Schannette L. Grant
Washington,DC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Executive recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Executive Director
Office Of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct agency focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Modernized office with the procurement of up-to-date technology and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency of day to day operations.
- Successfully fulfilled mandates from the Executive Office of Mayor to include, the DC Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Department of Small and Local Business Office.
- Successfully fulfilled mandates imposed by the DC Council.
- Successfully advocated for and secured funding in the agency budget to hire additional staff.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives with successful outcomes.
Chief of Staff
Office Of The Ward 2 Councilmember
10.1995 - 06.2020
- Attended meetings to make informed decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives set forth by the Ward 2 Councilmember.
- Advised the Councilmember on policy, strategy, budget, and operations.
- Hired individuals and managed day-to-day operations, budget, and a staff of 8 in the Ward 2 Council office.
- Met and maintained relationships with the Executive office of the Mayor, agencies, businesses, advocacy groups, and constituents on behalf of the Councilmember.
- Managed the office's oversight of multiple District agencies to include the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, DC Lottery and Charitable Games, Real Property Tax Appeals Commission, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC), among others.
- Managed the coordination of fiscal year budget analysis review, oversight, committee reports and recommendations.
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office Of The Ward 2 Councilmember
10.1999 - 12.2005
- Managed and maintained the Constituent Service Fund to include legislative mandated quarterly filings.
- Met with the Executive Office of the Mayor, businesses, agencies, advocacy groups, and constituents on behalf of the Councilmember.
- Attended meetings to make informed decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Served as legislative support to the legislative committee, including coordinating and attending hearings, and stakehholders.
Constituent Services Coordinator
Office Of The Ward 2 Councilmember
10.1995 - 12.1999
- Advocated on behalf of Ward 2 constituents by engaging District agencies to resolve neighborhood issues..
- Attended community meetings with and on behalf of the Councilmember.
- Developed an maintained relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in order to lead through influence.
- Worked with government agencies to develop efficient processes and procedures to achieve prompt delivery and completion of service projects on constituents behalf.
- Analyzed and monitored the status of legislation impacting constituents and made policy recommendations based on community concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.1994
Timeline
Interim Executive Director
Office Of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
10.2021 - 12.2022
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office Of The Ward 2 Councilmember
10.1999 - 12.2005
Chief of Staff
Office Of The Ward 2 Councilmember
10.1995 - 06.2020
Constituent Services Coordinator
Office Of The Ward 2 Councilmember
10.1995 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science -
Fayetteville State University
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