Selena G. Kuglin
Austin
Summary
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Compliance professional with extensive experience in regulatory adherence and program management. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving compliance initiatives. Known for flexibility and reliability in dynamic settings, leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
Civic Initiatives
05.2018 - Current
- Provide subject matter expertise in public sector procurement, emergency management financial recovery compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
- Assessing the procurement function to determine readiness for deployment of procurement automation tools including identification of current state procurement processes; identification of target future state procurement model; assessment of process and technology gaps; development of discrete projects to address identified gaps; support in implementation of identified projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Grant Coordinator
Civic Initiatives
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of FEMA Public Assistance grant administration.
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all submitted applications, awarded grants, correspondence with funders, and related documents for easy reference during audits or other reviews.
- Answered questions from staff about grant funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters.
- Monitored funded projects closely, working with program staff to make timely adjustments as needed for successful implementation.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and recommended corrective actions.
Community Development Coordinator
Grantworks
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations of assigned programs guaranteeing timely execution while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Orchestrated the procurement of professional services, Fair Housing compliance, and governmental regulations for all community development projects and planning projects funded through Community Development Block Grants for clients across the state of Texas.
- Lead the overall compliance and monitoring unit and the planning and construction team on all labor related matters including the development of monitoring plans and schedules for compliance reviews of labor requirements including Section 3 and Davis Bacon and Related Acts, and oversight of subrecipient, contractor, and vendor compliance with all applicable federal and local labor rules and regulations.
- Performed and support risk assessments and monitoring of subrecipients’ compliance with contractual agreements and federal and local regulations and requirements.
- Responded to prevailing wage questions/concerns/matters that may arise from staff, contractors, and construction workers.
- Served as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure mutual understanding of expectations related to funded projects.
Environmental Specialist
Grantworks
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Implemented NEPA environmental compliance procedures for funded Texas Community Development Block Grant projects in over 30 city and counties in Texas
- Established compliance with state and federal laws, i.e., Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Executive Orders 11988 and 11990, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
- Facilitated communication between regulatory agencies and project stakeholders, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Senior Map Analyst
CoreLogic
11.2009 - 02.2012
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan projects and determine appropriate flood hazard zone for structures on a specific property ordered by a lender or insurance agency.
- Maintained accuracy and production standards and ensure the correct information is entered into the proprietary database. Actively participated in building hit rate by answering segments questions, saving location points in geographic information system and correcting database errors as appropriate.
Real Estate Representative
Lower Colorado River Authority
11.2003 - 07.2009
- Searched public domain records and private databases to locate property ownership documentation.
- Collaborated with project engineering and facility construction personnel on transmission line routes to inform landowner negotiations.
- Identified existing property easements to facilitate transmission line construction process.
- Developed and managed the process of the submission of all required permits from varies agencies including the Texas General Land Office and Texas Department of Transportation and railroad companies for electric transmission line projects.
- Collaborated with surveyors, engineers, attorneys, and appraisers to facilitate efficient acquisition processes for each project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2002
Skills
- Compliance analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit support
- Program management
- Compliance monitoring
- Data analysis
- Scope management
- Time management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Procurement
- Federal Grant Management
- Policy Analysis
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed subrecipient project portfolio with combined budgets of more than $25 million of FEMA Public Assistance funds
- Developed GIS maps, related visualizations, and comprehensive spatial data reports for enhanced decision making across the Lower Colorado River Authority, responsible for providing a clean and reliable water supply, managing the lower Colorado River, and producing and moving power across the state.
Technical Expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Database Management
- Google Suite
- SmartSheet
- ArcGIS
- FEMA Grants Portal
Timeline
Analyst
Civic Initiatives
05.2018 - Current
Grant Coordinator
Civic Initiatives
05.2018 - 12.2021
Community Development Coordinator
Grantworks
11.2014 - 02.2018
Environmental Specialist
Grantworks
07.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Map Analyst
CoreLogic
11.2009 - 02.2012
Real Estate Representative
Lower Colorado River Authority
11.2003 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems
Texas State University
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