Monique L. Tatum
Snellville,GA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven professional in Customer Support, Contract Administration, Project Coordination and Grants Management. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar contracts and grants, overseeing the full grant and contract life-cycle, financial reconciliation, and operational project support for high-impact federal programs and contracts. PMP-certified and highly experienced in navigating complex federal regulations, including 45 CFR 75 and 2 CFR 200, FAR and business guidelines. Recognized for meticulous compliance oversight, cross-functional training delivery, and streamlining process to maximize efficiency. Adept at fostering collaborative partnerships, solving multifaceted challenges, and driving strategic initiatives that support organizational growth and accountability.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Management Specialist, (Contractor)
Chenega Enterprise Systems and Solutions, LLC/CDC
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Managed full lifecycle of federal grant portfolios totaling over $100M in Grant Solutions including Chronic Disease, Injury Prevention and Drug Free Communities (DFC) grants.
- Led pre-award and post-award activities including budget analysis, compliance reviews and prepared terms and conditions.
- Trained new contractors on the grant management process, shared where to find resources to enhance processing efficiency and knowledge retention
- Processed prior approval and closeout amendments, ensuring 100% compliance with 45 CFR 75.
- Collaborated with Program Officials and recipients to resolve issues and expedite approvals within 30 days cycle time.
- Utilized Payment Management System to reconcile financials reports and ensure accurate closeout documentation.
Grants Closeout Specialist, (Contractor)
Jamison Professional Services/CDC
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Performed financial reconciliation for over 1000 expired grant awards.
- Served as point of contact for collecting and documenting final reports from grant recipients and the CDC Program Office.
- Assisted in developing the closeout Standard Operating Procedure.
- Delivered training of the Grant Award Closeout Process
Contract Administrator
IBM Customer Support Organization
1999 - 01.2009
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Partnered with Client Sales Team to ensure adherence to financial regulations and business rules.
- Ensured timely execution of contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with internal teams.
- Resolved 94% of contract disputes within 30 days against a 90% objective
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Remote communication and collaboration tools: (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
- Adapt quickly to new and changing technology
- Policy analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Data management
- Technical assistance
- Grant reporting
Websites
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute
Community Service
- GLOSS, Director of Programs
- Westside Future Fund, Task Leader, Special Events
Timeline
Grants Management Specialist, (Contractor) - Chenega Enterprise Systems and Solutions, LLC/CDC
01.2012 - 01.2025
Grants Closeout Specialist, (Contractor) - Jamison Professional Services/CDC
01.2009 - 01.2012
Contract Administrator - IBM Customer Support Organization
1999 - 01.2009
Keller Graduate School of Management - Masters of Business Administration,
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science,