MEGAN HINTON
Summary
Hardworking and passionate candidate pursuing full-time role that leverages interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving expertise. Self-motivated by professional goal to positively impact my community, particularly those who are vulnerable or underserved.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Agreement Administrator
National Democratic Institute
09.2023 - Current
- Organize workflow, provide guidance, and delegate tasks effectively between the Program Coordination team and program teams to ensure the timely production and submission of deliverables for NDI awards funded by U.S. Government and non-USG donors, in compliance with NDI policies and donor regulations.
- Manage high volumes of deliverable reviews with strict deadlines—including reports, budgets, budget narratives, proposals, and donor prior approval requests—maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders on agreement-related issues through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Facilitate deliberative team dialogues, using the principles of participatory decision-making, to identify emerging trends, lessons learned, and plan of action.
Agreement Administrator
National Democratic Institute
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinated communication between Program Coordination and program teams regarding agreement-related issues, offering guidance and fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function
- Established an organized system that streamlined tracking the status of award deliverables in play, improving the coordination of and timeliness of deliverable completion and submission.
- Maintained agreement-related records and updated internal databases to support information management.
Application Processing Specialist, Office of Admissions
James Madison University
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new data management software programs as needed for various admissions data processing assignments
- Completed accurate and timely data entry
- Handled personally identifiable information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by internal policy and data privacy best practices
Graduate Research Intern, Furious Flower Poetry Center (FFPC)
James Madison University
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive, IRB-approved program evaluation for FFPC's 2019 Legacy Seminar featuring poet Nikki Giovanni, using qualitative and quantitative data from participants to determine the intervention's impact and improve future programming
- Produced high-quality infographics for FFPC marketing use
- Improved grant opportunity identification through research and creation of a master calendar of annual deadlines
- Prepared a FFPC proposal for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Artworks grant, successfully acquiring $10,000 for the center's 2020-2021 Reading Series
Graduate Assistant, Department of Political Science
James Madison University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Effectively managed time to contribute to department tasks such as program evaluation and analysis, data management, technical writing/editing, research, and graphic design in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of quality
- Proctored assessments, exams, and class materials and other logistical tasks
Intensive Community Orientation AmeriCorps Member
CWS Immigration and Refugee Office
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed, enhanced, and instructed Intensive Community Orientation (ICO) curricula for newly-arrived clients on the topics of housing and health
- Gathered qualitative and quantitative data to measure clients' increase in understanding and prepared reports presenting the impact of the the intervention
- Recruited and managed volunteers to assist with ICO, built partnerships, and trained community organizations and individuals that also work with refugee populations
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Contributed to English language instruction at the Faculty of Political Science with emphasis on public speaking and professional writing skills, including resume and cover letter development
- Moderated an American film club for culturally and historically important American films followed by discussion synthesizing connections between how social issues play out in America and Bosnia
- Taught a weekly preschool English class, ensuring a comfortable learning environment for young students to expand their vocabulary and basic conversation skills
Editorial/Project Assistant
James Madison University
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Edited, researched, and wrote articles for the Center for International Stabilization's (CISR) publication, The Journal of ERW and Mine Action
- Supported the processing and review of applications for, and implementation of CISR's annual international business management training programs for mine action professionals
- Drafted proposal templates, edited and reviewed project proposals, and contributed to the organization and execution of CISR's public affairs campaigns
Education
Master of Public Administration -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs and History
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2015
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Project Management
- Award Administration
- Written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional team facilitation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Training
- "Challenging Conversations: Tools for Navigation", DC Peace Team, 2024
- "Restorative Justice Practices in the Workplace", DC Peace Team, 2024
- "Introduction to Restorative Justice Circles", DC Peace Team, 2024
- "Trauma Awareness and Trauma-Responsive Programming", National Democratic Institute
- "Active Bystander Intervention and De-Escalation", by Eli McCarthy, DC Peace Team, 2023
- "PgMD Pro - Program Management Pro Learning Path", Humentum, 2021
- "USAID Rules & Regulations: Grants & Cooperative Agreements", Humentum, 2021
- "Skills for Inclusive Conversations", by Mary-Frances Winters, LinkedIn Learning, 2020
- "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging", by Pat Wadors, LinkedIn Learning, 2020
- "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences", by Verna Myers, LinkedIn Learning, 2020
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsLanguages
Spanish
Limited Working
Croatian
Limited Working
Interests
Volunteering
Group Facilitation
Emotional Wellness
Restorative Justice
Sustainability
Hiking
Board games
Timeline
Senior Agreement Administrator
National Democratic Institute
09.2023 - Current
Agreement Administrator
National Democratic Institute
03.2021 - 09.2023
Application Processing Specialist, Office of Admissions
James Madison University
09.2020 - 02.2021
Graduate Research Intern, Furious Flower Poetry Center (FFPC)
James Madison University
05.2019 - 08.2020
Graduate Assistant, Department of Political Science
James Madison University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Intensive Community Orientation AmeriCorps Member
CWS Immigration and Refugee Office
06.2017 - 03.2018
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
Editorial/Project Assistant
James Madison University
03.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Public Administration -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs and History
James Madison University
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