Nada Mohamed
Washington,DC
Summary
Self-motivated human services professional well-versed in federal and local grant management. Excellent track record of organizational skills while simulaneously managaing multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy .
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Management Specialist
Department of Human Services (DHS)
02.2016 - Current
- Serve as the Grant Manager for 21 different ranging from homeless services and domestic violence programs, totaling over $100M, ranging from both federal and local funding
- Oversee the grant for the District’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database that collects all client-level data throughout the city’s shelters and homeless provider programs
- Oversee Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Housing Urban Development (HUD) audits of federal grants and local single audits
- Create sub-grant agreements, Policies and Procedures, and Monitoring Plan for the program to ensure proper oversight of the program
- Establish and maintain a centralized, shared repository (SharePoint) for all documentation related to the grant
- Review monthly invoice and documentation and reconcile invoice to verify that invoice is consistent with data or services provided
- Track all financial activity related to the grant, including maintaining and collecting time sheets from any DHS staff working on grant-related activities
- Closely monitor sub-recipients to ensure compliance with the grant agreement and regulations, which includes regular monitoring, technical assistance to support the sub-grantee, and internal reporting on findings and any corrective actions to be taken by DHS or the sub-grantee
- Other duties as assigned
- Assisted with the creation and implementation of a new housing program, through the DC Housing Authority, called Targeted Affordable Housing, and served as a Program Monitor and provided case management to 52 individuals and families
- Serve as a notary public for DC government related purposes.
- Managed the grant application process, resulting in a higher success rate and more funds secured.
- Streamlined grant management processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and procedures.
- Ensured timely reporting and compliance with grant requirements, maintaining positive relationships with funders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive grant proposals, increasing approval rates.
- Conducted thorough financial analyses of potential grants, ensuring alignment with budgetary needs and strategic priorities.
- Negotiated favorable terms for awarded grants, maximizing the impact of funds received.
- Provided expert guidance on fiscal management of grants to program staff, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of funded projects.
- Developed training materials for staff on best practices in grants management, enhancing organizational capacity to secure and manage funding successfully.
- Evaluated the performance of funded projects to ensure objectives were met and resources were utilized effectively.
- Supported program development by identifying new funding sources and cultivating relationships with potential funders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on federal regulations related to grants management, ensuring full compliance across all activities.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets by forecasting grant revenue based on historical data and current trends.
- Coordinated post-award activities such as contract negotiation, implementation planning, and progress monitoring for successful project execution.
- Served as main point of contact for internal team members regarding grant-related questions or concerns.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining project progress towards deliverables for stakeholders.
- Interpreted complex award documents to provide guidance on allowable costs and spending restrictions.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of grant information, ensuring easy access to up-to-date details for all team members.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement within the grants management process, implementing changes as necessary.
- Monitored and analyzed changing laws, regulations and policies pertaining to grants.
Consultant
Metropolitan Educational Solutions
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Provide direct case management to six adults in Permanent Supportive Housing program, including but not limited to, connecting to services and resources, and conduct monthly home visits.
Case Manager
FACETS
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Serve as the primary case manager and service coordinator for the TRIUMPH II Permanent Supportive Housing program, which includes 18 medically vulnerable homeless individuals identified through the 100,000 Homes Campaign
- Coordinate participant selection into the program which may include meeting individuals at local homeless shelters or the woods
- Collaborate with Fairfax County leaders, including government officials/employees, faith community leaders, and others to raise awareness and funding for FACETS’ programs and clients; includes convening a variety of stakeholders together to enhance service provision to FACETS’ clients
- Coordinate and manage interns, volunteers and mentors assigned to each program participant to ensure their successful transition into the program.
Case Manager
Metropolitan Educational Solutions
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Manage a case load of 18 individuals through a Permanent Supportive Housing program (PSH) program
- Collaborate with clients, staff, providers, and care-givers in the creation of individualized housing retention plans (ISPs)
- Provide individual support, coordination and linkages to community resources in the areas of job training, education, money management, income, benefits attainment, medical, legal, dental, substance use and mental health services
- Maintain client files through an online database and maintain ongoing case files
- Relocate clients according to D.C
- Department of Human Service and D.C
- Housing Authority
- Conduct monthly home visits and transport clients to appointments.
Education
Foreign Affairs, BS -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA2013
Skills
- Grant Reporting
- Data Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Policy Analysis
- Proposal Development
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Analysis
Accomplishments
Grants Management Certification (Management Concepts)
o Managing Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Recipients
o Sub-awarding for Pass-Through Entities
o Audit of Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements
o Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants
o Cost Principles for Federal Grants
o Performance Measurements for Federal Grants
o Financial Administration of Federal Grants
Certification
- Grants Management Certification (Management Concepts)
- Managing Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Recipients
- Sub-awarding for Pass-Through Entities
- Audit of Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements
- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants
- Cost Principles for Federal Grants
- Performance Measurements for Federal Grants
- Financial Administration of Federal Grants
- District Contract Administration
- Project Management Fundamentals for the Department of Human Services
- Notary Public
- SOAR: SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery
- CPR/First Aid
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Timeline
Grant Management Specialist
Department of Human Services (DHS)
02.2016 - Current
Consultant
Metropolitan Educational Solutions
02.2015 - 02.2016
Case Manager
FACETS
12.2014 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Metropolitan Educational Solutions
05.2013 - 12.2014
Foreign Affairs, BS -
University of Virginia
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