Monica S. Clark
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive USDA experience in grant management and community engagement. Demonstrated success in report preparation and strategic planning, enhancing collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Skilled in analyzing community needs and executing outreach programs that drive impactful results and improve program effectiveness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Chair & Reviewer
USDA, Health and Human Services U.S. Federal Gov.
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw review activities to ensure effective decision-making processes.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions among review panel members during meetings to promote consensus-based decision-making.
- Prepared reports summarizing reviews discussed for distribution to panel managers after each session.
- Reviewed financial statements prior to each panel meeting, providing analysis when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements relating to federal governance practices.
Outreach Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute community workshops.
- Communicated with stakeholders to gather feedback on outreach programs and services.
- Supported social media efforts to increase awareness of outreach activities.
- Participated in training sessions to learn best practices in community outreach strategies.
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Ethnic Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2016
Skills
- Report preparation
- Grant management
- Community engagement
- Program development
- Budget management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training facilitation
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Louisiana Food Fellow, 2019
- Climate and Food Policy Certification, 2021
- Community Food Systems Certification, 2022
- Audubon Riverside Neighborhood Association Board Member
- 2nd District Police Community Advisory Board, Secretary
- Election Commissioner in Charge, Ward 14, Precinct 2
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
01.2021 - 05.2025
Grant Chair & Reviewer
USDA, Health and Human Services U.S. Federal Gov.
01.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Ethnic Studies
Colorado State University
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