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Community Leadership
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Stasia Hunter

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Solution-oriented, experienced professional adept in developing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive membership management systems, solutions, and strategies to maximize efficiency in service delivery. Strong ability to lead effectively, cultivate relationships, and quickly navigate new processes and practices.

Experienced with contract and grant management, compliance, and vendor management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth contract execution—track record of successfully mitigating risks and fostering strong client relationships.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Specialist

Agency For Persons With Disabilities
04.2025 - Current
  • Working with providers and APD staff to develop and implement contract documents; coordinating and executing contract actions, including new contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions; maintaining accurate contract files and conducting administrative functions such as contract closeout.
  • This position organizes workflow, tracks assignments, reviews incoming correspondence to determine the required action, and composes routine correspondence for the Contract Administrator. Researching to obtain information necessary to assist the Contract Administrator and the Agency when responding to vendor and/or stakeholder contract inquiries. Communicates with customers, employees, individuals outside the organization, the public, government, and other external stakeholders, providing basic information as necessary. May identify issues or problems and research solutions.
  • Inputs and assists in maintaining contract-related information for all assigned contracts and agreements in various reporting systems, including the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) and internal Agency tracking systems.
  • Prepares, processes, facilitates execution, manages, and monitors APD interagency agreements as assigned by the APD Chief of Contract Management. Conducts periodic contract manager file reviews as assigned and documents findings; accordingly, conducts follow-up reviews of files requiring corrective action.
  • Executes special projects/assignments and performs other duties as required.

Contract Manager

Department of Children and Families
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Coordinated regular contract reviews to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation opportunities.
  • Improved efficiency of contract management processes through the implementation of a centralized database system.
  • Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms.
  • Prepared, processed, and executed contracts, contract amendments, and purchase orders.
  • Provided technical assistance and consultation to program staff and providers.
  • Attended provider meetings and met with provider staff to monitor expenditures and monitor deliverable schedules.
  • Reconciled invoices and updated payment tracking ledger and invoice tracking log.
  • Responsible for day-to-day monitoring, evaluation, and tracking of performance measures.
  • Identified provider performance issues and made recommendations for corrective actions.

Federal Grant Operations Coordinator

Department of Juvenile Justice
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Manage grant monies and distribute awards to organizations for prevention, intervention efforts, and juvenile justice system improvements.
  • Ensured compliance with grant regulations, discussing finances and services rendered monthly for 30 sub-grantees.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of proposals, development of policies and procedures, reports, and presentations relevant to the grant
  • Prepare and compile all components of each grant submission, ensuring that the request is formatted, packaged, and processed
  • Serve as the State Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison for grants and contracts business
  • Create and facilitate the Federal Team Title II training for providers and department staff
  • Assist with end-of-the-year OJJDP report for 70 external and internal sub-grantees.

Certification Specialist

The Florida Certification Board
04.2015 - 10.2022
  • Interpret and apply procedural policies and practices to ensure compliance per Operations Manager
  • Manage assigned caseload of 70-100 new certification applicants monthly
  • Perform administrative support in properly documenting certification application process to ensure applicants meet all qualifications to become certified Child Projective investigator or child case managers
  • Customer oriented service and resolution or referral of certification operation issues

State Inspector

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Ensured and enforced compliance with government codes, standards, and requirements for 700 licensed establishments annually; reporting violations to appropriate agency as required
  • Prepared monthly reports per investigations and procedures undertaken to correct violations
  • Interviewed witnesses per alleged violations and compiled and evaluated case evidence

Operations Manager, Customer Experience

Florida Comprehensive Health Association
05.2002 - 09.2013
  • Developed and lead member recruitment services; recommending policies and practices regarding communications with members for health insurance policies and contract negotiations
  • Created office systems to support membership drives, manage database and trained operations staff in systems
  • Served as a liaison with vendors 3rd party administrators, case managers, and approx
  • 2,000 policy holders to resolve any issues with approving or denying claims
  • Maintained highest integrity and strict confidentiality of organization’s membership databases
  • Designed and facilitated the development of annual membership recruitment and retention strategies, in collaboration with the Membership Committee
  • Provided monthly reports and analysis to the Committees, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Director
  • Lead the design of the annual calendar for soliciting membership support and for professional development
  • Managed special projects and staff to better serve the health insurance policy holders the association represents

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Social Work

Florida State University

Florida Certified Contract Manager Certificate (FCCM) -

Skills

  • Customer/Client Service Delivery
  • Database Management
  • Training and Presentations
  • Research and Fact-Finding
  • Member Management & Recruitment
  • Information & Evidence Analysis
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation
  • Grant Managing
  • Data Collection and Compliance
  • Provider Negotiation
  • Interprets Contracts
  • Provider Invoicing
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Training

Community Leadership

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.


Certification

Florida Certified Contract Manager Certificate (FCCM)

Timeline

Contract Specialist

Agency For Persons With Disabilities
04.2025 - Current

Contract Manager

Department of Children and Families
06.2024 - 09.2024

Federal Grant Operations Coordinator

Department of Juvenile Justice
10.2022 - 06.2024

Certification Specialist

The Florida Certification Board
04.2015 - 10.2022

State Inspector

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
02.2014 - 04.2015

Operations Manager, Customer Experience

Florida Comprehensive Health Association
05.2002 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Social Work

Florida State University

Florida Certified Contract Manager Certificate (FCCM) -

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