Mikki Naranjo
Ignacio,CO
Summary
Dynamic Contracts & Grants Manager with extensive experience at Southern Ute Indian Tribe, excelling in grant management and financial reporting. Proven track record in budget analysis and compliance monitoring, fostering strong tribal relations and enhancing team collaboration. Adept at implementing best practices that drive organizational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. Highly experienced in grants management with track record of successful grant procurement and allocation. Strengths include strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and team leadership. Notable impact on past organizations through securing vital funding for key initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex projects while ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts & Grants Manager
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Ignacio, CO
12.2019 - Current
- Management and oversight of +100 grants
- Provide contract and grant-related technical assistance to Tribal staff.
- Assist Program Managers with journal entries for budget line-item expenses and funding.
- Preparation of financial reports, as required by granting agencies.
Various Positions Within Tribal Organization
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Ignacio, CO
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Distributed dividend payments and other financial documents to tribal members.
- Assisted with loan documents for Tribal Members.,
- Assisted with the ordering of computer supplies, and assisted the Southern Ute Shared Services staff with administrative duties.
- Assisted the finance department with tax identification checks with vendors doing business with the Tribe, and reviewed accounts payable transactions.
Chief Financial Officer / Controller
Sky Ute Casino
Ignacio, Colorado
04.2001 - 02.2011
- Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting and other financial operations.
- Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
- Established policies related to internal controls over accounting systems as well as financial processes within the organization.
- Reported quarterly updates to our Tribal Council, which is our Board of Directors.
- One of the five directors who brought forth a new casino development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO08-2005
Certificate - Computer Accounting
Incarnational Business College
Albuquerque, NM05-1990
High School Diploma -
Ignacio High School
Ignacio, CO05-1989
Skills
- Grant management
- Fiscal management
- Budget analysis
- Financial reporting
- Compliance monitoring
- Budget monitoring
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Tribal relations
- Partnership development
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Past Southern Ute Ambassador as Little Miss and Jr. Miss Southern Ute
Affiliations
- Native American Finance Officers Association yearly Spring conference attendee
Certification
- US Department of Justice Grants Financial Management Training - December 28, 2020
- Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act Title I Authorities Training - February 9, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contracts & Grants Manager
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
12.2019 - Current
Various Positions Within Tribal Organization
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
06.2014 - 06.2019
Chief Financial Officer / Controller
Sky Ute Casino
04.2001 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Fort Lewis College
Certificate - Computer Accounting
Incarnational Business College
High School Diploma -
Ignacio High School