plan, and the Borough's Capital Improvement Pl
- Researched, compiled and composed information for reports, presentations, grant applications and position papers for Borough Management and Assembly
- Supervised and provided training for up to 15 bus drivers and support staff.
- Assisted with hiring, evaluating and conflict resolution for 20 Transit employees
- Managed Transit Technology projects, including procurement, management, and implementation.
Associate Planner/Coastal Zone Management Grant Program Coordinator
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Department
09.2005 - 04.2011
- Reviewed formal applications, development proposals, construction plans and as-built plan applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; participated in professional group meetings to learn about new trends and innovations in the field of planning development and Alaska's Coastal Zone Management Program
- Prepared and presented staff reports for the Planning Commission, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly, and Ketchikan City Council and attended meetings relating to development applications, variances, appeals, zoning amendments and planning projects
- Maintained and analyzed data required for community planning as well as participated in the review development, revision and maintenance of general plan elements, environmental impact reports, plans, and ordinances and other policies and procedures
- Managed application and reporting requirements for the Borough's annual Coastal Zone Management Program Grant
- Acted as the lead planner and completed the Downtown Revitalization Project
Planning Assistant
Holford Group Development Consultants
08.2002 - 08.2005
- Developed site analysis reports and analysis for right-of-way projects in and around the City of Austin
- Reviewed development proposals for completeness of the application and submitted permits
- Created CAD drawings and GIS maps for use in development submittals.
Education
B.S. Geography/Urban and Regional Planning -
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas01.2001
Skills
- Proficient grant writer with sixteen years of experience managing grant-funded and federally funded projects in Southeast Alaska and volunteer organizations
- Effectively prioritizes and juggles multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent people leadership, operational skills, and experience
- Innovative problem-solver who generates workable solutions and resolves/researches complaints
- Excels at building trusting relationships with customers, colleagues and funding institutions
- Communicates effectively with all organizational levels and maintains a positive attitude in the workplace
- Successfully organizes, prepares and facilitates public meetings and training
Volunteer Experience
- Current Chair of Ketchikan's Alaska State Parks' Community Advisory Board
- KRBD Public Radio Volunteer Host
- Served as KRBD Board Member
- Served as Tongass Historical Commission Board Member
- Former Member and Union Negotiator: Alaska Public Employees Association
Timeline
Grants Manager
Spruce Root
06.2022 - Current
Transit Manager/Grant Coordinator
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit Department
04.2011 - 05.2022
Associate Planner/Coastal Zone Management Grant Program Coordinator
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Department
09.2005 - 04.2011
Planning Assistant
Holford Group Development Consultants
08.2002 - 08.2005
B.S. Geography/Urban and Regional Planning -
Texas State University
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