Dedicated professional with seven years of grants management experience seeking a Grants Management Specialist position within an FTA Regional Office. Eager to leverage expertise in grant evaluation and administration to support effective funding initiatives and contribute to the successful execution of projects that enhance community transportation solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants & Program Specialist
Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority
01.2018 - Current
Manage a diverse portfolio of grants throughout their lifecycle, including proposal evaluation, funding recommendations, financial reviews, contracting, amendments, budget revisions, and closeouts.
Monitor grant performance and compliance by reviewing programmatic and financial reports for completeness and accuracy; conduct site visits, perform internal audits, and collaborate with grantees to resolve deficiencies and provide constructive feedback.
Provide technical assistance and guidance on grant management system functionalities to applicants, grantees, staff, and board members.
Maintain tracking systems to monitor grant status and prepare analytical reports; track upcoming grant actions, reports, and payment schedules.
Input and update grantee data in the grants management system while ensuring data integrity; produce detailed reports for management review and analysis.
Assist in developing and refining grant policies and procedures; identify opportunities to enhance processes by incorporating best practices and feedback from grantees and the community.
Facilitate connections among grantees, nonprofits, community partners, and funders; identify and provide relevant resources such as training programs, reports, tools, directories, and funding opportunities to support grantees and community partners.
Office Coordinator
Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority
12.2016 - 10.2017
Maintain current and historical records, manage schedules for the Executive Director and staff, coordinate contractors and services, and serve as the agency's Public Records Officer.
Update and manage all website content, assist in content creation, and respond to external communications received via the organization's website. Maintain an accurate and current contact database.
Coordinate with staff, contractors, and external entities to organize events, create detailed budgets, oversee purchasing, and manage equipment rentals and vendor hires.
Ship Inventory Specialist
Holland America Line
02.2015 - 08.2016
Monitor and manage passenger cabins across multiple sailings to prevent and resolve inventory issues.
Utilize Sales and Yield Management techniques to maximize revenue.
Prepare, update, and maintain sailing files.
Education
Associate of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA
06-2009
Skills
Grant Lifecycle Management
Performance Monitoring
Technical Assistance
Data Management
Financial Review
Procedure Improvement
Analytical Reporting
Collaboration and Networking
Professional Associations & Volunteer Work
PEAK Grantmaking Member and Volunteer, 2018–Present
Philanthropy Northwest Member, 2020–Present
Timeline
Grants & Program Specialist
Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority
01.2018 - Current
Office Coordinator
Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority
12.2016 - 10.2017
Ship Inventory Specialist
Holland America Line
02.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Lake Tahoe Community College
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