Misty Dunkin
Pleasant Hill,IA
Summary
Grant administrator that is focused on supporting the grant manager throughout the process of executing the School Safety Improvement Fund grant. Detail oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements. Proficient in overseeing staff and subrecipient compliance, while offering technical assistance and guidance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist 2
Iowa Dept. of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt.
01.2020 - Current
- Assisting with the School Safety Improvement Fund grant initiative for all schools across the state of Iowa
- Review school board policies to ensure they meet federal procurement requirements outlined in 2 CFR part 200
- Develop and maintain contracts for school districts to implement recommended safety measure capital security improvements identified through a vulnerability assessment
- Monitor sub-recipients ensuring they are following the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Single Audit Act Requirements
- Conduct site visits and desk reviews of sub-recipients to confirm compliance with state and federal requirements
- Direct all aspects of the grant process from application processing to determining eligibility, from project development to monitoring and oversight, managing scope changes and adjustments to project closeout resulting in over $20 million being awarded to organizations, cities, and counties
- Interprets and communicates a variety of policies, rules, technical information and regulations for compliance with federal and state regulations, codes and circulars
- Review pay requests and appropriate support documentation and prepare and execute sub-recipient monitoring activities and grant closeouts
- Develops specific reports and drafts correspondence in response to inquiries concerning grant programs
- Provides direction and technical support and guidance to grant sub-recipients, peers, and management on project management and policy
- Lead instructor for the team, providing mentorship and providing continuous development for both new and seasoned employees
- Manage grant applications for funding support, securing resources necessary for successful program implementation
- Maintain current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response
- Assess damage following disasters, collaborating with recovery teams to provide effective assistance to affected communities quickly
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Prove successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Emergency Preparedness Contract Manager
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Administered the IowaGrants contracts for the bureau; developed performance measures, managed the posting, tracked progress, budget preparation, and completed progress reports for all local preparedness contracts resulted in $5 million being awarded across 99 counties
- Developed and maintained annual contracts for services necessary to carry out the preparedness grant activities that ensured resources for the Medical Reserve Corps activities and other programs
- Oversaw $5 million in federal grant-in-aid projects with local contractors ensured conformance with state and federal technical requirements of the preparedness program
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to local agencies, hospitals, and contractors on all aspects of the grant process which ensured timely submissions and payments
- Assisted internal and external partners with contractual reports, performance measures, progress reports, and expense reports
- Recommended policy and procedures for the efficient and effective measurement of the preparedness program through fiscal accountability that when implemented reduced administrative burden by 15%
- Worked with external partners to ensure effective use of grant funds and reallocate surplus to those with unmet financial needs
- Developed fiscal and planning reports for the Bureau Chief ensuring compliance to federal grant programs
- Created fiscal workbooks to track and monitor contracts and participates in state and local work plan development
- Created tools utilized by applicants for the RFP/RFA process that improved accuracy and processing time
- Instructed local public health agencies and hospital on the fiscal responsibilities of the preparedness programs which increase compliance and accuracy of reports
Family Health Contract Manager
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Assured compliance with the department’s service contracting policies, coordinating the development, implementation and timely completion of Grant Applications
- Provided support and technical assistance to program staff and external customers on the policies and technical requirements related to billings, contract management, grant availability, funding, and reporting
- Managed the development and coordinated instruction and template for the MCAH, FP, and 1st Five contracts Year End Report for local contractors, providing oversight for Year End Report review and contract close-out
- Development and coordinated the execution of service contracts for competitive selection agreements
- Provided leadership in completing the MCH Title V budget and expenditure portions of the annual MCH Block Grant federal application
- Maintained expenditure tracking and claims processing and provided continuous oversight to the budget and provided feedback with finance staff regarding budget or billing questions
Revenue Cycle Analyst
UnityPoint Health
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Developed and maintained Revenue Cycle/Financial Analysis and communicated information to the affiliates
- Assisted manager in developing and maintaining standards to measure the effectiveness of all aspects of the revenue cycle
- Provided feedback to the affiliates regarding issues found during analysis of processes
- Provided assistance in benchmarking revenue cycle goals for the affiliates
- Supervised and monitored data for weekly, bimonthly, and monthly statistical reporting through dashboards
Accounting Technician III
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
04.2008 - 10.2013
- Assisted with the procedural determinations of budgets, billings, and contracts for program implementation
- Planned, prepared, and monitored agency contract expenditures to ensure budgets were in compliance with contract terms
- Provided clarification of intricate contract language and subsequent issues as needed and requested
- Created document libraries within SharePoint for new contracts that had been executed by the department
- Maintained SharePoint master spreadsheet of all users, indicating user rights per executed MOU
Education
Bachelors of Science - Health Care Administration
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA12.2013
Associate of Business Degree - Accounting
AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA09.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Support
- Independent
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Ethical Integrity
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
Professional internships
- Blank Children’s Clinic, Administration, 80, 09/01/13, 10/31/13, Mentored by Sandy Viers, Director of Operations for Blank Children’s Clinics, Aided in the development of new HR dress code policies, researched vendor pricing, and presented results at a board meeting, Supported HR staff in disciplinary actions, FMLA, and ADA compliance
- Blank Children’s Hospital, Administration, 80, 01/01/13, 07/31/13, Mentored by Cecelia Kirvin, Executive Director of Blank Children’s Hospital and Maternity Services, Assisted with evaluations, budgets, and employee surveys, Assisted facilitation of overhaul of coding sheets for Maternity Services
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist 2
Iowa Dept. of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt.
01.2020 - Current
Emergency Preparedness Contract Manager
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
09.2017 - 01.2020
Family Health Contract Manager
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
11.2014 - 09.2017
Revenue Cycle Analyst
UnityPoint Health
10.2013 - 10.2014
Accounting Technician III
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
04.2008 - 10.2013
Associate of Business Degree - Accounting
AIB College of Business
Bachelors of Science - Health Care Administration
Mercy College of Health Sciences
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