Taylor Hartshorn
Fiscal, Grant, And Research Manager
Topeka,KS
Summary
Dedicated Fiscal, Grant, and Research Manager with experience in budget management, grant management, and research. Demonstrated talents in financial management and creating impactful strategies to achieve business objectives and increase efficiency. Excellent leadership skills with business optimization expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Post-Secondary Education
Work History
Fiscal, Grant, and Research Manager
Kansas Department of Wildlife
Topeka, Kansas
08.2020 - Current
- Facilitated everyday fiscal operations within Department of Tourism.
- Maintained and oversaw agency budget, as well as all grant, scholarship, and sponsorship activities of agency.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Supported Director of Tourism with special projects and additional job duties.
- Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Office Assistant/ Laborer
Schendel Lawn and Landscape
Topeka, Kansas
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted in implementation of new software, data projects, and everyday business operations up to and including service operations.
- Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Troy University
Troy, Alabama
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in facilitation, tutoring, grading, and administration of economics courses offered through Troy University's online programs.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
Graduate Research Assistant
Troy University
Troy, Alabama
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted on research to be published for Johnson Center for Economic Development at Troy University.
- Researched information regarding Occupational Licensing to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
Sales Representative
Palm Beach Tan
Troy, Alabama
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked as sales representative selling products, memberships, and garnering new customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
Customer Service Representative
Schendel Pest Control
Topeka, Kansas
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked on large data entry and retrieval projects and performed daily customer service-related tasks.
- Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
Troy University
Troy, AL 01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Troy University
Troy, AL 08.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Rossville High School
Rossville, KS 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Budgeting and Allocation
Budgeting
Budget development
MS Office
Critical thinking
Grants Management
Research And Reporting
Financial Management
Organization and Time management
Fiscal reporting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Travel and Tourism Research Association Member
- U.S. Travel Association Member
Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel
Timeline
Fiscal, Grant, and Research Manager
Kansas Department of Wildlife
08.2020 - Current
Office Assistant/ Laborer
Schendel Lawn and Landscape
03.2019 - 07.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Troy University
06.2018 - 01.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
Troy University
01.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Economics
Troy University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Sales Representative
Palm Beach Tan
01.2017 - 01.2019
Customer Service Representative
Schendel Pest Control
11.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Troy University
08.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Rossville High School
08.2009 - 05.2013