Nora Trapp
Summary
Results-oriented Contract Specialist experienced in the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, and administration of diverse agreements. Demonstrates strong relationship management and project execution skills, effectively navigating complex contractual environments to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Specialist
CO Dept of Local Affairs - Division of Housing
Denver, CO (remote)
08.2024 - Current
- Drafting and executing grant applications to secure funding for community initiatives, contributing to the >$300M of awards earned in FY2025
- Managing 10+ concurrent projects from inception to execution under tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of community initiatives
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with grantees to facilitate effective collaboration and project success
- Navigating disruptive federal budget cuts with grantees, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to sustaining community support
- Attending housing program-sponsored conferences annually to enhance knowledge and commitment to community support
Administrative Assistant
BDO USA, LLP
Madison, WI (remote from 2021 onward)
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Proofreading, editing, and finalizing financial statements and other confidential client documents within MS Word and Excel
- Employing my organizational skills to periodically take on executive assistant duties for several of our lead partners, such as managing calendars and producing expense reports
- Acting as the primary point of contact for emergency document processing and filing inquiries for all clients within our Midwestern region
- Utilizing Excel to create weekly productivity reports shared with the branch for performance tracking
- Providing cross-coverage support as a Project Coordinator, developing a collaborative organizational system to track associate availability which boosted scheduling accuracy by roughly 30%
Court Transcript Proofreader
Nora Trapp Proofreading
Madison, WI
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Proofreading and editing court transcripts for proper grammar and readability
- Practicing confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive court materials
- Managing and organizing a high volume of transcript requests, ensuring timely turnarounds
- Demonstrating reliability with court reporters, establishing 5 regular clients within my first month
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2017
Skills
- Contract management
- Digital documentation
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Regulation compliance
- Stakeholder communication
- Process improvement
- Adaptability
Title
Contract Specialist
Timeline
Grant Specialist
CO Dept of Local Affairs - Division of Housing
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
BDO USA, LLP
01.2019 - 12.2023
Court Transcript Proofreader
Nora Trapp Proofreading
05.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bradley University