Rhonda Latimer
Cumming,GA
Summary
Accomplished Grants Management Officer/Team Lead at the CDC, adept in human resources management and team collaboration. Spearheaded staff performance strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Proven track record in risk assessment and fostering stakeholder relationships, achieving significant improvements in team performance and compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Management Officer/Team Lead
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
Atlanta , GA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for staff performance management.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll and disciplinary issues.
- Provided guidance to employees on their job roles, responsibilities and career development opportunities.
- Organized regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored changes in the organization's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Performed recruitment duties such as interviewing potential candidates, preparing job descriptions and conducting background checks.
- Assisted in developing training programs for new hires and existing staff members.
- Evaluated the performance of subordinates on a regular basis through feedback sessions.
- Organized events such as team outings or picnics to boost morale among employees.
- Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
- Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Managed team of professionals to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to ensure organizational compliance.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Organized regular meetings with all stakeholders to ensure clear communication between departments.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Motivated team members through recognition programs and performance-based incentives.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided support to junior staff during peak periods of workloads.
Education
BBA - Marketing Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-1986
Skills
- Human resources management
- Information verification
- Team collaboration
- Interview techniques
- Risk assessment
- Emergency and non-emergency response
- Reporting and documentation
- Public speaking
- Report writing
- Work coordination
Affiliations
- President of Women's Mission Union at my church.
- Participated in mission work in KY providing assistance to the second most impoverished area of the state. Currently planning a relief trip to NC.
- Soloist and praise team member in church choir.
- Enjoying hiking and other outdoor activities.
- Worked with my dog to achieve the Canine Good Citizens designation in order for her to be used as a therapy dog in children's reading programs, children's hospitals, senior adult centers, special needs centers and hospitals.
Languages
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Participated in the Aspiring Leadership Program. We developed a mentorship program that is now being implemented within the Office of Financial Resources.
- Participated in mentoring two new employees, one who was selected as the new employee of the year.
- Selected as leader of the quarter.
- Participated as a panelist presenting on leadership and how to achieve success and move forward in your career path.
- Presented as a representative for the CDC with other federal agencies providing a seminar to recipients concerning the grants process, use of the payment management system, SAMs, GrantSolutions and other governmental systems.
- Participated in numerous presentations to our stakeholders and training to our program project officers.
- Received numerous time-off awards and monetary awards for my performance both within OFR, but also in working with program offices.
- Assisted in developing question base for our Grants Officer Review Board.
- Nominated and won Grants Workforce Recognition award.
- Nominated and won the NCIRD Honor Award.
- Nominated and won CDC/ATSDR Honor Award.
Certification
- Grants Management Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grants Management Officer/Team Lead
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
08.2021 - Current
BBA - Marketing Management
Georgia State University
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