Lori E. Slayton
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Grants Manager offering 30+ yeas of experience and seeking to become the next Managing Director for the TCALL grants. Adept at all aspects of grants management and mitigating multiple, competing priorities. Exemplary communication and networking skills that assist with building strong teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Management Specialist
Adult Education And Literacy/TWC
07.2014 - Current
- Secured funding for TWC Special Initiative projects by writing compelling grant solicitations and processing applications through to grant award. Then, as Grant Manager, I am wholly responsible for both programmatic and fiscal/ accounting aspects of the grants.
- Currently manage 17 Special Initiative grants in the Adult Education and Literacy division of TWC and provide full program oversight and service delivery, ensuring all deliverables and financial milestones are met.
- Manage grants efficiently, ensuring timely disbursement of funds and proper allocation to different initiatives.
- Took over management of the 2 TCALL grants in 2015 and worked diligently with Harriet Smith and Dr. Hargrove to grow both funding and staffing from $1.5M to $2.5M and from 8 persons to 23 persons, respectively.
- Provide transparency in project progress by producing comprehensive reports on achievements and challenges faced during implementation.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome obstacles faced during project execution, ensuring goals were met despite challenges such as COVID-19.
- Facilitate regular communication and networking between stakeholders, promoting a sense of unity toward shared objectives, thereby increasing performance.
- Optimize resource utilization by reallocating resources as needed based on changing priorities of the TWC Commission and the Dept. of Education.
- Strong communication and networking skills that are essential in grant management across multiple initiatives.
- Established a reputation as a Subject Matter Expert in AEL and in grant management by developing and participating in conferences and other professional development opportunities at both the state and national levels.
Program Specialist
Health And Human Services Commission, HHSC
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Developed, coordinated and administered HHSC social programs. Implemented a robust system for tracking and reporting key performance indicators, allowing for a data-driven approach to program improvement. I enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes, where applicable.
- Maintained regular communication within and between departments to facilitate program logistics. Developed and maintain valuable organizational relationship.
- Determined client needs and developed program initiatives according to needs.
- Performed continuous monitoring of program statistics to ensure agency compliance measures.
Project Manager/Hurricane Rita & Katrina
Dept. Of State Health Services/FEMA
10.2005 - 06.2006
- As Lead on the DSHS Hurricane Rita Mental Health Services grant, I was responsible for developing this emergency services program under FEMA. I visited impacted disaster areas and performed a needs assessment for the provision of mental health programs to survivors.
- Key skills were communication and networking to foster trust with participants and community organizations to administer needed services.
- The ability to make hard decisions amid a chaotic joint operations center was another key skill for performing this work.
- Served as Lead for 22 staff responsible for securing local services for community members and singularly responsible reporting program logistics and performance measures to Federal partners at FEMA.
Program Specialist
Statewide Information Services/MHMR
04.1997 - 10.2004
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
- Provided timely and accurate progress reports to Regional and State Directors, facilitating effective decision making.
- Coordinated logistics for events and meetings, enhancing communication among team members and external partners.
- Negotiated and developed contracts for Information Technology purchases for the state.
Program Specialist
Health And Human Services Commission, HHSC
02.1989 - 04.1997
- Determined eligibility of program participants for social services programs.
- Improved benefits program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new techniques.
- Reported program statistics weekly to management staff and performed continuous program improvement methodologies to ensure both individual and organizational goals were met.
- Developed extensive program documentation, ensuring a clear understanding of goals, objectives and requirements among team members.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations, successfully passing all audits related to benefits programs.
- Managed complex benefits administration tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing of claims and enrollments.
- Interviewed prospective clients to obtain data regarding financial resources and needs.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from participants regarding heal and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX05.2005
Skills
- Grant Reporting
- Compliance Monitoring
- Grant Research
- Grant Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Organizational Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Financial Reporting
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Management
- Budget Management
Certification
Certified Texas Contract Manager - Current
Certified Texas Contract Developer - Current
Timeline
Grants Management Specialist
Adult Education And Literacy/TWC
07.2014 - Current
Program Specialist
Health And Human Services Commission, HHSC
07.2011 - 07.2014
Project Manager/Hurricane Rita & Katrina
Dept. Of State Health Services/FEMA
10.2005 - 06.2006
Program Specialist
Statewide Information Services/MHMR
04.1997 - 10.2004
Program Specialist
Health And Human Services Commission, HHSC
02.1989 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
Schreiner University
Certified Texas Contract Manager - Current
Certified Texas Contract Developer - Current
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