Maria Burkett
Worthington,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Ohio State University, excelling in project management and coaching. Spearheaded over 150 proposal submissions annually, enhancing regulatory compliance and training delivery. Demonstrated prowess in contract negotiation and mentoring, significantly improving team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with direct reports.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Provided guidance on complex projects ensuring deadlines were met.
- Implemented customer service standards across all departments in the organization.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that improved customer satisfaction ratings.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of direct reports.
- Ensured compliance with sponsor and university regulations, laws, and best practices.
- Performed data entry tasks such as setting up new projects and checked project set ups by my direct reports for accuracy.
- Reviewed and approved purchase requests and expense reports for allowability and allocability.
- Review and approve proposal budgets. Submit proposals to federal, state and foundation sponsors.
- Negotiate award agreements and issue subaward agreements.
Senior Sponsored Program Officer
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06.2014 - 12.2022
- Managed over 400 awards.
- Submitted over 150 proposals per year to federal, state, and foundation sponsors.
- Negotiated contracts and grant agreements, and issued subawards to partnering institutions.
- Checked compliance for federal and state laws, and internal policies.
- Analyzed project expenses for allowability and allocability.
- Lead trainings for new employees and served as a job coach.
Sponsored Program Officer
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
03.2012 - 06.2014
Architectural Historian
Hardlines Design Company
Columbus, OH
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Conducted field surveys, literature reviews, and historic building inventories and evaluations.
- Submitted recommendations to the National Register, and developed guidelines for historic districts.
- Worked with state, local, federal, and industry partners. Worked on a team to respond to cost proposals.
- Developed company policy, and assisted in creating an updated company handbook.
- Dug into historical archives, news files and official government records to trace important details about key events.
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from research projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Historic Preservation
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - History And Historic Preservation
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05-2006
Skills
- Project management
- Training delivery
- Budget approval
- Regulatory compliance
- Proposal development
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Contract negotiation
- Compliance
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft office expertise
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Certified Research Administrator
Timeline
Associate Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs
Ohio State University
01.2023 - Current
Senior Sponsored Program Officer
Ohio State University
06.2014 - 12.2022
Sponsored Program Officer
Ohio State University
03.2012 - 06.2014
Architectural Historian
Hardlines Design Company
06.2008 - 03.2012
Master of Arts - Historic Preservation
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - History And Historic Preservation
University of Mary Washington
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