Teresa Beeler
Eugene,OR
Summary
Self-motivated Research Administrator brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sponsored Projects Administrator 2, Pre-Award
University Of Oregon
02.2020 - Current
- Intake, review, approve, and submit proposal documents for sponsored projects, including requests for special handling (e.g
- Cost-sharing, reduced/limited F&A, etc.)
- Work with principal investigator(s) and departmental grant administrators (DGAs) to determine budgetary needs, assist with proposal budget preparation, and perform reviews for accuracy and compliance with University of Oregon policies, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), or sponsor guidelines and limitations
- Review/approve pre-award spending indexes
- Contribute and lead trainings for the campus research community on various topics related to sponsored projects administration.
Sponsored Projects Administrator, Post-Award
University Of Oregon
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensure compliance with Federal regulations regarding grant spending
- Monitor, review and approve sponsored projects funds for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of treatment
- Review of post functions, to include, but not limited to new award reviews, annual reviews, close-outs, and JV transfers
- Compile, review and submit sponsored project invoicing, financial reporting, prior approval requests, and other sponsor requests/reports as required.
Operations Manager
Purdue University
12.2010 - 07.2013
- Managed grant funds for high-profile faculty
- Ensured compliance with grant spending
- Provided reports per individual sponsor guidelines
- Assisted faculty with large equipment purchase funding
- Worked with business office and other staff to ensure faculty research was uninterrupted.
Operations Manager
Purdue University
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Determined and implemented accounting procedures and methods
- Managed the day-to-day activities of the organization
- Assisted in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures
- Prepared balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
- Aided in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract and grant proposals
- Searched grant sites for new funding opportunities.
Procurement Systems Administrator
Purdue University
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Supervised Procurement Data Analyst, Business & Communication Analyst, and System Analyst
- Managed the interface with our eProcurement suppliers and vendors, including ePlus and Veriscape
- Provided Training on Administrative Applications, Network-based services, and productivity tools
- Designed and implemented departmental applications and managed departmental website
- Supported campus customers with their use of the eProcurement tools.
Business Analyst
Purdue University
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed and presented process improvement recommendations
- Gathered information and feedback from customer business areas pertaining to procurement processes
- Served as the back-up to the Ariba System Administrator
- Made presentations and prepared communications relating to Ariba and the business processes
- Created training materials and documentation related to procurement processes.
Application Engineer
MailCode, A Pitney Bowes Company
06.2001 - 06.2005
- Worked with sales and customers to define and document requirements
- Wrote functional and technical specifications and statements of work
- Managed customer expectations
- Established project budgets in conjunction with quote development
- Interfaced with engineers to determine feasible solutions.
Systems Developer
Technology Services Group, Inc.
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Developed applications to meet clients' needs
- Designed and implemented the use of new technologies
- Met with clients to ensure product satisfaction
- Maintained and repaired the core product
- Completed special projects for clients.
Lab Coordinator
Purdue University
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Supervised computer lab with more than 2,000 users
- Selected and hired new lab consultants
- Solved problems with staff/faculty workstations as they arose
- Researched and implemented the purchasing of new equipment
- Managed special projects for staff.
CS 235 Instructor
Purdue University
08.1997 - 05.2000
- Instructed lab portion of organizational computing class
- Assisted professor in administering and grading exams
- Managed 40 students at a time in completing assignments
- Designed teaching plans based on material given by professor
- Graded labs and projects.
Education
Master in Business Administration -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana12.2010
Bachelor of Science in Management -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana05.2000
Skills
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Team Building and Leadership
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Project Planning
- Process Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Resourceful and Analytical
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Supervision
Certifications Seminars
- Microsoft Project 2003 Orange Belt International Institute for Learning, Inc.
- Fundamentals of Successful Project Management SkillPath Seminars
- Business Writing for Professionals SkillPath Seminars
- How to Write Effective Policies & Procedures SkillPath Seminars
- Certified Research Administrator Research Administrators Certification Council
- Emerging Supervisor Series October 2020
- Financial Stewardship Institute 2022-2023
Certification
- Certified Research Administrator
Timeline
Sponsored Projects Administrator 2, Pre-Award
University Of Oregon
02.2020 - Current
Sponsored Projects Administrator, Post-Award
University Of Oregon
05.2018 - 02.2020
Operations Manager
Purdue University
12.2010 - 07.2013
Operations Manager
Purdue University
12.2008 - 12.2010
Procurement Systems Administrator
Purdue University
01.2007 - 12.2008
Business Analyst
Purdue University
06.2005 - 01.2007
Application Engineer
MailCode, A Pitney Bowes Company
06.2001 - 06.2005
Systems Developer
Technology Services Group, Inc.
08.2000 - 06.2001
Lab Coordinator
Purdue University
08.1998 - 08.2000
CS 235 Instructor
Purdue University
08.1997 - 05.2000
Master in Business Administration -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Management -
Purdue University
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