Olivia Byers
Blairsville,GA
Summary
Results-driven arts administration professional with expertise in coordinating statewide grant programs and managing public funding. Ensures efficient grant operations and positive stakeholder experiences through precise organization and effective communication. Facilitates collaboration between internal teams and external partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Council for the Arts
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated administrative and grants-management support for Georgia Council for the Arts, facilitating collaboration among grant managers, grantees, panelists, and state officials.
- Managed multiple administrative projects and deadlines, ensuring effective communication, precise recordkeeping, and proactive problem-solving.
- Coordinate grant review activities, including panelist communications, collection and editing of application comments, and distribution of grant notifications.
- Review grant contracts, financial documentation, and required submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
- Track grantee progress and required documentation using Foundant grants management software and maintain accurate grant and allocation data in Excel.
- Prepared requisitions, payment requests, and related financial documentation to streamline grant payment processes.
Administrative Assistant - Media and Data Entry
American Surety Bonds
Sandy Springs, GA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted high-level executives with administrative tasks and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Maintained legal and business documents for certifications across multiple states.
- Optimized electronic database performance by managing business documents and multimedia.
- Managed email outreach initiatives to strengthen communication with stakeholders.
- Coordinated marketing strategies and tracked engagement metrics to optimize outreach effectiveness.
Non-Profit Intern
Ballethnic Dance Company
East Point, GA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Identified and evaluated community outreach opportunities in metro-Atlanta area to enhance engagement strategies.
- Improved volunteer program through graduate-level research and future recommendations.
- Collected and organized digital content for historical archival projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Non-Profit Management And Leadership
University of Georgia
GA05-2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Georgia
GA05-2022
Skills
- Grant management
- Compliance review
- State Government Administrative support
- Financial tracking
- Contract information requests
- Payments and Allocation management
- Vendor management
- Non-Profit Management
- Financial Data Review
- Foundant Grant Management software Interface
- State Accounting Office requests and guidelines
- Assistance with State Capitol Events
- Government Grants
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Council for the Arts
03.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant - Media and Data Entry
American Surety Bonds
07.2023 - 02.2024
Non-Profit Intern
Ballethnic Dance Company
05.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Non-Profit Management And Leadership
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Georgia