Michael Greene
Edina
Summary
Accomplished Outreach Specialist with a proven track record at the USDA Risk Management Agency, adept in project management and public relations. Excelled in developing impactful outreach and training strategies, significantly enhancing partnership opportunities. Skilled in navigating complex regulations and leveraging data analysis for strategic decision-making. Demonstrates exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities, driving projects to successful completion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Specialist
USDA - Risk Management Agency
07.2023 - Current
- Led a subset of the agency's partnership and outreach programs, managing a wide range of ad hoc projects designed to achieve presidential goals.
- Managed the Risk Management Partnership Program, overseeing funding for external partners who provide risk management and federal crop insurance training to farmers.
- Ensured strict adherence to complex federal regulations governing cooperative agreements.
- Developed communication and training strategies to promote outreach achievements and publicize programs.
- Created measurable outreach strategies to engage underserved communities and expand partnership opportunities.
Risk Management Specialist
USDA Risk Management Agency
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Assessed producer needs for federal crop insurance.
- Expanded and improved regional crop insurance programs, incorporating current agricultural developments.
- Researched and disseminated crop insurance actuarial data (rates, coverage, prices, dates, codes).
- Participated in rate determinations, ensuring actuarial soundness.
- Conducted public relations activities with farm press, associations, growers, and Congressional representatives.
Senior Grants Specialist
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed the AGRI Crop Research and Value-Added grant portfolio, supporting farmers through business and research investments.
- Developed new grant and direct assistance programs in response to congressional appropriations.
- Ensured strict compliance with grant and agreement regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Utilized Foundant Technologies' Grant Lifecycle Manager software.
- Operated independently as a lead in this role.
State Program Administrator
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed the AGRI Crop Research and Livestock Investment Grant portfolio.
- Executed full grant lifecycle duties: RFP drafting, review panel facilitation, records management (using grant management software), agreement execution, and payment reconciliation.
Education
Ph.D. - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2011
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project outreach plans
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Grant program management
- Public relations
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Outreach Specialist
USDA - Risk Management Agency
07.2023 - Current
Risk Management Specialist
USDA Risk Management Agency
07.2020 - 07.2023
Senior Grants Specialist
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
06.2019 - 07.2020
State Program Administrator
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
05.2018 - 06.2019
Ph.D. - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
University of Minnesota
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